The Rant Live - Chicago Cubs Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Strong, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast is initially recorded as a live webcast and can be seen on YouTube, Facebook, and Periscope. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.
Join Jacob and Blake as they discuss the Cubs winning a series against the Cardinals, the drama surrounding this year's All-Star Game rosters, and the upcoming trade deadline.
The Cubs win another series at home, with help from their dominant pitching. Next up, they have to face the Brewers in a heated divisional matchup. Join Jacob and Blake as they break down everything Cubs baseball
The Cubs remain hot after taking a series from the Washington Nationals. Now, they face the best team in baseball: the Detroit Tigers. Join Jacob and Blake as they discuss everything Cubs baseball.
The Chicago Cubs continue their hot start to the 2025 regular season with a 16-10 record. They just swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to take the season series, and I would not have believed that was possible following the Tokyo series. Yet here we are.
The bullpen for the Cubs continues to be a major concern. For now, the Cubs explosive offense has been overshadowing the pitching concerns and leading to some impressive wins. Can that continue? Are there moves the Cubs can make now to help shore up the bullpen?
And finally, the Cubs welcome the Phillies to Wrigley Field for a three-game series this weekend.
Join Evan and Jacob as we discuss the Cubs splitting a series against the Diamondbacks and new torpedo bats that are taking the league by storm.
Join Evan, Jacob, and Jon today as we discuss the Cubs' progression through spring training, a look ahead to the Dodgers series in Japan, and how Pete Crow-Armstrong's utter chaos will likely impact the team and MLB this season.
⚾️ Cubs winning close games against subpar opponents
⚾️ Bullpen holding team together
⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue
⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough
⚾️ Brewers on deck
⚾️ Cubs struggling against sub-par teams in battle for NL Central
⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting
⚾️ Stroman on mend
⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch
⚾️ Barnhart DFA'd
⚾️ Pete Alonso single-handedly defeats Cubs
⚾️ Wesneski is broken
⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough?
⚾️ Schedule favors Cubs
⚾️ The Rant returns and you're welcome
⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves
⚾️ No need to freak out
⚾️ Projecting path to playoffs
⚾️ Cubs transform mid-field defense with Bellinger, Swansby signings
⚾️ Options at third base dwindling
⚾️ How much better should Cubs be next season?
⚾️ Spreading Christmas cheer
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⚾️ Consternation building as Cubs sit on sidelines
⚾️ CubsCon may be a riot, literally
⚾️ De-coding Cubs plans for future
⚾️ Is this Hoyer's last stand or would signing Correa or Swanson save him?
⚾️ Free agent market heating up
⚾️ Turner signs with Phillies
⚾️ Winter meetings kick off Sunday
⚾️ Minimum moves Cubs need to make to satisfy fan base
⚾️ Minimum moves to be competitive
⚾️ Matt Mervis, Cubs' prospect, joins as our special guest today
⚾️ Hit .309/.379/.606 over 137 MiLB games with 36 HRs
⚾️ Arizona Fall League all-star
⚾️ Anticipated Cubs debut in 2023
Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team:
⚾️ Brennen Davis, Kevin Alcantara, Ben Brown and Ryan Jensen added to 40-man roster
⚾️ Cubs acquire Miles Mastrobuoni
⚾️ Potential impact of Friday's non-tender deadline
⚾️ Looking ahead
⚾️ Cubs with plethora of options as free agency sets to begin
⚾️ Good news for Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, & Ed Howard
⚾️ Mervis in Chicago feels inevitable
⚾️ Contreras departure likely
⚾️ Phillies take one game lead on Astros in World Series
⚾️ Schwarber taunting Jed Hoyer
⚾️ Davis and Canario injuries complicate big trade options
⚾️ Weighing in on Koudai Senga
⚾️ Free agency clock about to start ticking, could begin as soon as 11/6
⚾️ Anthony Rizzo opting out of final year
⚾️ Will Cubs fans endure another disappointing offseason?
⚾️ World Series predictions
⚾️ Speculation season continues
⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge?
⚾️ Realistic offseason additions
⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis?
⚾️ Championship series predictions
⚾️ Interpreting Ricketts and Hoyer year-end messages to fans
⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster
⚾️ Arizona Fall League update
⚾️ Division series predictions
⚾️ Cubs finish with 74-68 record after blowing out Reds
⚾️ Season in review and end-of-season awards
⚾️ Cubs biggest needs for 2023
⚾️ Postseason preview
⚾️ Cubs sweep Reds, finish September with 15-11 record
⚾️ Second half Cubs have been very, very good
⚾️ 2023 Cubs can win NL Central
⚾️ Cubs take on Reds in final series
⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Rockies
⚾️ Wesneski impressive in starting debut
⚾️ Assad rough start dooms Cubs early
⚾️ What to look for down stretch
⚾️ Marlins series preview
⚾️ Cubs sweep Mets, beat deGrom
⚾️ Starting pitching near top of MLB in second half
⚾️ Bullpen pitching well
⚾️ Hats off to Cubs coaching staff
⚾️ Rockies series preview
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⚾️ What to expect from Cubs over remainder of season
⚾️ Timing prospect call-ups
⚾️ Where Cubs need to improve in offseason
⚾️ Minor League players really need union representation and look like they're going to get it
⚾️ Giants series preview
⚾️ Cubs continue struggles against Cardinals
⚾️ Cubs have a lot to build on but are slow to bring up prospects
⚾️ Matt Mervis dominating the minors
⚾️ September schedule gets easier
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⚾️ Cubs go 1-2 against Brewers
⚾️ Little, Estrada join Cubs in Toronto
⚾️ Mervis to play in AFL
⚾️ Could Cubs trade for Ohtani?
⚾️ MLBPA moves to unionize minor leaguers
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Brewers
⚾️ Is Adrian Sampson the real deal?
⚾️ Thompson to IL
⚾️ Justin Steele, Marcus Stroman dominant
⚾️ Prospect news and notes
⚾️ Cubs continue winning ways
⚾️ Nationals series recap
⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong tops MLB Pipeline rankings
⚾️ Prospects far from sure thing
⚾️ Brewers series preview
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Reds
⚾️ Suzuki slumping
⚾️ Reyes addition has upside
⚾️ Steele & Thompson anchors of rotation
⚾️ Looking ahead
⚾️ Cubs playing well, take Field of Dreams game
⚾️ 2.81 ERA is second best in MLB since All-Star break
⚾️ A look around the league
⚾️ Reds series continues Saturday
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Marlins
⚾️ Does Nick Madrigal fit into Cubs' future?
⚾️ Players we expect to see in Chicago before year-end
⚾️ Nationals series preview
⚾️ Trade deadline moves
⚾️ Breakdown of Cubs' trades
⚾️ Should Cubs extend Contreras?
⚾️ What to expect in final two months of season
⚾️ Cubs return to Wrigley on Friday
⚾️ Scott Effross traded during the show, live, and we're shocked!
⚾️ Did Smyly's outing hurt his value?
⚾️ Are Cubs done being sellers?
⚾️ Untouchable players
⚾️ Post deadline perspective
⚾️ Cardinals series preview
⚾️ Cubs are hot
⚾️ Emotional Tuesday matinee for Contreras and Happ
⚾️ Chances Cubs don't trade Contreras
⚾️ Young players impressing
⚾️ Giants series preview
⚾️ Cubs draft 16 pitchers out of 20 total draft picks
⚾️ Is Juan Soto a realistic option?
⚾️ Trade deadline may provide final piece to puzzle
⚾️ What will 2nd half look like for Cubs?
⚾️ Cubs select RHP Cade Horton and LHP Jackson Ferris in MLB draft
⚾️ The path to winning the division
⚾️ Assessing Cubs first half of season, prospects for second half
⚾️ All-Star game preview
⚾️ Not all lost for Cubs in LA
⚾️ Higgins could replace Contreras
⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to excel at South Bend
⚾️ Draft Preview
⚾️ Orioles series preview
⚾️ Cubs stay hot, take Brewers series
⚾️ Adrian Sampson has been outstanding
⚾️ Offense and pitching both clicking at same time
⚾️ Dodgers series preview
⚾️ Cubs on roll, take 2-of-3 from Red Sox at Wrigley
⚾️ Slugging trending upwards
⚾️ Ten percent of total homers have come in last two series
⚾️ Cubs 3.54 ERA over last six games
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Cardinals
⚾️ Nico Hoerner having breakout season
⚾️ Learning how to evaluate this season
⚾️ Taking a look around MLB
⚾️ Reds series preview
⚾️ Cubs drop three of four to Pirates
⚾️ Poor defense hurting Cubs' young pitchers
⚾️ Several players hurting Cubs daily
⚾️ Obvious immediate needs
⚾️ Cardinals series preview
⚾️ Cubs take two of three from Braves
⚾️ Cubs offense hasn't been bad
⚾️ Cubs pitching hasn't been good
⚾️ Kyle Hendricks trade value
⚾️ Other possible moves
⚾️ Pirates series preview
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-5 from Cardinals
⚾️ Offense coming to life
⚾️ Clamoring to win close games
⚾️ Bullpen shaky
⚾️ Kilian sent back to Iowa
⚾️ Orioles series preview
⚾️ Cubs drop doubleheader to Brewers
⚾️ Opportunities galore for prospects in minor league system
⚾️ A look at prospects being called up versus those staying down
⚾️ Look ahead to Cardinals
⚾️ Cubs win second straight series
⚾️ Starting pitching comes together
⚾️ Bullpen equally good
⚾️ Cubs end road trip 4-2
⚾️ Can Cubs get back to .500?
⚾️ Pirates series preview
⚾️ Cubs bounce back to win series in San Diego
⚾️ Injuries mounting for Cubs
⚾️ Willson Contreras red-hot
⚾️ Alfonso Rivas settling in at first
⚾️ Dbacks series preview
⚾️ Cubs drop five straight at home
⚾️ How to assess things
⚾️ It's a long season
⚾️ Players Cubs will not trade
⚾️ Most likely to be traded
⚾️ Padres series preview
⚾️ Stroman lights out in Brewers series finale
⚾️ Patrick Wisdom heating up
⚾️ Alfonso Rivas batting leadoff needs to continue
⚾️ White Sox series preview
⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Braves
⚾️ Offensive struggles galore
⚾️ Happ's hot start continues
⚾️ Suzuki slows down
⚾️ Booms and dooms
⚾️ Brewers series preview
⚾️ Cubs drop 3-of-4 to Pirates
⚾️ Assessing Ross's lineup decisions
⚾️ Hendricks trending in right direction
⚾️ Steele continues to struggle
⚾️ Tough road ahead
⚾️ Braves series preview
⚾️ Special guest, RHP for Iowa Cubs, Ben Leeper
⚾️ Signed in July 2020 as undrafted free agent
⚾️ Rays series recap
⚾️ Pirates Series Preview
⚾️ Cubs split four-game series in Colorado
⚾️ Booms and dooms
⚾️ Wisdom, Madrigal break out
⚾️ Suzuki stays hot
⚾️ Rays series preview
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 in opening series over Brewers
⚾️ Seiya Suzuki breaks out
⚾️ Starting rotation solid
⚾️ Bullpen shows mixed results
⚾️ Pirates series preview
⚾️ Taylor McGregor, host and field reporter for Marquee Sports Network joins us today
⚾️ Opening Day preview, what we expect from the Cubs this year
⚾️ Brewers series preview
⚾️ New reality for Cubs fans
⚾️ Measuring expectations heading into opening day
⚾️ Wade Miley arm soreness
⚾️ Minor league assignments coming
⚾️ Poor optics of Ricketts' Chelsea bid
⚾️ Spring training update
⚾️ Assessing Cubs offseason moves
⚾️ Brailyn Márquez joins team in AZ
⚾️ Prospects most likely to have impact in Chicago this summer
⚾️ Ricketts favored in bid for Chelsea FC
⚾️ Spring training games underway
⚾️ Loads of roster updates
⚾️ Breaking down infield, outfield, starting pitching, & bullpen
⚾️ Where Cubs still need to add
⚾️ KB signs with Rockies
⚾️ BASEBALL IS BACK!
⚾️ Opening day planned for April 7
⚾️ Players report to spring training Sunday, March 13
⚾️ Free agency might get crazy
⚾️ Cubs favorites to sign Correa
⚾️ Minor league spring training underway
⚾️ Prospects we love
⚾️ No end in sight to lockout
⚾️ Does Manfred deserve all the blame?
⚾️ MLB proposes rule changes
⚾️ CBA negotiations moving at snail's pace
⚾️ MLB sets hard deadline of Feb 28 to avoid missing regular-season games
⚾️ Assessing path forward
⚾️ Minor league spring training
⚾️ Discussing baseball owners recent CBA proposal
⚾️ Regular season may be delayed, spring training delay a certainty
⚾️ MLB considers spring training unpaid internship for minor leaguers
⚾️ Getting the call to Chicago in 2021
⚾️ Emotions during his MLB debut,
⚾️ How he grips his change-up
⚾️ Approach to offseason training
⚾️ Friendship with Ian Miller
⚾️ Update on CBA talks
⚾️ Potential impact to spring training, regular season
⚾️ Cubs make multiple changes to baseball ops, scouting
⚾️ Minor league free agent signings
⚾️ Jon Lester's legacy
⚾️ Cubs International Free Agent signings
⚾️ CBA negotiations are not moving along quickly
⚾️ Spring Training in jeopardy
⚾️ A new community for Cubs fans
⚾️ CBA negotiations are not underway
⚾️ Current state of MLB
⚾️ Do fans feel powerless and is it time to change things?
⚾️ What to expect post-lockout
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⚾️ Assessing Cubs 2022 ZiPS projections is both fun and annoying
⚾️ The Cubs may be bailing on adding power arm to 2022 rotation
⚾️ Cubs sign Mark Leiter Jr., Al Leiter's nephew, to minor league deal
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Join us as we interview Max Bain and learn about his first season in the Cubs organization pitching for South Bend Cubs. He also shares insight on a few of his pitch grips, talks about his new podcast The Bain Campaign, and lots more.
⚾️ Chances Cubs sign Kris Bryant or Kyle Schwarber
⚾️ Stroman deal may lead to trend of higher AAV over shorter term
⚾️ Time for aging owners to retire old school approach to CBA negotiations
⚾️ Ethan Roberts, RHP Iowa Cubs, joins us today for a special episode
⚾️ Get to know more about Ethan outside of his baseball life
⚾️ Ethan's approach during COVID (spoiler alert: he crushed it.)
⚾️ Marcus Stroman signing may signal more big deals to come
⚾️ Shortened timeline could favor Cubs pursuit of Carlos Correa
⚾️ MLB scrubs player data from sites, players mock them on Twitter
⚾️ Interpreting Cubs intelligent spending approach
⚾️ Catcher Yan Gomes signed to 2-year $13 million deal
⚾️ Javy Báez signing with Detroit
⚾️ CBA expires on Dec. 1
⚾️ Cubs acquire OF Harold Ramirez
⚾️ Cubs pursuing LHP Steven Matz
⚾️ Miguel Amaya may need Tommy John surgery
⚾️ CBA deadline approaching with no signs of agreement
⚾️ How excited should we be about Nelson Velaquez?
⚾️ Hoyer continues to sell intelligent approach to free agency
⚾️ Lockout likely as CBA deadline nears
⚾️ Ugly business of baseball
⚾️ Cubs balancing power and contact
⚾️ Hawkins like kid in candy shop
⚾️ Market for Kris Bryant
⚾️ Cubs continues to be linked to Corey Seager
⚾️ CBA update
⚾️ GM winter meetings
⚾️ Chances Cubs sign Corey Seager in the offseason
⚾️ Status of qualifying offers
⚾️ CBA update
Lockout seems inevitable
⚾️ Key offseason dates and deadlines
⚾️ Cubs roster moves as free agency period begins
⚾️ Option decisions of non-Cubs that could impact team
⚾️ Update on status of CBA negotiations
⚾️ Cubs hire Greg Brown as hitting coach
⚾️ Knowns and unknowns heading into MLB offseason
⚾️ World Series moves back to Houston for game 6
⚾️ Should MLB make rule changes to limit pitching merry-go-round in playoffs
⚾️ Cubs name Ehsan Bokhari assistant general manager
⚾️ Progressive front office may help Cubs re-set happen more quickly
⚾️ Jason McCleod moves on
⚾️ Joc Pederson and Braves unlikely run to World Series
⚾️ Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as new GM
⚾️ Player development key to Cubs near-term success
⚾️ Re-setting expectations
⚾️ Cubs interest in signing elite free agent shortstop
⚾️ MLB's proposed streaming service
⚾️ Postseason heating up
⚾️ Exploring Cubs offseason plans
⚾️ Chances Cubs trade current players on active roster
⚾️ Likely pitching targets
⚾️ World Series picks
⚾️ Cubs fall to 9-10 in September after starting off 8-4
⚾️ Offseason looms, just what will Cubs focus be?
⚾️ Starting rotation likely needs to add at least two pitchers
⚾️ Kris Bryant's return to Wrigley
⚾️ Cubs 8-4 in September
⚾️ Brennan Davis called up to Iowa and homers in first two ABs
⚾️ Cubs final homestand next week
⚾️ Offseason preview
⚾️ Plenty of reason for optimism
⚾️ Frank Schwindel is on fire, Patrick Wisdom not far behind
⚾️ Adbert Alzolay's role going forward
⚾️ CBA negotiations already underway
⚾️ Javy Báez may be available at discount
⚾️ Cubs beat Rockies in first game of doubleheader
⚾️ Two-game winning streak
⚾️ Cubs flush with minor league pitching prospects
⚾️ Where will offense come from?
⚾️ Cubs big league struggles continue
⚾️ Keeping the right perspective
⚾️ Future of Cubs is in minor leagues
⚾️ What to look for going forward
⚾️ Kris Bryant thriving in San Francisco
⚾️ Will Cubs be buyers in offseason?
⚾️ Cubs 2-8 in last 10 games
⚾️ Taking winning for granted
⚾️ Will Cubs win another series this year?
⚾️ Changing the way we look at assessing the quality of the Cubs
⚾️ Weekend series against Marlins
⚾️ Discussing trade deadline moves
⚾️ When will Cubs get back to winning?
⚾️ Reset or Rebuild? Do we care?
⚾️ Manny Rodriguez impresses with first save as a Cub
⚾️ White Sox series preview
⚾️ Trade deadline madness
⚾️ Anthony Rizzo trade implications
⚾️ Will Kris Bryant be moved?
⚾️ Kimbrel likely to be a blockbuster
⚾️ Looking forward to remainder of the season for the Cubs
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Dbacks
⚾️ Heating up at Wrigley Field
⚾️ Are Brewers a lock to win the National League Central?
⚾️ Pondering trade deadline moves
⚾️ Reds series preview
⚾️ Cubs rally in 9th to beat Cardinals
⚾️ Hug-watch humor surrounding Kris Bryant
⚾️ Players Cubs most likely to trade by the deadline
⚾️ Could Cubs acquire MLB-ready talent?
⚾️ Are Cubs in all-out sell mode?
⚾️ What players will the Cubs want to hold onto?
⚾️ Cubs draft LHP Jordan Wicks in 1st round
⚾️ Looking towards 2nd half
⚾️ Cubs end 11-game losing streak
⚾️ Discussing possible paths forward as trade deadline nears
⚾️ Is season salvageable? Is it worth trying to salvage?
⚾️ Cardinals series preview
⚾️ Cubs stumble in LA, drop series
⚾️ Bullpen falters, costing Cubs 2 losses
⚾️ Alzolay blasted on Sunday
⚾️ Winning record in June still a possibility for Cubs
⚾️ Looking forward to Brewers series
⚾️ Cubs avoid sweep with shutout
⚾️ Brewers, Cubs both 5-5 over last 10, tied for first place
⚾️ Lethargic offense continues to plague Cubs
⚾️ Arrieta struggling to find consistency
⚾️ Indians series preview
⚾️ Cubs drop 3-of-4 in New York
⚾️ Mets' pitching saddles Cubs offense
⚾️ Hendricks saves day with 7th straight win
⚾️ Cubs maintain one game lead in National League Central
⚾️ Preview Marlins series
⚾️ Cubs sweep Cardinals
⚾️ 8-4 record in June
⚾️ Brewers keeping pace in NL Central division race
⚾️ Rizzo & Heyward speak about not getting vaccine
⚾️ Preview Mets series
⚾️ Cubs back on track in San Diego
⚾️ Arrieta outduels Darvish
⚾️ Davies best performance of season
⚾️ Sogard clearly Cubs weakest player
⚾️ Injuries continue to play role
⚾️ Preview Cardinals series
⚾️ Cubs move to 3-4 record in June and it's not getting easier
⚾️ Impact of Patrick Wisdom going forward
⚾️ What to do with Jason Heyward
⚾️ Looking ahead to Cardinals series
⚾️ Cubs sweep Padres, in first place in NL Central
⚾️ Injury updates: Heyward, Marisnick, Duffy, Hoerner, Steele, Mills
⚾️ Alzolay brimming with confidence
⚾️ Giants series preview
⚾️ It's Memorial Day and Cubs are half game out of first place
⚾️ Cubs winning streak ends at six
⚾️ June may define the path for Cubs future
⚾️ Padres series preview
⚾️ Cubs sweep Pirates
⚾️ Javy Báez is pure magic
⚾️ Cubs 16-7 in May
⚾️ Big turnaround in both hitting and pitching from April to May
⚾️ Reds come to Wrigley
⚾️ Cubs beat Cards, win series
⚾️ Cubs winning in variety of ways is encouraging sign
⚾️ Javy's 10th inning home run Sunday
⚾️ May could cure all that ails Cubs
⚾️ Cubs travel to Pittsburgh for three
⚾️ Cubs take 3-of-4 from Nationals
⚾️ Ross showing managerial mettle
⚾️ Bullpen dominating in May
⚾️ Starters still struggling
⚾️ Critical stretch over next 22 games
⚾️ Preview Cardinals series
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Tigers
⚾️ Hendricks with vintage performance on Sunday
⚾️ Happ bounces back with big game
⚾️ Cubs three back from Cardinals
⚾️ Nationals come to Wrigley for four games
What's happening in the minors
Early standouts among prospects
Must-see affiliate(s) for Cubs fans
Cubs limp to Detroit
⚾️ Kris Bryant's dad, Mike Bryant, is our guest today
⚾️ What it takes to make swing adjustments
⚾️ Changes Kris has made to his swing
⚾️ Mike's approach to launch angle
⚾️ Cubs travel to Cleveland
⚾️ Cubs sweep Dodgers
⚾️ Now THAT felt like the playoffs
⚾️ Cubs beat Kershaw, Bauer, and Beuhler
⚾️ Matt Duffy is clutch
⚾️ Cubs vs. Pirates preview
⚾️ Cubs drop series to Reds
⚾️ Are the Cubs better or worse than their record?
⚾️ David Ross said what now?
⚾️ Cubs open three-game series against Dodgers at Wrigley
⚾️ Cubs are spiraling and that's not good
⚾️ Five-game losing streak
⚾️ Is there still hope? Of course, there is...
⚾️ Cubs battle Reds for last place this weekend
⚾️ Cubs offense showing signs of life
⚾️ Javy bashes grand slam, goes 1-for-4 with no strikeouts Wednesday
⚾️ Davies struggles continue
⚾️ Arrieta continues his hot start
⚾️ Looking forward to Brewers series
⚾️ Cubs drop 4th straight series
⚾️ Hitting below Mendoza line as a team is not good
⚾️ Hendricks looks lost
⚾️ Team ERA 4.98 with 5.11 BB/9
⚾️ Mets series on deck
⚾️ Celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Rant
⚾️ Can things possibly get worse for Cubs?
⚾️ Cubs start nine-game homestand
⚾️ We could all use a winning streak
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⚾️ Searching for positives after series loss to Pirates
⚾️ Reviewing MLB review process
⚾️ Cubs weak contact issues continue
⚾️ Davies and Williams rough outings
⚾️ Looking forward, not back
⚾️ Cubs fall short against Brewers
⚾️ Joc Pederson goes yard
⚾️ Offensive woes continue
⚾️ Cubs with nine hits in series
⚾️ Pirates series preview
Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team:
⚾️ Kris Bryant locked in
⚾️ Joc Pederson's rough start
⚾️ Kyle Hendricks control issues
⚾️ Jake Arrieta's great outing
⚾️ Zach Davies solid debut
⚾️ Brewers series preview
Join Evan and Jon today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and celebrate Opening Day:
⚾️ Opening Day joy!
⚾️ Evan and Jon predict Cubs 2021 record
⚾️ We'd rather be at Wrigley
⚾️ Preview Pirates series
⚾️ The Rant moves to twice a week
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Join Evan and Jon today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news surrounding the team, including an interview with pitching prospect Jerrick Suiter:
⚾️ Cubs name starting rotation, Alzolay makes the cut
⚾️ Breaking down the bullpen
⚾️ Nico Hoerner optioned
⚾️ Guest Jerrick Suiter, RHP and converted first baseman
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Join Evan and Jon today with special guest, Cubs pitching prospect, Max Bain:
⚾️ Signed with Cubs in January 2020
⚾️ Big man with a big arm
⚾️ Completely transformed his approach and fitness level
⚾️ Thoughts on pitch repertoire
⚾️ Approach heading into season
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Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the team as we head into the 2021 season:
⚾️ Live broadcast from Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona
⚾️ Fans at Wrigley on opening day
⚾️ Position battles to keep an eye on in spring training
⚾️ Thoughts on starting rotation
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Join us today as we preview the Cubs Cactus League opening game while simultaneously sharing our inner feelings on the state of the team as we head into the 2021 season:
⚾️ Cubs kick off Cactus League play
⚾️ Prospect most likely to make big-league roster to start season
⚾️ What we're optimistic about
⚾️ Likelihood of Cubs extending top players this year
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Join us live from Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and the latest news surrounding the team:
⚾️ Live from Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ
⚾️ Special guest Kevin Kaduk of Midway Minute
⚾️ Cubs spring camp underway
⚾️ Possible breakout/bounceback players for Cubs
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Join Evan and Jon today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and the latest news surrounding the team:
⚾️ Spring training is here!
⚾️ Jake Arrieta returns to Wrigley (where he belongs)
⚾️ Kimbrel officially tabbed as closer
⚾️ Cubs searching for a bullpen arm
⚾️ A look at the projected final roster
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Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and the latest news surrounding the team:
⚾️ Spring training update: Pitchers & catchers report to AZ next week
⚾️ Pederson promised role as a full-time starter
⚾️ Brennen Davis trending upward, could reach big leagues soon
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Join Evan and Jon today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and the latest news surrounding the team:
⚾️ Cubs sign RHP Kohl Stewart, RHP Trevor Williams, OF Joc Pederson
⚾️ Owners propose 154-game season, delayed spring training and expanded playoffs
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Join Evan and Jon as we share our inner feelings about the Chicago Cubs while discussing the latest news:
⚾️ Kris Bryant-Kyle Hendricks trade rumor
⚾️ Starting rotation could be boom or bust
⚾️ Shelby Miller could play big role for Cubs
⚾️ Ed Howard ranked 88th on BP top 101 prospect list
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Join Evan and Jon as we share our inner feelings about the Chicago Cubs while discussing the latest news:
⚾️ What exactly is the Cubs offseason strategy?
⚾️ Kyle Schwarber signs with Washington Nationals
⚾️ Kris Bryant trade rumors heating up
⚾️ Phillies could be in on Willson Contreras
⚾️ Pitchers use of sticky substances
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Join Evan and Jon as we share our inner feelings about the Chicago Cubs while covering the latest news:
⚾️ Debating the Yu Darvish trade
⚾️ A look at Cubs' new starter, Zach Davies
⚾️ Cubs options for backup catcher
⚾️ Marquee hires Jon 'Boog' Sciambi as new play-by-play announcer
Join Evan and Jon as we ponder the latest happenings around the Chicago Cubs:
⚾️ Rays trade LHP Blake Snell to Padres
⚾️ Yu Darvish trade rumors
⚾️ Cubs continue to make small deals
⚾️ The launch angle debate
On today’s episode, Evan and Jon prose and ponder all things relating to the Cubs, including:
⚾️ Hot stove updates, players Cubs may look to trade
⚾️ Yu Darvish being mentioned as a possible trade candidate
⚾️ Miguel Amaya showing power in Puerto Rican Winter League
On today’s episode, Evan and Jon prose and ponder all things relating to the Chicago Cubs, including:
⚾️ The state of Cubs minor league system after losing Eugene
⚾️ Cubs may need to rely more on prospects to win
⚾️ Addressing Cubs struggles against left-handed pitching
⚾️ Kris Bryant fits in nicely with the Cubs future plans
Join Evan and Jon as we prose and ponder all things relating to the Chicago Cubs. Today's topics:
⚾️ The surprising departure of Len Kasper
⚾️ Winter meetings underway, will there be any deals announced?
⚾️ Cubs fans in 'wait and see' mode
⚾️ Our expectations going forward
Today on 'The Rant Live' we pay tribute to Kyle Schwarber following his release by the Cubs on Wednesday:
⚾️ Our favorite Schwarber memories
⚾️ The top plays we witnessed Kyle make in person
⚾️ Should Theo have traded Schwarber back in 2016?
Join Evan and Jon as we ponder and prose about the latest Cubs news and rumors:
⚾️ Impact of the Cubs front office promotions
⚾️ Will Cubs trade Kris Bryant?
⚾️ Cubs trade rumors, other players we could see moved
⚾️ Brailyn Marquez tops Cubs prospect list
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Join Evan and Jon today as we ponder and prose about our beloved Chicago Cubs, hitting on these topics and more:
⚾️ What we'll miss most about Theo
⚾️ What will Jed Hoyer era look like?
⚾️ Discussing potential non-tender candidates
⚾️ Cubs that carry the highest trade value
Evan and Jon discuss the announcement that Theo Epstein is leaving the Cubs.
⚾️ What does the future look like for the Cubs?
⚾️ Potential for an all-out player salary dump
⚾️ How did we get here after winning the World Series
⚾️ Tom Ricketts is running out of options
Join Evan and Jon as we breakdown the latest Chicago Cubs news and notes today.
⚾️ Potential impact of COVID vaccine on Cubs offseason moves
⚾️ Will Darvish win Cy Young?
⚾️ Cubs win first-ever team Gold Glove Award
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The offseason is upon us and free agency has begun. We'll talk about that and much more today.
⚾️ Celebrating four year anniversary of the day the Cubs won it all
⚾️ Anthony Rizzo option exercised for 2021 season
⚾️ Free agency officially opens
⚾️ Potential Cubs free agent targets
The World Series wrapped up this week and we start to dig into offseason hot button topics in today's show.
⚾️ MLB claims $3.1 billion in losses
⚾️ What will 2021 season look like?
⚾️ MLB eyes expansion, what cities are top of the list?
⚾️ Theo Epstein's status: will he stay or will he go?
The Cubs have announced layoffs of more than 100 employees and over half of baseball operations. Had Tom Ricketts kept his promises to Cubs fans? We'll cover that and more on today's Chicago Cubs edition of The Rant Live!
⚾️ Cubs massive layoffs
⚾️ Is Wrigleyville everything Ricketts said it would be?
⚾️ Players that may be non-tendered
⚾️ Previewing free agency
⚾️ World Series
The Chicago Cubs season is over and Theo Epstein held his year-end press conference. We'll talk about things the Cubs may or may not be able to do heading into 2021.