Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel Audacy
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Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The
Score during the MLB season.
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Cubs should be clear favorites in NL Central (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel opened his show by sharing why he believes the Cubs are the favorites to win the NL Central in 2024 and by pondering which team is the biggest threat to them in the division. Later, Spiegel explained that what the White Sox are attempting to sell to fans and themselves is a slightly cleaner product ... which could be more enjoyable to watch? Honestly, it's a tough sell.
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Jack McMullen talks Spring Breakout and prospects to watch for Cubs & White Sox (Hour 3)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the gambling scandal surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Later, Jack McMullen of Just Baseball joined the show to discuss the recent Spring Breakout event and prospects to watch for the Cubs, White Sox and across MLB.
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Herb Lawrence shares what he's looking forward to this White Sox season (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his high hopes for new Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga and and what he expects out of the team's rotation. Later, Herb Lawrence of CHGO joined the show to discuss what he's looking forward to from the White Sox this season despite their lackluster roster.
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Hit & Run turns into Bump & Run after Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel opened his show by temporarily shifting from a baseball focus to a football focus, as he reacted to the Bears trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers on Saturday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. After that, he took calls on the Cubs, White Sox and Bears. Later, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the show to discuss the Bears' trade of Fields to the Steelers.
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Craig Counsell is a fresh set of eyes for the Cubs organization (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell's three keys to constructing a lineup and how the team's front office views and values Counsell's opinion differently. Later, Spiegel took calls from Score listeners about the Cubs, White Sox and Bears.
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Rob Bradford shares awesome baseball stories (Hour 3)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Rob Bradford of WEEI and the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast to discuss right-hander Michael Kopech's downfall from heralded Red Sox prospect to White Sox reliever. Bradford also shared awesome stories about Rich Hill and Pedro Martinez talking pitching and Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggling on the golf course.