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Why Colson Montgomery Matters More Than Murakami May 04, 2026

Show notes

Munetaka Murakami might be the most fun player to watch on the White Sox, but Dan Bernstein argues the most important player is shortstop Colson Montgomery.

0:00 Chicago Bulls - Matt Lloyd

11:10 NBA Notes

29:00 ESPN - Vrabel and Russini

35:00 Colson Montgomery

54:00 Youth Umpire

1:01:45 DBU Picks

Murakami leads MLB with 13 home runs, but power-hitting, three-true-outcomes sluggers are easier to find than a potential superstar young shortstop—and the Sox believe they have that guy in Montgomery.

We also dive into the Bulls’ front office search, with signs pointing toward Matt Lloyd coming over from Minnesota to lead basketball operations. If Lloyd gets the job, could Micah Nori follow him to Chicago as the next head coach?

We wrap up the show with another round of DBU Picks to close out your Monday.

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✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️

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OFF THE IVY: Chicago Cubs SWEEP DBacks to win 11th straight game at Wrigley Field and 5th straight game overall May 04, 2026

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The Chicago Cubs complete the sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend, extending their dominance at Wrigley Field with their 11th straight home win and pushing their overall streak to 5 in a row. Everything is clicking right now — timely hitting, lockdown pitching, and a team that’s playing with confidence and energy.

The Cubs complete the sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks, extending their dominance at Wrigley Field with their 11th straight home win and pushing their overall streak to 5 in a row. Everything is clicking right now — timely hitting, lockdown pitching, and a team that’s playing with confidence and energy.

Divisional opponent Reds come to town this week and completing another series win will only increase their divisional winning odds. Can anyone slow this Cubs team down at home though?

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How Harry Caray Changed the Cubs Forever May 01, 2026

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Dan Bernstein shares his Top 10 list of the best play‑by‑play broadcasters in Chicago, dives into how Harry Caray’s impact went far beyond the booth and reshaped Cubs culture, opens up Friday Feedback Friday, and wraps the show with DBU Picks heading into the weekend.

0:00 Introduction

2:30 FFF

32:50 Top 10 List

1:09:30 DBU Picks

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Chicago Bulls: Think Big or Stay Irrelevant Apr 30, 2026

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Dan Bernstein says Michael Reinsdorf has to think big and spare no expense to get the right executive in charge. Watching the NBA playoffs makes it painfully clear just how far behind the Bulls are compared to the rest of the East — and this hire cannot be another miss. Get it wrong, and the organization falls even further behind. Plus, now’s the perfect time to catch a White Sox game, and LIV Golf appears to be collapsing… and honestly, we’re enjoying every second of it.

0:00 Chicago Bulls

36:25 White Sox

41:50 Alexei Ramirez

44:30 LIV Golf

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✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️

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OFF THE IVY: Chicago Cubs WIN series in San Diego, enter May with one of the best records in baseball Apr 30, 2026

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The Chicago Cubs are rolling into May with serious momentum 🔥

After a strong series win on the road against the San Diego Padres, the Cubs improve to 19-12 on the season and continue to prove they’re one of the hottest teams in baseball right now. Winning in San Diego is never easy, but this group continues to show resilience, timely hitting, and clutch pitching when it matters most.

From big-time performances at the plate to lockdown innings on the mound, the Cubs are finding ways to win in all phases of the game—and it’s translating into results.

As the calendar flips to May, the question is: are the Cubs legit contenders in the NL?

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Why is ESPN’s Loudest Voice Urging Everyone to Look Away from the Mike Vrabel Story? Apr 29, 2026

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Dan Bernstein raises questions about what ESPN knew — and when — regarding the alleged relationship between Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini.

0:00 ESPN - Mike Vrabel / Dianna Russini

30:20 NCAA Tournament Expansion

39:05 NBA Anti-Tanking

1:00:25 White Sox and Drew Romo

He finds it curious that Stephen A. Smith, one of the network’s most prominent and outspoken voices, is urging viewers to dismiss the chatter and move on, insisting there’s nothing to see. Bernstein examines why that message is being delivered and what it may say about ESPN’s handling of the situation. The NCAA is moving closer to expanding the men’s basketball tournament, a change that could reshape March Madness as we know it. Meanwhile, the NBA is rolling out a new anti‑tanking system aimed at discouraging non‑playoff teams from bottoming out. Plus, White Sox catcher Drew Romo delivers a historic performance against the Angels in a night to remember.

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✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️

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MLB Needs ABS on EVERY Pitch - NOW! Apr 28, 2026

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Dan Bernstein makes it clear: ABS should be implemented full-time in MLB. What’s the holdup? It’s time to get every call right—starting now.

0:00 ABS

22:35 Ben Johnson

37:23 Chicago Bulls

46:00 Rob Thomson Fired

50:45 Don't Step on a Sleeping Bear

Ben Johnson said the quiet part out loud—something NFL coaches aren’t supposed to say. Dan also breaks down the latest developments in the Chicago Bulls’ executive and head coach search, plus another MLB manager gets fired, potentially opening the door for Alex Cora to return to managing. And some timeless advice to wrap it up: don’t step on an animal that can eat you.

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Were the Chicago Bears being arrogant or practical in their approach to the 2026 NFL Draft? Apr 27, 2026

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Dan Bernstein evaluates the Chicago Bears draft picks by asking: Were the Chicago Bears being arrogant or practical in their approach to the 2026 NFL Draft?

0:00 Chicago Bears Draft

27:19 Chicago Cubs

32:00 Ayo Dosunmu

38:30 Victor Wembanyama

43:00 Robots / Ping Pong

55:45 DBU Picks

The Chicago Cubs’ 10-game winning streak comes to an end in Los Angeles, as they drop the series to the Dodgers.

Ayo Dosunmu delivers an all-time performance, pouring in 43 points in a historic night in the NBA.

Victor Wembanyama shares some fascinating and candid thoughts on the NBA—along with his experience navigating the league’s concussion protocol.

We’ll close things out with a look at robots that can play ping pong (yes, really) … and finish strong with Monday’s edition of DBU Picks.

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OFF THE IVY: 10-game winning streak was fun BUT Chicago Cubs come back down to earth in series loss to Dodgers Apr 27, 2026

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The Chicago Cubs’ red-hot 10-game winning streak finally came to an end this weekend with back-to-back losses to drop the series in Los Angeles. After one of their best stretches of the season, the Cubs ran into a tough Los Angeles Dodgers squad and dropped the series with two non-competive losses.

In this episode, we break down what went wrong for the Cubs, key moments that shifted the series, the long list of injuries on the pitching staff, and more. We’ll also highlight standout performances, pitching struggles, and what the Cubs need to do to bounce back quickly this week against the Padres.

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Dillon Thieneman is a Chicago Bear - was it the best use of the first-round pick? Apr 24, 2026

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Dan Bernstein says the Bears first-round pick on a safety wasn't the best decision—because if you’re building a defense the right way, you start in the trenches, not the secondary. Safety is a position you can find. Impact on the defensive line isn’t. So, did the Bears ignore simple roster-building logic, or are they chasing a rare difference-maker?

0:00 Dillon Thieneman

18:15 FFF

38:50 Top 10 List

1:01:00 DBU Picks

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