Tay and J Show

In hour 3, the guys talk with Dave Jamieson, author of "Mint Condition: How Baseball Cards Became an American Obsession," why he decided to pursue writing his book, what happened to the sporting card industry and where he sees the industry going. Then they chat about their favorite sports cards and the memories they've had growing up.

Jeremy Werner and Michael Carpenter react to last night's Home Run Derby and Matt Harvey's skit on Jimmy Fallon interviewing New Yorkers about their thoughts on the Mets pitcher. Then the guys discussed Ron Zook's new job and what they want to see in tonight's All Star Game.

In hour 2, the guys discuss the new Illinois football helmet and PEDs in baseball. Then they talk with Janet Rayfield about her new contract with Illinois, how the offseason has been for her team and what kind of impact she thinks Vanessa DiBernardo will have in her final season at Illinois. They close the hour talking to Jeff Rabjohns about basketball recruiting.

In hour 3, the guys talk with Brian Bennett about his biggest storylines with Big Ten Media Days a week away, what he expects in Ann Arbor now that the Denard Robinson era is over and what he's looking at for the Illini this fall. The guys close the show answering Illinois football and basketball questions from listeners.

Jeremy Werner and Michael Carpenter discuss the biggest stories of the first half of the MLB season, the Cardinals victory over the Cubs Sunday night and what they're looking to see in tonight's Home Run Derby.

In hour 2, the guys talk with Mike Claiborne about his thoughts on the first half of the baseball season, what he's going to do with his time off and how he sees the second half playing out. Then the guys discuss the most boring week in sports and take calls on the average fan's interest level in baseball.

In hour 3, the guys chat with Brad Sturdy about the latest on Illinois' recruiting front, what Class of 2015 prospects the Illini are looking at, and how well Cliff Alexander is playing in the summer circuit and where he will make his official visits. Then the guys recap Carp's weekend at a Bachelor Party in Wisconsin and discuss some Illinois basketball recruiting.

Jeremy Werner and Michael Carpenter discuss Jeremy's love for Matt Carpenter and his game-winning home run in the Cardinals' 5-4 victory over the Astros. Then the guys talk to Dave Wischnowsky about why he thinks the Cubs should keep Matt Garza, if Alfonso Soriano is worth trading and how he thinks the MLB should handle PED use.

In hour 2, the guys chat about Illinois basketball recruiting and the latest on Carlton Bragg's recruitment. Then the guys talk to former Illini Demetri McCamey how he's performing on the Minnesota Timberwolves summer league roster, what he's been doing since he left Illinois and if he's swaying his younger brother Glynn Watson to Illinois.

In hour 3, the guys continue to discuss Illinois basketball recruiting and the Illinois basketball program. Then they open the phone lines and talk about the most famous person listeners crossed paths with.

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner react to Alex Rios' 6-for-6 night in the White Sox's 11-4 victory over the Tigers and Alfonso Soriano's two-homer night against the Angels. Then the guys chat with Meghan Montemurro about Alfonso Soriano's recent hot bat and how that impacts other team's interest in him, what Alex Rios' trade value is for the White Sox and why she thinks Rick Hahn hasn't made any deals yet.

In hour 2, Lon recaps saving a cat from a tree and the guys discuss a hypothetical Chris Sale trade. Then they chat with Matt Wettersten about the strong Illini presence in the John Deere Classic, who he thinks is the favorite to win and what atmosphere is like the day before the tournament starts.

In hour 3, the guys chat with former Illinois high school basketball star Ronnie Fields and Thatcher Kamin, executive producer of Fields' documentary "Bounce Back" about the film, how the idea to put it together came about and why Fields thinks he never got a chance at the NBA. The guys close the show with Tay's Take.

Lon Tay, Jeremy Werner and Michael Carpenter chat about the Cardinals cutting Ty Wigginton, if the Cubs should trade Alfonso Soriano and Illinois football receiving a commitment from three-star athlete Julian Hylton from Lincoln Way North. Then the guys chat about Hylton and in-state recruiting with Doug Bucshon from OrangeandBlueNews.com. Jeremy also chats about his slice of White Sox hope and he and Carp give a list of things that people do to annoy them at concerts.

The guys chat about whether the Cubs should trade Matt Garza before talking to KMOX's Kevin Wheeler about the St. Louis Cardinals.