Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show

In the Best of the Cubs, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the news that center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the club; Yahoo Sports MLB insider Russ Dorsey joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to break down what the Cubs locking up Crow-Armstrong means for their future; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Crow-Armstrong's bet on himself last year at this time paid off for him.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong agreeing to a long-term contract extension with the Cubs and discussed what it means for the club moving forward. Also, what should we expect from Crow-Armstrong in the years to come?

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the news that center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs have agreed on a long-term contract extension. They believe it’s intelligent spending by the Cubs. After that, they discussed the price of offensive production in the MLB landscape these days.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Eric Edholm of NFL Media to discuss the Bears’ moves this offseason and to share insight on his recent mock draft. After that, Rahimi and Grote listened and reacted to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest comments about the Bears’ pursuit of a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Later, Rahimi and Grote conducted the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Mark Grote and Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they discussed center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs reaching an agreement on a long-term contract extension.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Flippin’ Bats podcast host Ben Verlander to explain why he loved the long-term contract extension that was reached by center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs. After that, Rahimi and Grote discussed which Chicago athlete – other than Bears quarterback Caleb Williams – will be next to sign a lucrative long-term contract.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed which Chicago athlete – other than Bears quarterback Caleb Williams – will be next to sign a lucrative long-term contract after Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong recently reached a long-term deal with the club.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Eric Edholm of NFL Media to discuss the Bears’ moves this offseason and to share insight on his recent mock draft.

Leila Rahimi, Mark Grote and Yahoo Sports MLB insider Russ Dorsey shared what they expect out of Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong after he agreed to a long-term contract extension with the club.

Leila Rahimi, Mark Grote and Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest comments about the Bears’ pursuit of a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the price of offensive production in the MLB landscape these days.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to the news that center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs have agreed on a long-term contract extension. They believe it’s intelligent spending by the Cubs.

In the Best of March Madness, Illinois coach Brad Underwood joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini advancing to the Sweet 16 with a pair of dominant wins in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament; Mike Mulligan and David Haugh detailed how Illinois’ balanced attack sets it up well to make a deep run in the tournament; and Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to break down Illinois’ superb performance early in the NCAA Tournament and to preview its upcoming showdown against Houston in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the news that Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki will open the season on the injured list due to a knee ailment. They also discussed the state of the Bears' defense and how the team can improve it in the NFL Draft.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the news that Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki won't be ready for Opening Day on Thursday due to a knee ailment. After that, they discussed what the Cubs' lineup will look like on Opening Day. Later, they discussed the entertaining second round of the NCAA Tournament.

In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the state of the Bears' defense and shared their confidence level in general manager Ryan Poles' ability to build a strong unit on that side of the ball through the NFL Draft. After that, Richard Deitsch of the Sports Business Journal joined the show to discuss a variety of sports media storylines. Later, Harris and Grote held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they shared their favorite moments of the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Later, Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner joined the show to discuss Illinois advancing to the Sweet 16 and to preview its upcoming showdown against Houston.

In the final hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ standing among his counterparts in the NFL. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the Cubs’ decision to place slugger Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list to start the season due to his knee ailment.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the Cubs’ decision to place slugger Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list to start the season due to his knee ailment.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ standing among his counterparts in the NFL.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois advancing to the Sweet 16 and to preview its upcoming showdown against Houston.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Richard Deitsch of the Sports Business Journal to discuss a variety of sports media storylines.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the state of the Bears' defense and shared their confidence level in general manager Ryan Poles' ability to build a strong unit on that side of the ball through the NFL Draft.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed what the Cubs' lineup will look like on Opening Day.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the news that Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki won't be ready for Opening Day on Thursday due to a knee ailment.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the Bears' outlook for the 2026 season and to detail why they're a candidate to regress; Bootleg Football Podcast co-host and All 32 creator Brett Kollman joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the Bears' dire need to improve their pass rush; and Score football analyst Anthony Herron joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bears' moves this offseason.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the 2026 season; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed whether designated hitter Moises Ballesteros can be in the National League Rookie of the Year mix this season; and Rahimi, Harris and Mark Grote discussed right-hander Jameson Taillon's prolonged struggles this spring.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed if second-year tight end Colston Loveland could emerge as the team's leading receiver in the 2026 season; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes evaluated the Bears' center and left tackle positions following changes at those spots; and Bootleg Football Podcast co-host and All 32 creator Brett Kollman joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the Bears' dire need to improve their pass rush.

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by detailing what we learned from safety Coby Bryant being the Bears’ top priority in free agency. After that, they explained how quarterback Caleb Williams is helping make the Bears a free-agent destination. Later, Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer joined the show to discuss Illinois’ 105-70 rout of Penn in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Sando of The Athletic to explain why the Bears are well-positioned to trade for Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby if the price is right. He also discussed the latest NFL storylines. After that, Grote explained how newly signed Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn was a big inspiration for his “Bears scale.” Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Skor North host Phil Mackey joined the show to discuss the Vikings signing quarterback Kyler Murray and to break down the NFC North outlook.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Andy McCullough of The Athletic to discuss his outlet’s rankings of the best aces in MLB. After that, Rahimi and Grote wondered if the Bears could’ve gotten more in return for receiver DJ Moore if they’d traded him to the Broncos instead of the Bills.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote wondered if the Bears could’ve gotten more in return for receiver DJ Moore if they’d traded him to the Broncos instead of the Bills.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the state of the Bears' finances.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Mark Grote explained how newly signed Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn was a big inspiration for his “Bears scale.”

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Sando of The Athletic to explain why the Bears are well-positioned to trade for Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby if the price is right. He also discussed the latest NFL storylines.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote explained how quarterback Caleb Williams is helping make the Bears a free-agent destination.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote detailed what we learned from safety Coby Bryant being the Bears’ top priority in free agency.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the Cubs’ outlook as the start of the regular season is approaching and debated whether the Bears should be eyeing a veteran edge rusher.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by discussing the Cubs’ outlook as the start of the regular season approaches. Do you need to see the Cubs get off to a hot start? After that, they discussed if Cubs designated hitter Moises Ballesteros will be in the mix to win the National League Rookie of the Year award. Later, BetMGM Tonight host Brad Evans joined the show to share his best bets for the NCAA Tournament.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris listened and reacted to former Bears safety Kevin Byard’s high praise for Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams. After that, they listened to Byard explain why he left the Bears to sign with the Patriots. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they shared their confidence level in Cubs utilityman Matt Shaw’s defensive ability in right field.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined The Athletic Football Show co-host Dave to discuss the Bears' long-term outlook and how they can go about building a championship-caliber team around quarterback Caleb Williams. Also, should the Bears be concerned about regression in 2026? After that, Rahimi and Harris debated if the Bears should sign a veteran edge rusher in the later stages of free agency or fill their pass rushing need with internal options and in the NFL Draft.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.