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The Cubs Scholars program is celebrating two major milestones: awarding $2 million in scholarships and welcoming its 100th scholar. Program representatives join Good Day Chicago to discuss the impact it's making for Chicago students.

The Athletic's Jon Greenberg joins Sam Panayotovich at Wrigley Field before the Cubs begin a 3-game set with the Padres. Was this weekend's series against the Brewers the most important this season? Plus, who has better odds to make the playoffs, the Cubs or White Sox? 

FS1's Danny Parkins joins Cassie Carlson to recap the Cubs series win against the Brewers. They're 5.5 games back in the NL Central, with two big series this week against the Padres and Cardinals. While they were once considered World Series contenders, have the injuries to the pitching staff postponed their plans and should Jed Hoyer hold off being a buyer at the trade deadline? Plus, Caleb Wilson is saying all the right things after being drafted 4th overall by the Bulls. What can he become in Chicago? And is Robert Lewandowski going to become a marketing superstar in Chicago as he reportedly signs with the Fire?

This week on Chicago Sports Tonight, Cassie Carlson is joined by Sam Panayotovich and 104.3 The Score's Laurence Holmes. Craig Counsell shows a lot of emotion after the Cubs take the series against the Brewers in a bullpen game. The White Sox win close games and have slug. Caleb Wilson expects to be Rookie of the Year. The Fire reportedly sign Polish star Robert Lewandowski.

Matt Spiegel joins the show to go around the Chicago sports world, breaking down the Bulls draft, the Cubs’ pitching injuries and offensive series against the Mets and the White Sox leading the division. Plus, the Bears’ surprising Hallmark movie announcement. 

On this week's Toyota Talks, Cassie goes 1-on-1 with ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers, who breaks down Dansby Swanson's historic series vs. the Mets and analyzes the Cubs' desperate late-June trade for David Peterson. Plus, they dive into the South Side to discuss the White Sox's incredible success in one-run games, the high-stakes battle for the team's closer role, and how a giant dugout lightsaber perfectly sums up their hungry, winning culture.

Scott Merkin joins Sam Panayotovich at Rate Field to preview the White Sox pivotal series against the Guardians. What impact will Kyle Teel's return have on the team and lineup? Also, how can the Sox respond from a disappointing road trip? Plus, why Merk still believes the Sox are the team to beat in the AL Central.

After a grueling recovery process from two separate injuries, catcher Kyle Teel is officially back in the lineup, and he is not holding anything back! Teel talks about leaving the rehab grind behind, switching to plastic spikes to prevent future mishaps, and why feeling "fresh" might just be his biggest advantage against a fatigued league. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. Teel returns just as the team heads into a massive, high-stakes battle for 1st place. 

On tonight's episode of Chicago Sports Tonight, Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson is joined by the Scores Matt Spiegel, and Westwood One's Chris Bleck as they break down a stinging Sunday for the White Sox bullpen after getting swept by the Detroit Tigers. Are the Sox still a legitimate wild-card threat, or are the vibes starting to shift? Plus, the Cubs suffer from industry-wide bullpen depth issues. Meanwhile, new Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter makes a stellar first impression—we discuss how he can maximize young talent and who Chicago should target with their two first-round draft picks. Finally, the USMNT clinches a spot in the World Cup round of 32! Is it time to temper expectations, or are we going all the way?

Sam Panayotovich is joined by "Flipping Bats" host Ben Verlander to talk about the powerful White Sox, Cubs star Pete-Crow Armstrong's recent tear and a mythical what-if matchup between Shohei Ohtani and 2011 AL MVP Justin Verlander.