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Sara and Danny talk about a wild series that saw the Cubs win two of three against the Brewers to gain one game on the Brewers in the NL Central standings. They are also looking at the Cubs upcoming schedule, the waiver claims made by other teams, September call-ups and four games against the Reds in Cincinnati that could be critical in the Wild Card race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs score only one run. Win anyway! All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free!
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Cubs lose to the first place Brewers, try again tonight. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free!
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The Cubs end a successful road trip against bad teams with a series win over Pittsburgh. Plus Reds fan Billy Devore and Brewers fan Eric Wielo join us to preview this important week! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara is joined by Michael Cotton to talk about the Cubs taking three of four from the Pirates and 8 out of 12 against the weakest part of their schedule. Assad was great again, Jordan Wicks had nine strikeouts in his debut, Seiya Suzuki is heating up, but it's all uphill from here. The Cubs welcome red hot Brewers team to Wrigley Field. The Brewers have won 8 in a row and lead the NL Central by four games. It's a real "two teams enter, one team leave" environment with a little over a month left in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs Win with Wicks! All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free!
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Cubs lose a close one in Pittsburgh. Try again tonight. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free!
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The Cubs win another close game against a bad team. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free!
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Cubs win! Barely...and head to Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs lose to Tigers, try and eat the Meatloaf today. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free!
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The Cubs squeak past the Tigers, go for the series win tonight in Detroit. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs squeak one out against the Royals. Head to Detroit tonight. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara Sanchez, Michael Cotton and Danny Rockett wade through the Cubs 3-2 week vs two of baseball's worst teams. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more shirts here http://www.sonranto.com/swag Listen to Bleacher Bum Band! https://open.spotify.com/album/0gedLl... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs beat Royals with Belli Bombs. Try and eat the meatloaf today. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs fall flat against the Royals. Try again today. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free!
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Sara and Danny are back talking all things Crosstown Classic, Christopher Morel, broadcasts and more. Plus, Danny got a chance to hang out with Joe Maddon at Club 400 and the Royals head to Wrigley with the Cubs clinging to the last Wild Card spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs give the Sox More-L's with a walk off blast. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs lose to Sox. Go for the Crosstown Cup tonight. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CW: Sara and Danny discuss the Wander Franco story at minute 23 before the commercial break at 35:30, if you want to skip that, we absolutely understand. Sara and Danny are back talking about the Cubs winning a three game series north of the border against a very good Blue Jays team. They're talking managerial decisions, lineups and more. After the break (which again, is right around minute 35:30 if you need that marker) they preview two games against a depleted White Sox team at Wrigley Field as the Cubs try to make their first playoff push since 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs fail to sweep the BJ's come home for some South Side Sox as the playoff race heats up! All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs win 2 of 3 from Toronto on a .500 road trip and come home to face the White Sox. Plus 2023 Cubs trivia and a visit from our friend Loren. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more shirts here http://www.sonranto.com/swag Listen to Bleacher Bum Band! https://open.spotify.com/album/0gedLl... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs take the 1st game against the Blue Jays on Apple TV. Stay a playoff team! All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs lose the rubber game in NYC and head north of the border to face the BJ's. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking at what stopped working for the Cubs as they dropped two of three to the Mets. They can't figure out why Mike Tauchman isn't in the lineup every single day, are here for Smyly's move to the bullpen and Assad's move to the rotation. After the break they preview three games against a very good Blue Jays team north of the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs beat the Mets and even up the series. Rubber Game tonight! All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs lose badly to the Mets. Try again tonight. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've got the power, we've got the speed, to beat the best in the National League. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto
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The Cubs take over a playoff spot this week by beating the Reds and Braves. Billy Devore and Emily Townley join us to talk all about the games, and then Uncle Mike comes in to tell us what's wrong with the Mets. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more shirts here http://www.sonranto.com/swag Listen to Bleacher Bum Band! https://open.spotify.com/album/0gedLl... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs get shutout by the Braves. Try again today. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more shirts here http://www.sonranto.com/swag Listen to Bleacher Bum Band! https://open.spotify.com/album/0gedLl... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs take 3 of 4 from the Reds. Face the best team in the NL today in the Atlanta Braves. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs spank the Reds for a second straight game! Go for the series win tonight... All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs put up a football score against the Bengals...err...I mean Reds. Try and take series lead tonight! All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs drop the first game of four against the Reds at Wrigley. Lose 6-5. All August long, we are giving away our subscription only daily show Cubs Pod for Free! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs are playing a lot of selling off teams and winning. What happens against the 1st place Reds this week? Reds podcaster Billy Devore joins us. Plus a visit from Mai Tai Guy who joins us to tell us about the violence he experienced at Sox Park. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto
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Sara and Danny talk through a two-game sweep of the White Sox, why Cubs and Sox fans really need to chill and stop fighting during these games, how the Cubs won both. After the break they look at the division race, the Cubs chances and four games against the dreaded Devil Birds in St. Louis that will determine the Cubs fortunes at the trade deadline. Buckle up, Cubs fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara joins Chrystal O'Keefe to discuss a critical Crosstown Classic for the Cubs as they are just on the cusp of being buyers or sellers with a week to go to the trade deadline. They'll discuss the Cubs, the Sox and all things baseball in Chicago before the two game series kicks off Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a good week for the Cubs! Against bad teams...we got all the Cubs action, plus we talk Pat Hughes, and Past Drafts. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto
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Sara and Danny talk about how the Cubs late innings heroics kept them just alive through the Nationals series, now they'll need to stay hot with the Cardinals heading to Wrigley Field for a four-game set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs take two of three from the last place Nationals and now face the second to last place Cardinals at Wrigley. This is Cubs Pod. A daily subscription only podcast that recaps and previews every Cubs game! Enjoy this free, ad supported show from Bleacher Bunch Productions on the Fan's First Network. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara and Danny talk about the Cubs dropping two of three to the Red Sox when they really needed to win, if not sweep, the series. The team is inching closer to sell mode and the only players holding it down are the most tradable ones in Cody Bellinger and Marcus Stroman. After the break they preview three games against the Nationals, who are a last place team, but would love to play spoiler against the Cubs before the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs served up some meatloaf to the Red Sox and now face the Nationals for 3. Mai Tai Guy and Johnny Onomatopoeia join the crew to recap the weekend series and preview the Nationals. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto
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An All Star cast of Cubs writers and podcasters recaps the first half and previews the rest of the 2024 season. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto
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Sara is joined by Gabrielle Starr, the senior Red Sox reporter for the Boston Herald to talk about the state of the Cubs and Red Sox through the mid-point of the season. They are covering shared history, favorite players, what's gone right and wrong plus an in-depth series preview for a three game set that will kick off with a rare Friday night game at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs win for the 1st time at Yankee Stadium and take 2 of 3 before the All-Star Break. The Red Sox come to Wrigley next for a 3 game weekend series. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs split with the Brewers and win at Yankee Stadium for the first time ever. Comedian and Brewers enthusiast Eric Wielo joins us to recap! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto
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Sara and Danny are back looking at how the Cubs split a four-game series filled with comebacks at Wrigley North, which made for interesting baseball but probably wasn't enough to keep pace with the surging Reds. The Cubs are 8-games out of first, 6-games under .500 an heading into Yankee Stadium where they have never won a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs Split with the Brewers and now face the Yankees in NYC. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com
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Cubs are playing some terrible baseball, but Sandra Marchetti joins us to pick a winner of the Cubs Poetry contest, plus, we rip on the All-Star uniforms and take a spin of the B-tch Clock. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto
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Sara and Danny are frustrated after a lackluster Cubs homestand that saw them drop five of six games. They are talking about the disappointments and the highlights. Plus, Dansby Swanson, Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele are All Stars. Christopher Morel is not (thanks Jed) and a preview of four games against the division leading Brewers in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs get swept by the Phillies and now have Cleveland at Wrigley. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara is joined by Adam Mamawala from the Away Games Pod to talk about the Cubs play across the pond, singing Go Cubs Go in London and who made the awful decision to let Michael Kay and ARod call this ESPN game. Plus, notes on jet lag, how things are shaping up in the NL Central and previewing three games against the Phillies at Wrigley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs split with the Cards in London after sweeping the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Plus! The Cubs are buyers! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto
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Danny welcomes Sean, a Londoner and contributor to the Batflips and Nerds podcast, for a preview of the Cubs-Cardinals London series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking at the Cubs 5-1 homestand. Hendricks was good, Steele was dealing, there IS a back of the bullpen and Morel keeps hitting bombs. They also preview three more games with the Pirates that are just as critical as before starting in Pittsburgh Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs win 5 straight on a successful homestand as Son Ranto Show is joined by Orioles fan Heather Linington Noble, Pirates fan Bryn Zeigler, and Bleacher Bum Band bassist Guy Serious. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more shirts here http://www.sonranto.com/swag Listen to Bleacher Bum Band! https://open.spotify.com/album/0gedLl... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs sweep the 1st place Pirates and move back into the division race in the lowly NL Central. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more shirts here http://www.sonranto.com/swag Listen to Bleacher Bum Band! https://open.spotify.com/album/0gedLl... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back marvelling at this new and improved Cubs team that wins games, puts up crooked numbers and holds leads to sweep the division leading Pirates. If the Cubs can do a bit more of this they may make it a competitive summer at the Friendly Confines after all. After the break they talk about three games against the Orioles plus, the Bleacher Bum Band CD release party this Saturday after the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara and Danny talk about the Cubs winning a series over the Giants and starting off the homestand the right way with a statement win over the division leading Pirates. Danny got to hang out with Stroman during the day, Pride Night was delayed but not rained out. After the break they talk about the Reverse Boycott in Oakland and preview the final two games of a crucial series with the Buccos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs take 2 of 3 from the Giants and come home to face the Pirates. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more shirts here http://www.sonranto.com/swag Listen to Bleacher Bum Band! https://open.spotify.com/album/0gedLl... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Son Ranto Crew parses through a sub-500 road trip and welcomes Orioles Superfan Heather Linington Noble while Danny drinks prep. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more shirts here http://www.sonranto.com/swag Listen to Bleacher Bum Band! https://open.spotify.com/album/0gedLl... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and not talking about the Angels sweeping the Cubs because that's just a rerun of what they talk about every series. What is going on with this Cubs team? Why are they so incapable of putting together a winning streak? How can they avoid selling at the deadline again and more in the first half before previewing a three-game series against the Giants that will feature a Cubs team with NO qualified hot hitters against a Giants team where everyone is hot. This should be fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about how the Cubs split four games with the Padres where they either looked very very good or did not show up at all. They talk robot umpires, three catchers and Justin Steele. After the break they preview three games with the Los Angeles (or is it California or is it Anaheim?) Angels, who are definitely hotter than the Cubs coming into this one, but who knows what could happen, because baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs split with the Padres in San Diego. Now face the Angels! Check out the Bleacher Bum Band's new album "Out of Left Field"! Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs take 2 of 3 from the Rays at Wrigley Field. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto
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The Cubs are out of sorts after getting swept by the Reds right after a promising start of the home stand against the Mets. A little Cubs group therapy with Rockett and IFG. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto
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Danny is celebrating his wedding in Mexico so Sara is joined by Ken Schultz to talk about the Cubs needs while comparing them to the early free agent returns this offseason. They're talking Abreu, Contreras, whether the market rates have shifted and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about the deals the Cubs could do, or not do, as the case may be. We talk intelligent spending, Matt Mervis, possible free agent options including Abreu, Senga and more on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back recapping a remarkably fun NLCS and a dour ALCS. They're marveling at Bryce Harper and wondering what happened to the Yankees before previewing a World Series that has turned the vast majority of baseball fans into temporary, lifelong Phillies fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about future Cubs in the Fall League and a cut in season ticket prices. They also discuss the Division Series including the insurgent campaigns of the Phillies and Padres whose fans are competing to see who can be the most intense crew in the playoffs. They're less enthusiastic about the battle of evil empires occurring in the American League between the Astros and the Yankees. The majority of BCB readers seem to agree, which is why they are cheering for a meteor in the ALCS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny talk about Jed Hoyer's press conference and marvel at how he can reveal so little in an hour, they also discuss the Cubs inability to fill Wrigley this year and how the qualifying offer might impact Willson Contreras before recapping the Wild Card round and previewing the Divisional Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Danny and I look back at a 74-88 campaign from the Chicago Cubs and discuss what went right, what went wrong and our offseason wishlists. After the break we are previewing the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs, cheering for Kyle Schwarber to vanquish the Cardinals one more time and temporarily a Blue Jays podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about an improbable (and unprecedented) season series sweep of the Phillies who really need wins if they are going to sneak into the expanded playoffs. They are also talking about the above average pitching the Cubs have gotten this season, Christopher Morel fist bumping the Ricketts before hitting bombs and speculate on free agents. After the break they look at Anthony Rizzo's managerial debut, the fact that no one wants these NL Wild Card spots and preview the final six games of the year against the Cincinnati Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are looking back at a four game series against the Pirates that saw the Cubs win three to salvage a season series win against their division foes. But honestly, it felt pretty ho hum. All of September feels ho hum. Whatever drama used to exist in wild card races appears to be mostly gone. After the break we are previewing the Cubs last chance to impact those races as they host Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies for three games at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny look back at a forgettable series against a forgettable Marlins team that the Cubs won, but really, if you won't remember most of these players in the next five years what are we even doing here? They look at competitive issues across the league, talk about Kyle Schwarber's 40 home run season, the AL wild card race and the NL pennant race before previewing four games in Pittsburgh where the Cubs will attempt to get to a winning record against the Pirates for 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about three lackluster games against the Colorado Rockies over a beautiful weekend of baseball at Wrigley Field. They spend a bit of time talking about Cubs giveaway and why some of the best ones are special ticket offers that can be hard to navigate, plus overall there should just be more of most giveaways. Also, shoutout to Frank the Mistaken Identity Podcast who made Sara's day on Sunday. After the break Sara and Danny are checking in our beloved Blue Jays before previewing a three-game series against the Marlins in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are stunned, happy and singing about the Cubs sweeping the Mets in New York, they look at all of the highlights from the series that saw the Cubs handily win against a first place team with small ball, long balls, solid starting pitching and a great bullpen. They are also talking about the amazing and official MiLB union, why we are going to be Toronto Blue Jays fans for the playoffs and previewing a three game weekend series against the Colorado Rockies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny talk about two forgettable series losses to the Reds and Giants that saw a spectacular debut from Hayden Wesneski and more bullpen woes. They are also giving begrudging kudos to Albert Pujols, who is hitting so many home runs he can afford to be generous with them. After the break they look at the surprise news that MLB will recognize the MiLB union and the possible implications of rule changes for the 2023 season before previewing three games against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back after the Cubs were swept out of St. Louis by the man, the myth, the resurgent, Albert Pujols and honestly at this point, what even is baseball other than praying some team out there not named the Yankees or Dodgers will defeat the Cardinals. They are also looking at how gambling impacts watching the nation's pastime right now in ways that just don't seem on the level at all. After the break, they are previewing a series between the Reds and Cubs that looks a lot more like tryouts than competitive baseball in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking at a forgettable series in Toronto that the Cubs were competitive in but really needed one or two more bullpen arms to win, they are also talking about the state of the 2022 Cubs and why this might be a better spot than September 2014, which is an optimistic thought. After the break they preview the final three games between the Cubs and Cardinals for 2022 and reflect on a Devil Bird Magic season that was exactly as bad as all of us feared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about a forgettable series at Wrigley North where only two Ian Happ home runs saved the Cubs from being no-hit and swept, but the big news of the day is the minor league baseball card check election that began late on Sunday night. We'll talk through what unionizing the minors might look like and some of the pros and cons there (mostly pros). After the break we look at a creative extension for Julio Rodríguez and the Mariners that truly looks like a win-win for the player and the team before previewing the Cubs three game series in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are recapping fights in the bleachers during a Cardinals blowout of the Cubs (don't do that, people) and a series between St. Louis and the Cubs that was surprisingly even given these teams fortunes. None of the guys we thought would get called up to pitch did, but Franimal threw an inning and Danny wonders if he could be the next Shohei Ohtani. After the break they preview a normal series with the sliding Brewers (as a reminder, Bernie's slide can be dangerous). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back, with a look back at the Cubs coming out on top of a wild series against the Brewers to win their SIXTH series in a row (yes, I know, Baltimore was a make-up game, whatever, we are celebrating whatever we can here, people). There were great Steele starts, Willson walkoffs and a 100th career home run for Ian Happ. After the break they look at some prospects who will be at Wrigley for the Cardinals series, some prospects who are getting promoted and hope the Cubs can put out a red hot St. Louis offense during this week's five-game series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about a solid East Coast road trip where the Cubs won 3 out of 4 despite trying to lose at critical junctures. There were errors. There were TOOTBLANs. There was A LOT more of Zach McKinstry and Rafael Ortega than Sara or Danny wanted. Willson and Franimal continue to rake, though, and it all worked out okay. After the break Sara and Danny preview three games with the Brewers during the annual Chicago Air and Water Show -- it should be a full weekend of day baseball, as God intended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about the Field of Dreams games and the Cubs taking two out of three from the Reds for their third series win in a row. They also preview a three game series in DC where Juan Soto is already haunting the Nationals and take a look at a one game makeup series against the Orioles on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and the Cubs are winning series, admittedly against terrible teams, but winning is cool. They recap the series against the Nationals including great starts from Keegan Thompson and Justin Steele, wonder why Christopher Morel is losing playing time to two guys OPSing under .600 and were cheering for Carl Edwards Jr. (except when he threw at Willson). After the break they wonder why the Cubs are so bad at caring for players after functionally DFAing Jason Heyward on his birthday, talk about pitcher injuries and then preview the Great Cornholio Game tonight in Dyersville. Yes, there will be a Bingo card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about a pretty uneventful weekend series against the Marlins that saw the Cubs bats go quiet while pitching just good enough to take two out of three anyway. They also look at the latest season projections from FanGraphs and preview an upcoming series against the Washington Nationals, who may be the worst offense in baseball after trading Juan Soto and Josh Bell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking at the trades the Cubs made and more importantly the ones they didn't make. Willson Contreras and Ian Happ will be playing at the Friendly Confines for at least the rest of the season, Sara and Danny discuss what it could mean and what the future might hold. They also look at the massive Juan Soto trade and the price the Cardinals couldn't bring themselves to pay. After the break they remember the legendary Vin Scully and discuss why there will never be another like Vin before closing out with a preview of the Cardinals doubleheader and a three game series at Wrigley Field against the Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and not very interested in the Giants series -- it's the morning of the trade deadline and almost everything Cubs depends on Juan Soto and the Padres. We break down the surprise Scott Effross trade, the Cardinals acquiring José Quintana, the surprise Josh Hader trade and talk about the future of the Cubs which seems bleak, with winning more of an aspiration than an achievable goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and looking at an emotionally draining homestand that saw the Cubs extend their winning streak to six as the trade deadline looms and some of our favorite players are certain to be traded, again. We kick off the show venting our frustrations that the Cubs front office seems intent on trading all of our favorite players and uninterested in ever extending anyone. After the break we look at some great pitching performances in the homestand and Seiya Suzuki's uncanny adjustments since coming off the IL. Plus, we pay our respects to Dwight Smith and preview four games against the Giants in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny discuss the Cubs first sweep of the Phillies in Philadelphia in 22 years but you only saw it if you have Apple and Peacock subscriptions in addition to whatever else you use for watching the Cubs. Christopher Morel is hot, Seiya Suzuki is too. Willson Contreras is heating up again after a bit of a slump before the All Star Break. After the break we look at a Pirates team that is already selling, and a two-game series at Wrigley that may be the last time some Cubs stars play on the North Side as Cubs. Stay tuned til the end if you want to hear Danny's spicy take on Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt missing the Toronto series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny take a look at the Cubs first half and note that this Cubs team is flirting with the worst Cubs records of all-time before they trade anyone, they also delve into trade rumors, take a look at the draft and cover what they loved from the All Star Game. After the break they talk about Rob Manfred's insistence than $5,000 a year is a livable wage before previewing a series with the Phillies and our old friend, Kyle Schwarber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara is joined by Amazin' Avenue's Allison McCague to look back at four games against the Mets as the Cubs head into the All Star Break. Allison made her first trip to Wrigley Field over the weekend and offers her takes on the Friendly Confines. They also look at where each team is, and it's clear these two teams are going in different directions, so they discuss places where the Cubs and Mets might match up at the trade deadline. After the break they discuss the draft, the All Star Break the Futures Game and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back after the Orioles swept the Cubs in a quick two game set. That brings the Os winning streak to 10 and the Cubs losing streak to 6. There wasn't a lot to cheer in these games but we cheer for what we can. They are also talking about the manager changes in MLB, the Royals losing a whopping 10 players as they head to Toronto to play the Blue Jays, and preview a four-game series with the first place Mets at Wrigley Field as MLB heads into the All Star Break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking at how the Cubs got swept by the Dodgers, one more time. The Cubs may never win a game against the Dodgers again. Does anyone else remember when these two teams were equal? So do Sara and Danny and it's not particularly amusing. There were things to celebrate -- Keegan Thompson, PJ Higgins, Christopher Morel, and some things they'd rather forget. After the break they look ahead to the All Star Game, congrats to Ian Happ on a well deserved nod, but what is Albert Pujols doing in the Home Run Derby, can you just make it stop? Finally Sara and Danny finish up with a preview of a quick two game series against the Orioles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back after two more improbable series wins over the Red Sox and Brewers that have the Cubs winners of 8 of their last 12 games as they head into a four game series with the Dodgers. Seiya Suzuki is back and he is doing damage against Brewers closer Josh Hader. Sara and Danny are also looking at All Star snubs (Ian Happ was robbed) and Manfred's ability to appoint legends to each team. Plus, the Cubs starting rotation is still banged up and pretty much all on the IL as the Cubs see if they can continue their winning ways against the NL West leading Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and the Cubs have back to back series wins. We break down great starts from Dr. Hendo and Valryian Steele, a rebound for Christopher Morel plus some truly epic Wisdongs that Statcast is definitely wrong about. They are also bummed that Ian Happ was robbed and should be on that final All Star Ballot. After the break we are previewing both the Red Sox series and the Brewers series due to the holiday weekend, so you will not want to miss this packed episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking at some of the best Cubs baseball of the year as they took two of three in St. Louis. Dr. Hendo made an appearance, they almost won game two and game three was probably the best comeback win of the year. After the break they are looking at an epic brawl between the Angels and Mariners and previewing three games against the Reds at Wrigley Field this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and the Cubs are bad. They lost three of four to a Pirates team that is calling up top prospects who look every bit as good as advertised as the pitching and defense continues to struggle. But don't worry -- David Robertson got to bat. After the break they talk about MLB's latest ball scandal (do they ever stop?) and look ahead to a three game series in St. Louis against the most basic first place team in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara is joined by Bleacher Nation's Brett Taylor to look back at how the Cubs ended their 10-game losing streak while snapping the Braves 14-game winning streak, which is something we haven't seen in MLB for a century. They are also talking about Contreras Day, tough roster decisions on the horizon. After the break they look at what ails Dr. Hendo and Mr. Kyle and preview four games against the Pirates that will include the 2022 debut of Oneil Cruz and a reunion with old friend José Quintana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and StubHub is still glitchy and broken. You may want to find a different resale app if you're looking for tickets for Father's Day. Then Sara and Danny dive into a brutal sweep by the Padres that included some solid starts followed by epic bullpen meltdowns. The Cubs now have a 10-game losing streak just in time to host the 14-game winning streak Atlanta Braves. What could possibly go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and not at all amused as the Cubs were embarrassed by the Yankees this weekend. They are also updating the StubHub debacle that has MLBs official resale partner...unable to resell MLB tickets, talking about a four-game set with the Padres and hoping against hope that there can be some baseball joy in Wrigleyville this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny recap the one game the Cubs played against the Orioles earlier this week before a rainout and a couple of much needed off-days. They also review the StubHub revamp, which has made the app borderline unusable at Wrigley Field. After the break, they discuss the Cubs and Willson Contreras avoiding arbitration and what if anything that could mean for the possibility of an extension. They also preview a three-game series against the Yankees in the Bronx that will lead to a lot of reunions with former Cubs, but notably, World Series Champion Anthony Rizzo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny break down a five-game series with the Cardinals that saw the Cubs win two and lose three, including back-to-back extra inning losses that were particularly frustrating. They are looking at lineup construction, bullpen options and some outstanding pitching performances from Justin Steele, Keegan Thompson, Matt Swarmer and, of course, Caleb Kilian's debut. After the break they look ahead to a two-game set against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back recapping a wild Memorial Day weekend that saw the Cubs win three out of six against the White Sox and Brewers. They are looking at some great starts from Keegan Thompson and Marcus Stroman, some promising debuts from Matt Swarmer and Anderson Espinoza, a Willson Contreras home run that cleared Waveland and Christopher Morel setting all-time Cubs records two weeks into his major league career. After the break they are previewing the first Cubs-Cardinals series of the year which will be a five game set at Wrigley Field including a bunch of guys who sound like they were made up hitting out of their shoes, a Saturday doubleheader between a bunch of guys TBD, and the ageless Adam Wainwright matching up against Justin Steele on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball (yes, there will be Bingo). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny look back at a four-game split with the Reds that included a 20 run walloping and Seiya Suzuki leaving the game with a sprained finger. They are also looking ahead to two series over the holiday weekend and hoping the Cubs will start righties for the last two games of the Crosstown Classic leaving the lefty arms for four games at Wrigley Field including a Memorial Day doubleheader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking back at the Cubs dropping three of four to the Diamondbacks as the Tribune drops articles about how Cubs fans are finally past their outrage over last year's trade deadline, they also look at news and notes from around the league before previewing a four game set between the Cubs and the Reds in Cincinnati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about a great series between the Cubs and Pirates that saw Willson Contreras hit his 100th home run, Christopher Morel hit his first home run in his first at bat, a benches clearing incident involving former Cub Daniel Vogelbach and more. After the break they are talking about news from around the league including the automated strike zone debuting in the PCL, the baseball and a preview of four games against the Diamondbacks, which will include the unveiling of Ferguson Jenkins long overdue statue on Friday at Gallagher Way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about a very successful west coast road trip that saw the Cubs win 4 of 6 facing the Padres and the Diamondbacks. They are taking a look at Kyle Hendricks' gritty win, Seiya Suzuki's glove and Gomes' power against Zac Gallen. After the break they look ahead to another three game set with the Pirates at Wrigley Field, why both of us love Rick Sutcliffe in the booth and why the Cubs and Pirates have shockingly similar offensive stats this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and the Cubs got Danny a series win for his birthday! We're talking about Nick Madrigal's struggles at the plate, how the Cubs took two of three from the Padres, the return of Dr. Hendo and Willson Contreras' hot streak. After the break we are looking ahead to a three game set with the Diamondbacks that includes a matchup with old friend Zach Davies and a chance for the Cubs to stay hot in the desert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking at a woeful series sweep by the Dodgers that saw two TOOTBLANS in a Kershaw start, the Cubs giving up four runs on a single hit and the quickest AAA stint ever by Frank Schwindel. After the break they are wondering how long the Cubs think they can have the most expensive MLB experience in the game with an uncompetitive team and try to look ahead to a Padres series where the Cubs will throw TBD twice against the Padres actual rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are trying to find silver linings in the Cubs getting swept by the Sox at Wrigley, and look Jake Burger made us laugh, Nico Hoerner has pop and Bleacher Jeff caught a ball, but really that's about where the good news stops. The Cubs dropped two to the White Sox and the Dodgers are coming to town. They are also looking at matchups for the weekend series with the Dodgers, plus schedule pressures that have always been weird but this year seem to be on another level. Don't worry, yes, there will be ESPN Sunday Nigh Baseball Bingo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny look back at yet another series loss, this time with the Cubs dropping two out of three at Wrigley North. They are worried about Kyle Hendricks who currently has a career high hard hit rate and will be facing the White Sox at Wrigley this week. They also take a closer look at Marcus Stroman's birthday gem that resulted in the Cubs only win of the series and Alfonso Rivas' still hot bat. Content Warning: after the break Sara and Danny spend the first seven minutes talking about MLB's two-year suspension of Trevor Bauer for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy. Feel free to skip that section if you just aren't up for it today. At approximately min 38 they are looking at how the pitch clock is being deployed in the minors before previewing the first round of the Crosstown Classis which is scheduled to start at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night, if Mother Nature cooperates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking at a disappointing series loss to Atlanta where the Cubs dropped two of three. The lone victory did give us an all-time great Seiya GIF and Willson Contreras reminded all of us why he's such a great guy with a touching moment with his brother. After the break they are looking at the Mets v. Cardinals benches clearing incident, diving into some research on the baseball and why it might be a culprit in hit by pitches and vanishing offenses. They wrap up by previewing a three-game set with the Brewers at Wrigley North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back talking about a series that saw the Cubs outscore the Pirates 29-12 but lose three of four games. We'll talk about what's up with that, plus why there are signs this retooled Cubs offense might just be sneaky good. After the break were are talking about Anthony Rizzo doing good things as Yankees' fans behave terribly, why Kyle Schwarber (and really all of MLB and its fans) have had it with a certain umpire, the Reds losing streak and Miguel Cabrera's 3,000th hit before previewing a three game series with the defending World Series Champion Atlanta Braves that kicks off on Tuesday evening in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny look back at the Cubs first series loss of 2022, dropping two of three miserably cold games to the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field. They are also talking about news and notes from around the league where Albert Pujols rounding the bases in slo motion is clogging up our social media feeds while Kyle Schwarber hits bombs in Coors. They reminisce about the awesomeness of Jake Arrieta for the Cubs as Arrieta announced his retirement this week and then look ahead to a four game set against the Pirates as spring finally comes to Chicago this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs went .500 over a four game set at Coors Field, which Sara and Danny are happy about, but can the team just put a stop to these TOOTBLANs? Sara and Danny are also looking at Ross' bullpen management despite some guys struggling, it appears KB's eyes really do sparkle more in purple and a hot series for Jonathan Villar which could cause a playing time crunch for Nick and/or Nico. After the break they preview the Tampa Bay series that may or may not kick off at Wrigley Field on Monday night if the snow stays away. Plus a look at pitching matchups, here's hoping Wrigley Kyle shows up and some red hot players for the Cubs and the Rays including Ji-Man Choi, Seiya Suzuki, Jason Heyward (yes, really) and Ian Happ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back recapping a lackluster series that saw the Cubs split two games against the Pirates. They are wondering if Kyle Hendricks is okay and not worried about Seiya Suzuki at all. They recap history made in the Padres v. Giants series as Alyssa Nakken took the field, why Bob Castellini still sucks and why MLB's streaming deals will have us reaching for our radios before adding new services. Finally, they are looking ahead to a four-game set at Coors Field that will see the Cubs face off against a red hot Rockies team including our old pal, Kris Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs are back and tied for first place in the division with the Cardinals after taking two of three from the Milwaukee Brewers in their first series. Sara and Danny are recapping that series including an ideal start from Kyle Hendricks, a gem from Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson, the continuation of the bean bag wars between Milwaukee and Chicago, plus why none of this looks completely unsustainable. After the break we are looking at the action in South Bend where Danny caught a game and say Owen Caissie, Ed Howard and Alexander Canario showing off a bit. Then we are previewing a two-game series against the Pirates where the Cubs will face old friend Jose Quintana and JT Brubaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With Opening Day is just a few days away Sara and Danny are joined by Craig Calcaterra to discuss his new book "Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at Its Own Game." There is a sportsbook mid-construction at Wrigley Field less than one year from trading the World Series core, so this is a timely conversation about the sports business and how fans interact with it. We talk about tanking, the CBA, why we all love Greg Maddux and more. In the second half of the show Craig joins us for our NL Central preview where we look at a Brewers team built to win and a Cardinals team that looks uniquely stacked for devil's magic. Finally, we try to figure out the Cubs Opening Day 28-man roster and share one thing we are each looking for on Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny take a look at how the #NoToRicketts campaign may have thrown a wrench in the Ricketts' bid to buy the Chelsea Football Club and the latest Forbes team valuations that show the Cubs are currently worth $3.8 Billion. They are also pretty bummed that it doesn't look like any of that money is going to be used to extend Willson Contreras. Harold Ramirez (we hardly knew ye) has been traded to the Rays. After the break they take a closer look at the crowded outfield, Clint Frazier has discussed his recovery from concussion issues and there will be some fights for playing time. They are also looking at the Cubs starting rotation and worried there may be some depth issues there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back breaking down the flurry of deals that saw Carlos Correa go to the Twins and Trevor Story sign with Boston, plus the Cubs own mega deal -- signing Japenese superstar Seiya Suzuki to a five year deal with the Cubs. After the break Sara and Danny take a closer look at the Cubs roster and who they expect would make the team and who the Cubs might lose if Opening Day was tomorrow. Stick around until the end for Danny's incredible musical tribute to Seiya for the outro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and the Cubs are signing shortstops, but maybe not the one you thought they were. Sara and Danny talk through the implications of the Andrelton Simmons signing, they are also looking at the dismantling of the Reds and owners who might be "forced to sell" their teams if players like Carlos Rodón keep getting fair contracts. After the break they are trying to figure out why Willson Contreras hasn't been extended and debating whether Opening Day or the start of March Madness is the best day in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Baseball is back and so are Sara and Danny with everything you need to know about the successful CBA negotiations. They are looking at all the new rules from the CBT thresholds to the new and improved league minimum, how new rules like a pitch clock could be implemented and why the international draft became such a big deal. If you're excited for the return of MLB you will not want to miss this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are looking at the possible impacts of the rule changes MLB wants to institute with 45 games notice including larger bases, a pitch clock and potentially banning the shift. After the break they take a closer look at the four owners who wouldn't even agree to the CBT threshold going up at all, let alone meeting the players halfway. Closer to home, Sara and Danny take a closer look at the Ricketts Family's interest in investing in the Chelsea Football Club, despite the "Biblical Losses" they claimed came with owning the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are discussing how baseball wound up in a spot where the MLB owners appear ready to miss their own Monday deadline and lose regular season games rather than take the team friendly deal the MLBPA is offering them. They are also looking at the expanded playoff options and why those likely hurt competitiveness in MLB. After the break they look at MLBs never ending campaign to gain more control of the game and why FanGraphs likes a lot of the Cubs young players -- who may be ready for MLB by 2024 or so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking at some of MLB's more ludicrous conditions in the ongoing CBA negotiations with the MLBPA. They are also talking about the chaos that is likely coming when dozens of free agents get rapidly signed between a deal and the start of Spring Training. Finally, they take a look at why PECOTA hates the Cubs, and, frankly, it's probably not wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are frustrated by the lack of movement in the CBA negotiations and to be clear this falls pretty squarely on the mantle of some delusional billionaires who think the only cost that shouldn't go up these days is their payroll. After the break they are talking about the most recent top 100 prospect lists from various outlets and how the Cubs much-improved farm system shapes up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny break down the latest from the CBA negotiations where MLB has gone from taking a six week Christmas break to requesting a federal mediator with very little in the way of offers or concessions. Meanwhile, the players have rejected the offer of mediation and have taken to social to request actual negotiations. After the break Sara and Danny are also looking at developments around Wrigley Field where the Cubs are building a sportsbook (thanks, we hate it) and a NY Post story that indicates the Cubs are set to be the first team to develop a streaming service (love the idea, hate the price tag). Be sure you stick around until the end as Danny closes us out with his song "Rob Manfred Hates Baseball." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are looking at how exactly we wound up in a place where David Ortiz is a first ballot Hall of Famer while Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, and others fall off the ballot for the final time due to steroids and/or character issues. Meanwhile, the commissioner who oversaw it all, Bud Selig, is already in the Hall. After the break they are also looking at the CBA negotiations that actually appear to be making some progress, maybe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back and really bummed that they aren't at Cubs Convention for the second year in a row. They are also looking at the latest lockout and Hall of Fame news. After the break they take a closer look at the Yankees' historic decision to name Rachel Balkovec their first woman MiLB manager and what that could mean for the future of women in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Danny are back looking at Sammy Sosa's career numbers in what is likely his tenth, and final, year on the BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot. They are also full on Carlos watch with rumors that the Cubs are in on both Rodón and Correa. Finally, they are looking at the MLB minimum salary and arbitration. Drawing on research from Travis Sawchik and Eno Sarris they discuss why changing MLB's minimum salary would impact the earnings for more than half the players in MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara is joined by Danny Rockett and they kick things off celebrating the long overdue elections of Buck O'Neil and Minnie Miñoso to the Hall of Fame. They are also talking Cubs minor league signings and rumors. After the break they discuss the news that MLB knowingly used two different baseballs in 2021 and how that could impact stalled CBA Negotiations as the MLB Lockout continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara is joined by friend of the show and host of the Son Ranto podcast (might be a TV show now?) Danny Rockett to discuss the surprisingly optimistic Cubs offseason so far including the pickups of Wade Miley, Clint Frazier, Yan Gomes and Marcus Stroman. After the break they are also analyzing the MLB lockout, how we got here and a few of the key issues facing MLB and the MLBPA. You will absolutely want to stick around for the end where we talk about Cubs Caroling, which you can get a sample of in a special outro featuring Danny's new song "We Got Stro!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John Stolnis, Kris Willis and Ashley MacLennon set the table for the World Series showdown between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros!
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Talent from all around SB Nation come together to preview the MLB NL Playoffs as John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and Kris Willis debate all the biggest topics and make their predictions!
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Sara is joined by Joe Kilgallon from Locked on Cubs to talk about the Cubs at the first half including a look at who might be on the trade block. They are also talking about the implications of Willson Contreras' comments about the team's work ethic, Brennen Davis' MVP performance at the Future's Game and a preview of the upcoming series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MLB great John Kruk joins Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and a host of community guests from around SB Nation to watch the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SB Nation’s all-star cast (Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Eric Stephen and guest Jeremy Brener) breaks down everything that happened in the 1st round of the 2021 MLB Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SB Nation welcomes you to it’s coverage of the 2021 MLB All-Star Week, powered by T-Mobile! On today’s episode, Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, and Brady Klopfer break down the rosters, set the state of the league, discuss trade rumors PLUS Talking Chop's Demetrius Bell joins the show to talk about the move from Georgia to Colorado! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara is joined by special guests Shakeia Taylor and Jay Westbrook to look back on a not great June of Cubs baseball, after the break we are talking about the All Star Game, its terrible uniforms and our excitement for the home run derby, plus a very special collaboration Jay, Shakeia, Haymarket Brewing and The Lost Boyz, Inc are working on to benefit baseball in Chicago's neighborhoods. From 13:10 to 30:35 we take on the Trevor Bauer situation, MLB's delayed decision to place him on administrative leave and the Dodgers' response. We worked to avoid the most graphic descriptions of that assault, but take care of yourself and if you need to skip ahead, we won't mind. There is some explicit language in this section. Get your ticket: https://www.exploretock.com/haymarketbeer/event/287480/summer-of-54-tapping-event-for-the-lost-boyz/ Donate to Lost Boyz, Inc directly: https://www.lostboyzinc.org/ Learn more about Jay's beer: https://www.instagram.com/blackbeerbaron/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at four games against the Giants that didn't go exactly the Cubs way but did highlight the emergence of rookie Patrick Wisdom who continues to rake. They are also talking about the Cubs lockdown bullpen and looking ahead to a three-game series against the Padres (didn't we just see you?) this time in San Diego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi lost her voice cheering for the Cubs in St. Louis last weekend, but Sara is joined by Ken Schultz to look back at how the Cubs took two of three in St. Louis. They are also previewing the Cubs next two matchups on the road against Pittsburgh and at home against the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber's homecoming as the Cubs managed to win 3 out of 4 games against the Washington Nationals. They are also talking about the recent spate of no-hitters and wondering why everyone seems to know Tony La Russa is wrong about the unwritten rules except Tony La Russa. Finally they have a Cubs v. Cardinals preview as the greatest rivalry in baseball kicks off it's 2021 iteration with the Cubs just three games back of the Cardinals and heading to St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and talking through the early part of the season the Cubs injury woes, players who've started out hot and exciting new pitcher developments. They are also looking ahead to a weekend series with the Detroit Tigers and the return of Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber as the Nationals head to Wrigley Field early next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi is off this week, but Sara is joined by Marquee Sports Network's Tony Andracki for a special Cubs season preview. We are breaking down the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation, how the infield shapes out, which players are hoping for bounce back years, the X-Factor of the Cubs coaching staff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are thrilled to be joined by Beth Mowins who will be making a bit of history (herstory?) on Saturday when she becomes the first woman to call play-by-play for the Chicago Cubs who face off with the Rockies at 3 pm on Marquee Sports Network. Find out how she called games from her Big Wheel riding around the neighborhood growing up, why she just loves Day Playoff Baseball, who her favorite Cubs were growing up and more on this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and wondering why the Angels still haven't fired Mickey Callaway before taking a closer look at the Cubs red hot start to spring training. There are dingers, great hair and guys with great hair hitting dingers. They are also talking about Nico Hoerner's breakout, the possibility of watching a baseball game in person in 2021 and what needs to happen to make that a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are looking at the fallout from Kevin Mather's decision to say the quiet parts out loud at the Rotary Club. They are also looking at the latest Cubs moves that bring Cameron Maybin back in the minor league fold, Ian Happ's arbitration victory, the possibility of extending Bryzzo and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and so is Jake Arrieta, who signed a one-year deal with the Cubs last week. Sara and Andi are also looking at the monster extension Fernando Tatís Jr. signed with the Padres and wondering who (if anyone) the Cubs might be able to extend this spring. After the break they are looking at bullpen additions in Pedro Strop and Brandon Workman, talking about the historic decision to bring Beth Mowins in as one of the backup play-by-play announcers for the Cubs and reminiscing about the original Unconventional, which will always be hosted by our friends at Son Ranto and Ivy Envy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are stoked there is less than a week before pitchers and catchers report. They have you covered with all the big moves from the offseason, they are also talking about the Nolan Arenado trade that would have been rejected in most fantasy leagues, news MLB will deaden the baseball for 2021, why we want to name our projection system MALORT and more on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi open the show reflecting on Kim Ng being named General Manager of the Marlins and how it should have happened a decade ago, plus a look at both leagues' MVPs, and how one weird ballot got Ryan Tepera an MVP vote while another weird ballot decided Yu Darvish wasn't in the Cy Young conversation at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a much needed hiatus Sara and Andi are back with everything you need to know as offseason starts including what to expect in Theo's final season, which players they expect back, and which rule changes MLB should keep in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are looking back on an awesome series on the South Side that featured lefty Javy, 2 Chains KB and a Willson Contreras bat flip that may still be in orbit as the Cubs took two of three from the White Sox. They are also previewing the Cubs Wild Card matchup against the Marlins with everything you need to know about who's hot and who's pitching as the teams face off at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are joined by White Sox writer Janice Scurio to talk all things Crosstown Classic as both teams have clinched a spot in the postseason but failed to lockdown their respective divisions setting up a three-game series that counts for more than bragging rights during the final weekend of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and trying to figure out a Cubs offense that just goes on vacation every other series after a brutal series loss to the Twins where the Cubs only scored 2 runs over 27 innings. They are also looking ahead to a 4 game series in Pittsburgh that on paper favors the Cubs but really feels a lot more tenuous than that as the NL Central race tightens in a lightning fast pandemic baseball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are looking at the Cubs two-game sweep of the Indians including cool Javy plays and what maybe (we hope wasn't) Jon Lester's last start at Wrigley. They are also looking at the division and possible playoff scenarios before previewing the Cubs three-game set against a hot Minnesota Twins team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and on cloud nine after the Cubs took two of three from the Brewers including a late inning rally against Josh Hader and an improbable no hitter by Alec Mills. They are also breaking down the state of the NL Central race as the Cubs head into the final two weeks of the regular season before looking ahead to a two-game series with Cleveland at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back after a Labor Day Weekend break looking at both the Cardinals and the Reds series, plus they are breaking down a ton of roster moves and what the Cubs need to do to finish the 2020 season strong as they head to Wrigley North for three games with the Brewers and only 15 games left on their regular season schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and looking back at the Cubs three game series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. They are also thrilled Jason Heyward is the Cubs' Roberto Clemente nominee and looking ahead to a critical five game series against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field over Labor Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi break down everything from a four game series with the Reds including Rizzo v. Votto and why pitchers need to stop throwing fastballs at players heads, plus there were dingers. Historic amounts of dingers. They are also looking at how the Cubs did at the trade deadline, and looking ahead to three games in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back as most of baseball joins in historic sports strikes in solidarity with the protesters demanding the end of police violence against Black Lives and MLB commemorates Jackie Robinson Day. Rather than our traditonal news, notes and banter, we are opting for a deep dive on the events of the past week, the Cubs unfortunate place in them and what we hope to see from the MLB moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi is off this series but Sara is joined by Tigers SRD co-hosts Rogelio Castillo and Chris Brown to look at the state of baseball in the Central divsions as the Cubs head to Detroit for three games against the Tigers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and pretty stoked the Cubs took three of five from the Cardinals at Wrigley Field where Adbert Alzolay stepped up big, Craig Kimbrel looked like his old self and Ian Happ continued to rake from the leadoff spot. They are also breaking down the unwritten rules and how Fernando Tatís Jr. seems to have unleashed Pandora's Box of grand slams in San Diego (spoiler alert, we're here for it) plus a preview of the Crosstown Classic, which kicks off at Wrigley Field on Friday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back breaking down a rough four-game series against the Brewers that has the Cubs in their first three-game losing streak of the year. They're also looking at the NL Central standings, how a positive COVID test over the weekend shut down the Reds and the Pirates and what Cubs fans can expect as the Cardinals head to Wrigley Field for five games in three days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and beyond thrilled with the Cubs performance in Cleveland. They are talking about the incredible starting pitching and the emergence of Jeremy Jeffress plus a pandemic baseball update on the Cardinals before previewing a four-game series with the Brewers this weekend at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and it seems like maybe, kinda the Cubs might be back and playing in Cleveland later today...or not, given two Indians players violating MLB protocols in Chicago. This episode has everything you need to know about the state of pandemic baseball plus a look at who is swinging a hot bat heading into this two game series, probable pitchers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are joined by Cardinals writer and podcaster Tara Wellman to look at what is going on with the Cardinals COVID-19 outbreak and preview the series that we thought would happen over the weekend in St. Louis. They are also looking at the Cubs incredibly hot start powered by the bats and starting pitching while addressing the biggest weakness on the Cubs to date: the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back with everything you need to know from a wild weekend in baseball that saw the Cardinals shutdown with rumors of even more positive COVID cases. We'll also be looking back at the Cubs sweep of the Pirates, how that sets them up in the division, what if anything can be done with the bullpen and what to expect as the Cubs play four games against the Royals - two at Wrigley and two in Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back as news breaks that the Cardinals are the first team in the NL Central with positive coronavirus cases plus some of the rule changes MLB is considering as the Marlins outbreak worsens. They are also looking back at the first official week of Cubs baseball! The Cubs are 4-2 atop the NL Central and the bats and starting pitching look great, but the bullpen is still a problem. Plus they are looking ahead to a 3-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, talking about Joe Kelly's antics with the Astros, and more on the latest Cuppa Cubbie Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are joined by Shakeia Taylor for a must listen pandemic baseball season preview. They have everything you need to know about the most recent Cubs exhibition games, Comcast and Marquee negotiations, and historic baseball moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and fired up about the start of the 2020 season. They are telling you everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing for teams, the Cubs practice games, what to expect in a 60 game season and who's hot on the Cubs right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and the Cubs have one week of summer camp in the books. MLB's COVID-19 testing protocol didn't handle the 4th of July holiday well and a handful of more players have opted out. Meanwhile, Willson Contreras is hitting bombs, Anthony Rizzo is the best bleacher bum and it turns out you can watch a game at Wrigley Field from the rooftops in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are cautiously optimistic for the start of baseball as (masked!) Cubs arrive back at Wrigley Field, they are also talking about players who opted out of 2020 and why, their plans to have cardboard cutouts in the Coliseum and more on the latest Cuppa Cubbie Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and it maybe sort of kind of seems like baseball is too? They've got you covered breaking down everything you need to know about the 60 game season, the new rules (thanks we hate them), how the Cubs shape up in the Central division and more on the latest Cuppa Cubbie Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and reviewing a busy week that included more MLB negotiations over when and if there will be a 2020 season, the Cubs draft picks and the sloppily edited, Cardinals-centric 30 for 30: Long Gone Summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and taking a closer look at the statements and actions teams and MLB made (or didn't make) in response to the protests in the aftermath of George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis. They are also talking about the offers to potentially restart the 2020 MLB season as the summer ticks away and owners just keep proposing the same offer players already rejected in slightly different ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi and Sara are joined by Cubs fan and musical artist Katie Day to discuss her love of baseball and her latest song "Just a Game" which captures the special place baseball holds for her and for all of us, even in trying times. They're also talking about the salary dispute between players and owners, Jetergate and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi is back and her and Sara are celebrating the one year podcastiversary of Cuppa Cubbie Blue! They are looking ahead to the biggest challenges baseball faces as it tries to make a comeback in 2020, talking about their favorite podcast moments from the first year, and just checking in with each other in these crazy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi had a non-pandemic related family emergency but Sara is joined by the Cubs spring PA announcer Tim Sheridan who shares his favorite stories from over 30 years of Cubs spring training seasons. You can catch some of those stories on his "Cubs Talk" documentary series at boysofspring.com. Tim and Sara are also talking about the possible implications of a five round draft, the owners proposal to get baseball back in 2020 and the MLB COVID-19 antibody test results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and reviewing yet another plan to potentially bring MLB to fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are also talking about the Red Sox sign stealing scandal and why MLB apparently doesn't want anyone to talk about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are thrilled to welcome the legendary voice of Chicago Cubs radio Pat Hughes to the podcast! They are talking his favorite baseball moments, favorite calls and more as the COVID-19 pandemic delays the start of the MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and looking at the possible plans to bring baseball back in 2020. Hear what they have to say on no fans, "baseball biodome," the designated hitter, realignment plans and more on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Baseball is still on hiatus but Sara and Andi were thrilled to chat with Cubs minor league hitting coach Rachel Folden for this special episode of Cuppa Cubbie Blue. She's a big believer in process and tells us a bit about how her career as a top tier softball player and coach led to her being the first female coach in the Cubs organization. She's also talking about her time at Spring Training and what's keeping her busy during the COVID-19 shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are adjusting to pandemic life without sports. Both are under stay at home orders but keeping close tabs on Cubs news including Jason Heyward and Anthony Rizzo doing awesome community work, keeping up with Willson Contreras and Steven Souza Jr. on Tik Tok and Instagram, what a shortened season might look like and where die hard fans can find Cubs sim games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Baseball might be paused but Cuppa Cubbie Blue is not. Sara and Andi were absolutely thrilled to be joined by Marquee Network Studio Host Craig Wright for this episode. He tells us about growing up playing baseball and waiting tables in Chicago, taking his daughter (she's a catcher!) to see the UCLA softball team before sports were shutdown, and why he made the jump from the NFL Network to Marquee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Less than 24 hours since our last episode all major sports, including baseball, have been shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sara and Andi are breaking it all down in an emergency podcast edition of Cuppa Cubbie Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are talking about the impact of COVID-19 on sports, travel and the start of the MLB season. They are also looking at Cubs opening day starter options, the fifth spot in the rotation and a possible extension for Javy Báez. *Note, this episode was recorded about 2 hours before the NBA suspended it's season, if anything similar happens with MLB there will be an emergency episode of CCB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are thrilled to be joined by Marquee Network's Taylor McGregor who is the Cubs' new field reporter. Taylor's talking about how she fell in love with baseball, why she's had a Cubs hat in her room since middle school, her favorite Cubs interview (so far) and more on this special episode of Cuppa Cubbie Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs are back and so are Sara and Andi! They are talking all things Marquee Network debut, David Ross, and your favorite Cubs plus looking at news from around the league including how the Astros are being greeted by rival fans in Spring Training and solving the mystery of Mason Saunders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi is back and she and Sara are breaking down all the news out of Cubs spring training camp from Kris Bryant: Leadoff Hitter to who will get the fifth spot in the rotation. They are also loving David Ross' management style and looking ahead to the launch of the Cubs Marquee Network on Saturday and who will actually be able to watch it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi is out this week, but special guest and friend of the show Michael Cerami joins Sara to talk about the 2020 projections for the Cubs as pitchers and catchers report in Arizona. They are looking at which players they expect to exceed expectations, the Cubs opening day press conference, the Jason Kipnis trade, the sign stealing scandal and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back and there is a ton of Cubs news! The episode kicks off with farewells to Nicholas Castellanos and Pedro Strop who have both signed with the Cincinnati Reds, so road trip plans are definitely in order. They are also talking about Kris Bryant's service time grievance, which finally was settled just before it had to sign up for kindergarten. After the break they discuss the Bryant for Nolan Arenado trade rumors and the Cubs signing not one, but two, players to real life major league contracts for 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are joined by Michael Bolling to talk all things Cubs Convention. They are also chatting about Cubs rumors, the fall out from the baseball sign stealing scandal, and two new stats that appreciate the brilliance of Javier Báez and Willson Contreras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi talk about the moves, or lack thereof, the Cubs have made and how fans should evaluate that. They are also looking at some of the latest Marquee developments - will your cable carrier have Cubs games next year and who will be on the air for them? Finally they finish up the show with a brief conversation with Danny Rockett about Cubs Convention and Unconventional. If you're in Chicago the 17-18 you're definitely going to want to check this out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are closing out 2019 with a special guest - Cubs play-by-play broadcaster Len Kasper! They are talking about how Len got started announcing, personnel changes for the Cubs so far, trade rumors, rule changes for 2020 and more on this special episode of CCB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi talk about the state of free agency and trades as the holidays approach and it really just looks like the Cubs are staying pat. There are budget and other reasons for this and they explore all of it. They are also talking about the increasingly heated war of words between MLB and MiLB and are looking forward to Cubs Caroling with Son Ranto and our 2019 wrap up episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this special episode Sara and Andi welcome Rob Neyer to the show to talk about all things winter meetings, the hot stove, the baseball, extended netting and more - if you want to know Rob's favorite park you're going to have to listen to the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are back after awesome Thanksgiving breaks. They kick off the 53rd episode with a massive sigh of relief as the Cubs non-tendered Addison Russell. They are also looking at other free agent signings, the Cubs intriguing new coaching hires and a preview of Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi do a rundown of a pretty terrible, no good, very bad month for MLB including a bunch of rules changes for the sake of rules changes, their plan to eliminate 42 minor league teams, and the latest in the sign stealing scandal. They are also talking Rizzo's puppy, KB's baby announcement, taking your trade questions and a possible extension for Javy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's been a busy first week without baseball and Sara and Andi have you covered. First up they are taking some questions from listeners and looking at possible starting rotation options for the Cubs in 2020, whether the Cubs will sign Nicholas Castellanos, and what the coaching staff might look like. They are also talking about the Giants decision to hire Gabe Kapler, who also interviewed for the Cubs opening. Finally they look at the hottest Cubs' trade rumors involving Willson Contreras, whether or not they'll re-sign Brandon Morrow and an elaborate sign stealing system the Astros deployed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are counting down the days until pitchers and catchers report, talking all things opt outs, options, free agents and the luxury tax before looking back at a historic World Series run by the Nationals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi recap the Cubs press conference where former Cubs catcher David Ross was introduced as the 55th manager of the Chicago Cubs. There is a clear theme here: win. They are also super excited about Cubs Convention and tell you how to get passes! After the break they are talking all things World Series including cancelling the #UmpShow, beer guy and how to get banned at every MLB park indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As promised Sara and Andi are here with all of their thoughts and reactions to the news that former Cubs backup catcher David Ross will be the 55th (or is it 61st?) Cubs manager. They are also looking at how not to handle a PR crisis in Houston and an absolutely stunning showing by the Nationals who find themselves up 2-0 in their first ever World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara is joined by friend of the show and Away Games podcaster Kevin McCaffrey to talk about all of the craziness in the ALCS and look ahead to the World Series. They are also checking in on the Cubs managerial hunt and reacting to the news that Joe Espada had a second interview in Chicago this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi have a lot to say about the National League Championship Series where the Nationals dominated the Cardinals in a four-game sweep. They are also looking ahead to the rest of the American League Championship Series which has been temporarily delayed by a bomb cyclone, wishing Joe Maddon the best of luck with the Angels and discussing the last two Cubs manager interviews with Joe Espada and Gabe Kapler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look at the Cubs managerial candidates, both confirmed and rumored. They are also talking about Cole Hamels and Nicholas Castellanos as the Cubs have some decisions to make about their free agents. After the break they are talking all things 2019 playoffs including Sotober (they're here for it) and a wild Braves/Cardinals series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at the last three games of the Cubs regular season where they finally won a road series against the Cardinals. They are also talking about Theo Epstein's press conference, the Cubs future without Joe Maddon and what they expect in the Wild Card games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs season is basically over, but they have three games in St. Louis left to play spoiler. Sara and Andi are talking about what went wrong, possible changes and the end of an era as WGN broadcasts its final Cubs game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at a heartbreaking series against the Cardinals that was filled with emotional goodbyes. They are also talking about more injuries, three games with the Pirates and what to expect from Cuppa Cubbie Blue in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back on a disappointing series with the Reds that saw the Cubs drop two out of three at home. They also do a quick check in on Cubs injuries (there are a lot of them) and then look ahead to the most important series of the season: four games at Wrigley against the Cardinals, which will include WGN's final televised game at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back on a historic offensive output by the Chicago Cubs who scored 47 runs against the Pirates over three days completing a much needed sweep. However, it came with a cost as Anthony Rizzo went down in game three with a rolled ankle. They also look at the state of the tightening race, explain why they are Nationals fans this week and talk about the Reds coming to Wrigley for a three game series that begins on Monday with #CubsSocial Media Night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are releived the Cubs held on to win 2 out of 4 against the Padres. They are also looking forward to Andi visiting Chicago for #CubsSocial Media night and Pedro Strop Bobblehead Day and talking all things pennant race and Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are understandably bummed with just about everything that could go wrong going wrong in Milwaukee over the weekend. They are also talking the state of the playoff race and whether the Cubs have a better shot at the division or the Wild Card, their upcoming plans for #CubsSocial Media Night, and praying this Nico Hoerner call up rumor is real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs bats are back and so are Zobrist and Willson. Sara and Andi are talking about how the bats carried the Cubs to a two-game sweep of the Mariners, LONG home runs, #CubsSocial shenanigans and the state of the playoff race. After the break they look ahead to a crucial four-game series with the Brewers and what to expect on a Chicago v. Wisconsin weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at how the bats just stopped working for two games in the Brewers series. The timing for this offensive outage really couldn't be worse with the Cardinals surging as the Cubs falter. They are also looking ahead to a short two game series with the Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are overjoyed as the road Cubs sweep the Mets. There were incredible things in this series, Darvish has new pitches, Lester is a grinder, Caratini hits dingers - they''ll break it all down. They're also looking at the state of the NL Central, what to expect as the Brewers head to Wrigley and working with A Pod of Their Own to help raise money to combat domestic violence this September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at a pretty disastrous series with the Nationals and there is a lot of blame to go around. They also talk about the playoff race as the Cardinals stay red hot and the Brewers continue to fall off a cliff. After the break they are looking ahead to a three game set with the Mets where the Cubs will have to run the gauntlet of their pitching staff: Stroman, Syndergaard and deGrom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are recording right after the Cubs have taken two out of three from the Giants and holy wild roller coaster game two Batman! They are also talking about how the team has persevered through some shaky starting pitching, wondering if they can keep Nicholas Castellanos and looking ahead to the Nationals visit to Wrigley Field this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi breathe a lot easier after the Road Cubs finally win a series against the Pirates. They are also loving pretty much everything about the Little League Classic. After the break they take a look at the state of the NL Central and what to expect as the Giants head to Wrigley Field for three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi literally cannot with the Road Cubs and at this point we are begging the team to win two out of three against the Pirates. The last game of that series will be on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball and you know what that means podcast fans: BINGO! In substantially better news the Reds beat the Devil Birds so the Cubs are still pretty close to first and we're talking about Ben Zobrist's comeback in Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two out of four is an improvement and we'll take it. Sara and Andi loved what they saw in game one from the Cubs and particularly the contributions from the new guys Nicholas Castellanos and Jonathan Lucroy. The comeback in game four more than made up for the meh baseball in games two and three. Now the Cubs head to Philadelphia for three games against a Phillies team that is fighting for it's life in an absolutely wild NL East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs took two out of three from the Athletics and Sara and Andi are talking about how this series had a little bit of everything, grand slams, close games, blowouts and more. They are also talking about the new players' weekend jerseys and wonder if the road voodoo will finally break in Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are totally thrilled the Cubs swept the Brewers at Wrigley but worried they may have lost a key player in Willson Contreras. They talk about possible options to replace the All Star Catcher. They are also looking at a pretty dominant starting rotation that hasn't given up a walk in 6 games, talking about Ben Zobrist's new walk-up song and tell you what to keep an eye on as the Athletics head to Chicago for three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi are pretty desperate for the road Cubs to figure it out, but hey at least the Nicholas Castellanos kept them from getting no-hit in St. Louis, which would certainly be an apocalyptic level event for Cubs fans. They are also talking all things trade deadline, including how Yasiel Puig managed to get himself suspended for his old team after being traded and Trevor Bauer taking his place in the N.L. Central. Then they are looking forward to the returns of Cole Hamels and Ben Zobrist and talking about how the Cubs can take care of business as the Brewers head to Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at a truly frustrating series at Wrigley North as the Cubs drop two of three to the Brewers even though they had a lead in the eighth inning in all three games. After the break they talk trade deadline and try to answer the question "why are the Mets?" before looking ahead to a battle of the NL Central titans as the Cubs head to Busch Stadium for three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs ran into a bit of a juggernaut in a red hot San Francisco Giants team that is 17-3 in July, but managed to win on Wednesday. It may have even helped the Cubs by keeping Madison Bumgarner off the market. Sara and Andi are talking about who's hot, who's hurt and who got sent to Iowa. After the break they are also looking ahead to a crucial series between the Cubs and the Brewers at the Cubs summer home in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at how the Cubs took two out of three to win their series over the Padres. That capped off a 7-2 homestand as the Cubs came out of the All Star Break. They are also talking about a red hot Anthony Rizzo who has a 20 game on base streak and a 12 game hitting streak, why it's imperative you confirm blue check marks during trade season (beware fake Ken Rosenthal) and what to expect as the Cubs play 3 games in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs started their second half off right by sweeping the Pirates out of Wrigley in a series that had a little bit of everything: great pitching, lots of offense, and close games. Sara and Andi loved just about all of it (minus Willson Contreras being out for foot soreness). After the break they look ahead to three games with a Reds team that has been problematic for the Cubs all season and they are taking your questions on the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi have all your Home Run Derby and All Star Game highlights and then they are looking forward to the second half of the season which the Cubs will kick off against the Pirates at Wrigley on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first place (barely) Chicago Cubs split against the White Sox. They continue to do damage against Lucas Giolito and still can't figure out Ivan Nova, because baseball. Sara and Andi are also looking back at how the Cubs got here and then talking all things All Star Game and what they are looking for in Tuesday's night Midsummer Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs are somehow still in first place despite their best efforts as they wrap up a brutal 50 games in 52 days stretch that saw them go 22-28. Sara and Andi were not amused by 99% of what happened against the Pirates. They're talking pitching woes, mental errors and why the Pirates pitch up and in so much. They are also really excited for Robel Garcia. After the break Danny Rockett joins to invite all Cuppa Cubbie Blue listeners to John Baker Day before Sara and Andi look ahead to the conclusion of the Crosstown Classic and the All Star Break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi is back from Disneyland and she and Sara are looking back at how the Cubs dropped two out of three in Cincy, talking a bit about the All Star Game and then looking ahead to a four game set in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi is still in Florida (literally at Disney World) but Sara is joined by astrophysicist Dr. Meredith Wills (Bbl_Astrophysics) to talk about her research on baseballs that was recently in The Athletic. Spoiler alert: the baseballs are behind the home run surge. Then friend of the show Danny Rockett (@SonRanto) joins to talk about a wild Braves split that included a spat between Willson Contreras and Tyler Flowers, Cookie Monster singing the stretch, and Craig Kimbrell's first save. They're also looking ahead to a three-game series against the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi joins Sara from Daytona Beach and they look back on an up and down Cubs Mets series that included the debut of Adbert Alzolay who immediately endeared himself to Cubs fans. They also both love oppo Javy bombs and are talking about Javy's 100th that gave the Cubs a comeback win on Sunday. Finally they are hoping the Cubs bats show up against a red hot Braves team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi is on vacation, but Sara is joined by Al Yellon to look back at the Cubs split series with their crosstown rivals the White Sox including Eloy breaking hearts in Wrigleyville, a career mile stone for Cole Hamels and Willson Contreras dingers. Sara and Al also want to cancel the #UmpShow and are in awe of Max Scherzer. After that Amazin' Avenue's Maggie Wiggin joins the pod to talk Mets injuries, all things Peter Alonso and Sunday's marquee matchup between Cole Hamels and Jacob deGrom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at a not great series in LA that included the Cubs losing 3 out of 4, Kyle Hendricks landing on the injured list and way too many men left on base. However, it's not all doom and gloom! Andi is super impressed with Karlie the ballgirl and Yu Darvish had another great outing. After the break they look ahead to a two game set with the White Sox, but keep getting distracted because the White Sox aren't really the Cubs rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back on a not great series at Coors Field where the Cubs dropped two out of three to the Rockies and Steve Cishek was injured playing catch before game three. They also are really over the bean ball war that broke out between the Cubs and the Rockies. Suffice to say they are both happy the Cubs are out of Colorado. After the break they look ahead to a four game series against a hot Dodgers team, including Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy and Andi has a surprise for Sara at the end of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andi had so much fun in Chicago over the weekend that she left part of her voice there, but her and Sara still have plenty to say about a weekend where the Cubs introduced Craig Kimbrel and then promptly swept the Cardinals. After the break, Sara and Andi are talking about their favorite outfits from the Cubs' Jon Lester themed road trip, what they are looking for as the Cubs head to Coors Field and sending all of their love and prayers to Boston and David Ortiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chicago: The Cubs have a Closer! Sara and Andi are talking all things Craig Kimbrel and trying to figure out what our new tagline is going to be - "Let's get RISP-y" anyone? They're also looking back a solid 3 out of 4 wins to kick off the homestand including a ridiculous performance by David Bote and some improvement from Carl Edwards Jr. After they break they are talking about what they are looking for as the Cardinals (and Andi!) head to Wrigley Field this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Josh look at the Cubs top picks, their strategy for the draft including a look at their first round pick Ryan Jensen, a look at Chase Strumpf's home run less than a minute after the Cubs drafted him and why there were so few pitchers in the early rounds of the draft. Andi will be back with the podcast for our regular episode on Thursday, but for now, get to know all the newest Cubs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a very special edition of the podcast Deputy Managing Editor of Bleed Cubbie Blue, Josh Timmers, joins Sara and Andi to talk all things draft including who the top prospects are, what the Cubs might be looking for with their 27th pick in the first round, and how to follow along at home, including a draft drinking game, if you're so inclined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back on a disappointing weekend in St. Louis where the Cubs were swept out of first by the Cardinals and some of the things that may have contributed to the Cubs recent 2-8 stretch. After the break they are talking about a one game make-up game with the Angels and the return of a red hot Tommy LaStella on Monday. Then they are previewing what to expect as the Colorado Rockies come to Wrigley for the first time since the 2018 Wild Card Game with some help from some of the awesome people of Rockies' Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at how the Cubs dropped two out of three in their series in Houston. They also look at an eye popping number of home runs by the Cubs in May and a particularly scary moment from the third game that really demands MLB put up more protective netting in ballparks. After the break they are talking all things Cubs vs. Cardinals including Andi hosting a social media Twitterati meet up in the Lou, whether or not the Cubs broke the Cardinals in May and a look at probable pitching match-ups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs are still in first place but it really doesn't feel like it after dropping two out of three to the Reds (again). Sara and Andi look back at that series, worry about Kris Bryant and the bullpen, and give props to Yu Darvish and Tyler Chatwood. After the break they look ahead to a battle of first place teams as the Cubs take on the Astros in Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at how the Cubs split their four game series with the Phillies, that included a standing ovation for Jake Arrieta and way too many men left on base. They also look at the outsized impact umpires had on those games and talk about some pretty impressive recent home runs from Anthony Rizzo, Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora, Jr. Plus, did Javy Báez call his walkoff pinch hit single in game 2? After the break they look at the Reds series and discuss the bullpen including who the Cubs might give up for a closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara and Andi look back at how the Cubs took two of three from the Nationals in a series that included an offensive onslaught from the Cubs in game one, a shutdown performance by Stephen Strasburg in game two and a narrow victory on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball in game three. Next they look ahead to the four game series with the Phillies, including Jake Arrieta's first start at Wrigley Field in a new uniform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs dropped two of three to the Reds so their series win streak is over, but a bunch of other streaks are still alive. Sara and Andi look at a weird series in Cincinnati, Kris Bryant's 26-game on base streak, Javy Báez's 14-game hit streak and Mike Schildt's very uncharacteristic reaction to a streaker as the Cardinals play the Braves. They also look at the Cubs upcoming series against the Nationals in Washington, D.C. featuring some incredible pitching matchups, why Alex Rodriguez was called "Allen" in Wrigleyville for two weeks, and then decide ESPN Sunday Night Baseball will be a lot better with a BINGO card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs have won eight series in a row for the first time since 2008 and Bleed Cubbie Blue founder Al Yellon joins Sara and Andi to look at the Cubs-Brewers series. Andi talks about how Kris Bryant's bat may be behind his recent power surge, Sara, Andi and Al would all like to see the Cubs start all of their night games earlier and a look ahead to a three game series in Cincinnati against a Reds team that may be better than their 18-23 record suggests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We kick off episode three with a look at Addison Russell's first game back with the team since serving a 40 game suspension for domestic violence. If that is content that is difficult for your anyone you're listening with, jump right into the pod at 14:13 where we discuss Ben Zobrist being placed on the Restricted List. At 18:20 we talk about the rest of the Marlins series before looking ahead to the Brewers first visit to Wrigley Field in 2019 at 24:27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cubs swept the St. Louis Cardinals out of Chicago over the weekend. Sara and Andi look back at that series including why they hope Javy Báez never changes and Kris Bryant's recent power surge. They also look at the start of the Cubs series against the Marlins including some bullpen woes on Monday night and a KB walkoff home run on Tuesday at Wrigley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sara Sanchez and Andi Cruz Vanecek talk all things Cubs baseball with a series by series look at the team. Episode one covers: Introductions (:08), a look at what we learned during the mini-sweep of the Seattle Mariners (2:08) including a discussion of Dillon Maples' sliders (6:00), a look around the NL Central (8:15) a review of the 81-pitch masterpiece Kyle Hendricks threw on Friday (11;55 (other side of commercial), we confirm that St. Louis is still boring (16:55) and a look ahead for the rest of the series (20:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices