Episodes

  • Here Comes A Big Call-Up For The Chicago Cubs!

    Here Comes A Big Call-Up For The Chicago Cubs!
    May 13 2025
    Coming into this season, I was most excited to see 2 Cubs prospects. Looks like they both get the call within a matter of days of each other. Cade Horton debuted over the weekend, Moises Ballesteros to be called up today. But, what's the corresponding roster move? No team needs 3 catchers, but the Cubs catching corps this year is unmatched. 3 things to watch: Ballesteros call-up, what's happening at third base and who exactly is Ryan Pressly? Plus, news and notes from around Major League Baseball.
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    9 mins
  • Chicago Cubs Opening Day - Round 2

    Chicago Cubs Opening Day - Round 2
    Mar 28 2025
    Another MLB season is underway! The Chicago Cubs have now played on 2 Opening Days in 2025. A quick recap of the Japan series, plus last night's opener in Arizona. Lots of roster talk this spring, we'll get you up to speed with who made the cut. Share some news and notes from around Major League Baseball. Plus, a few Cubs predictions for the 2025 season.

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    10 mins
  • Spring Training Time for the Chicago Cubs

    Spring Training Time for the Chicago Cubs
    Feb 9 2025
    After a long wait, it's time for the 2025 Chicago Cubs to hit the field! Pitcher and catchers are reporting today to the Cubs complex in Arizona. It's been a busy offseason for the Cubs front office. Cubs enter camp with way more bullpen arms than can be kept on the roster. Will talk about that and the starting rotation. Will the Cubs add anyone still (Bregman and Cease come to mind)? Only one is probably remotely close to happening. Pecota projections are already pretty favorable for the Cubs.
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    9 mins
  • Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs!

    Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs!
    Dec 14 2024
    The Chicago Cubs pull off a big trade with the Astros. Kyle Tucker is now a Chicago Cub. Even though he has yet to play for the Cubs, I'm saying he's the best player on a Cubs roster in many years. A really solid all-around player. Under contract for just one year. Team's willingness to re-sign him will shape the club's future for several years. Also, other Cubs roster moves you may or may not have seen this offseason. A few moves worth mentioning from elsewhere in MLB. Plus, what's ahead for the Cubs. Is Bellinger here in 2025? Either way, what needs remain for this team to be competitive in 2025.
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    9 mins
  • That's A Wrap!

    That's A Wrap!
    Oct 1 2024
    The season is over for the Chicago Cubs. Back-to-back years of 83 wins, but the 2024 Cubs team was better. I'll explain why. Also, I float a trade idea to boost the 2025 roster. Lots of year-end observations. Plus, a look around Major League Baseball with our News and Notes segment. A preview of the 2025 Cubs schedule. Predications for the MLB Postseason.
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    9 mins
  • 16 to go for the Chicago Cubs

    16 to go for the Chicago Cubs
    Sep 13 2024
    We're coming down the homestretch -- 16 games left for the Chicago Cubs. A brief recap of a successful series in Los Angeles. How the Cubs are outperforming on the road. Injury updates, the tiny (1.1%) chance of the postseason, plus news and notes from around Major League Baseball in our This and That segment.
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    9 mins
  • A Chicago Cubs No-Hitter

    A Chicago Cubs No-Hitter
    Sep 6 2024
    The 4th no-hitter in MLB in 2024 belongs to the Chicago Cubs! A combined no-hitter, led by Shota Imanaga on Wednesday. A nice close to a disappointing series with the Pirates. Cubs remain 4 back in the NL Wild Card standings with just over 3 weeks to go. Props to Swanson, PCA and Amaya for continuing to deliver. There's no better 7-8-9 in baseball. A look ahead to what is likely the Cubs' most difficult week of the year (Yankees and Dodgers). Plus, news and notes from around Major League Baseball.
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    8 mins
  • The Chicago Cubs Pull Off the Unthinkable

    The Chicago Cubs Pull Off the Unthinkable
    Aug 30 2024
    It's been a good week for the Chicago Cubs. The offense exploded on Wednesday, helping secure a 14-10 comeback win in Pittsburgh. The Cubs trailed 10-3 after 6 innings. 11 runs in the final 3 frames is quite the feat. It helped secure a sweep of the Pirates. Next up, Nationals! There's a Taylor Swift connection to the stretch of games seeing the Cubs win 9 of 12. News and notes from around Major League Baseball and more.
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    10 mins