From March 7-9, ESPN Chicago 1000 will air from the home of the Chicago Cubs spring training in Mesa, Ariz. for five straight hours (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.). Carmen & Jurko (hosted by Carmen DeFalco and John Jurkovic) from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Kap & Co. (hosted by David Kaplan) from 12 – 2 p.m. will broadcast live from the Sheraton Mesa, across from the Cubs stadium. Cubs president Theo Epstein, general manager Jed Hoyer and Cubs first basemen Anthony Rizzo are a few of the special guests who will join the shows throughout the three days.

About ESPN1000 Chicago
ESPN1000 Chicago is the flagship station of ESPN Radio, providing a popular weekday talk lineup featuring Carmen & Jurko, Kap & Co. and Waddle & Silvy, news, local and national play-by-play coverage. It’s also the official home of the NBA playoffs, including the entire post-season, Major League Baseball, including the World Series, Notre Dame football and basketball, the College Football Playoff and high school sports coverage.  Programming is also streamed live at www.ESPNCHICAGO.com.

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Contact:  Belen Michelis at (860) 766-1425; [email protected] @belen_espn