Grote wants the Bears to take a safety in the 1st round of the draft | Take The North
16/04/2026 | 10 min
From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Mark Grote explains for Dan Wiederer why he is most comfortable with the Bears selecting a safety at #25 in the NFL Draft.
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Full Show — April 15, 2026
15/04/2026 | 2 h 48 min
Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' 10-4 win against the Phillies on Tuesday and broke down White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz's performance in his MLB debut.
Cubs' offense comes to life in 10-4 win over Phillies (Hour 1)
15/04/2026 | 40 min
Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 10-4 win against the Phillies on Tuesday. After that, they discussed White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz's performance in his MLB debut. Later, they celebrated the Bulls landing an extra first-round pick this June by virtue of the Blazers advancing to the playoffs by beating the Suns in the play-in tournament Tuesday.
Mike Florio talks Dianna Russini's resignation from The Athletic (Hour 2)
15/04/2026 | 43 min
In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss NFL insider Dianna Russini resigning from The Athletic after photos of her holding hands with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel were published. After that, Harris and Grote reviewed The Athletic draft expert Dane Brugler's seven-round NFL mock draft through a Bears perspective.
5 On It & Danny Parkins joins the show (Hour 3)
15/04/2026 | 41 min
In the third hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the show to discuss NFL insider Dianna Russini resigning from The Athletic after photos of her holding hands with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel were published. Parkins also explained why he thinks the Bears have another “big move” in them this offseason. Later, Harris and Grote discussed if left-hander Shota Imanaga is now the ace of the Cubs’ rotation.
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.