Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts setting lofty expectations for his club in 2026. They also welcomed on Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to discuss the latest Bears storylines.
Tom Ricketts sets high expectations for his Cubs (Hour 1)
17/2/2026 | 44 min
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts setting high expectations for his club in 2026. Later, they discussed whether the Bears should pursue veteran pass rusher Bradley Chubb in free agency after he was recently released by the Dolphins.
Ryan Dempster talks Tom Ricketts' high expectations for Cubs (Hour 2)
17/2/2026 | 44 min
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster to discuss Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts' high expectations for his club in 2026. After that, Rahimi and Grote discussed the Bears' left tackle conundrum. Later, they held the Halftime segment.
5 On It & Kevin Fishbain talks Bears (Hour 3)
17/2/2026 | 44 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 discuss which Bears could be salary cap casualties and to preview NFL free agency. Later, Grote shared what he learned in attending a Bears stadium rally in Arlington Heights recently.
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark will resign (Hour 4)
17/2/2026 | 42 min
In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark’s resignation amid an investigation. After that, Grote shared what he learned in attending a Bears stadium rally in Arlington Heights recently.
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