Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' sweep of the Reds and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments as rookie minicamp opened.
Red-hot Cubs keep rolling with a 4-game sweep of Reds (Hour 1)
08/05/2026 | 42 min
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs’ four-game sweep of the Reds. After that, they discussed how we’re now seeing Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s full impact. Later, they discussed how the Cubs will turn to right-hander Ben Brown on Friday evening to start in place of injured left-hander Matthew Boyd, who recently underwent meniscus surgery.
Sharing our takeaways from Ben Johnson's comments before Bears minicamp (Hour 2)
08/05/2026 | 39 min
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote shared their takeaways from Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s media session ahead of rookie minicamp Friday morning. Is rookie Logan Jones really competing for the starting center job? They also listened to Johnson’s comments on how the Bears will use rookie tight end Sam Roush. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.
5 On It & Kevin Fishbain talks Bears (Hour 3)
08/05/2026 | 41 min
In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to share what he learned at Bears rookie minicamp Friday.
Bret Boone talks Cubs' hot streak, interest in Freddy Peralta (Hour 4)
08/05/2026 | 42 min
In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Audacy MLB insider Bret Boone to discuss the Cubs’ hot start and the latest storylines from across the league. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to share insight on his reporting that the Cubs have expressed interest in trading for Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. They break down the day’s biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, honest takes and lively discussion, the show offers Chicago fans a well-rounded, informed perspective on everything happening in the city’s sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app.
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