Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel

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Singles are Sexy again (Hour 1) Apr 09, 2023

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BONUS: Crawly Interviews Former Pitcher Tim Dillard For a Brewers Lowdown | 'Fly the W' Mar 30, 2023

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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Crawly interviews former Brewers pitcher and current Brewers pre- and post-game analyst Tim Dillard about the Cubs' first opponent of the year, the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Nico Hoerner highlights from P&S interview, Paul Konerko is No. 4 among Spiegel's favorites (Hour 3) Mar 26, 2023

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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel listened back and reacted to his favorite parts of his recent conversation with Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner on the afternoon show earlier in the week. Later, we shared the analysis of the No. 4 player on Spiegel's list of his favorite Chicago ballplayers of the past 30 years -- former White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko.

Jack McMullen loved the WBC, Trey Mancini wants you to try his family's peppers (Hour 2) Mar 26, 2023

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Triple-A Indianapolis Indians play-by-play voice Jack McMullen to discuss his experience of covering the World Baseball Classic. Later, new Cubs designated hitter/first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini joined the show to discuss the vibe around the club and explain his family's pepper business.

Opening Day is 4 days away, but is Dylan Cease's mustache ready? (Hour 1) Mar 26, 2023

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Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the roster decisions the Cubs and White Sox still face as Opening Day looms Thursday. Spiegel also wondered what mustache wax he should gift to White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease, who's the best pitcher in town.

BONUS: Jonathan Papelbon Backing White Sox on Opening Day | 'Baseball Isn't Boring' Mar 24, 2023

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A new era is upon at Baseball Isn't Boring. Betting Isn't Boring. Every Friday during the baseball season, former All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon will join Bradfo to help make you money by talking the great game of baseball. And it's all now sponsored by our great friends at FanDuel! Today, Pap has the no-question-about-it Opening Day win for the White Sox. Listen for it at 6:30 in the episode.

BONUS: The Stories Behind Joe Kelly’s New Book, New Pitch | 'Baseball Isn't Boring' Mar 20, 2023

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Joe Kelly wrote a book. "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime" is getting great reaction and reviews since being released a few weeks ago, and now you can hear how it all came together. Joe joins his co-author, Bradfo, to talk about the journey - including Joe chasing down Rob Manfred to give him a book. The podcast also touches on Joe's pointed thoughts on the WBC and his recent revelation when it came to throwing a potentially difference-making pitch. If you want to know what it is like to be a big league player and author at the same time, listen to this.

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Mike Ferrin on WBC, Eric Hosmer on providing a veteran presence for Cubs (Hour 3) Mar 19, 2023

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In the final hour, Chris Rongey was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio to discuss Team USA's wild 9-7 win against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals Saturday evening. Later, Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer joined the show to discuss his past World Baseball Classic experience, his role with the club in 2023 and more.

LaMond Pope live from White Sox camp, Kiley McDaniel loves Oscar Colas (Hour 2) Mar 19, 2023

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In the second hour, Chris Rongey was joined by LaMond Pope of the Tribune to discuss the latest White Sox storylines from camp. Later, ESPN insider and analyst Kiley McDaniel joined the show to discuss a pair of highly regarded prospects in White Sox outfielder Oscar Colas and Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Meghan Montemurro shares the latest from Cubs camp (Hour 1) Mar 19, 2023

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Sitting in for Matt Spiegel this week, Chris Rongey opened his show by reacting to Team USA's wild 9-7 win against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals Saturday evening. Rongey also explained how the event has made him an even bigger fan of the sport. Later, Meghan Montemurro of the Tribune joined the show to discuss the latest storylines at Cubs camp, including outfielder Seiya Suzuki's health and the competition for the No. 5 spot in the rotation.

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