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Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Major League Baseball
Baseball
Garrett Crochet
MLB
Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago
Wrigley Field
Trade Deadline
Cade Horton
Seiya Suzuki
Kyle Tucker
Miguel Vargas
Shota Imanaga
Ryan Sandberg
Cody Bellinger
Jed Hoyer

Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The Score during the MLB season.

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Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The Score during the MLB season.

Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The Score during the MLB season.

Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The Score during the MLB season.

Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The Score during the MLB season.

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Recent Guests

Carter Hawkins
Cubs executive who speaks to organizational philosophy and pitching strategy
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Is lack of velocity a problem for the Cubs pitching staff? (Hour 3)
Nico Horner
Cubs infielder
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Cubs dugout seems low on energy & we have trade suggestions (Hour 2)
Dusty Baker
Hall of Fame caliber manager, author of Crossroads
Baseball Manager and Author
Episode: Legendary Manager Dusty Baker Talks Music, How Music Influenced the Clubhouse, and Life
Danny Wexelman
Host and sideline reporter on Cardinals TV; Sirius XM host
St. Louis Cardinals, Sirius XM
Episode: Could the Cubs go on another 10-game winning streak in June? (Hour 3)
Patrick Mooney
Staff writer for The Athletic, invited guest
The Athletic
Episode: Cubs are slumping hard after their 7th straight loss — how do they get out of it? (Hour 1)
Jim Margulis
White Sox analyst, Socks Machine founder
Socks Machine
Episode: Cubs are slumping hard after their 7th straight loss — how do they get out of it? (Hour 1)
Jim Margalus
Managing editor at SoxMachine
SoxMachine/SoxMachine.com
Episode: Jim Margalus has enjoyed what he has seen from this White Sox team (Hour 3)
Hobie Milner
Pitcher, guest on hour one
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Episode: With the White Sox, Derek Hill is having the best time of his MLB career (Hour 4)
Derek Hill
White Sox outfielder, noted for his journey through seven big-league teams
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Episode: With the White Sox, Derek Hill is having the best time of his MLB career (Hour 4)

Hosts

Matt Spiegel
Host of the show; central anchor and public-face of discussions.
Russ Dorsey
Fill-in host for Matt Spiegel on occasion

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Lotsa Heart

    Matt Spiegel’s 5/26 interview with Doug Glanville is why Matt has been my favorite Score host. He brought baseball acumen, prep, and heart to his interview celebrating Black players’ contribution to the game. Thank you, Matt!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oxo9876
    United States2 years ago
  • Disappointed

    Really wanted to like this show with Matt, I listened loyally for a few years; I love his optimism and he clearly loves the game, which made the show much better. However, his anti-capitalist rhetoric is the reason I stopped listening. Where does the money that funds his paycheck come from? Ad reads, commercials, and deals with the large corporate entities. The hypocrisy demolished any respect I had for him.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    primemover1
    United States6 years ago
  • Run

    Spiegel has the ability to turn any show he has pushed his way onto into a Spiegel-centric self-love fest. Baseball, a make-believe band and personal problems seem to be his topics of choice. If you’ve heard one show, you’ve heard them all.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nikki Ferrante
    United States7 years ago
  • Love Spiegs, and this may be unfair, but ...

    ... I can’t help comparing what this show is to what it used to be. Barry and Joe talked national baseball each week, and allowed me to catch up on stories aund MLB that I may have missed. The current show is mostly guests, and mostly talk about just the Cubs and White Sox. As a massive Cub fan, there isn’t a lot new hear that isn’t rehashing what I’ve heard/read throughout the week. As I say, Spiegs is the man, but I miss the old format.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    glasscow79
    United States7 years ago
  • Spiegel and Dempster are awesome!

    Great first show with Spiegel and Dempster. Looking forward to listening every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SofaKingLame
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some feedback notes a shift toward guests over hosts; desire for more Cubs/White Sox context.
Listeners appreciate deep baseball knowledge and prep.
High energy and insightful interviews are frequently highlighted by listeners.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is lack of velocity a problem for the Cubs pitching staff? (Hour 3)
Q: Does it have anything to do with the unbelievable rash of injuries around the game? Because it feels like the toothpaste is out of the tube, everybody's chasing velocity
The guest explains the Cubs' velocity philosophy, arguing it's an organizational approach rather than a one-off issue and that the strategy has risks and potential benefits that are debated in real time.
Legendary manager Dusty Baker reflects & discusses how music influenced the clubhouse (Hour 3)
Q: What can readers expect from Crossroads and your Monterey Pop reflections?
Crossroads offers perseverance and leadership lessons drawn from a long career, while Monterey Pop reflections highlight truth-telling and the personal journey behind his public life.
Legendary manager Dusty Baker reflects & discusses how music influenced the clubhouse (Hour 3)
Q: How did your early musical experiences influence your views on team dynamics?
Early exposure to diverse musicians taught him how to connect across backgrounds, an approach he carried into building teams where music days and shared culture reduce friction.
Bruce Levine previews Cubs-White Sox series finale (Hour 3)
Q: What roster move did the Cubs make that Bruce Levine comments on?
Bruce notes that Javier Assad was sent down to the Minors to stretch out as a starter, with Kai Black being brought up temporarily, and mentions ongoing bullpen depth considerations.
Eric Nadel previews Cubs-Rangers series finale (Hour 3)
Q: Could you have seen this coming, Will Venable as a leader and manager for the Rangers, and how that might influence the White Sox?
Nadel offers insights into Venable's leadership, the Rangers' organizational decisions, and how leadership moves could contrast with the White Sox's current trajectory.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hit & Run

What is Hit & Run about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on baseball in Chicago, with frequent deep dives into team strategies, player development, and league-wide context. Episodes routinely feature expert analysis of pitching velocity, lineup construction, and trade-deadline dynamics, often anchored by in-depth conversations with Cubs executives, managers, and seasoned analysts. A notable trait is its strong focus on the Cubs and White Sox markets, blending sports talk with leadership, clubhouse culture, and behind-the-scenes decision-making. The program stands out for its energetic host atmosphere, willingness to debate hot-button topics, and high-profile interviews that blend data-driven insights with personal storytelling—appealing to baseball enthusiasts who enjoy city-spec... more

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1. Inside The Clubhouse
2. Spiegel & Holmes Show
3. Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show
4. Mully & Haugh Show
5. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

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Recent guests on Hit & Run include:

1. Carter Hawkins
2. Nico Horner
3. Dusty Baker
4. Danny Wexelman
5. Patrick Mooney
6. Jim Margulis
7. Jim Margalus
8. Hobie Milner

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