Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their expectations for the Cubs in 2026 and wondered if 60-year-old Bulls head coach Billy Donovan wants to stick around for the next stage of the organization's rebuild.
Expectations for the Cubs are 'World Series or bust' (Hour 1)
12/2/2026 | 44 min
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing expectations for the Cubs in the 2026 season. After that, they reacted to manager Craig Counsell naming righty reliever Daniel Palencia the team’s closer as spring training opened Wednesday.
James 'Big Cat' Williams: Bears need a left tackle who can 'stand alone' (Hour 3)
12/2/2026 | 42 min
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to NFL quarterback Joe Flacco’s recent comments about development arcs in sports these days. After that, former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams joined the show to preview the team’s offseason.
Chris Getz mistakenly thinks Luisangel Acuna is a switch-hitter (Hour 4)
12/2/2026 | 43 min
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes pondered whether 60-year-old Bulls head coach Billy Donovan wants to stick around for the next stage of the aimless organization's rebuild. After that, a fired-up Holmes ranted about how White Sox general manager Chris Getz mistakenly thought newly acquired infielder Luisangel Acuna was a switch-hitter. Acuna only bats from the right side.
Chris Getz mistakenly thinks Luisangel Acuna is a switch-hitter
11/2/2026 | 18 min
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to White Sox general manager Chris Getz's recent gaffe in thinking that newly acquired infielder Luisangel Acuna is a switch-hitter. Acuna only bats from the right side. The mistake had Holmes really fired up.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.