In the last hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former All-Star pitcher and three-time World Series champion Dave Stewart, who discussed his relationship with manager Tony La Russa, for whom he played for in Oakland. Stewart also explained why he believes the White Sox are the favorites to win the World Series and how Liam Hendriks has turned into the star closer that he is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Spiegel: Dave Stewart interview (Hour 3)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the Cubs' trades of first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees and shortstop Javier Baez to the Mets. Each player made a strong impression in his debut for his new team. After that, Spiegel discussed how the White Sox will use right-hander Michael Kopech for the remainder of the 2021 season. Later, he broke down the White Sox's dynamic duo at the back end of their bullpen, where they have a pair of All-Star closers now in Craig Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiegel: Welcome to New York, Anthony Rizzo & Javier Baez (Hour 2)

Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to a chaotic last few days in Chicago baseball as the trade deadline came and went. As the Cubs sold the core of their 2016 championship team, the White Sox were big buyers, adding All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel in a crosstown trade. Spiegel then took calls from Score listeners on the moves the Cubs and White Sox made. Later, he explained why second baseman Nick Madrigal wasn't going to help the White Sox. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiegel: South Side welcomes Craig Kimbrel (Hour 1)

In the third hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss the possible moves the White Sox could make ahead of the trade deadline Friday. Later, Makhlouf took calls from Score listeners on what they want to see their respective team do at the deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Makhlouf: Scott Merkin interview (Hour 3)

In the second hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Patrick Mooney of the Athletic to discuss which Cubs players could be dealt ahead of the trade deadline Friday. Later, Makhlouf assessed the work of Cubs manager David Ross in his first full 162-game season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Makhlouf: Patrick Mooney interview (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Ramie Mahklouf was joined by Will Sammon of the Athletic to preview the Brewers-White Sox game on Sunday Night Baseball. After that, Makhlouf and the crew brought back Score audio wizard Chris Tannehill's tribute to legendary White Sox broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson as he entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame during a ceremony this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mahklouf: Will Sammon interview, Hawk Harrelson tribute (Hour 4)

Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Ramie Makhlouf opened his show by discussing the White Sox's needs ahead of the trade deadline Friday. After that, he took calls from listeners on the topic. Later, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the mindset of the Cubs and White Sox ahead of the trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Makhlouf: Bruce Levine interview (Hour 1)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former Cubs and White Sox pitcher Clayton Richard to discuss his career, life as a two-sports athlete and more. Later, Andy McCullough of the Athletic joined the show to discuss the in-depth profile he wrote recently on White Sox manager Tony La Russa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiegel: Clayton Richard, Andy McCullough interviews (Hour 3)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel reacted to the White Sox signing ace Lance Lynn to a two-year, $38-million contract extension. He also shared audio from Lynn and White Sox manager Tony La Russa on Lynn's extension. Later, Spiegel took calls from Cubs and White Sox fans, and Roberta in Berkley had a lot to share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiegel: White Sox extend Lance Lynn, taking your phone calls (Hour 2)

Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the White Sox's 10-1 win against the Astros on Saturday evening, which featured rookie infielder Jake Burger hitting his first career homer in the big leagues. After that, Spiegel discussed the fallout from Cubs catcher Willson Contreras' criticism of his teammates before the All-Star break. Later, he discussed the Cubs' trade of outfielder Joc Pederson to the Braves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiegel: White Sox get monkey off their backs, Willson Contreras criticism fallout (Hour 1)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel welcomed on Fangraphs writer Kevin Goldstein to preview the MLB amateur draft, which begins Sunday evening. Later, NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt joined the show to discuss the strengths of the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants and how each team's approach impacts the MLB trade market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiegel: Kevin Goldstein & Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews (Hour 3)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Diamondbacks broadcaster and MLB Network Radio host Mike Ferrin, who will be on the call for the MLB Futures Game on Sunday. After that, Spiegel dissected the Cubs' struggles as they head into the All-Star break with a below-.500 record. Later, New York Mets play-by-play broadcaster Wayne Randazzo joined the show to highlight potential trade targets in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiegel: Mike Ferrin & Wayne Randazzo interviews (Hour 2)

Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's selection to the All-Star Game. He then discussed Cubs catcher Willson Contreras' candid comments calling out his teammates for a lack of effort in a 6-0 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday evening. After that, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show to discuss second baseman Adam Frazier's trade value, as he has been tied to the White Sox in the rumor mill. Later, Kevin Hageland of 105.3 the Fan in Dallas joined the show to discuss other trade possibilities for the Cubs and White Sox. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiegel: Willson Contreras makes candid comments, Mike Persak & Kevin Hageland interviews (Hour 1)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed White Sox infielder Jake Burger making his MLB debut Friday. He listened to sound from Burger, teammate Gavin Sheets and general manager Rick Hahn on how Burger got to this point. After that, Spiegel discussed a scouting report that was unearthed from 2011 on White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Later, a Rays outfielder has started comparing himself to Angels star Shohei Ohtani -- is he that far off? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiegel: Jake Burger's debut (Hour 2)

Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing how Chicago's two baseball teams need to have opposite approaches at the trade deadline. The White Sox need to buy, and the Cubs should sell. But whom should the Cubs sell? Spiegel took calls from listeners on that topic. Later, he tried to become a millionaire by answering this question: Which team has the most rookies on its active roster? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiegel: Which players should the Cubs trade? (Hour 1)

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