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Today on The Stretch we are joined by Steven Cheah to discuss his journey becoming a Cubs fan (1:20). We talk about what is going to happen this week with the MLB trade deadline (20:25) and Billy Donovan’s contract extension (31:11). Next we get into Bears training camp and our feelings as the season gets closer (38:07). To wrap things up we share our thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2 (45:15).

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Steven Cheah Confronts Us For Gate Keeping The Cubs + Ben Johnson in Training Camp

All right, guys, I currently have in route today, 10 to 12 cases of Miller Lite being delivered to the office for Saturday. Oh, to the Office? Oh yeah, and then I'm taking it home. I am so excited to see mounds of cases of Miller Lite. Are you gonna make a little throne? I should, shouldn't I? The g

Today on The Stretch we discuss our takeaways from the Bears and Dolphins Preseason game. We are joined by former offensive tackle, Terron Armstead who gives us some great insight into what went down at the joint practice. We then talk about the recent Cubs slump and how the Brewers just don’t lose. Lastly, we get into some thoughts about the White Sox and the new UFC Paramount deal.

0:00 - Intro
1:59 - Instant takeaways from Bears v. Dolphins
17:00 - Terron Armstead in studio
52:13 - The Brewers don’t lose
1:05:40 - White Sox
1:10:11 - UFC is back in Chicago & Paramount deal

Terron Armstead on Bears v. Dolphins Joint Practice & Milwaukee Just Doesn't Lose

Today on The Stretch, we are joined by former White Sox and Cub, Clint Frazier, and Chicago Bears reporter Chris Emma. Kicking things off with Clint Frazier, we get right into the stories of the 2023 White Sox (2:58) and we get his current takes on the team (12:21). Then we discuss his Journey in the MLB (20:08) and talk about being traded and PCA (20:08). Next we get into his time with the Cubs (26:11) and his future in baseball (28:42).
Next, we have Chris Emma on to talk Bears. First we reflect on his Eberflus take from last time we spoke to him, which proved to be true (39:55). We talk training camp from Ben Johnson (42:03), the O-Line (47:04) and the intensity of practices (54:06). Next, we had to ask him about our Micah Parsons hypothetical (49:50) and wrapped things up talking about Notre Dame and Northwestern (1:07:15)

Clint Frazier Airs Out The 2023 White Sox & Chicago's Most Physical Practice Since 1985

All right, it's the stretch. It's the interview day. It's Friday. We have two today. We have former White Sock, Cub, and Yankee Clint Frazier talking crazy stories. And then we have Chris Emma breaking down Bears camp. And when you have the Bears, you also got to talk about Miller Lite. So whether i

On today’s episode of The Stretch we start off by debriefing the Cubs trade deadline (1:40) and discuss the awesome stretch the Sox have had (22:10). Next we discuss how we want to see Micah Parsons as a Chicago Bear (29:34) and the clips of Caleb that have gone viral from training camp (36:12). To wrap things up, we make predictions for the start of football season (39:42)

Cubs Are Quiet At Trade Deadline, Micah Parsons Trade Hypotheticals, Not Overreacting to Bears Training Camp

All right, everybody. Welcome back before we get into today's stretch. We want to talk about Miller Lite. I have to tell you, obviously had the party this past weekend. Number one drink beverage, Dave. Easily Miller light I think we ran out of Miller light like a third of the way into the night I ha

Today on The Stretch, we are joined by Barry Rozner, former Cubs beat reporter, and Larry Bowa, former Cubs player, to honor the legacy of Ryne Sandberg.
We start off by talking with Barry about Ryno’s impact on the sport of baseball (3:43) and the special friendship the two of them had (5:48). We talk about the type of role model Ryno was (9:01) and why he was sometimes misunderstood (18:32). We get into what it means to be a Chicago Cub (22:05), the 1990 Home Run Derby (24:22), and Barry’s favorite memory with Ryno at his induction to the Hall of Fame (26:20).
Next, we talk with Ryno’s former teammate, Larry Bowa. He recounts the first time he met Ryno and their early memories together (35:43). Next, we get into the ’84 team (40:27) and The Sandberg Game (43:02). We talk about the no lights era in Chicago (45:26) and how Ryno was as a leader (47:46). Then we get into some current baseball talk and check in on the Cubs and how Kyle Schwarber is doing in Philly (49:40). We close things out by talking about the rule changes in today’s game (52:39).

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