In the second hour, Dan Bernstein was joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone to discuss MLB's crackdown on pitchers using sticky substances, the White Sox snapping their five-game losing streak with a win against the Pirates on Wednesday and more. After that, Bernstein discussed Bulls star guard Zach LaVine's future with the organization. Later, he conducted the Midday Midway, taking a look at some of the wildest and most intriguing headlines from around the world.