Best of the Cubs: Loss of Cade Horton leaves a big void
10/04/2026 | 37 min
In the Best of the Cubs this week, Tribune reporter Meghan Montemurro joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to react to the news that right-hander Cade Horton will undergo season-ending elbow surgery; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the loss of Horton affects the Cubs' outlook in 2026; and Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the Cubs bouncing back to win their series against the Rays after losing the opener to Tampa Bay.
Full Show — April 9, 2026
10/04/2026 | 2 h 46 min
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the NBA's tanking problem and welcomed on Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt to preview the NFL Draft.
NBA may give the Bulls cover in their avoidance of tanking (Hour 1)
10/04/2026 | 46 min
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the anti-tanking legislation the NBA is considering that could give the Bulls cover as they haven't engaged in full-on tanking like some other teams. After that, the guys listened and reacted to NBA commissioner Adam Silver's recent comments in which he discussed how to potentially curb tanking. The guys detailed why that could reward the Bulls.
Spiegs: Carl Williams should've alerted Caleb of George Gervin's greatness (Hour 2)
10/04/2026 | 43 min
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the fight between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and NBA legend George Gervin over the "Iceman" nickname. After that, Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies joined the show to discuss the Cubs bouncing back to win their series against the Rays after they lost the opener to Tampa Bay.
Joe Maddon reflected on managerial missteps in Game 7 of 2016 World Series (Hour 3)
10/04/2026 | 43 min
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to former Cubs manager Joe Maddon reflect on his missteps in Game 7 of the 20216 World Series, which Chicago won in dramatic fashion over Cleveland. After that, the guys took calls from Score listeners on Maddon’s comments.
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.