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Best of the Cubs: Ron Coomer previews the 2026 season
bonusIn 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.
Best of the Bears: Could Colston Loveland be the team's No. 1 receiver?
bonusIn 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.
Full Show — March 20, 2026
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the NCAA Tournament action and discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' recruiting ability.
Illinois takes cares of business against Penn (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to Illinois rolling to a 105-70 win against Penn in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. They also discussed elitism in college rivalries.
What Cubs & White Sox questions are you most anxious to have answered? (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes got a chuckle out of how Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on a tear lately after Spiegs expressed his doubts about him recently. After that, Spiegel, Holmes and the crew shared the Cubs and White Sox questions that they're most interested in getting answers to as the start of the regular season looms.
Mike Hall thinks Illinois has Final Four capabilities (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Big Ten Network host Mike Hall to discuss the NCAA Tournament action. After that, Spiegel and Holmes wondered why players are being interviewed in the middle of games in the NCAA Tournament.
Kevin Byard calls Caleb Williams one of the best quarterbacks he has seen (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how quarterback Caleb Williams' recruiting ability could be a key tool for the Bears in the years to come. After that, they discussed whether Duke forward Cam Boozer can become a star in the NBA.
Is Cam Boozer ever going to be a star in the NBA?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes disucssed whether Duke forward Cam Boozer can become a star in the NBA.
Kevin Byard calls Caleb Williams one of the best quarterbacks he has seen
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how quarterback Caleb Williams' recruiting ability could be a key tool for the Bears in the years to come.
Why are players being interviewed in-game during NCAA Tournament?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes wondered why players are being interviewed in the middle of games in the NCAA Tournament.
Mike Hall: Illinois has Final Four capabilities
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Big Ten Network host Mike Hall to discuss the NCAA Tournament action.
What Cubs & White Sox questions are you most anxious to have answered?
Matt Spiegel, Laurence Holmes and the crew shared the Cubs and White Sox questions that they're most interested in getting answers to as the start of the regular season looms.
Luka Doncic is making a run at MVP & Spiegs is conflicted about it
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes got a chuckle out of how Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on a tear lately after Spiegs expressed his doubts about him recently.
Apparently, elitist chants are common in college rivalries
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Penn students chanting "You're gonna work for us someday" while losing to Illinois in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
Illinois takes care of business against Penn, whose students go full elitist
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Illinois rolling to a 105-70 win against Penn in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
Full Show — March 19, 2026
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the early action in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday and welcomed on Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs storylines.
How do you March Madness? (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing all the ways they enjoy the NCAA Tournament. After that, they reacted to the early action Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Pete Fiutak wants to see the Bears take a safety at No. 25 overall (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Pete Fiutak of CollegeFootballNews.com to evaluate the Bears' positions of need and discuss which prospects they should target in the NFL Draft. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how the NFL plans to look into Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman's desire to be a consultant for the Dolphins on a more regular basis. Later, they wondered if quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s time in Minnesota is already winding down.
Kendall Gill talks about the 'damage' Bruce Pearl caused his Illini team (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Kendall Gill to discuss a variety of topics, including his disdain for former college basketball coach Bruce Pearl. After that, Spiegel and Holmes shared a few new ways to watch Chicago sports.
Bruce Levine thinks Moises Ballesteros needs regular at-bats at DH (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the idea of the World Baseball Classic replacing the MLB All-Star Game in the middle of the summer in the years in which it's scheduled to be held. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs storylines from spring training, including whether designated hitter Moises Ballesteros will have an everyday role.
Bruce Levine thinks Moises Ballesteros needs regular at-bats at DH
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs storylines from spring training, including whether designated hitter Moises Ballesteros will have an everyday role.
Could an in-season World Baseball Classic replace the MLB All-Star Game?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the idea of the World Baseball Classic replacing the MLB All-Star Game in the middle of the summer in the years in which it's scheduled to be held.
New ways to watch Chicago sports
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the new distribution options for the Chicago Sports Network and the Marquee Sports Network.
Kendall Gill talks about the 'damage' that Bruce Pearl caused his Illini team
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Kendall Gill to discuss a variety of topics, including his disdain for former college basketball coach Bruce Pearl.
Is the J.J. McCarthy era in Minnesota over?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes wondered if quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s time in Minnesota is already winding down after the Vikings acquired starting quarterback Kyler Murray and another reserve quarterback in Carson Wentz.
NFL is looking into Troy Aikman's involvement with Dolphins
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the NFL plans to look into Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman's desire to be a consultant for the Dolphins on a more regular basis.
Pete Fiutak would like to see the Bears take a safety at No. 25 overall
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Pete Fiutak of CollegeFootballNews.com to evaluate the Bears' positions of need and discuss which prospects they should target in the NFL Draft. Fiutak likes the idea of the Bears selecting a safety with the 25th overall pick in the first round.
The upsets in the NCAA Tournament have begun
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to 12th-seeded High Points upsetting fifth-seeded Wisconsin in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
How do you March Madness?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed all the ways they enjoy the NCAA Tournament.
Full Show — March 18, 2026
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Venezuela beating Team USA to win the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday and discussed what moves the Bears could make next.
Team USA's tightness may have been due to tension with Mark DeRosa (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing how tension with manager Mark DeRosa could've led to tightness from Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. After that, they celebrated Cubs closer Daniel Palencia’s incredible performance in helping lead Venezuela to win the World Baseball Classic.
Chris Holtmann previews the NCAA Tournament (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by DePaul coach Chris Holtmann to preview the NCAA Tournament. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to the Bears bringing back linebacker Jack Sanborn, who played for Chicago from 2022-’24.
Justin Ishbia buys property in South Loop (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that White Sox owner-in-waiting Justin Ishbia is set to purchase a South Loop rail yard to potentially be the site of a new stadium for the organization. After that, they discussed how the Cubs got good news in learning that right fielder Seiya Suzuki suffered a PCL strain in his right knee rather than something more serious.
Mike Ferrin sensed tension from Team USA in the WBC (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby share his reaction to the Ravens backing out of a trade that would've sent him to Baltimore. After that, SiriusXM MLB Radio Network host Mike Ferrin joined the show to discuss Venezuela beating Team USA to win the World Baseball Classic.
Mike Ferrin sensed tension from Team USA in the World Baseball Classic
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by SiriusXM MLB Radio Network host Mike Ferrin to discuss Venezuela beating Team USA to win the World Baseball Classic.
Maxx Crosby speaks out about his day in the Ravens' facility
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby share his reaction to the Ravens backing out of a trade that would've sent him to Baltimore.
JC Tretter named NFLPA executive director after resigning in disgrace
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to former offensive lineman JC Tretter being voted in as the new NFL Players Association executive director.
Seiya Suzuki's injury prognosis is near best-case scenario for Cubs
Matt Spiegel and Laurence discussed how the Cubs got good news in learning that right fielder Seiya Suzuki suffered a PCL strain in his right knee rather than something more serious.
Justin Ishbia buys property in South Loop
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that White Sox owner-in-waiting Justin Ishbia is set to purchase a South Loop rail yard to potentially be the site of a new stadium for the organization.
Jack Sanborn is back with the Bears!
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears bringing back linebacker Jack Sanborn, who played for Chicago from 2022-’24.
Chris Holtmann shares what it takes to win in the NCAA Tournament
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by DePaul coach Chris Holtmann to preview the NCAA Tournament.
Daniel Palencia's splitter has Spiegs giddy
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes celebrated Cubs closer Daniel Palencia’s incredible performance in helping lead Venezuela to win the World Baseball Classic.
Team USA's tightness may have been due to tension with Mark DeRosa
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how tension with manager Mark DeRosa could've led to tightness from Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Full Show — March 17, 2026
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes previewed the USA-Venezuela matchup in the World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday evening. They also evaluated the Bears' center and left tackle positions.
Daniel Palencia is expected to be available for Venezuela in WBC final (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by previewing the USA-Venezuela matchup in the World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday evening. After that, the guys shared the news that Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is expected to be available to pitch for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final Tuesday after he pitched Monday.
Ben's Vision: Center & left tackle (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes held the Ben’s Vision segment, where they evaluated the Bears’ center and left tackle positions. After that, Spiegel and Holmes explained why they expect Cubs right-hander Cade Horton to have a big 2026.
Craig Counsell shares an update on Seiya Suzuki's knee injury (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared context on the Bears' financial situation after ESPN insider Adam Schefter recently called them "broke." After that, they reacted to the breaking news that Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki has been diagnosed with a strained PCL in his right knee, which manager Craig Counsell called a “minor” injury.
Ron Coomer believes Nico Hoerner could hit for more power this season (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to discuss the latest storylines in spring training, including why he believes second baseman Nico Hoerner could hit for more power this season. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to Team USA showing up to the World Baseball Classic final wearing USA hockey jerseys.
Team USA shows up to WBC final in USA hockey jerseys
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Team USA showing up to the World Baseball Classic final wearing USA hockey jerseys.
Ron Coomer believes Nico Hoerner could hit for more power this season
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to discuss the latest storylines in spring training, including why he believes second baseman Nico Hoerner could hit for more power this season.