Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel

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Jim Deshaies talks Cubs' wild walk-off win over Pirates on Saturday (Hour 1) May 19, 2024

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Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Mark Grote opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' thrilling 1-0 walk-off win against the Pirates on Saturday and by discussing how the White Sox are getting beat up by star Juan Soto and the Yankees. Later, Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies joined the show to discuss Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga's dominance and the club's win Saturday.

Pete Crow-Armstrong talks about settling in at the big league level (Hour 2) May 19, 2024

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In the second hour, Mark Grote discussed who has been the Cubs' team MVP in the early going this season. Later, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the show to discuss what it has been like for him to settle in at the big league level this season after he debuted in 2023.

Matt Spiegel joins us live from the Wrigley Field (Hour 3) May 19, 2024

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In the third hour, Mark Grote took calls from Score listeners on the Cubs' bullpen issues. Later, Score host Matt Spiegel joined the show live from Wrigley Field before hosting the pregame and postgame show on Cubs Radio on this Sunday.

Paul Sullivan talks history of Cubs managers handling the media (Hour 4) May 19, 2024

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In the final hour, Mark Grote was joined by longtime Tribune reporter Paul Sullivan to discuss the Cubs' walk-off win Saturday and the White Sox's struggles against the Yankees this weekend. Later, Grote listened in as Cubs manager Craig Counsell shared the latest injury updates for the team in his pregame media session.

Patrick Wisdom talks developing his B-hack at the plate (Hour 1) May 12, 2024

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Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the Cubs' crazy 10-9 loss to the Pirates on Saturday and the White Sox earning their fourth straight win with a victory against the AL Central-leading Guardians. Later, Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom joined the show to discuss his B-hack at the plate, his mother's role in his career and ... umm ... cups in what was a fun conversation.

Tom Hamilton discusses the important mothers in his life on Mother's Day (Hour 2) May 12, 2024

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton to discuss Cleveland's success early this season. Hamilton also discussed the important mothers in his life and explained how they've shaped his baseball experiences.

Team of the Moment and remembering Steve Albini (Hour 3) May 12, 2024

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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel revealed his Team of the Moment and remembered the life and legacy of friend and legendary record engineer Steve Albini, who sadly passed away at 61 years old earlier week.

Hit & Run: Steve Albini in-studio w/ Matt Spiegel (Aug. 18th, 2019) May 09, 2024

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Back in 2019, Matt Spiegel was joined in studio by musician Steve Albini to discuss his vast love and knowledge of baseball, his illustrious career that includes his work as a record producer, recording engineer, musician and professional poker player and more.

RIP to the great Steve Alibini, who passed away Wednesday, May 8th, 2023.

James Fegan on a wet Sox win and Spiegs gets you ready for Cubs vs Brewers (Hour 4) May 05, 2024

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In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel is joined by White Sox beat writer James Fegan of Sox Machine to talk about the Sox' 6-5 win over the Cardinals and where the future home of White Sox TV may end. Later, Spiegel previews the Cubs finale vs the Brewers.

Ben Brown on his pitch mix and returning home to pitch in New York (Hour 3) May 05, 2024

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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel is joined by Cubs right-handed pitcher Ben Brown who talks about his time in the big leagues, growing up as a Red Sox in Long Island, NY, and what he sees as his role for the future.

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