Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show

Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez discussed why now is the time for the Cubs to take advantage of the moment in the National League and also welcomed on Herb Howard of The Bigs to preview the Bears' preseason opener against the Browns on Saturday.

Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez opened their show by examining why the Cubs need to take advantage of this current moment in the National League. After that, they discussed White Sox right-hander Davis Martin getting ejected in the third inning for hitting a batter in the club's 9-8 loss to the Reds on Thursday. Later, the guys professed their love for Bears preseason football.

In the second hour, Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to preview the Bears' preseason opener against the Browns on Saturday. He shared which Bears players he'll be watching closely as many of the team's starters will rest. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera being set to return from the injured list Sunday. Levine also reacted to the news that the White Sox have placed struggling right-hander Davis Martin on the injured list. Later, Grote and Ramirez held the Halftime segment.

In the final hour, Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they listened to the most notable comments from Cubs manager Craig Counsell's pregame media session Friday before his club opened a three-game series against the Cardinals.

Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera being set to return from the injured list Sunday. Levine also reacted to the news that the White Sox have placed struggling right-hander Davis Martin on the injured list.