It’s finally Opening Day. SportsTalk Live hits the road and visits Guaranteed Rate Field where the White Sox being the 60-game season against the AL Central champion Twins.Adam Hoge, Andy Masur and Scott Podsednik join Kap to talk about the young Sox. Are they ready to compete this season? Does the shortened season help or hurt them? And what’s the one weakness that they need to overcome to return to the playoffs?0:00 - Adam Hoge joins Kap to preview the opener and discuss the hype surrounding the team.9:30 - New White Sox radio play-by-play voice Andy Masur joins Kap to remember Ed Farmer and preview the A.L. Central race.17:00 - NBC Sports Chicago White Sox analyst Scott Podsednik joins Kap to discuss how the shortened season with benefit and possibly hurt the Sox. 

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Ep. 857: Happy Opening Day!

David Haugh, Jesse Rogers, Mark Potash join David Kaplan on the final episode of SportsTalk Live.They talk the Blackhawks-Oilers series and what comes next, Luis Robert's chances at MVP, and Cubs chances at the championship.Plus, David Kaplan says farewell to SportsTalk Live after the show was on the air for over 16 years. 

Ep. 863: SportsTalk Live says farewell

Mark Carman, David Haugh and Teddy Greenstein join David Kaplan on SportsTalk Live to discuss the incredible Cubs' start, the White Sox six-game winning streak, and what the Blackhawks will need to do if they want to win the series against the Oilers.

Ep. 862: What the Blackhawks need to do if they want to win

Scott King, Adam Hoge and Maddie Lee join David Kaplan on SportsTalk Live to discuss the upcoming series between the Cubs and Cardinals and whether or not they should play. Plus, Jon Heyman joins to talk Cubs and White Sox baseball and how they pan out across the league.

Ep. 861: Should the Cubs and Cardinals play this weekend?

David Haugh, Charlie Roumeliotis and JJ Stankevitz join David Kaplan on a Monday edition of SportsTalk Live.The crew discusses the incredible weekend in Chicago sports as the Cubs and White Sox both sweep their series and the Blackhawks take Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers from the Edmonton Oilers. 0:00 - Intro0:37 - Blackhawks explode for six goals in Game 14:13 - Blackhawks defense steps up7:44 - White Sox winning streak improves to four games9:19 - Javier Beaz completes the sweep with 11th inning walkoff11:26 - Mark Spector joins to discuss what's left of the Blackhawks-Oilers series

Ep. 860: Cubs and White Sox sweep the weekend, Blackhawks come out strong

Jason Goff, David Haugh and Charlie Roumeliotis join Kap for a Friday edition of STL.Two St. Louis Cardinals players test positive for COVID-19 postponing their game with the Brewers. How much longer can MLB continue its season? Meanwhile, Nick Madrigal gets the call up to the majors to help the White Sox. Can he pitch?Blackhawks-Oilers Game 1 is Saturday. Can Corey Crawford steal the series for the Hawks?Later, KC Johnson joins Kap to discuss the NBA’s restart and Joakim Noah’s return with the Clippers. Finally, the guys talk about seeing NBA hoops again as well as the Bears QB competition. Who do you think Bears players want to be their Week 1 starting QB?0:00 - 2 St. Louis Cardinals players test positive for COVID-19. 6 teams will not play on Friday because of the outbreak. When might MLB reach its breaking point?5:00 - Nick Madrigal is finally called up to the majors. Is he the answer to the White Sox’ struggles? Can he pitch?7:30 - Blackhawks-Oilers Game 1 is Saturda. Can Corey Crawford steal the series?9:30 - KC Johnson joins Kap to talk about the NBA’s return, LeBron James’ performance and the return of Joakim Noah.17:30 - The panel returns to revel in the NBA’s restart.22:00 - Who would the Bears players want to be their Week 1 starter- Mitch Trubisky or Nick Foles?

Ep. 859: The NBA is back! The NHL is back! MLB is... postponing games

SportsTalk Live is back with David Haugh, Laurence Holmes and Mark Carman joining Kap.We are just a week into the baseball season. So which team are we more concerned with- White Sox or Cubs? Meanwhile, two Phillies staffer test positive for COVID-19 as the outbreak continues on the Marlins. The guys discuss how MLB should handle this.Later, Eddie Olczyk joins Kap on the show as the Blackhawks get ready for their series opener against the Oilers. Can Corey Crawford steal this series for the underdog Hawks? And does a shutout win in an exhibition game tell us anything about the Hawks’ chances in the qualifying round?Finally, the guys discus the Bears unusual training camp. Do the circumstances give Mitch a leg up on Nick Foles? And how can the defense overcome the loss of Eddie Goldman.0:00 - We are one week into the MLB season. So which teams are we more concerned about- the White Sox or Cubs? And what can the Cubs do to fix their bullpen?6:00 - 2 Phillies staffer test positive for COVID-19 as the outbreak continues on the Marlins. How can MLB fix this?10:00 - Eddie Olczyk joins Kap to preview the Blackhawks-Oilers qualifying round series. Did the exhibition win over the Blues show that the Hawks can upset the Oilers? Is Corey Crawford able to win the series?19:00 - The Bears QB battle will be unlike any other. Does this give Mitch the edge? Plus, how can the Bears defense overcome the loss of Eddie Goldman?

Ep. 858: One week into baseball... who are you most concerned about?

Jason Goff, Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield join Kap on a Thursday edition of STL.The Nationals’ Juan Soto tests positive for COVID-19 just hours before the season begins. Is this just a sign of things to come this season? Meanwhile, the White Sox begin their season Friday and fans can’t wait. Is it ok for them to dream of a championship in 2020?Later, NBC Sports Washington’s Nick Ashooh joins Kap to talk about Soto’s absence as well as the “Washington Football Team.”Finally, the panel returns to discuss Theo Epstein’s comments that he does not want his players to stick to sports. 0:00 - The Nationals’ Juan Soto tests positive for COVID-19 just hours before the season begins. Will this be a problem for MLB all season long?5:30 - Is it ok for White Sox fans to dream big in 2020?9:00 - NBC Sports Washington’s Nick Ashooh joins Kap to talk about Juan Soto’s positive COVID-19 test and the “Washington Football Team”.17:00 - The panel reacts to Theo Epstein’s comments that he doesn’t want his players to “stick to sports.”

Ep. 856: Is it okay for White Sox fans to dream big?

JJ Stankevitz, Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott Merkin join Kap on a Wednesday edition of STL.Baseball’s Opening Day is almost, finally here. Do the White Sox have enough pitching to be championship contenders? Meanwhile on the north side, can the Cubs make one last playoff push with this group of players?Later, KC Johnson joins Kap to discuss why the Bulls haven’t moved on from Jim Boylen yet. Plus, do the Bulls regret trading Jimmy Butler?Finally, there will be no NFL preseason games. Does that help or hurt Mitch Trubisky’s chances of being the Bears starting QB?0:00 - 2 days away from Opening Day. Do the Sox have enough pitching to be World Series contenders?4:00 - Anthony Rizzo knows this is probably the end of this Cubs team’s run. Do they have one more postseason in them?6:30 - Corey Crawford and Jonathan Toews are both “unfit to play”. Charlie gives us the latest.11:00 - KC Johnson joins Kap to explain why the Bulls have not fired Jim Boylen yet. Plus, should the Bulls regret trading Jimmy Butler?19:00 - There will be no NFL preseason games. So who does that benefit more- Mitch Trubisky or Nick Foles?

Ep. 856: Do the White Sox have enough to be contenders?

Vinnie Duber, Anthony Herron and Nick Shepkowski join Kap on a Tuesday edition of STL.Eloy Jimenez and the White Sox offense pound Yu Darvish as they complete an exhibition sweep. Should Sox fans be disappointed if their team misses the playoffs? Meanwhile, Anthony Rizzo knows that this is the last dance for this Cubs core. Do they have a chance to win another ring?The NFL proposed eliminating the preseason. If that happens, does that give Mitch Trubisky the edge in the QB competition? Plus, Kap asks the panelists if they would risk going to training camp if they were a rookie.Later, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale joins Kap to preview the 2020 MLB season. Are the White Sox too young to be good in a shortened season? Do the AL & NL Central teams have an advantage?Finally, Stan Bowman hopes Corey Crawford can travel with the team to Edmonton. If they can’t beat the Oilers, might they be better off losing to get a chance at the number one pick?0:00 – Eloy Jimenez and the Sox pound Yu Darvish. Should Sox fans be disappointed if this young team does not make the playoffs?3:00 - Anthony Rizzo says the Cubs are aware this is their last chance to win another title. Do they have a shot?6:00 - The NFL is thinking about eliminating the preseason. If there are no exhibition games, does that help Mitch in the QB competition?11:00 - USA Today’s Bob Nightengale joins Kap to preview the MLB season. Does the White Sox’ youth put them at a disadvantage? And has the improved COVID-19 testing bode well for the season?19:00 - Stan Bowman says he hopes Corey Crawford travels with the Blackhawks to Edmonton? Do they have a shot against the Oilers? Could they be better off losing and winning the lottery?

Ep. 855: White Sox complete exhibition sweep against Cubs

Gordon Wittenmyer, Paul Sullivan and Peggy Kusinski join Kap for a Monday edition of STL.The White Sox bats beat the Cubs in the exhibition opener. Can the Sox offense carry them into the offense? Will the Cubs pitching staff be a problem all season? And how many wins will we see on both sides of town?Later, Jason Benetti joins Kap on the show. They discuss how nice it feels to have baseball back, the vibe around the young Sox and if this could be a special season on the South Side.Finally, NFL training camps are opening soon but the league still does not have a COVID-19 testing plan in place. 0:00 - The White Sox bats beat the Cubs in both team’s exhibition opener. So the Sox have a championship-caliber offense? How bad is the Cubs’ pitching depth? Plus, the panel gives their win totals for both teams.11:00 - Jason Benetti joins Kap. He talks about having baseball back, the excitement around the young Sox and if this could be a very special year on the South Side.20:00 - The NFL looks to open training camps without an agreement on COVID-19 protocols. 

Ep. 854: Recapping a game of real (exhibition) baseball

Hub Arkush, Dionne Miller and Alex Maragos join Kap on a Friday edition of STL.15 women accuse the Washington NFL franchise of sexual harassment and say Daniel Snyder created a hostile work environment. Should these allegations be enough to force Daniel Snyder to sell his team?Meanwhile, NFL training camp report dates are fast approaching and the league still does not have an agreement with its players on testing protocols. Could the season be delayed?Later, NBC Sports Washington’s Nick Ashooh joins Kap to talk about another embarrassing chapter in Snyder’s ownership of the historic NFL team.Finally, only 0.05% of MLB COVID-19 tests have been positive. Is this a good sign that this baseball season will go smoothly?0:00 - The panel reacts to the reports of sexual harassment at the Washington NFL team as well as Daniel Snyder’s toxic workplace environment. Should he be forced to sell his team?8:00 - The NFL and the players union are still very far apart on testing protocols to open training camps. Will the season be delayed?12:00 - NBC Sports Washington’s Nick Ashooh joins Kap to talk about an embarrassing episode during Daniel Snyder’s tenure as an owner.21:00 - Baseball has seen only 0.05% positive COVID-19 test results. Will we get a full season?

Ep. 853: Is it time to force Dan Snyder out of ownership?

David Haugh, Pat Boyle and Mark Carman join Kap on a Thursday edition of STL.Kyle Hendricks is the Cubs’ Opening Day starter. Could Yu Darvish have handled the pressure if he received the nod?Luis Robert is getting a ton of hype leading up to Opening Day. Can he live up to it? Plus, the guys discuss how they would feel if the Sox struggle in 2020.Corey Crawford remains “unfit to play”. Pat weighs in on the Hawks’ chances if he doesn’t face the Oilers. Meanwhile, the NBA bubble now has a “snitch” hotline and players get reminded to dress appropriately when answering the door for room service.Finally, will Allen Robinson II get a new extension from the Bears before Week 1? And Kap thinks Dak Prescott has all of the leverage now in his contract talks with the Cowboys.0:00 - The Cubs name Kyle Hendricks as their Opening Day starter. Is that the right call? Is it better to have Yu Darvish make the 2nd start?4:00 - Anthony Rizzo returns to Cubs workouts after undergoing a MRI on his back. Are his chances of playing on Opening Day improving?6:30 - All eyes are on White Sox rookie Luis Robert. Will he live up to the hype?8:30 - If the young White Sox struggle in 2020, will fans be mad or no worry because it’s such an unusual season?11:30 - Corey Crawford has no participated in Blackhawks camp. Do the Hawks have any chance of advancing if he doesn’t play?14:00 - The guys discuss live in the NBA bubble from the anonymous “snitch” hotline to a memo reminding personnel to dress appropriately when getting room service.18:00 - Will Allen Robinson II get an extension from the Bears? And what will happen with Dak Prescott in Dallas?

Ep. 852: Cubs name their Opening Day starter

David Haugh, Gordon Wittenmyer and Scott King join Kap for a Wednesday edition of STL.Testing issues continue to plague MLB. Anthony Rizzo said he thinks more players could opt out before the season starts. Could this happen with Opening Day a little over a week away? Meanwhile, Yoan Moncada still has not reported to White Sox camp. Will he be ready for next Friday’s opener? Speaking of absences, Corey Crawford is still deemed “unfit to play.” Are the Blackhawks in trouble if he isn’t ready to face the Oilers?Later, acclaimer author and columnist John Feinstein joins Kap. They talk about Daniel Snyder being forced to change his team’s nickname and the chances that we’ll have major college football in the fall.Finally, ESPN’s Louis Riddick is still bullish on the Bears. The panel doesn’t necessarily share his optimism.0:00 - Anthony Rizzo thinks more players will opt out of the season as MLB’s testing continues to struggle. Could we see some big names decide not to play in 2020?6:00 - Yoan Moncada still has not reported to Sox camp. Will he not be in the lineup on Opening Day?7:00 - Corey Crawford remains “unfit to play.” Are the Blackhawks in trouble again Edmonton if Crow can’t go?11:00 - Acclaimed author and columnist John Feinstein joins Kap. He talks about Washington’s NFL team and the name change they’re finally making. Plus the chances for college football and if the major pro league can pull off their restart plans.19:00 - ESPN’s Louis Riddick is once again bullish on the Bears. The panel disagrees.

Ep. 851: Anthony Rizzo voices worry about MLB testing process

JJ Stankevitz, Charlie Roumeliotis and Russ Dorsey join Kap on a Tuesday edition of STL.Corey Crawford has been “unfit to play” thus far at Blackhawks camp. If he can’t play, do the Blackhawks have any chance to upset the Oilers? Meanwhile, was the criticism of Jonathan Toews’ COVID-19 comments warranted?MLB testing delays continue to play restart plans. Will all 30 teams play all 60 games this season?Two NFL training camps are scheduled to open on Saturday. Will the league be able to start its season on time? Meanwhile, the guys discuss Bill Barnwell’s skill players ranking which has the Bears at 28th.Finally, the NBA forces one player to quarantine longer because he went too far to pick up a food delivery. Is this a sign that the league’s bubble will work?0:00 - Corey Crawford has been “unfit to play” so far at Blackhawks camp. Can the Blackhawks win a series if he can’t play? Plus, was the criticism about Jonathan Toews’ COVID-19 comments warranted?4:30 - Testing delays continue to plague MLB’s restart. What are the chances every baseball team plays every game in 2020?11:00 - NFL training camps are set to begin this weekend. Will the league start the season on time?15:00 - ESPN’s Bill Barnell says the Bears have the 28th-best skill players group in the 32-team NFL. Is he right?20:00 - The NBA extends the quarantine of a player for getting a food delivery. Is this a sign that the league’s strict bubble will work?

Ep. 850: Where the Blackhawks' chances stand without Corey Crawford

SportsTalk Live Podcast is hosted by David Kaplan and features a rotating panel of Chicago media members and reporters discussing the daily news surrounding sports and the city's five teams.