The Rant Live - Chicago Cubs Podcast
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Episodes: 137
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Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Strong, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast is initially recorded as a live webcast and can be seen on YouTube, Facebook, and Periscope. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.
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137. Cubs Winning Ways Continue, Jordan Wicks to the Rescue, Brewers on Deck
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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136. Cubs Struggling in Key Stretch, Pitching Concerns, Bats Cold, Where to Go From Here
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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135. New York Not Good to Cubs, Blue Jays on Deck, Schedule Favors Cubs
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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134. Return of The Rant(!), Cubs Should Win NL Central, Prioritize Re-Signing Bellinger
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Aug 05, 2023 |
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133. Cubs Mid-Field Defensive Transformation, Options at 3B, How Much Have Cubs Improved?
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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132. De-coding Hoyer's Master Plan, Cubs Running Out of Options, CubsCon May Be Riot
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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131. Free Agent Market Heating Up, Winter Meetings, Cubs Needs Versus Wants
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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130. Matt Mervis, Cubs' Minor League Prospect, Joins as Special Guest
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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129. Discussing Cubs 40-Man Roster Moves, Cubs Acquire Mastrobuoni, Friday's Non-Tender Deadline
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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128. Cubs with Plethora of Options, Contreras Likely Gone, Good News For Davis
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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127. Schwarber Taunting Hoyer, Davis and Canario Injuries Complicate Cubs Trade Options, More
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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126. Free Agency Nearing, Anthony Rizzo Opting Out, What to Expect When You're Expecting
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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125. Odds Aaron Judge Lands in Chicago, Realistic Offseason Adds, Brennen Davis Missing
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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124. Cubs Management Under Pressure to Substantially Supplement Roster, Speculation Season Upon Us
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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123. End-of-Season Awards, Biggest Needs for 2023, Postseason Preview
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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122. Cubs Finishing 2022 Strong, Competing for NL Central in 2023, Offseason Expectations
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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121. Wesneski Sharp in Starting Debut, What to Watch for Down the Stretch, Marlins Preview
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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120. Cubs Trending Up, Dominant Pitching Performances Galore, Future Looks Bright
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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119. Timing Prospect Call-ups, Positional Needs, Minor League Players Need Union Representation
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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118. Cubs Have a Lot to Build On, Being Cautious with Prospects, Mervis Dominating Minors
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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117. Cubs Eye First Winning Month, Ohtani Trade Compelling, Minor League Updates
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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116. Cubs Hang Tough Against Cardinals, Breslow's Comments on Kilian, Brewers Preview
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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115. Cubs Stay Hot, Steele is Dominant, Canario Promoted to Iowa
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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114. Cubs Win Another Series, PCA Tops MLB Pipeline Rankings, Prospects Far From Sure Thing
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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113. Lots to Like About Cubs, Steele and Thompson Bright Future, Cubs Should Add Ace
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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112. Cubs Playing Well Since Break Behind Solid Pitching, Around the League, More
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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111. Projecting Cubs Farm System, Assessing Nick Madrigal, Nationals Series Preview
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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110. Cubs Acquire Solid Prospects, Cubs Should Extend Contreras, What to Expect in 2023
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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109. Trade Deadline Special, Scott Effross Trade as it Happened (Live), Dominos Falling
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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108. Cubs Winning Despite Impending Selloff, Young Players Impressing, Emotions Running High
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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107. Assessing Cubs Draft, Trade Deadline Speculation, Unlikely Prospects May Headline 2nd Half
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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106. Assessing Cubs First & Second Round Draft Picks RHP Cade Horton, LHP Jackson Ferris
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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105. Lots of Positives For Cubs, Higgins Playing Well, PCA is a Monster, More
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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104. Cubs Are Streaking, Sampson Red-hot, Cubs Travel to LA to Take on Dodgers
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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103. Cubs Win 2-of-3 Against Red Sox, Power Numbers Ticking Up, Pitching Solid
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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102. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From Cards, Hoerner on Fire, Evaluating Cubs Season, Reds Preview
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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101. Cubs Drop Pirates Series, Defense Hurting Young Pitchers, Cardinals Series Preview
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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100. Cubs Take Braves Series, Pitching Issues Surfacing, Pirates Series Preview
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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99. Cubs Offense Coming to Life, Kilian's Debut, Orioles Series Preview
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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98. Cubs Stumbling to End May, Fun with Prospects, Looking Ahead
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May 31, 2022 |
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97. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From D-backs, Starting Pitching Starting to Click, Pirates Series Preview
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May 16, 2022 |
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96. Series Win in San Diego, Contreras Red-Hot, Injuries Galore, D-backs Series Preview
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May 12, 2022 |
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95. Cubs Historically Bad, Path Forward From Here, Trade Candidates, Padres Series Preview
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May 09, 2022 |
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94. Stroman Dominates Brewers, Wisdom Heating Up, White Sox Series Preview
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May 02, 2022 |
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93. Cubs Drop 2-of-3 to Braves, Happ Stays Hot, Brewers Series Preview
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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92. Cubs Drop 3-of-4 to Pirates, Assessing Ross's Lineup Decisions, Braves Series Preview
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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91. Special Guest - RHP Ben Leeper, Rays Series Recap, Pirates Series Preview
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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90. Cubs Split Four-Game Series in Colorado, Madrigal and Wisdom Break Out
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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89. Cubs Split Pirates Series, Hendricks Rough Outing, Bullpen Solid
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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88. Cubs Win 2-of-3 Over Brewers, Suzuki Breaks Out, Pirates Series Preview, & More
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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87. Special Guest Taylor McGregor, Cubs Opening Day, Brewers Series Preview
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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86. New Reality for Cubs Fans, Measuring Expectations, Poor Optics of Ricketts' Chelsea Bid
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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85. Spring Training Update, Assessing Offseason Moves, Prospects that May Impact Chicago
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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84. Spring Training Underway, Cubs Add Several Free Agents, Positional Breakdowns, More
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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83. Lockout Ends, Free Agency Frenzy, Spring Training Begins, Opening Day April 7
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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82. Minor League Spring Training Underway, Prospects We Love, No End in Sight to Lockout
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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81. CBA Negotiations Moving at Snail's Pace, MLB Issues Ultimatum, Players Remain United
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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80. Owners Make Weak CBA Proposal, Regular Season in Jeopardy, Spring Training Internships
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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79. Chicago Cubs RHP Scott Effross on His MLB Debut, Pitch Grips, Approach to Offseason, More
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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78. CBA Talks Moving Slowly, Discussing Options for Expanding Playoffs, Baseball Ops Reorg
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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77. Legacy of Jon Lester, Cubs IFA Signings, CBA Talks Slow, Spring Training in Jeopardy
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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76. Current State of MLB, CBA Lockout, New Community for Cubs Fans, Greedy Owners, & More
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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75. Assessing Cubs 2022 ZiPS Projections, Cubs May Bail on Adding Power Arm, More
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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74. Pitching Prospect Max Bain Shares Thoughts on His First Season in the Cubs Organization
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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73. Chances Cubs Sign Kris Bryant or Kyle Schwarber, Stroman Deal May Set Trend, CBA Update
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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72. Ethan Roberts Talks Family, Shares Stories About His Personal Journey, Mentors, & More
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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71. Stroman Signing May Signal More Big Deals to Come, Players Mock MLB on Twitter, & More
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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70. Deciphering Cubs Approach to Intelligent Spending, Yan Gomes Signs Three-Year Deal, & More
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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69. Cubs Pursuing LHP Steven Matz, Miguel Amaya May Need Tommy John Surgery, & More
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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68. Nelson Velazquez Tearing Up AFL, Hoyer Selling Intelligent Approach, MLB Lockout Likely
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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67. Cubs Balance of Power, Market for Kris Bryant, Hawkins Like Kid in Candy Shop, CBA Update
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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66. GM Winter Meetings, Chances Cubs Sign Corey Seager, CBA Update, & More
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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65. Free Agency Begins, Key Offseason Dates, Cubs Roster Moves, CBA Negotiations
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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64. Cubs Hire Greg Brown as Hitting Coach, Knowns and Unknowns Heading into MLB Offseason
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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63. Cubs Hire Ehsan Bokhari as Assistant GM, Progressive Front Office May Speed Up Rebuild
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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62. Cubs Hire New GM Carter Hawkins, Going All-in On Player Development Strategy
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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61. Exploring Cubs Offseason Plans, Postseason Heating Up
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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60. Offseason Decisions Loom, Cubs Need to Add at Least Two Starters
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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59. Brennen Davis Rakes in Iowa Debut, Discussing Cubs Financial Conundrum
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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58. Plenty of Reason for Optimism, Schwindel and Wisdom on Fire, Báez Might Be Cheap Pick Up
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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57. Cubs Beat Rockies, Two-Game Winning Streak, Minor League Pitching Prospects Rising
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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56. Hoyer Good at Being Bad, Future of Team in Minor Leagues, Keeping Perspective
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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55. Cubs Death Spiral Continues, Prospects To Watch, Assessing the Future
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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54. Discussing Trade Deadline Moves, Minor League Prospects, Path Forward for Cubs
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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53. Trade Deadline Special Edition
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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52. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From Dbacks, Latest Trade Rumors, Reds Series Preview
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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51. Cubs Rally in 9th to Beat Cardinals, Hug Watch in Full Effect, Players Most Likely to Be Traded
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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50. Cubs in Sell-Mode, Draft Jordon Wicks in First Round, Thoughts on Second Half
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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49. Cubs End Losing Streak, Ricketts May Tear It Down, Financial Impact of Rebuild
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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48. Cubs Stumble in Los Angeles, Travel to Milwaukee to Battle for First Place in NL Central
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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47. Cubs Narrowly Avoid Sweep, Arrieta Consistently Inconsistent, Tribe Up Next
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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46. Cubs Drop 3-of-4 in New York, Marlins Come to Wrigley For Weekend Series
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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45. Cubs Sweep Cardinals, Possible Trade Scenarios, Heyward Speaks Against Vaccine
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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44. Cubs Back on Track in San Diego, Cardinals Coming to Full-Capacity Wrigley
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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43. Cubs Struggling on West Coast Swing, Chance to Salvage Two Games in San Diego
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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42. Cubs Sweep Padres, Alzolay Oozing Confidence, Four-Game Weekend Series in San Francisco
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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41. Cubs Closing in on First Place, Padres Come to Wrigley for Three Games
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May 31, 2021 |
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40. Cubs Sweep Pirates, Javy Báez is a Wizard, Reds at Wrigley For Weekend Series
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May 28, 2021 |
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39. Cubs Take Down Cardinals, Head to Pittsburgh Tuesday
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May 24, 2021 |
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38. Cubs Playing Well Heading into Critical Stretch of Season
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May 21, 2021 |
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37. Winning in Detroit Was Expected, Now It's Time To Take Down the Nationals
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May 17, 2021 |
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36. Greg Huss From Growing Cubs Podcast Catches Us Up on Cubs Minor League System
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May 14, 2021 |
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35. Mike Bryant Talks Approach, Adjustments Kris Bryant Made This Season
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May 10, 2021 |
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34. Cubs Sweep Dodgers in Dramatic Fashion and We Feel Good
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May 06, 2021 |
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33. Cubs Drop Series to Reds, Ross's Perplexing Comments, Dissecting Hendricks Start to Season
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May 03, 2021 |
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32. Cubs Stumbling, Reds On Deck
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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31. Cubs on Verge of Series Sweep Against Mets, Brewers Series on Deck
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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30. Cubs Battered By Braves, Drop Another Series
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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29. Cubs Stumble Out of Milwaukee, Nine-Game Homestand Up Next
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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28. Searching For Positives After Series Loss to Pirates
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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27. Cubs Drop Series to Brewers, Offense in a Funk
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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26. Cubs Win Opening Series, Brewers Up Next
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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25. Opening Day Special Edition
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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24. Cubs Pitching Prospect Jerrick Suiter, Alzolay Named Starter, Rizzo Extension Not Close
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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23. Cubs Pitching Prospect Max Bain Shares Insights, Experiences, More
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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22. Live From Sloan Park, Fans at Wrigley, Hoerner is Hot, Starting Rotation Coming into Focus
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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21. Cubs Start Cactus League Play, Giving Prospects Love, Optimism Abound, Extend Them All
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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20. Live From Sloan Park in Mesa, Special Guest Kevin Kaduk, Cubs' Breakout Candidates
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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19. Cubs Spring Training Kicks Off, Jake Arrieta Returns, Reviewing Projected Roster
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Feb 17, 2021 |
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18. Spring Training Updates, Joc Pederson Promised Full-Time Role, Brennen Davis Trending Up
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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17. Cubs Sign Joc Pederson, Kohl Stewart, & Trevor Williams, Owners Propose 154-game Season
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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16. Bryant-Hendricks Trade Rumor, Cubs Starting Rotation, Ed Howard Ranked 88th By BP
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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15. Discussing Cubs' Offseason Strategy, Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras Trade Rumors, & More
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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14. Discussing Yu Darvish Trade, Examining Zach Davies' Numbers, Marquee Replaces Len Kasper
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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13. Padres Trade for Blake Snell, Yu Darvish Trade Rumors, Launch Angle Debate
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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12. Yu Darvish Mentioned in Trade Talks, Cubs Outfield Needs, MIguel Amaya Showing Power
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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11. State of Cubs Minor League System, Developing Prospects, Pondering Kris Bryant's Future
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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10. Len Kasper's Departure, Winter (Virtual) Meetings, Present & Future Outlook for Cubs
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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9. The Kyle Schwarber Tribute Show
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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8. Jed Hoyer Settling In, Kris Bryant Trade Rumors, Brailyn Marquez Tops Cubs' Prospect List
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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7. What We'll Miss Most About Theo, Jed Hoyer Era Begins, Non-Tender Candidates, & More
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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6. Theo Epstein Leaving the Cubs, Potential Salary Dump, Ricketts Running Out of Options
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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5. Potential Vaccine Could Be Good For Cubs, Darvish Cy Young Chances, Cubs Win Award
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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4. Celebrating Cubs World Series Anniversary, Free Agency Begins, Rizzo 2021 Option Exercised
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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3. MLB Incurring Biblical Losses, Looking Towards 2021, MLB Expansion Talk
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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2. Cubs Massive Layoffs, Has Ricketts Upheld His Promises, Possible Non-tendered Players
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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1. Cubs Season Wrap: Where Do We Go From Here?
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Oct 05, 2020 |