Chicago Radio: The Score Loses 3 To The Game

Connor McKnight

“Hit and Run” baseball show host Connor McKnight just became the latest prize in Chicago’s spirited sports/talk radio competition, according to Chicago Media blogger Robert Feder.

After more than four years as a host, anchor and reporter for CBS Radio sports/talk WSCR 670 AM, McKnight has jumped to Tribune Broadcasting’s upstart competitor WGWG LP 87.7, where he’ll become part of the daily lineup.

Todd Manley, vice president of creative content for The Game 87.7 FM, said McKnight would make his first appearance Thursday on Mark Carman’s show, which airs from 7 to 10 p.m.

The move follows the defection of two other Score players — midday producer and weekend host Ben Finfer, who joined The Game as midday host, and Tribune Bulls beat writer K.C. Johnson, who signed on as NBA expert.

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