Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel

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Callers chime in on Crosstown Series, Team of the Moment (Hour 3) Aug 11, 2024

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Derrick Goold previews Cubs-Cardinals season finale (Hour 1) Aug 04, 2024

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Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox's historic 19-game losing streak and how they're nearing an MLB record they want no part of. Later, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joined the show to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series finale Sunday evening.

Frank from Melrose Park with possibly the best call in Hit & Run history (Hour 2) Aug 04, 2024

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his favorite thoughts from Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly's recent comments, which included insight on two-strike hitting and the approaches of outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, third baseman Isaac Paredes and more. Later, Spiegel took calls from listeners on the Cubs and White Sox — and we received one of the best calls in Hit & Run history.

Team of the Moment, Eno Sarris talks MLB storylines (Hour 3) Aug 04, 2024

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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel shared his Team of the Moment — the Atlanta Braves, who have found another excellent starter in Spencer Schwellenbach. Later, Eno Sarris from The Athletic and Fangraphs joined the show to discuss the White Sox's defensive struggles and left-hander Garrett Crochet's future with the organization. Sarris also discussed the Cubs' trade of infielder/designated hitter Christopher Morel to the Rays for third baseman Isaac Paredes.

Dave Sims talks Mariners-White Sox series, his new podcast (Hour 1) Jul 28, 2024

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Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing how the Cubs' 9-4 win against the Royals on Saturday is likely meaningless and by pondering how the club should retool its roster. Later, Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims joined the show to discuss the team's push for the playoffs and what it's like to work in an organization that's run by general manager Jerry Dipoto.

Jim Deshaies talks Cubs' mindset ahead of MLB trade deadline (Hour 2) Jul 28, 2024

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network color analyst Jim Deshaies to discuss the Cubs' uninspiring play out of the All-Star break and how the organization will approach the trade deadline. Later, Spiegel took calls from Score listeners, who shared whether the White Sox should trade left-hander Garrett Crochet and what the Cubs can learn from the Padres and Mariners.

Callers share thoughts on Cubs & White Sox, Team of the Moment (Hour 3) Jul 28, 2024

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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel took calls from Score listeners who weighed in on what the Cubs and White Sox should do at the trade deadline. Later, Spiegel shared his Team of the Moment — the Dylan Cease-led San Diego Padres.

Spiegel shares a listener's fix for more offense in baseball (Hour 4) Jul 28, 2024

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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel explained why the Cubs acquired reliever Nate Pearson from the Blue Jays on Saturday. Later, he shared an idea from a listener about how to generate more offense in baseball with one simple change.

The biggest White Sox rumor doesn't involve Garrett Crochet (Hour 1) Jul 21, 2024

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Cubs are open to moving Jameson Taillon, but who else could be traded? (Hour 2) Jul 21, 2024

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