The 14th episode of the 2025 season features host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach with a special edition of Ladies’ Night-turned-Family Night with guests Shaun and Sage Bollenbach. Melissa’s husband and son join her to discuss several topics related to the upcoming Crosstown Classic showdown between the White Sox and the Cubs this weekend at Rate Field.

Whether you’re a die-hard White Sox fan or a Cubs Fan, there’s something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and grab your favorite beverage because this divided family trio hit a home run conversing about all things baseball, including:

• Assessing the current form of both the White Sox and Cubs coming into the series.
• Looking out for specific player performances.
• Discussing different aspects of the rivalry.
• Balancing allegiances for the resident Bollenbach Sox and Cubs fan.
• Wondering if a Sox vs. Cubs World Series is ever a possibility.
• Predicting the outcomes of the weekend.

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