
Spiegel & Holmes Show
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Matt Snyder thinks Cubs are likeliest team to win it all after Dodgers
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by CBS Sports writer Matt Snyder to discuss the Cubs’ outlook for the 2026 season. He believes there’s an argument to make that the Cubs are the second-likeliest team to win the World Series this season.

Pete Crow-Armstrong's contract extension is a good deal for both sides
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's six-year, $115-million contract extension with the club.

What's better: a bad NBA or good college coaching job?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes debated if a bad NBA coaching gig or a good college basketball coaching gig is a better job.

Is Billy Donovan considering leaving Bulls for North Carolina?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if Bulls coach Billy Donovan could leave the NBA to coach at North Carolina.

Best of the Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong agrees to a long-term extension
bonusIn 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.

Full Show — March 24, 2026
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs agreeing to a long-term contract extension. The guys also examined the Bears' defensive tackle position.

Pete Crow-Armstrong agrees to a long-term deal with the Cubs (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting 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. After that, the guys shared an exciting show announcement.

Boog Sciambi talks Cubs & previews Illinois-Houston showdown (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Jon "Boog" Sciambi to preview the MLB season and to discuss roster construction. After that, Sciambi shared a scouting report on Houston as it gets set to play Illinois in a Sweet 16 showdown Thursday in the NCAA Tournament.

Ben's Vision: Evaluating the Bears' defensive tackle position (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes held the Ben’s Vision segment, where they evaluated the Bears’ defensive tackle position. After that, they reacted to Hall of Fame slugger Frank Thomas suing the White Sox for unauthorized use of his likeness on uniforms, according to reports. It marks the latest chapter of animosity between Thomas and his former team.

Could Billy Donovan be planning his exit from the Bulls? (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if Bulls coach Billy Donovan could already be planning his exit from the organization. Also, could general manager Marc Eversley get fired? After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how the NCAA Tournament has played out perfectly for entertainment’s sake.

Could Billy Donovan be planning his exit from the Bulls?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if Bulls coach Billy Donovan could already be planning his exit from the organization. Also, could general manager Marc Eversley get fired?

Frank Thomas is suing the White Sox
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Hall of Fame slugger Frank Thomas suing the White Sox for unauthorized use of his likeness on uniforms, according to reports. It marks the latest chapter of animosity between Thomas and his former team.

Ben's Vision: Evaluating the Bears' defensive tackle position
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes held the Ben’s Vision segment, where they evaluated the Bears’ defensive tackle position. The Bears need much more from the position than they got in 2025, and there's already a fresh face in the mix.

Boog Sciambi scouts Houston ahead of its showdown against Illinois
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by play-by-play announcer Jon "Boog" Sciambi to preview the Illinois-Houston showdown in the Sweet 16 on Thursday. Sciambi is familiar with Houston in having called Big 12 games all season long.

Boog Sciambi: Building a team for playoffs & division title is the same
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Jon "Boog" Sciambi to preview the MLB season and to discuss roster construction.

We have a show announcement to make
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes had exciting news to share as they looked ahead to next week.

Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches a long-term extension with Cubs
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes 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.

Best of March Madness: Illinois advances to Sweet 16
bonusIn 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.

Full Show — March 23, 2026
Flying solo, Matt Spiegel reacted to Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki being placed on the injured list to open the season due to a knee ailment and discussed the entertaining NCAA Tournament.

Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: March 16-20
bonusIn 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.

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.