Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts setting lofty expectations for his club in 2026. They also welcomed on Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts setting high expectations for his club in 2026. Later, they discussed whether the Bears should pursue veteran pass rusher Bradley Chubb in free agency after he was recently released by the Dolphins.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster to discuss Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts' high expectations for his club in 2026. After that, Rahimi and Grote discussed the Bears' left tackle conundrum. Later, they 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, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to discuss which Bears could be salary cap casualties and to preview NFL free agency. Later, Grote shared what he learned in attending a Bears stadium rally in Arlington Heights recently.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark’s resignation amid an investigation. After that, Grote shared what he learned in attending a Bears stadium rally in Arlington Heights recently.

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

Mark Grote shared what he learned in attending a Bears stadium rally in Arlington Heights recently.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to discuss which Bears could be salary cap casualties and to preview NFL free agency.

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

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Bears' left tackle conundrum.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster to discuss Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts' high expectations for his club in 2026.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed whether the Bears should pursue veteran pass rusher Bradley Chubb in free agency after he was recently released by the Dolphins.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts setting World Series expectations for his club.

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey discussed the top Cubs and White Sox storylines to watch for the 2026 season.

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey opened their show by discussing if the Bears should pursue veteran edge rusher Bradley Chubb after the Dolphins chose to release him to open up salary cap space. Chubb had 8.5 sacks in 2025 after missing the 2024 season with an ACL injury. After that, Dorsey shared his top storylines to watch for the Cubs and White Sox in the 2026 season.

In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey discussed NBA All-Star weekend and what they thought of the new format with a mini-tournament held Sunday. After that, Tribune reporter Meghan Montemurro joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs storylines from spring training. Later, Harris and Dorsey conducted the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Bulls on SI publisher Elias Schuster joined the show to discuss the Bulls’ direction and their outlook in the second half of the season. Later, Dorsey shared why he believes Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will earn All-Star honors in 2026.

In the final hour, Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey were joined by Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic to discuss the Bears' outlook as it pertains to the NFL Draft. After that, Harris and Dorsey explained how NBA commissioner Adam Silver has tinkered with the league in many ways, often to no avail.

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey were joined by Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic to discuss the Bears' outlook as it pertains to the NFL Draft.

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

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey discussed a few Cubs storylines, with Dorsey sharing why he believes Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will earn All-Star honors in 2026.

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey were joined by Bulls on SI publisher Elias Schuster to discuss the Bulls’ direction and their outlook in the second half of the season.

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey were joined by Tribune reporter Meghan Montemurro to discuss the latest Cubs storylines from spring training.

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey discussed the biggest Cubs storylines to watch for the 2026 season.

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey debated whether the Bears should pursue veteran edge rusher Bradley Chubb after the Dolphins chose to release him to open up salary cap space. Chubb had 8.5 sacks in 2025 after missing the 2024 season with an ACL injury.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the state of the reeling Bulls at the All-Star break and to break down a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class; Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share his wish list for the Bears in free agency; and Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share his goals for the program.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the possibility of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds being let go to free up more salary cap space; Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to explain why he expects the Bears to have a rather quiet offseason compared to recent years; and Mike Mulligan and Brad Biggs outlined the details of quarterback Caleb Williams being eligible for a contract extension after the 2026 season.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Mike Mulligan and Brad Biggs discussed what the club's starting rotation will look like when when the 2026 regular season gets started and pondered how much utilityman Matt Shaw will play; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how trade talks recently played out between the Cubs and Red Sox; and Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed what the expectations are for Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga after he had a disappointing end to the 2025 season.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the looming MLB lockout after the 2026 season and welcomed on Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by discussing the looming MLB lockout after the 2026 season. It seems like MLB owners are willing to sacrifice the 2027 season to get a salary cap implemented. Later, Rahimi and Harris discussed the NBA issuing fines to the Jazz and Pacers for their recent roster management that led to losses.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed whether the Cubs will get utilityman Matt Shaw regular playing time without a clear starting spot at any position. Shaw needs regular at-bats to get better, but will he get them? After that, Nick Friedell of The Athletic joined the show to preview NBA All-Star weekend and to discuss the tanking crisis in the league. Later, Rahimi and Harris held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Bigs Media personality Herb Howard discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Howard previewed the Bears’ offseason. Where do they need to get better? What moves does he expect them to make?

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Bigs Media personality Herb Howard discussed the latest NBA storylines ahead of All-Star Weekend. After that, Rahimi and Harris pondered whether the Raiders will trade star pass rusher Maxx Crosby this offseason.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris welcomed on Laurence Holmes and Russell Dorsey for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris pondered whether the Raiders will trade star pass rusher Maxx Crosby this offseason.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Herb Howard of the Bigs Media to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including receiver DJ Moore's future with the organization.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and were joined by Herb Howard of the Bigs Media to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including whether linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will be a salary cap casualty this offseason.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Nick Friedell of The Athletic to preview NBA All-Star weekend and to discuss the tanking crisis in the league.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed whether the Cubs will get utilityman Matt Shaw regular playing time without a clear starting spot at any position. Shaw needs regular at-bats to get better, but will he get them?

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how MLB owners are seemingly willing to sacrifice the 2027 season to get a salary cap implemented.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the looming MLB lockout after the 2026 season. Did the Dodgers signing star outfielder Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240-million deal make the pending crisis worse?

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman’s early impact on the club and welcomed on Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest NFL headlines.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by examining how newly signed third baseman Alex Bregman is already making an impact in the Cubs' clubhouse. After that, they discussed expectations for Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga this season. Later, they reacted to White Sox general manager Chris Getz's gaffe regarding whether one of his players is a switch-hitter.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest NFL storylines, including what it would cost to trade for Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby if he's made available. After that, Rahimi and Harris discussed how Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds could get let go this offseason as a salary cap casualty. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Chicago Sports Network football analyst Clay Harbor discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Harbor shared his wish list of players for the Bears to sign in free agency.