Dan Bernstein floated the idea that PCA might be the most polarizing athlete in Chicago since…

0:00 PCA

19:40 MLB Notes

33:15 NBA

PCA doesn’t just play baseball—he performs. He leans into every moment, every reaction, every stare from the stands.

And that moment at Guaranteed Rate—yeah, “The Rate”—is a perfect example. You’ve got a White Sox fan celebrating her engagement party, just trying to have her moment, and then suddenly she’s part of the show because PCA inserts himself into it. Whether you think it’s hilarious or annoying probably says more about you than it does about him.

But here’s the thing: PCA knows exactly what he’s doing. This isn’t accidental. He understands the role. He embraces being the villain when it calls for it, especially on the South Side. And let’s be honest, baseball could use more of that.

Meanwhile, the NBA is down to its final four, and Bernstein dropped a pretty bold take: the real championship is the Western Conference series between Oklahoma City and San Antonio. Not the Finals—the West.

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The Chicago Cubs dropped the weekend series to the White Sox and have now lost three consecutive series all thanks to the Cubs bullpen inability to keep the White Sox bats cold Sunday afternoon. Cubs lost 9-8 in extra innings after an Edgar Quero walk off 2-run homer. Michael Conforto gave the Cubs new life in the 9th inning with a 3-run homer to tie the game. They eventually took the lead in the 10th inning, but Ryan Rolison failed to close the game out.

In this episode, we break down what went wrong against the White Sox, the biggest concerns from the series, and whether this recent skid is just a rough patch or a sign of larger issues. We’ll also discuss what the Cubs need to do to get back on track as they come back to Wrigley Field to host the Brewers tonight.

Can the Cubs turn things around quickly, or should fans be worried about this downward trend?

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Dan Bernstein gives some praise to the Chicago White Sox for capitalizing on a weak American League and playing legitimately solid baseball right now. The Sox sit just one game behind the first-place Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central and now get a big-city spotlight as they host the first-place Chicago Cubs for a weekend showdown.

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5:00 FFF

46:30 Top 10 List

1:05:00 DBU Picks

Colson Montgomery is starting to look like the real deal — and that matters in a big way for the White Sox future.

It’s Friday, which means Feedback Friday — we hear from you — plus Dan’s Top 10 list of MLB players who’ve suited up for both the White Sox and Cubs.

And as always, we close out the week with DBU Picks.

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The Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep in Atlanta with a gritty 2-0 shutout win over the Braves.

Ben Brown delivered his best starts of the season, attacking the zone and keeping Atlanta’s powerful lineup off balance all night. The bullpen took over from there, combining to slam the door and preserve the Cubs’ shutout victory.

In this episode, we break down Brown’s dominant outing, the key bullpen performances, and how the Cubs were able to salvage the final game of the series before heading to the Southside of Chicago tonight.

Can Ben Brown become a reliable piece of the Cubs’ rotation moving forward and can the Cubs start a new winning streak against the White Sox? We preview the Crosstown Classic this weekend at Rate Field before we end the show.

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Dan Bernstein makes the case that Dennis Allen is officially on the clock, with his job potentially hinging on how the defense performs in the 2026 season.

0:00 Chicago Bears - Dennis Allen

26:00 Josh Giddey / NBA Notes

33:50 PSA to MLB fans

38:50 Matthew Kiminski

48:45 Randy Moss fishing tournament

55:00 Top Gun

Plus, Josh Giddey is sidelined for three months. The NBA playoffs are delivering must-watch drama.

Dan also shares a PSA for baseball fans heading to the ballpark, while the show gives a shoutout to Matthew Kaminski, the iconic organist for the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

On top of that, Randy Moss is gearing up for a bass fishing tournament, and the crew celebrates Top Gun Day.

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Dan Bernstein believes Bryson Graham is in a rare and valuable position right now as an unknown commodity on the NBA scene, and he needs to fully lean into it.

0:00 Chicago Bulls

17:15 Chicago Cubs

36:45 Dodgers

According to Dan, that means being aggressive, open-minded, and proactive taking every call, exploring every opportunity, and evaluating every possible avenue to improve the Bulls. Nothing should be off the table, including players who might typically be considered untouchable. The idea is simple: when you don’t yet have a defined league-wide reputation, you have flexibility—use it.

On the Cubs, Dan is preaching patience. Despite a three-game losing streak, he reminded fans this is the natural rhythm of a 162-game season. Slumps happen, and overreacting to a small skid is shortsighted. His message: don’t panic—this is baseball.

Around Major League Baseball, the Dodgers are set to honor two former players, Billy Bean and Glenn Burke, during Pride Night. Dan highlighted the significance of recognizing their contributions and legacy, especially given their impact as openly gay figures connected to the sport.

And in college football, Lane Kiffin made comments comparing recruiting at LSU versus Ole Miss, which stirred some backlash. Dan doesn’t see the issue. From his perspective, Kiffin was simply stating the obvious realities of recruiting differences between programs, and he doesn’t understand why people are taking offense.

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Dan Bernstein floated a compelling idea today: if the season ended right now, Craig Counsell would be the early frontrunner for Manager of the Year. And it’s hard to argue.

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25:45 MLB manager ejections

42:20 A man, a rock and a seal

The Cubs are sitting atop the NL Central with the second‑best record in all of baseball, despite being ravaged by pitching injuries. They’re doing it with depth guys, patched‑together rotations, and a clubhouse that hasn’t flinched.

The only team ahead of them? Atlanta — by a single game. And fittingly, that’s who the Cubs see next, opening a three‑game series tonight against the Braves in a true measuring‑stick matchup.

It also raises a broader question about the modern game: do baseball fans actually miss the old‑school manager ejections? The red‑faced blowups, the dirt‑kicking, the choreographed arguments with umpires that were more performance art than protest?

As technology continues to reshape baseball — pitch clocks, replay review, automated strike‑zone assistance on the horizon — those phony sideshows are disappearing. And honestly, that might be a good thing. The game is faster, cleaner, and more honest than it used to be. The drama now comes from execution, not theatrics.

And with that, we wrap things up today with one last story — a man, a seal, and a rock.

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The Chicago Bulls finally caught a break, landing the 4th overall pick in the NBA Draft — and Dan Bernstein believes this could be a franchise‑changing moment for the Bulls and new power broker Bryson Graham.

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14:50 Wembanyama

20:50 Anthony Edwards

29:00 Knicks Fans

33:20 Mike Clevenger

48:50 Devil Wears Prada 2

59:45 DBU Picks

With no front office fully in place and no head coach yet, there’s still plenty of uncertainty, but a top‑5 pick gives the rebuild a real chance to start on solid footing.

The NBA Playoffs continue to deliver, including a notable — and frustrating — moment when Victor Wembanyama was ejected. Dan discusses why it was a dumb, avoidable situation, but also an important learning experience for a young superstar discovering just how intense the playoff pressure cooker can be.

In baseball, the Mike Clevinger story takes on new significance as more details surface, raising serious questions about whether the MLB investigation fell well short of doing enough.

Dan also shares his thoughts after seeing The Devil Wears Prada 2, breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and whether the sequel was worth the wait.

We wrap things up, as always, with DBU Picks.

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