Powell at the Park
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsPowell at the Park, WGN Radio's podcast featuring coverage of the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs and the rest of Major League Baseball from Kevin Powell.
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Powell at the Park, Episode 29: Cubs And White Sox Trade Deadline Recap With NBC Sports’ Tony Andracki and MLB.com’s Scott Merkin; And When Will Luis Robert Get The Call Up To The Bigs?
August 01, 2019 19:39On the latest episode of the podcast, Kevin Powell talks with Tony Andracki about the Cubs moves at the deadline....did they do enough? And what did MLB.com's Scott Merkin think about the White Sox mostly quiet deadline? Also, when does Merk think Luis Robert and Nick Madrigal get the call up to the Bigs?
Powell at the Park, Episode 28: White Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito On Winning Pitcher of the Month; Recapping The Cubs/Craig Kimbrel Signing
June 07, 2019 19:39On this week's episode, Kevin talks with White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito (1:11) about his success this season and winning the American League Pitcher of the Month Award. Then Kevin recaps the Cubs signing of Craig Kimbrel (12:05).
Powell at the Park, Episode 27: The White Sox Winning Streak, How The Cubs Can Fix Their Bullpen, And Should Netting Be Extended In Ballparks?
May 31, 2019 19:53On this week's episode Kevin Powell talks with James Fegan from The Athletic. James discusses the Sox's farm system, their current winning streak and predicts who the Sox will take in next week's draft. Then Jared Wyllys from Sporting News and Forbes talks about potentially extending netting in ballparks. Jared also gives potential solutions the Cubs bullpen issues, and then discusses the Carlos Gonzalez signing.
Powell at the Park, Episode 26: Reacting To The Luis Robert Promotion; Will Addison Russell Play For The Cubs Again?; And Recapping The First Month Of The Baseball Season
May 01, 2019 19:02In Episode 26, Kevin Powell talks with Sox Machine's Josh Nelson (1:58) about the Luis Robert Promotion, Tim Anderson's torrid start and when will Dylan Cease get the call up? Then Tony Andracki (18:18) from NBC Sports Chicago joins the podcast to discuss the Addison Russell news, and to recap the first month of the season.
Powell at the Park, Episode 25: Breaking Down The Eloy Jimenez Contract, And White Sox/Cubs Talk With Mark Carman
March 21, 2019 18:28In episode 25 of the Powell at the Park podcast, Kevin Powell talks with Mark Carman about a wide range of topics including the Eloy Jimenez news, the White Sox and Cubs, and even some Bulls and March Madness talk.
Powell at the Park, Episode 24: Sorting Through The Manny Machado White Sox Rumors
January 18, 2019 23:45On the latest episode of the Powell at the Park Podcast, Kevin Powell talks with Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago about the Manny Machado rumors. Will he sign with the White Sox? What position will he play if he does end up in Chicago? How improved will the Sox be by signing Machado?
Powell at the Park, Episode 23: Bryce Harper To The White Sox? How Aggressive Will The Cubs Be This Offseason? The Latest From MLB’s General Manager’s Meetings
November 08, 2018 21:45On the latest Powell at the Park, Kevin talks with NBC Sports Chicago's Vinnie Duber and Tony Andracki. They talk about the Bryce Harper hype. Where will Manny Machado end signing? And how aggressive will both the Cubs and Sox be this offseason?
Powell at the Park, Episode 22: A Wild Night At Wrigley And Previewing The Cubs Final Weekend Of The Season; Recapping Year 2 Of The White Sox Rebuild
September 27, 2018 20:12On this week's episode Kevin Powell and Tony Andracki (1:10) from NBC Sports Chicago recap a crazy Wednesday night at Wrigley. And then they preview the final four games of the season and predict where the Cubs will end up in the postseason. Then, Kevin talks with Josh Nelson (22:35) from Sox Machine about the Sox season and what to expect in their offseason.
Powell at the Park, Episode 21: Who Is The Biggest Threat To The Cubs In The NL? Did The Sox Make The Right Call In Not Calling up Eloy Jimenez? And A Bears Season Preview
September 06, 2018 21:10In a lengthy episode, Kevin touches on a wide variety of topics including the Cubs, White Sox, Shohei Ohtani, the playoff race, best MLB rivalries and even some Bears/Packers talk. The Rundown (1:39) begins with Kevin talking about Michael Kopech's first four starts. Then he touches on the current state of the Cubs. His first guest is WGN's Adam Hoge (11:18)to discuss the Bears and Sox. And then more Cubs, Sox and MLB talk with MLB.com's Richard Justice (34:25).
Powell at the Park, Episode 20: Breaking Down Michael Kopech’s White Sox Debut With James Fegan; Tony Andracki On All Things Cubs; And Radio Production Whiz Ernie Scatton
August 23, 2018 10:28On this week's episode Kevin Powell talks with Ernie Scatton (1:27), WGN Radio production man, about his life in radio and what it takes to build a great sports production piece. Kevin also talks with The Athletic's James Fegan (19:35) about the White Sox rebuild and Michael Kopech's debut. And finally, NBC Sports Chicago's Tony Andracki (33:57) joins the podcast to talk about Yu Darvish's season being over, the NL Central race, and what the Cubs need to do to clinch the division.
Powell at the Park, Episode 19: Top White Sox Pitching Prospect Michael Kopech Discusses His Season
August 08, 2018 18:48On this week's episode, Kevin Powell is joined by White Sox pitching prospect Michael Kopech (9:00). Kopech talks about his hopes of getting called up to the majors this season, explains his recent success and details why it's so great playing with Eloy Jimenez. Kevin also discusses Yoan Moncada's struggles this season. And some Cubs notes, including David Bote's hot streak.
Powell at the Park, Episode 18: Did The Cubs Do Enough At The Trade Deadline? When Will Eloy Jimenez and Michael Kopech Get Called up?; And White Sox Radio Analyst Darrin Jackson Breaks Down The South Siders’ Season
August 03, 2018 20:15On episode 18, Kevin Powell gives his thoughts on the Cubs moves at the MLB trade deadline. He also discusses Eloy Jimenez and whether or not he'll get called up this year. Then, White Sox radio analyst Darrin Jackson (15:18) joins the podcast to break down the Sox season.
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 17: How Concerned Should Cubs Fans Be About Kris Bryant’s Injury? Will Yu Darvish Return This Season?; Trade Deadline Looming For Cubs and White Sox; GasMoneyBob Previews The Bears Season
July 26, 2018 10:12On episode 17, Kevin Powell talks with NBC Sports Chicago's Tony Andracki (10:25) about Kris Bryant's and Yu Darvish's injuries. And what can the Cubs add at the trade deadline? Kevin discusses White Sox pitchers performing well (8:09). And GasMoneyBob (22:50) previews the Bears upcoming season.
Powell at the Park, Episode 16: VineLine’s Gary Cohen Talks About Javier Baez’s Spectacular Play This Season; Meet White Sox Top Draft Pick Nick Madrigal; And Tiger and Phil Will Play for $10 Million Dollars?!
July 06, 2018 20:13On this week's episode Kevin talks about Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson playing for $10 million dollars (3:16). Could that spark more one-on-one competition in other sports? Then Kevin talks with Gary Cohen (8:01), editor of VineLine magazine, about all things Cubs. Later on, hear from White Sox top draft pick Nick Madrigal (30:36).
Powell at the Park Episode 15: WGN’s Adam Hoge Talks Sox Rebuild and Throwing Out The First Pitch; Cubs’ Yu Darvish Still Injured; and Meet Illinois State’s New Baseball Coach Steve Holm
June 28, 2018 21:33On episode 15, Kevin breaks down the Cubs recent slump (1:50), then he talks with WGN's Adam Hoge (9:42) about his experience throwing out the first pitch before a Sox game. And then Kevin meets new Illinois State head baseball coach Steve Holm (28:38).
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 14: Weird Sports Injuries; NBC Sports Chicago’s Tony Andracki talks Cubs and Mike Montgomery; SoxMachine’s Josh Nelson on the Sox Rebuild
June 21, 2018 23:35On the 14th episode of the Powell at the Park Podcast, Kevin Powell talks with NBC Sports Chicago's Tony Andracki (5:35) about Mike Montgomery's performance as of late, SoxMachine's Josh Nelson (17:47) covers just about every White Sox topic, including Nick Madrigal, Eloy Jimenez and potentially trading Jose Abreu.
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 13: James Shields Reinvents Himself, Jason Heyward Resurgence, and Dave Eanet on Northwestern, Cubs and White Sox
June 14, 2018 20:08In Episode 13, Kevin Powell gives his thoughts on the resurgence or James Shields and Jason Heyward (2:47). Later on, he talks with WGN Sports Director and Northwestern play-by-play man Dave Eanet (8:58) about his broadcasting career. Kevin and Dave also breakdown the Cubs and Sox seasons so far.
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 12: Manny Machado Mania; White Sox Reliever Jace Fry; and the Founder of Big League Chew
May 24, 2018 16:06On this week's episode, Kevin gives his thoughts (1:51) on Manny Machado potentially ending up with the Cubs or White Sox. Then he talks with Sox reliever Jace Fry (7:25) about his dominant start to the season. After that, Kevin has a conversation with Big League Chew founder Rob Nelson (15:25).
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 11: Can the White Sox or Cubs land Manny Machado? And how will the new sports gambling laws impact Major League Baseball?
May 17, 2018 13:11On this week's episode, Kevin Powell talks with VSiN's Sam Panayotovich (7:08) about the new sports gambling laws in America. Later, he checks in with NBC Sports Chicago's Vinnie Duber (29:14) about the possibility of the Cubs or White Sox landing Manny Machado?
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 10: Remembering Kerry Wood’s 20 K Game; WGN’s Andy Masur on the White Sox; Sports Feed’s Josh Frydman on the Cubs
May 10, 2018 13:02On this week’s episode, Kevin talks with WGN Radio White Sox pregame host Andy Masur (5:05) about pitchers Lucas Giolito, Carson Fulmer and Reynaldo Lopez. And Andy gives his best guess to when Michael Kopech will get called up. Then Josh Frydman (23:45) from CLTV’s Sports Feed talks about Yu Darvish’s struggles, Joe Maddon’s lineup and Kerry Wood’s 20 strikeout performance in 1998.
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 9: The Positives and Negatives of the Cubs Season So Far with NBC Sports’ Tony Andracki; GasMoneyBob on the White Sox and Bears; And Chicago Dogs Owner Shawn Hunter
May 03, 2018 10:10On this week's episode, Kevin talks with GasMoneyBob (8:40) about the start of the White Sox season, and the Bears draft. Then Kevin and NBC Sports Chicago's Tony Andracki talk Cubs (23:30). And finally, meet Shawn Hunter, owner of the new baseball team in town, the Chicago Dogs (37:30).
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 8: Revisiting the Cubs World Series Win; White Sox and Cubs talk with WGN’s Mark Carman; SoxMachine’s Josh Nelson on Michael Kopech and the Sox Top Prospects
April 26, 2018 10:09On episode eight, Kevin Powell talks with SOXMACHINE's Josh Nelson about the teams top prospects, and their slow start to the season. Then Kevin talks with WGN's Mark Carman about their time covering the 2016 World Series, the start to the Cubs and White Sox seasons, and then Mark shares stories from his days as a beer vendor.
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 7: Chicago Tribune’s Paul Sullivan on the Cubs and Sox; Zach Schonbrun Author of “The Performance Cortex”
April 19, 2018 16:15On this week's episode Kevin talks with the Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan (7:18) about the Cubs and White Sox, and all the postponements around baseball. Then Kevin talks with Zach Schonbrun (24:02) about his new book, "The Performance Cortex: How Neuroscience is Redefining Athletic Genius."
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 6: White Sox Postgame Host Adam Hoge, Vine Line’s Gary Cohen on the Cubs
April 13, 2018 13:09On this week's episode Kevin talks with Vine Line's Gary Cohen (7:00) about the Cubs slow start. Then Kevin checks in with WGN Radio White Sox postgame host Adam Hoge (20:31). They talk about the top prospects in the club's farm system, early impressions of the rebuild, and what has hosting postgame been like for Adam?
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 5: White Sox Radio Analyst Darrin Jackson, NBC Sports Chicago’s Tony Andracki on the Cubs, and ‘Harper Watch’ Continues
April 05, 2018 15:59On this week’s episode Kevin Powell talks with White Sox radio analyst Darrin Jackson (5:48) about the start to the Sox season, and which prospect gets him most excited? Then it’s Cubs talk with NBC Sports Chicago’s Tony Andracki (24:24). Kevin and Tony breakdown the start to the Cubs season, and discuss the chances Bryce […]
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 4: Breaking Down The New Food Offerings at Sox Park; 2018 Cubs and Sox Season Preview
March 28, 2018 16:07In this week's episode of Powell at the Park, Kevin Powell breaks down the new food offerings at Guaranteed Rate Field. Then Kevin is joined by WGN Radio sports anchor and Kane County Cougars play-by-play man Joe Brand to preview the White Sox and Cubs upcoming season (16:43).
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 3: White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn, The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and Ballpark Food Talk
March 22, 2018 10:15In the third episode of the Powell at the Park Podcast, Kevin Powell talks with White Sox general manager Rick Hahn (7:25) about the team's spring training and how their top prospects are doing. Then Kevin previews the Cubs' season with The Athletic's Patrick Mooney (27:16).
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 2: Revisiting Jake Arrieta’s Run in Chicago, Cubs’ Pitcher Tyler Chatwood, and White Sox Pregame Host Andy Masur
March 15, 2018 17:27In the second episode of Powell at the Park Podcast, Kevin Powell talks with Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood, revisits some of Jake Arrieta's best moments with the Cubs and checks in with The Athletic's Meghan Montemurro to get the details on Arrieta's new contract with the Phillies. To end the show, Kevin talks with WGN's new White Sox pregame host, Andy Masur.
Powell at the Park Podcast, Episode 1: White Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito, and The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg on the Cubs
March 08, 2018 20:49In the first episode of the Powell at the Park Podcast, Kevin Powell talks with White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito about the teams rebuild, clubhouse relationships and his golf game. Kevin then checks in with The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg to discuss Cubs’ spring training.
Cubs Outfielder Albert Almora Meets With Fans At Navy Pier
June 20, 2017 18:30WGN Radio’s Kevin Powell talks with Albert Almora about his day at Navy Pier handing out Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, hanging out with Cubs fans, his on field play and the Cubs up and down season.