Spiegel & Holmes Show

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Nico Hoerner likes Cubs' additions on the trade market (Hour 1) Aug 04, 2026

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the news that Bears safety Coby Bryant is set to miss eight to 10 weeks with a knee injury. After that, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss the club’s recent additions on the trade market and the defending champion Dodgers’ acquisition of ace Tarik Skubal in a trade with the Tigers.

Cubs add add to starting rotation & bullpen, trade Moises Ballesteros (Hour 2) Aug 04, 2026

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Cubs' latest moves as the MLB trade deadline loomed Monday evening. After that, they discussed what needs the White Sox have and haven’t addressed as the trade deadline nears. Later, the guys reacted to the breaking news that the Cubs have acquired right-hander Clay Holmes from the Mets.

Reaction to the Cubs & White Sox 'going for it' in 2026 (Hour 3) Aug 04, 2026

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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Cubs and White Sox have remained busy on the trade market. They focused on the Cubs' acquisition of right-hander Clay Holmes from the Mets and the White Sox landing catcher Joey Bart from the Braves. After that, professor and sports business expert Andrew Brandt joined the show to discuss the Dodgers acquiring Cy Young-winning left-hander Tarik Skubal and how it could affect baseball's labor negotiations this offseason.

Mark Grote shares a Bears hit: Coby Bryant set to be out 8-10 weeks (Hour 4) Aug 03, 2026

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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter/host Mark Grote to share the latest Bears news and notes coming out of Halas Hall as the team held its first padded practice of training camp Monday morning. After that, Spiegel shared one of his trademark proclamations after seeing the Cubs bolster their roster at the trade deadline.

Spiegs predicts the Cubs will go to the World Series Aug 03, 2026

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Matt Spiegel shared a prediction after the Cubs bolstered their roster at the trade deadline.

Mark Grote shares a Bears hit: Coby Bryant set to be out 8-10 weeks Aug 03, 2026

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter/host Mark Grote to share the latest Bears news and notes coming out of Halas Hall as the team held its first padded practice of training camp Monday morning.

Andrew Brandt talks Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal, impending labor strife Aug 03, 2026

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by professor and sports business expert Andrew Brandt to discuss the Dodgers acquiring Cy Young-winning left-hander Tarik Skubal and how it could affect baseball's labor negotiations this offseason.

Reaction to the Cubs & White Sox 'going for it' in 2026 Aug 03, 2026

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Cubs and White Sox have remained busy on the trade market. They focused on the Cubs' acquisition of right-hander Clay Holmes from the Mets and the White Sox landing catcher Joey Bart from the Braves.

Cubs acquire Clay Holmes from Mets Aug 03, 2026

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the breaking news that the Cubs have acquired right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets in exchange for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.

White Sox add bullpen help and will look to fix Luis Castillo's arsenal Aug 03, 2026

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed what needs the White Sox have and haven’t addressed as the trade deadline nears.