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Mac And Spiegs Today: How Baseball Blew It's Chance
The NBA Finals concluded June 12th, 2 weeks after the Bulls bowed out against the Miami Heat. The Blackhawks were eliminated in May, and then the Stanley Cup Finals ended on June 14th.
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The NBA Finals concluded June 12th, 2 weeks after the Bulls bowed out against the Miami Heat. The Blackhawks were eliminated in May, and then the Stanley Cup Finals ended on June 14th.
Hot damn game 1 was fun. Here are some impressions from the 300 level, where I'm undefeated on the season (5-0). I love the view up there…2nd row center, you can watch everything develop.
I have said it all season, beginning with the free agent signings of last summer; the Miami Heat are the NBA's Death Star. They are impressive, powerful, shiny and imposing.
Leading up to every NFL Draft, there are countless analysts who publish multiple editions of their predictions as to how the first round, and the entire draft will shape up. Here's a look at who the Bears are predicted to pick at No. 29.
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is used to make fun of Vancouver Canuck goalie Roberto Luongo. Matt Spiegel on the vocals. Enjoy!
Danny Mac and Spiegs go on the record for their 2011 Cubs vs White Sox bets, check them out here.
Springtime brings the annual battle between a baseball fan's heart, and his head. Hope tries, often successfully, to defeat reason as possibilities are envisioned.
Some surprising, some right about where we set the line.
For you perhaps, or for the casual fan, or for your guests, we offer further levels of couch enjoyment. The guest who gets the most of the following prop bets correct should win something…you decide what.
I fell prey to it. My inner meatball reared its ugly head as I watched Todd Collins replace Jay Cutler on Sunday.
Bored with just betting the point spread? Check out what Matt Spiegel and Nick Shepkowski came up with for this weekend's games. Print 'em out and play along with your buddies and The Danny Mac Show!
I love when the true, fearless, exhibitionist meatballs dress for their moment in the sun.
I sat around after the show at a computer in the office as I often do, taking care of odds and ends. Took care of some business, some personal, emails and such; printing a few things, whatever.
Baseball Hall of Fame decisions have to be a well educated instinct. Voters, and fans who enjoy the debate, need to inform themselves as best they can, and then simply trust their gut.
Maybe you've heard talk of, or even share, my standard reaction to Cubs maneuvers these days. The shrug. No matter the player acquired, I just can't seem to divorce myself from broader feelings about the roster, and the man left in charge of the baseball decisions. Carlos Pena at 5 mil, with 5 mil deferred? Solid move. But where's this club going next season?
Cliff Lee has turned down money to join what is the best starting pitching staff, on paper, I have ever seen. We're not sure exactly how much he turned away…initial reports of 54 million dollars were a bit high.
I hope the hotel reservations are as organized as can be, since that's the bullcrap reason Bud Selig has provided as to why the World Series is starting on October 27th. But here it finally is, and I stand up and salute the matchup in front of us.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Johnson called Harris "the visionary leader that we need now to defeat the threat of another Trump presidency."
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
The announcement comes weeks after Democrats called for him to step down in the race against Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in a letter addressing the American people. Read it here.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
In the Ojibwe language, the name means "he or she sings." A panel representing the city's diverse communities selected the name.
Former President Trump rallied the crowd and, for the first time, campaigned with his new running mate, JD Vance. President Biden is still recovering from COVID-19 as Democratic leaders call for him to drop out of the race.
Illinois State Police say a person on a motorcycle crossed onto a ramp as a person in a white car was driving down the ramp.
From one Chicago organization helping the community to a pool full of pink but fake sprinkles. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
The rain could be heavy at times, especially near the I-88 Corridor.
Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
Here's how Republican Senators and members of Congress are reacting to the president's decision to leave the race just weeks before the Democratic Convention.
The announcement comes weeks after Democrats called for him to step down in the race against Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Johnson called Harris "the visionary leader that we need now to defeat the threat of another Trump presidency."
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Corbin Carroll hit a two-run homer and Alek Thomas had a solo shot in Arizona's three-run fifth inning to help the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp 2024 with high expectations.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.