The MLB has seen tremendous pitching to this point in the year, with four pitchers putting up an ERA of less than 2.o and several more following with impressive pitching. The typical big names of Max Scherzer and Corey Kluber are there, and young arms like Aaron Nola and Luis Severino are in the mix. There is one name, though, that doesn't fit either young-stud or regular Cy … [Read more...] about Jon Lester continues quiet dominance in win against Pittsburgh
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2018 NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Preview
The Sports Report with Packer Dave along with Steve Leventhal, Jeff Rich, and John Poulter. Our guest Ryan Leong, who covers sports for AP in the Bay Area joins us to preview the 2018 NBA Finals. Steve and Dave discuss the Bears offseason training camp. Cleveland native Jeff also chimes in on the NBA Finals. Lastly, John covers the NHL Stanley Cup Finals as well as updates us … [Read more...] about 2018 NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Preview
Cubs Pick Up Win Despite Poor Outing From Chatwood
Baseball is weird. Sometimes, one misplayed ball decides a game. Sometimes, a pitcher with a 4.16 lifetime ERA throws a perfect game. Sunday night's Cubs-Giants game falls firmly into the category of weird. Whether it was Pablo Sandoval (Yes, that Pablo Sandoval) legging out an infield single fielded by Addison Russell, Sandoval making a diving stop at second base (No, … [Read more...] about Cubs Pick Up Win Despite Poor Outing From Chatwood
Cubs Take an Indicative Game One of 2018 Crosstown Cup
The Cubs and White Sox have taken greatly different directions since 2015. The Cubs have made three straight NLCS appearances, won a World Series, watched Jake Arrieta blossom into a Cy Young-winner, and developed Kris Bryant into Rookie of the Year and an MVP. In free agency and at the trade deadline, they've become the hunters instead of the hunted, adding … [Read more...] about Cubs Take an Indicative Game One of 2018 Crosstown Cup
2018 NFL Draft, NHL Playoffs
on The Sports Report with Packer Dave, Steve Leventhal, Jeff Rich, and John Poulter Joined by special guest Mark Grote, the newest member of the Chicago Bears radio broadcast team. He talks about his role as the sideline reporter. In addition, he helps us analyze the selection of Georgia LB Roquan Smith with the eight overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Dave, Steve, and … [Read more...] about 2018 NFL Draft, NHL Playoffs