http://cubsinsider.comenBaseballCopyright Dugout Sports Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dcdad0ab9a85927e31ad73762d1c7419.jpghttp://cubsinsider.comSun, 11 Jan 2026 20:12:10 +0000Dugout Sports MediaDugout Sports Mediacontact@cubsinsider.comJoin us, Evan Altman and Jon Ferlise, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast can be found on most podcasting platforms. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.falseb51c842d-f88a-5002-b46d-960b814d3faeepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/171-adding-alex-bregman-and-edward-cabrera-make-cubs-legit-world-series-contenders--69393584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69393584Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:10:49 +0000Dugout Sports Media3425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/170-world-series-banter-cubs-offseason-objectives-schwarber-is-priority--68353134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68353134Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:44:06 +0000Dugout Sports Media3741chicago,cubs,worldseriesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/169-end-of-season-takeaways-trolling-the-brewers-trolling-the-cubs-world-series-predictions--68137903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68137903Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:25:42 +0000Dugout Sports Media4117baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,postseasonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/168-cubs-one-win-from-nlcs-starting-pitcher-options-how-cubs-can-beat-brewers--68092860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68092860Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:15:40 +0000Dugout Sports Media3813baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,nlcs,nlds,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/167-finding-a-path-for-cubs-to-win-nlds-and-advance-to-nlcs--68049973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68049973Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:17:16 +0000Dugout Sports Media1950chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/166-cubs-playoff-preview-strengths-and-weaknesses-predictions--67944354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67944354Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:48:47 +0000Dugout Sports Media2255chicago,cubs,mlb,playoffsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/165-cubs-stumbling-into-playoffs-tucker-health-update-playoff-preview--67868903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67868903Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:36:37 +0000Dugout Sports Media2931baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,playoffsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/164-positioning-for-the-playoffs-cubs-getting-healthy-brewers-stumbling-across-finish--67724206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67724206Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:32:58 +0000Dugout Sports Media2601baseball,brewers,chicago,cubs,milwaukee,mlb,playoffs,podcast,wildcardfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/163-building-momentum-in-september-managing-player-workloads-future-uncertain--67639285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67639285Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:34:54 +0000Dugout Sports Media2649chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/162-cubs-sweep-angels-tucker-showing-signs-of-life-brewers-stumble--67509786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67509786Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:37:32 +0000Dugout Sports Media3180brewerssuck,cadehorton,chicago,craigcounsell,cubs,kyletucker,milwaukee,mlb,podcast,seiyasuzukifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/161-smh-caissie-s-call-up-trying-to-not-lose-it--67370551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67370551Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:53:29 +0000Dugout Sports Media2953baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/160-the-rant-podcast-cubs-beat-up-on-cardinals-all-star-game-drama-trade-deadline-is-close--66879451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66879451Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:11:04 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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.4065falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/159-the-rant-podcast-cubs-fall-to-seattle-using-the-wrigley-wind-finally-facing-off-against-st-louis--66711988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66711988Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:25:29 +0000Dugout Sports Media2725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/158-the-rant-podcast-cubs-win-another-series-pitching-keeps-rolling-big-series-against-milwaukee--66580835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66580835Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:55:22 +0000Dugout Sports MediaThe 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 baseball1999falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/157-the-rant-podcast-cubs-take-2-of-3-in-d-c-happ-is-heating-up-tigers-series-preview--66421369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66421369Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:45:20 +0000Dugout Sports MediaThe 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.1944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/156-the-rant-podcast-cubs-historic-start-pca-domination-bullpen-making-strides--66341345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66341345Fri, 30 May 2025 16:10:52 +0000Dugout Sports Media2884baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/155-new-pope-is-likely-cubs-fan-cubs-stumble-against-giants-met-series-preview--66004443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66004443Thu, 08 May 2025 20:11:14 +0000Dugout Sports Media2939baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,popefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/154-cubs-take-2-of-3-in-pittsburgh-seiya-suzuki-on-fire-brewers-series-preview--65838057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65838057Thu, 01 May 2025 23:17:56 +0000Dugout Sports Media2404baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/153-phillies-stymie-cubs-offense-tucker-contained-divisional-road-trip-ahead--65786898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65786898Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:04:37 +0000Dugout Sports Media2823chicago,cubs,news,podcastfalsefullhttps://cubsinsider.com/2025/04/25/the-rant-chicago…view-episode-152/
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65726938Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:49:37 +0000Dugout Sports MediaThe 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.]]>3057baseball,chicago,cubs,kyle,mlb,petecrow-armstrong,podcast,tucker,wrigleyfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/151-cubs-wrap-up-west-coast-swing-shaw-demoted-looking-ahead-to-wrigley-homestand--65600698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65600698Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:40:12 +0000Dugout Sports Media1713baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/150-cubs-are-hot-critical-west-coast-swing-swanson-s-power-surge--65532448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65532448Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:41:02 +0000Dugout Sports Media3663chicago,cubs,dansbyswanson,field,mlb,wrigleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/149-cubs-sweep-a-s-suzuki-and-tucker-are-hot-looking-forward-to-wrigley-opener--65322594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65322594Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:16:55 +0000Dugout Sports Media2937baseball,chicago,cubs,league,mlb,national,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/148-cubs-split-series-in-phoenix-torpedo-bats-are-next-big-thing--65241195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65241195Mon, 31 Mar 2025 02:14:38 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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.3300baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/147-cubs-spring-training-updates-looking-ahead-to-japan-pca-s-potential-impact--64778818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64778818Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:57:08 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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.3816baseball,chicago,cubs,dodgers,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/146-spring-training-kicks-off-owen-caissie-injury-cubs-still-have-questions-to-answer--64512329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64512329Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:41:17 +0000Dugout Sports Media2836arizona,cactusleague,chicago,cubs,happ,ian,mesa,mlb,springtrainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-thoughts-on-bregman-situation-spring-training-speculation-how-cubs-get-to-90-wins--64274974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64274974Sat, 08 Feb 2025 22:09:13 +0000Dugout Sports Media3949baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/144-focusing-on-cubs-bullpen-lots-of-moving-pieces-mesa-humming-with-activity--63899287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63899287Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:29:23 +0000Dugout Sports Media3430baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/143-cubs-toying-with-tucker-steele-agrees-to-contract-alonso-likely-out-of-reach--63641283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63641283Fri, 10 Jan 2025 18:38:39 +0000Dugout Sports Media4144baseball,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/142-sammy-sosa-s-return-cubscon-is-coming-cubs-still-have-work-to-do--63560750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63560750Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:15:37 +0000Dugout Sports Media3453baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/141-tucker-acquisition-changes-dynamic-shaw-s-clear-path-to-wrigley-bellinger-s-future--63320903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63320903Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:56:51 +0000Dugout Sports Media3452baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/140-hot-stove-season-has-arrived-bellinger-opts-to-stay-cubs-path-unclear--62597641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62597641Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:49:00 +0000Dugout Sports Media3508baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/139-hoyer-s-path-forward-what-offseason-success-looks-like-dreaming-of-juan-soto--62276521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62276521Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:10:31 +0000Dugout Sports Media3600baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/138-speculation-season-begins-cubs-season-ends-looking-ahead-is-hard--62070179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62070179Sun, 22 Sep 2024 21:42:32 +0000Dugout Sports Media2889baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/137-cubs-winning-ways-continue-jordan-wicks-to-the-rescue-brewers-on-deck--56599740⚾️ Bullpen holding team together
⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue
⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough
⚾️ Brewers on deck]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56599740Sat, 26 Aug 2023 18:39:51 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Bullpen holding team together
⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue
⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough
⚾️ Brewers on deck]]>2735baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/136-cubs-struggling-in-key-stretch-pitching-concerns-bats-cold-where-to-go-from-here--56521669⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting
⚾️ Stroman on mend
⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch
⚾️ Barnhart DFA'd]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56521669Sat, 19 Aug 2023 18:17:59 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting
⚾️ Stroman on mend
⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch
⚾️ Barnhart DFA'd]]>1964baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/135-new-york-not-good-to-cubs-blue-jays-on-deck-schedule-favors-cubs--56433552⚾️ Wesneski is broken
⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough?
⚾️ Schedule favors Cubs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56433552Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:13:00 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Pete Alonso single-handedly defeats Cubs ⚾️ Wesneski is broken ⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough? ⚾️ Schedule favors Cubs⚾️ Wesneski is broken
⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough?
⚾️ Schedule favors Cubs]]>2544falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/134-return-of-the-rant-cubs-should-win-nl-central-prioritize-re-signing-bellinger--56378863⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves
⚾️ No need to freak out
⚾️ Projecting path to playoffs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56378863Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:11:40 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ The Rant returns and you're welcome ⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves ⚾️ No need to freak out ⚾️ Projecting path to playoffs⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves
⚾️ No need to freak out
⚾️ Projecting path to playoffs]]>3081baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.cubsinsider.com/2022/12/20/the-rant-live-chicago-cubs-podcast-12-20-22-cubs-mid-field-defensive-transformation-options-at-3b-how-much-have-cubs-improved/⚾️ Options at third base dwindling
⚾️ How much better should Cubs be next season?
⚾️ Spreading Christmas cheer

Be sure to follow us at www.cubsinsider.com.

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52238679Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:26:56 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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 Be sure to follow us at www.cubsinsider.com. #ChicagoCubs #MLB...⚾️ Options at third base dwindling
⚾️ How much better should Cubs be next season?
⚾️ Spreading Christmas cheer

Be sure to follow us at www.cubsinsider.com.

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast]]>3143baez,baseball,chicago,cubs,dansby,javier,javy,mlb,podcast,swansonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/132-de-coding-hoyer-s-master-plan-cubs-running-out-of-options-cubscon-may-be-riot--52176778⚾️ 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?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52176778Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:17:40 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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?⚾️ 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?]]>3900baseball,chicago,cubs,hotstove,hoyer,jed,mlb,offseason,pocastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/131-free-agent-market-heating-up-winter-meetings-cubs-needs-versus-wants--52112085⚾️ Turner signs with Phillies
⚾️ Winter meetings kick off Sunday
⚾️ Minimum moves Cubs need to make to satisfy fan base
⚾️ Minimum moves to be competitive]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52112085Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:17:34 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Turner signs with Phillies
⚾️ Winter meetings kick off Sunday
⚾️ Minimum moves Cubs need to make to satisfy fan base
⚾️ Minimum moves to be competitive]]>3483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-matt-mervis-cubs-minor-league-prospect-joins-as-special-guest--51992029⚾️ Hit .309/.379/.606 over 137 MiLB games with 36 HRs
⚾️ Arizona Fall League all-star
⚾️ Anticipated Cubs debut in 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51992029Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:30:27 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Hit .309/.379/.606 over 137 MiLB games with 36 HRs
⚾️ Arizona Fall League all-star
⚾️ Anticipated Cubs debut in 2023]]>3146falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-discussing-cubs-40-man-roster-moves-cubs-acquire-mastrobuoni-friday-s-non-tender-deadline--51916280
⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51916280Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:06:28 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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 ⚾️...
⚾️ 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]]>2949falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-cubs-with-plethora-of-options-contreras-likely-gone-good-news-for-davis--51842926⚾️ Good news for Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, & Ed Howard
⚾️ Mervis in Chicago feels inevitable
⚾️ Contreras departure likely]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51842926Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:39:31 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Good news for Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, & Ed Howard
⚾️ Mervis in Chicago feels inevitable
⚾️ Contreras departure likely]]>3147baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcast,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-schwarber-taunting-hoyer-davis-and-canario-injuries-complicate-cubs-trade-options-more--51768802⚾️ Schwarber taunting Jed Hoyer
⚾️ Davis and Canario injuries complicate big trade options
⚾️ Weighing in on Koudai Senga]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51768802Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:04:35 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Schwarber taunting Jed Hoyer
⚾️ Davis and Canario injuries complicate big trade options
⚾️ Weighing in on Koudai Senga]]>3395baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcast,schwarberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-free-agency-nearing-anthony-rizzo-opting-out-what-to-expect-when-you-re-expecting--51696974⚾️ Anthony Rizzo opting out of final year
⚾️ Will Cubs fans endure another disappointing offseason?
⚾️ World Series predictions]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51696974Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:15:31 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Anthony Rizzo opting out of final year
⚾️ Will Cubs fans endure another disappointing offseason?
⚾️ World Series predictions]]>3433aaron,baseball,chicago,cubs,judge,mlb,new,offseason,podcast,rumors,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-odds-aaron-judge-lands-in-chicago-realistic-offseason-adds-brennen-davis-missing--51611175⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge?
⚾️ Realistic offseason additions
⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis?
⚾️ Championship series predictions]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51611175Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:54:03 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Speculation season continues ⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge? ⚾️ Realistic offseason additions ⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis? ⚾️ Championship series predictions⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge?
⚾️ Realistic offseason additions
⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis?
⚾️ Championship series predictions]]>4173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-cubs-management-under-pressure-to-substantially-supplement-roster-speculation-season-upon-us--51556796⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster
⚾️ Arizona Fall League update
⚾️ Division series predictions]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51556796Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:33:02 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Interpreting Ricketts and Hoyer year-end messages to fans ⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster ⚾️ Arizona Fall League update ⚾️ Division series predictions⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster
⚾️ Arizona Fall League update
⚾️ Division series predictions]]>3461falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-end-of-season-awards-biggest-needs-for-2023-postseason-preview--51492839⚾️ Season in review and end-of-season awards
⚾️ Cubs biggest needs for 2023
⚾️ Postseason preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51492839Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:59:34 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Season in review and end-of-season awards
⚾️ Cubs biggest needs for 2023
⚾️ Postseason preview]]>3531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/122-cubs-finishing-2022-strong-competing-for-nl-central-in-2023-offseason-expectations--51458934⚾️ Second half Cubs have been very, very good
⚾️ 2023 Cubs can win NL Central
⚾️ Cubs take on Reds in final series]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51458934Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:50:46 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Second half Cubs have been very, very good
⚾️ 2023 Cubs can win NL Central
⚾️ Cubs take on Reds in final series]]>1979falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/121-wesneski-sharp-in-starting-debut-what-to-watch-for-down-the-stretch-marlins-preview--51312134⚾️ Wesneski impressive in starting debut
⚾️ Assad rough start dooms Cubs early
⚾️ What to look for down stretch
⚾️ Marlins series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51312134Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:21:35 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Wesneski impressive in starting debut
⚾️ Assad rough start dooms Cubs early
⚾️ What to look for down stretch
⚾️ Marlins series preview]]>2033chicago,cubs,haydenwesneski,mlb,podcast,rantlive,wrigleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/120-cubs-trending-up-dominant-pitching-performances-galore-future-looks-bright--51274020⚾️ Starting pitching near top of MLB in second half
⚾️ Bullpen pitching well
⚾️ Hats off to Cubs coaching staff
⚾️ Rockies series preview

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51274020Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:22:43 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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 #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast⚾️ Starting pitching near top of MLB in second half
⚾️ Bullpen pitching well
⚾️ Hats off to Cubs coaching staff
⚾️ Rockies series preview

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast]]>2181baseball,chicago,cubs,milb,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-timing-prospect-call-ups-positional-needs-minor-league-players-need-union-representation--51202802⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51202802Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:46:09 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>4216baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/118-cubs-have-a-lot-to-build-on-being-cautious-with-prospects-mervis-dominating-minors--51152055⚾️ Cubs have a lot to build on but are slow to bring up prospects
⚾️ Matt Mervis dominating the minors
⚾️ September schedule gets easier

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51152055Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:15:02 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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 #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast⚾️ Cubs have a lot to build on but are slow to bring up prospects
⚾️ Matt Mervis dominating the minors
⚾️ September schedule gets easier

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast]]>3637baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcast,wrigleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-cubs-eye-first-winning-month-ohtani-trade-compelling-minor-league-updates--51068675⚾️ Little, Estrada join Cubs in Toronto
⚾️ Mervis to play in AFL
⚾️ Could Cubs trade for Ohtani?
⚾️ MLBPA moves to unionize minor leaguers]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51068675Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:35:23 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Little, Estrada join Cubs in Toronto
⚾️ Mervis to play in AFL
⚾️ Could Cubs trade for Ohtani?
⚾️ MLBPA moves to unionize minor leaguers]]>2953chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/116-cubs-hang-tough-against-cardinals-breslow-s-comments-on-kilian-brewers-preview--51040519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51040519Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:06:51 +0000Dugout Sports Media2122falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/115-cubs-stay-hot-steele-is-dominant-canario-promoted-to-iowa--50998751⚾️ Is Adrian Sampson the real deal?
⚾️ Thompson to IL
⚾️ Justin Steele, Marcus Stroman dominant
⚾️ Prospect news and notes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50998751Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:11:53 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Is Adrian Sampson the real deal?
⚾️ Thompson to IL
⚾️ Justin Steele, Marcus Stroman dominant
⚾️ Prospect news and notes]]>3808baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-cubs-win-another-series-pca-tops-mlb-pipeline-rankings-prospects-far-from-sure-thing--50951956⚾️ Nationals series recap
⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong tops MLB Pipeline rankings
⚾️ Prospects far from sure thing
⚾️ Brewers series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50951956Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:26:19 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs continue winning ways ⚾️ Nationals series recap ⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong tops MLB Pipeline rankings ⚾️ Prospects far from sure thing ⚾️ Brewers series preview⚾️ Nationals series recap
⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong tops MLB Pipeline rankings
⚾️ Prospects far from sure thing
⚾️ Brewers series preview]]>2704baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/113-lots-to-like-about-cubs-steele-and-thompson-bright-future-cubs-should-add-ace--50922008⚾️ Suzuki slumping
⚾️ Reyes addition has upside
⚾️ Steele & Thompson anchors of rotation
⚾️ Looking ahead]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50922008Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:15:51 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Reds ⚾️ Suzuki slumping ⚾️ Reyes addition has upside ⚾️ Steele & Thompson anchors of rotation ⚾️ Looking ahead⚾️ Suzuki slumping
⚾️ Reyes addition has upside
⚾️ Steele & Thompson anchors of rotation
⚾️ Looking ahead]]>3866falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/112-cubs-playing-well-since-break-behind-solid-pitching-around-the-league-more--50899280⚾️ 2.81 ERA is second best in MLB since All-Star break
⚾️ A look around the league
⚾️ Reds series continues Saturday]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50899280Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:27:05 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 2.81 ERA is second best in MLB since All-Star break
⚾️ A look around the league
⚾️ Reds series continues Saturday]]>3371falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/111-projecting-cubs-farm-system-assessing-nick-madrigal-nationals-series-preview--50854154⚾️ Does Nick Madrigal fit into Cubs' future?
⚾️ Players we expect to see in Chicago before year-end
⚾️ Nationals series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50854154Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:14:56 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Does Nick Madrigal fit into Cubs' future?
⚾️ Players we expect to see in Chicago before year-end
⚾️ Nationals series preview]]>3065chicago,cubsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-cubs-acquire-solid-prospects-cubs-should-extend-contreras-what-to-expect-in-2023--50804365⚾️ Breakdown of Cubs' trades
⚾️ Should Cubs extend Contreras?
⚾️ What to expect in final two months of season
⚾️ Cubs return to Wrigley on Friday]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50804365Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:39:26 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Breakdown of Cubs' trades
⚾️ Should Cubs extend Contreras?
⚾️ What to expect in final two months of season
⚾️ Cubs return to Wrigley on Friday]]>4227baseball,chicago,contreras,cubs,happ,ian,mlb,sports,willsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-trade-deadline-special-scott-effross-trade-as-it-happened-live-dominos-falling--50778375⚾️ Did Smyly's outing hurt his value?
⚾️ Are Cubs done being sellers?
⚾️ Untouchable players
⚾️ Post deadline perspective
⚾️ Cardinals series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50778375Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:20:10 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Did Smyly's outing hurt his value?
⚾️ Are Cubs done being sellers?
⚾️ Untouchable players
⚾️ Post deadline perspective
⚾️ Cardinals series preview]]>3313chicago,cubs,effross,scottfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-cubs-winning-despite-impending-selloff-young-players-impressing-emotions-running-high--50729472⚾️ Emotional Tuesday matinee for Contreras and Happ
⚾️ Chances Cubs don't trade Contreras
⚾️ Young players impressing
⚾️ Giants series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50729472Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:10:27 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs are hot ⚾️ Emotional Tuesday matinee for Contreras and Happ ⚾️ Chances Cubs don't trade Contreras ⚾️ Young players impressing ⚾️ Giants series preview⚾️ Emotional Tuesday matinee for Contreras and Happ
⚾️ Chances Cubs don't trade Contreras
⚾️ Young players impressing
⚾️ Giants series preview]]>3604baseball,chicago,cubs,deadline,mlb,podcast,tradefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-assessing-cubs-draft-trade-deadline-speculation-unlikely-prospects-may-headline-2nd-half--50681184⚾️ Is Juan Soto a realistic option?
⚾️ Trade deadline may provide final piece to puzzle
⚾️ What will 2nd half look like for Cubs?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50681184Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:39:28 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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?⚾️ Is Juan Soto a realistic option?
⚾️ Trade deadline may provide final piece to puzzle
⚾️ What will 2nd half look like for Cubs?]]>3413chicago,cubs,wrigleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-assessing-cubs-first-second-round-draft-picks-rhp-cade-horton-lhp-jackson-ferris--50628646⚾️ The path to winning the division
⚾️ Assessing Cubs first half of season, prospects for second half
⚾️ All-Star game preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50628646Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:30:58 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ The path to winning the division
⚾️ Assessing Cubs first half of season, prospects for second half
⚾️ All-Star game preview]]>3754chicago,cubs,draft,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-lots-of-positives-for-cubs-higgins-playing-well-pca-is-a-monster-more--50540086⚾️ Higgins could replace Contreras
⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to excel at South Bend
⚾️ Draft Preview
⚾️ Orioles series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50540086Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:41:36 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Higgins could replace Contreras
⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to excel at South Bend
⚾️ Draft Preview
⚾️ Orioles series preview]]>3513baseball,chicago,cubs,losangeles,mlb,orioles,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-cubs-are-streaking-sampson-red-hot-cubs-travel-to-la-to-take-on-dodgers--50499371⚾️ Adrian Sampson has been outstanding
⚾️ Offense and pitching both clicking at same time
⚾️ Dodgers series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50499371Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:23:18 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs stay hot, take Brewers series ⚾️ Adrian Sampson has been outstanding ⚾️ Offense and pitching both clicking at same time ⚾️ Dodgers series preview⚾️ Adrian Sampson has been outstanding
⚾️ Offense and pitching both clicking at same time
⚾️ Dodgers series preview]]>3085baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-cubs-win-2-of-3-against-red-sox-power-numbers-ticking-up-pitching-solid--50462658⚾️ Slugging trending upwards
⚾️ Ten percent of total homers have come in last two series
⚾️ Cubs 3.54 ERA over last six games]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50462658Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:10:40 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Slugging trending upwards
⚾️ Ten percent of total homers have come in last two series
⚾️ Cubs 3.54 ERA over last six games]]>3078falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-cubs-take-2-of-3-from-cards-hoerner-on-fire-evaluating-cubs-season-reds-preview--50382094⚾️ Nico Hoerner having breakout season
⚾️ Learning how to evaluate this season
⚾️ Taking a look around MLB
⚾️ Reds series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50382094Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:52:41 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Nico Hoerner having breakout season
⚾️ Learning how to evaluate this season
⚾️ Taking a look around MLB
⚾️ Reds series preview]]>4100baseball,chicago,contreras,cubs,hendricks,hoerner,mlb,podcast,ricketts,ross,wrigleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-cubs-drop-pirates-series-defense-hurting-young-pitchers-cardinals-series-preview--50326433⚾️ Poor defense hurting Cubs' young pitchers
⚾️ Several players hurting Cubs daily
⚾️ Obvious immediate needs
⚾️ Cardinals series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50326433Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:04:36 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs drop three of four to Pirates ⚾️ Poor defense hurting Cubs' young pitchers ⚾️ Several players hurting Cubs daily ⚾️ Obvious immediate needs ⚾️ Cardinals series preview⚾️ Poor defense hurting Cubs' young pitchers
⚾️ Several players hurting Cubs daily
⚾️ Obvious immediate needs
⚾️ Cardinals series preview]]>4477baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-cubs-take-braves-series-pitching-issues-surfacing-pirates-series-preview--50267732⚾️ Cubs offense hasn't been bad
⚾️ Cubs pitching hasn't been good
⚾️ Kyle Hendricks trade value
⚾️ Other possible moves
⚾️ Pirates series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50267732Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:11:03 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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 offense hasn't been bad
⚾️ Cubs pitching hasn't been good
⚾️ Kyle Hendricks trade value
⚾️ Other possible moves
⚾️ Pirates series preview]]>3316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-cubs-offense-coming-to-life-kilian-s-debut-orioles-series-preview--50089793⚾️ Offense coming to life
⚾️ Clamoring to win close games
⚾️ Bullpen shaky
⚾️ Kilian sent back to Iowa
⚾️ Orioles series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50089793Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:07:58 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Offense coming to life
⚾️ Clamoring to win close games
⚾️ Bullpen shaky
⚾️ Kilian sent back to Iowa
⚾️ Orioles series preview]]>2940baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-cubs-stumbling-to-end-may-fun-with-prospects-looking-ahead--50014145⚾️ Opportunities galore for prospects in minor league system
⚾️ A look at prospects being called up versus those staying down
⚾️ Look ahead to Cardinals]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50014145Tue, 31 May 2022 18:23:08 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Opportunities galore for prospects in minor league system
⚾️ A look at prospects being called up versus those staying down
⚾️ Look ahead to Cardinals]]>3925baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-cubs-take-2-of-3-from-d-backs-starting-pitching-starting-to-click-pirates-series-preview--49817860⚾️ Starting pitching comes together
⚾️ Bullpen equally good
⚾️ Cubs end road trip 4-2
⚾️ Can Cubs get back to .500?
⚾️ Pirates series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49817860Mon, 16 May 2022 17:58:52 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Starting pitching comes together
⚾️ Bullpen equally good
⚾️ Cubs end road trip 4-2
⚾️ Can Cubs get back to .500?
⚾️ Pirates series preview]]>3837baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-series-win-in-san-diego-contreras-red-hot-injuries-galore-d-backs-series-preview--49777542⚾️ Injuries mounting for Cubs
⚾️ Willson Contreras red-hot
⚾️ Alfonso Rivas settling in at first
⚾️ Dbacks series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49777542Thu, 12 May 2022 19:31:54 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Injuries mounting for Cubs
⚾️ Willson Contreras red-hot
⚾️ Alfonso Rivas settling in at first
⚾️ Dbacks series preview]]>2950baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-cubs-historically-bad-path-forward-from-here-trade-candidates-padres-series-preview--49732899⚾️ How to assess things
⚾️ It's a long season
⚾️ Players Cubs will not trade
⚾️ Most likely to be traded
⚾️ Padres series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49732899Mon, 09 May 2022 21:18:16 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ How to assess things
⚾️ It's a long season
⚾️ Players Cubs will not trade
⚾️ Most likely to be traded
⚾️ Padres series preview]]>3101falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-stroman-dominates-brewers-wisdom-heating-up-white-sox-series-preview--49629760⚾️ Patrick Wisdom heating up
⚾️ Alfonso Rivas batting leadoff needs to continue
⚾️ White Sox series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49629760Mon, 02 May 2022 19:58:32 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Stroman lights out in Brewers series finale ⚾️ Patrick Wisdom heating up ⚾️ Alfonso Rivas batting leadoff needs to continue ⚾️ White Sox series preview⚾️ Patrick Wisdom heating up
⚾️ Alfonso Rivas batting leadoff needs to continue
⚾️ White Sox series preview]]>3613falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-cubs-drop-2-of-3-to-braves-happ-stays-hot-brewers-series-preview--49598328⚾️ Offensive struggles galore
⚾️ Happ's hot start continues
⚾️ Suzuki slows down
⚾️ Booms and dooms
⚾️ Brewers series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49598328Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:06:42 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Braves ⚾️ Offensive struggles galore ⚾️ Happ's hot start continues ⚾️ Suzuki slows down ⚾️ Booms and dooms ⚾️ Brewers series preview⚾️ Offensive struggles galore
⚾️ Happ's hot start continues
⚾️ Suzuki slows down
⚾️ Booms and dooms
⚾️ Brewers series preview]]>3249chicago,cubsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-cubs-drop-3-of-4-to-pirates-assessing-ross-s-lineup-decisions-braves-series-preview--49550140⚾️ Assessing Ross's lineup decisions
⚾️ Hendricks trending in right direction
⚾️ Steele continues to struggle
⚾️ Tough road ahead
⚾️ Braves series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49550140Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:30:29 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Assessing Ross's lineup decisions
⚾️ Hendricks trending in right direction
⚾️ Steele continues to struggle
⚾️ Tough road ahead
⚾️ Braves series preview]]>2160baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-special-guest-rhp-ben-leeper-rays-series-recap-pirates-series-preview--49507012⚾️ Signed in July 2020 as undrafted free agent
⚾️ Rays series recap
⚾️ Pirates Series Preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49507012Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:18:25 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Special guest, RHP for Iowa Cubs, Ben Leeper ⚾️ Signed in July 2020 as undrafted free agent ⚾️ Rays series recap ⚾️ Pirates Series Preview⚾️ Signed in July 2020 as undrafted free agent
⚾️ Rays series recap
⚾️ Pirates Series Preview]]>3898baseball,benleeper,chicago,cubs,iowa,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-cubs-split-four-game-series-in-colorado-madrigal-and-wisdom-break-out--49462407⚾️ Booms and dooms
⚾️ Wisdom, Madrigal break out
⚾️ Suzuki stays hot
⚾️ Rays series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49462407Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:57:07 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs split four-game series in Colorado ⚾️ Booms and dooms ⚾️ Wisdom, Madrigal break out ⚾️ Suzuki stays hot ⚾️ Rays series preview⚾️ Booms and dooms
⚾️ Wisdom, Madrigal break out
⚾️ Suzuki stays hot
⚾️ Rays series preview]]>2508baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-cubs-split-pirates-series-hendricks-rough-outing-bullpen-solid--49438579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49438579Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:02:52 +0000Dugout Sports Media2533falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-cubs-win-2-of-3-over-brewers-suzuki-breaks-out-pirates-series-preview-more--49401601⚾️ Seiya Suzuki breaks out
⚾️ Starting rotation solid
⚾️ Bullpen shows mixed results
⚾️ Pirates series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49401601Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:13:29 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 in opening series over Brewers ⚾️ Seiya Suzuki breaks out ⚾️ Starting rotation solid ⚾️ Bullpen shows mixed results ⚾️ Pirates series preview⚾️ Seiya Suzuki breaks out
⚾️ Starting rotation solid
⚾️ Bullpen shows mixed results
⚾️ Pirates series preview]]>3159baseball,chicago,cubs,field,happ,ian,mlb,podcast,seiya,suzuki,wrigleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/87-special-guest-taylor-mcgregor-cubs-opening-day-brewers-series-preview--49329747⚾️ Opening Day preview, what we expect from the Cubs this year
⚾️ Brewers series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49329747Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:38:41 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Opening Day preview, what we expect from the Cubs this year
⚾️ Brewers series preview]]>3885baseball,chicago,cubs,mcgregor,mlb,taylor,wrigleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-new-reality-for-cubs-fans-measuring-expectations-poor-optics-of-ricketts-chelsea-bid--49285217⚾️ Measuring expectations heading into opening day
⚾️ Wade Miley arm soreness
⚾️ Minor league assignments coming
⚾️ Poor optics of Ricketts' Chelsea bid]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49285217Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:32:05 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Measuring expectations heading into opening day
⚾️ Wade Miley arm soreness
⚾️ Minor league assignments coming
⚾️ Poor optics of Ricketts' Chelsea bid]]>2847chicago,cubsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-spring-training-update-assessing-offseason-moves-prospects-that-may-impact-chicago--49156839⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49156839Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:59:07 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>4304baseball,chicago,cubs,milb,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-spring-training-underway-cubs-add-several-free-agents-positional-breakdowns-more--49110146⚾️ Loads of roster updates
⚾️ Breaking down infield, outfield, starting pitching, & bullpen
⚾️ Where Cubs still need to add
⚾️ KB signs with Rockies]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49110146Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:17:13 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Loads of roster updates
⚾️ Breaking down infield, outfield, starting pitching, & bullpen
⚾️ Where Cubs still need to add
⚾️ KB signs with Rockies]]>4774arizona,baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,spring,training,wrigleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-lockout-ends-free-agency-frenzy-spring-training-begins-opening-day-april-7--49030945⚾️ Opening day planned for April 7
⚾️ Players report to spring training Sunday, March 13
⚾️ Free agency might get crazy
⚾️ Cubs favorites to sign Correa]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49030945Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:01:26 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Opening day planned for April 7
⚾️ Players report to spring training Sunday, March 13
⚾️ Free agency might get crazy
⚾️ Cubs favorites to sign Correa]]>3211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-minor-league-spring-training-underway-prospects-we-love-no-end-in-sight-to-lockout--48940051⚾️ Prospects we love
⚾️ No end in sight to lockout
⚾️ Does Manfred deserve all the blame?
⚾️ MLB proposes rule changes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48940051Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:25:25 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Minor league spring training underway ⚾️ Prospects we love ⚾️ No end in sight to lockout ⚾️ Does Manfred deserve all the blame? ⚾️ MLB proposes rule changes⚾️ Prospects we love
⚾️ No end in sight to lockout
⚾️ Does Manfred deserve all the blame?
⚾️ MLB proposes rule changes]]>2733baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-cba-negotiations-moving-at-snail-s-pace-mlb-issues-ultimatum-players-remain-united--48860003⚾️ MLB sets hard deadline of Feb 28 to avoid missing regular-season games
⚾️ Assessing path forward
⚾️ Minor league spring training]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48860003Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:14:04 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ MLB sets hard deadline of Feb 28 to avoid missing regular-season games
⚾️ Assessing path forward
⚾️ Minor league spring training]]>3716baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-owners-make-weak-cba-proposal-regular-season-in-jeopardy-spring-training-internships--48729688⚾️ Regular season may be delayed, spring training delay a certainty
⚾️ MLB considers spring training unpaid internship for minor leaguers]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48729688Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:27:58 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Regular season may be delayed, spring training delay a certainty
⚾️ MLB considers spring training unpaid internship for minor leaguers]]>4037baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-chicago-cubs-rhp-scott-effross-on-his-mlb-debut-pitch-grips-approach-to-offseason-more--48678727⚾️ Emotions during his MLB debut,
⚾️ How he grips his change-up
⚾️ Approach to offseason training
⚾️ Friendship with Ian Miller]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48678727Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:03:48 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Emotions during his MLB debut,
⚾️ How he grips his change-up
⚾️ Approach to offseason training
⚾️ Friendship with Ian Miller]]>5345baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-cba-talks-moving-slowly-discussing-options-for-expanding-playoffs-baseball-ops-reorg--48487716⚾️ Potential impact to spring training, regular season
⚾️ Cubs make multiple changes to baseball ops, scouting
⚾️ Minor league free agent signings]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48487716Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:30:43 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Update on CBA talks ⚾️ Potential impact to spring training, regular season ⚾️ Cubs make multiple changes to baseball ops, scouting ⚾️ Minor league free agent signings⚾️ Potential impact to spring training, regular season
⚾️ Cubs make multiple changes to baseball ops, scouting
⚾️ Minor league free agent signings]]>3743baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcast,webcast,wrigleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-legacy-of-jon-lester-cubs-ifa-signings-cba-talks-slow-spring-training-in-jeopardy--48364361⚾️ Cubs International Free Agent signings
⚾️ CBA negotiations are not moving along quickly
⚾️ Spring Training in jeopardy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48364361Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:55:43 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Jon Lester's legacy ⚾️ Cubs International Free Agent signings ⚾️ CBA negotiations are not moving along quickly ⚾️ Spring Training in jeopardy⚾️ Cubs International Free Agent signings
⚾️ CBA negotiations are not moving along quickly
⚾️ Spring Training in jeopardy]]>2638baseball,chicago,cubs,ifa,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-current-state-of-mlb-cba-lockout-new-community-for-cubs-fans-greedy-owners-more--48206820⚾️ 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

Join us on Discord - https://discord.gg/GKpCThFmGC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48206820Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:25:03 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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 Join us on Discord - https://discord.gg/GKpCThFmGC⚾️ 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

Join us on Discord - https://discord.gg/GKpCThFmGC]]>3406baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-assessing-cubs-2022-zips-projections-cubs-may-bail-on-adding-power-arm-more--47966146⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47966146Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:03:29 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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 #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast]]>2859baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcast,webcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-pitching-prospect-max-bain-shares-thoughts-on-his-first-season-in-the-cubs-organization--47911908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47911908Tue, 14 Dec 2021 02:18:20 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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.3918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-chances-cubs-sign-kris-bryant-or-kyle-schwarber-stroman-deal-may-set-trend-cba-update--47873484⚾️ Stroman deal may lead to trend of higher AAV over shorter term
⚾️ Time for aging owners to retire old school approach to CBA negotiations]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47873484Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:35:40 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Stroman deal may lead to trend of higher AAV over shorter term
⚾️ Time for aging owners to retire old school approach to CBA negotiations]]>3217baseball,blog,chicago,cubs,krisbryant,kyleschwarber,mlb,podcast,webcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-ethan-roberts-talks-family-shares-stories-about-his-personal-journey-mentors-more--47808636⚾️ Get to know more about Ethan outside of his baseball life
⚾️ Ethan's approach during COVID (spoiler alert: he crushed it.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47808636Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:06:03 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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.)⚾️ Get to know more about Ethan outside of his baseball life
⚾️ Ethan's approach during COVID (spoiler alert: he crushed it.)]]>349540-man,baseball,cba,chicagocubs,milb,minorleagues,mlb,offseason,roster,wrigleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-stroman-signing-may-signal-more-big-deals-to-come-players-mock-mlb-on-twitter-more--47773928⚾️ Shortened timeline could favor Cubs pursuit of Carlos Correa
⚾️ MLB scrubs player data from sites, players mock them on Twitter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47773928Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:45:53 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Shortened timeline could favor Cubs pursuit of Carlos Correa
⚾️ MLB scrubs player data from sites, players mock them on Twitter]]>1880baseball,chicago,cubs,league,lockout,minor,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-deciphering-cubs-approach-to-intelligent-spending-yan-gomes-signs-three-year-deal-more--47725439⚾️ Catcher Yan Gomes signed to 2-year $13 million deal
⚾️ Javy Báez signing with Detroit
⚾️ CBA expires on Dec. 1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47725439Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:09:44 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Catcher Yan Gomes signed to 2-year $13 million deal
⚾️ Javy Báez signing with Detroit
⚾️ CBA expires on Dec. 1]]>2391falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-cubs-pursuing-lhp-steven-matz-miguel-amaya-may-need-tommy-john-surgery-more--47624962⚾️ Cubs pursuing LHP Steven Matz
⚾️ Miguel Amaya may need Tommy John surgery
⚾️ CBA deadline approaching with no signs of agreement]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47624962Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:04:59 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Cubs pursuing LHP Steven Matz
⚾️ Miguel Amaya may need Tommy John surgery
⚾️ CBA deadline approaching with no signs of agreement]]>2894baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-nelson-velazquez-tearing-up-afl-hoyer-selling-intelligent-approach-mlb-lockout-likely--47560899⚾️ Hoyer continues to sell intelligent approach to free agency
⚾️ Lockout likely as CBA deadline nears
⚾️ Ugly business of baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47560899Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:28:08 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Hoyer continues to sell intelligent approach to free agency
⚾️ Lockout likely as CBA deadline nears
⚾️ Ugly business of baseball]]>3926baseball,chicago,cubs,league,milb,minors,mlb,nationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-cubs-balance-of-power-market-for-kris-bryant-hawkins-like-kid-in-candy-shop-cba-update--47486036⚾️ Hawkins like kid in candy shop
⚾️ Market for Kris Bryant
⚾️ Cubs continues to be linked to Corey Seager
⚾️ CBA update]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47486036Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:12:01 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Hawkins like kid in candy shop
⚾️ Market for Kris Bryant
⚾️ Cubs continues to be linked to Corey Seager
⚾️ CBA update]]>3453baseball,chicago,cubs,cubsrumors,milb,minorleagues,mlb,wrigleyfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-gm-winter-meetings-chances-cubs-sign-corey-seager-cba-update-more--47430114⚾️ Chances Cubs sign Corey Seager in the offseason
⚾️ Status of qualifying offers
⚾️ CBA update
Lockout seems inevitable]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47430114Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:54:53 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ GM winter meetings ⚾️ Chances Cubs sign Corey Seager in the offseason ⚾️ Status of qualifying offers ⚾️ CBA update Lockout seems inevitable⚾️ Chances Cubs sign Corey Seager in the offseason
⚾️ Status of qualifying offers
⚾️ CBA update
Lockout seems inevitable]]>2459baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-free-agency-begins-key-offseason-dates-cubs-roster-moves-cba-negotiations--47334609⚾️ Cubs roster moves as free agency period begins
⚾️ Option decisions of non-Cubs that could impact team
⚾️ Update on status of CBA negotiations]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47334609Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:16:49 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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 roster moves as free agency period begins
⚾️ Option decisions of non-Cubs that could impact team
⚾️ Update on status of CBA negotiations]]>3057chicago,cubs,freeagency,mlb,offseason,willsoncontrerasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-cubs-hire-greg-brown-as-hitting-coach-knowns-and-unknowns-heading-into-mlb-offseason--47285155⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47285155Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:34:43 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>3090baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-cubs-hire-ehsan-bokhari-as-assistant-gm-progressive-front-office-may-speed-up-rebuild--47184622⚾️ Progressive front office may help Cubs re-set happen more quickly
⚾️ Jason McCleod moves on
⚾️ Joc Pederson and Braves unlikely run to World Series]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47184622Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:22:11 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Progressive front office may help Cubs re-set happen more quickly
⚾️ Jason McCleod moves on
⚾️ Joc Pederson and Braves unlikely run to World Series]]>3185baseballpodcast,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-cubs-hire-new-gm-carter-hawkins-going-all-in-on-player-development-strategy--47099412⚾️ Player development key to Cubs near-term success
⚾️ Re-setting expectations
⚾️ Cubs interest in signing elite free agent shortstop
⚾️ MLB's proposed streaming service]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47099412Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:43:31 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Player development key to Cubs near-term success
⚾️ Re-setting expectations
⚾️ Cubs interest in signing elite free agent shortstop
⚾️ MLB's proposed streaming service]]>3774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-exploring-cubs-offseason-plans-postseason-heating-up--46963434⚾️ Exploring Cubs offseason plans
⚾️ Chances Cubs trade current players on active roster
⚾️ Likely pitching targets
⚾️ World Series picks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46963434Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:06:02 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Postseason heating up ⚾️ Exploring Cubs offseason plans ⚾️ Chances Cubs trade current players on active roster ⚾️ Likely pitching targets ⚾️ World Series picks⚾️ Exploring Cubs offseason plans
⚾️ Chances Cubs trade current players on active roster
⚾️ Likely pitching targets
⚾️ World Series picks]]>3897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-offseason-decisions-loom-cubs-need-to-add-at-least-two-starters--46656143⚾️ Offseason looms, just what will Cubs focus be?
⚾️ Starting rotation likely needs to add at least two pitchers]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46656143Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:27:59 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Offseason looms, just what will Cubs focus be?
⚾️ Starting rotation likely needs to add at least two pitchers]]>3369baseball,chicago,cubs,majorleaguebaseball,milb,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-brennen-davis-rakes-in-iowa-debut-discussing-cubs-financial-conundrum--46532142⚾️ Cubs 8-4 in September
⚾️ Brennan Davis called up to Iowa and homers in first two ABs
⚾️ Cubs final homestand next week
⚾️ Offseason preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46532142Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:08:10 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Cubs 8-4 in September
⚾️ Brennan Davis called up to Iowa and homers in first two ABs
⚾️ Cubs final homestand next week
⚾️ Offseason preview]]>3312chicago,cubsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-plenty-of-reason-for-optimism-schwindel-and-wisdom-on-fire-baez-might-be-cheap-pick-up--46350345⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46350345Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:05:02 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>2813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-cubs-beat-rockies-two-game-winning-streak-minor-league-pitching-prospects-rising--46238570⚾️ Two-game winning streak
⚾️ Cubs flush with minor league pitching prospects
⚾️ Where will offense come from?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46238570Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:50:25 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs beat Rockies in first game of doubleheader ⚾️ Two-game winning streak ⚾️ Cubs flush with minor league pitching prospects ⚾️ Where will offense come from?⚾️ Two-game winning streak
⚾️ Cubs flush with minor league pitching prospects
⚾️ Where will offense come from?]]>2776baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-hoyer-good-at-being-bad-future-of-team-in-minor-leagues-keeping-perspective--46129525⚾️ 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?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46129525Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:14:36 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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?⚾️ 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?]]>3323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-cubs-death-spiral-continues-prospects-to-watch-assessing-the-future--46056741⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46056741Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:17:48 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>2257baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-discussing-trade-deadline-moves-minor-league-prospects-path-forward-for-cubs--45981955⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45981955Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:38:12 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>3123baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,prospects,sports,tradefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-trade-deadline-special-edition--45909235⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45909235Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:33:48 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>4096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-cubs-take-2-of-3-from-dbacks-latest-trade-rumors-reds-series-preview--45847075⚾️ Heating up at Wrigley Field
⚾️ Are Brewers a lock to win the National League Central?
⚾️ Pondering trade deadline moves
⚾️ Reds series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45847075Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:55:58 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Heating up at Wrigley Field
⚾️ Are Brewers a lock to win the National League Central?
⚾️ Pondering trade deadline moves
⚾️ Reds series preview]]>2804anthonyrizzo,baseball,chicago,craigkimbrel,cubs,deadline,javybaez,krisbryant,mlb,tradefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-cubs-rally-in-9th-to-beat-cardinals-hug-watch-in-full-effect-players-most-likely-to-be-traded--45790581⚾️ Hug-watch humor surrounding Kris Bryant
⚾️ Players Cubs most likely to trade by the deadline
⚾️ Could Cubs acquire MLB-ready talent?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45790581Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:34:07 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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?⚾️ Hug-watch humor surrounding Kris Bryant
⚾️ Players Cubs most likely to trade by the deadline
⚾️ Could Cubs acquire MLB-ready talent?]]>2726baseball,chicago,cubs,deadline,mlb,tradefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-cubs-in-sell-mode-draft-jordon-wicks-in-first-round-thoughts-on-second-half--45671745⚾️ What players will the Cubs want to hold onto?
⚾️ Cubs draft LHP Jordan Wicks in 1st round
⚾️ Looking towards 2nd half]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45671745Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:25:00 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ What players will the Cubs want to hold onto?
⚾️ Cubs draft LHP Jordan Wicks in 1st round
⚾️ Looking towards 2nd half]]>2661baseball,chicago,cubs,draft,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-cubs-end-losing-streak-ricketts-may-tear-it-down-financial-impact-of-rebuild--45627892⚾️ Discussing possible paths forward as trade deadline nears
⚾️ Is season salvageable? Is it worth trying to salvage?
⚾️ Cardinals series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45627892Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:54:55 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Discussing possible paths forward as trade deadline nears
⚾️ Is season salvageable? Is it worth trying to salvage?
⚾️ Cardinals series preview]]>3741baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-cubs-stumble-in-los-angeles-travel-to-milwaukee-to-battle-for-first-place-in-nl-central--45481765⚾️ Bullpen falters, costing Cubs 2 losses
⚾️ Alzolay blasted on Sunday
⚾️ Winning record in June still a possibility for Cubs
⚾️ Looking forward to Brewers series]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45481765Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:35:47 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Bullpen falters, costing Cubs 2 losses
⚾️ Alzolay blasted on Sunday
⚾️ Winning record in June still a possibility for Cubs
⚾️ Looking forward to Brewers series]]>2253baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-cubs-narrowly-avoid-sweep-arrieta-consistently-inconsistent-tribe-up-next--45387945⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45387945Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:21:55 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>1895baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-cubs-drop-3-of-4-in-new-york-marlins-come-to-wrigley-for-weekend-series--45360096⚾️ Mets' pitching saddles Cubs offense
⚾️ Hendricks saves day with 7th straight win
⚾️ Cubs maintain one game lead in National League Central
⚾️ Preview Marlins series]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45360096Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:46:51 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Mets' pitching saddles Cubs offense
⚾️ Hendricks saves day with 7th straight win
⚾️ Cubs maintain one game lead in National League Central
⚾️ Preview Marlins series]]>2197baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,wrigleyfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-cubs-sweep-cardinals-possible-trade-scenarios-heyward-speaks-against-vaccine--45300146⚾️ 8-4 record in June
⚾️ Brewers keeping pace in NL Central division race
⚾️ Rizzo & Heyward speak about not getting vaccine
⚾️ Preview Mets series]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45300146Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:22:11 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 8-4 record in June
⚾️ Brewers keeping pace in NL Central division race
⚾️ Rizzo & Heyward speak about not getting vaccine
⚾️ Preview Mets series]]>2867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-cubs-back-on-track-in-san-diego-cardinals-coming-to-full-capacity-wrigley--45249009⚾️ Arrieta outduels Darvish
⚾️ Davies best performance of season
⚾️ Sogard clearly Cubs weakest player
⚾️ Injuries continue to play role
⚾️ Preview Cardinals series]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45249009Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:29:24 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Arrieta outduels Darvish
⚾️ Davies best performance of season
⚾️ Sogard clearly Cubs weakest player
⚾️ Injuries continue to play role
⚾️ Preview Cardinals series]]>2925baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,nlcentralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-cubs-struggling-on-west-coast-swing-chance-to-salvage-two-games-in-san-diego--45216506⚾️ Impact of Patrick Wisdom going forward
⚾️ What to do with Jason Heyward
⚾️ Looking ahead to Cardinals series]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45216506Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:54:52 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Impact of Patrick Wisdom going forward
⚾️ What to do with Jason Heyward
⚾️ Looking ahead to Cardinals series]]>2008baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-cubs-sweep-padres-alzolay-oozing-confidence-four-game-weekend-series-in-san-francisco--45155079⚾️ Injury updates: Heyward, Marisnick, Duffy, Hoerner, Steele, Mills
⚾️ Alzolay brimming with confidence
⚾️ Giants series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45155079Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:19:38 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs sweep Padres, in first place in NL Central ⚾️ Injury updates: Heyward, Marisnick, Duffy, Hoerner, Steele, Mills ⚾️ Alzolay brimming with confidence ⚾️ Giants series preview⚾️ Injury updates: Heyward, Marisnick, Duffy, Hoerner, Steele, Mills
⚾️ Alzolay brimming with confidence
⚾️ Giants series preview]]>2465baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,nlcentral,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-cubs-closing-in-on-first-place-padres-come-to-wrigley-for-three-games--45111095⚾️ Cubs winning streak ends at six
⚾️ June may define the path for Cubs future
⚾️ Padres series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45111095Mon, 31 May 2021 17:28:04 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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 winning streak ends at six
⚾️ June may define the path for Cubs future
⚾️ Padres series preview]]>2101baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-cubs-sweep-pirates-javy-baez-is-a-wizard-reds-at-wrigley-for-weekend-series--45079965⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45079965Fri, 28 May 2021 16:16:04 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>2183baseball,chicago,cinncinati,cubs,javybaez,mlb,pirates,redsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-cubs-take-down-cardinals-head-to-pittsburgh-tuesday--45007447⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45007447Mon, 24 May 2021 17:26:58 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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 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]]>2804baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-cubs-playing-well-heading-into-critical-stretch-of-season--44953572⚾️ Ross showing managerial mettle
⚾️ Bullpen dominating in May
⚾️ Starters still struggling
⚾️ Critical stretch over next 22 games
⚾️ Preview Cardinals series]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44953572Fri, 21 May 2021 17:26:36 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Ross showing managerial mettle
⚾️ Bullpen dominating in May
⚾️ Starters still struggling
⚾️ Critical stretch over next 22 games
⚾️ Preview Cardinals series]]>2566baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,nlcentralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-winning-in-detroit-was-expected-now-it-s-time-to-take-down-the-nationals--44876595⚾️ Hendricks with vintage performance on Sunday
⚾️ Happ bounces back with big game
⚾️ Cubs three back from Cardinals
⚾️ Nationals come to Wrigley for four games]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44876595Mon, 17 May 2021 18:06:23 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Hendricks with vintage performance on Sunday
⚾️ Happ bounces back with big game
⚾️ Cubs three back from Cardinals
⚾️ Nationals come to Wrigley for four games]]>3352baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,nationalleague,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-greg-huss-from-growing-cubs-podcast-catches-us-up-on-cubs-minor-league-system--44802330Early standouts among prospects
Must-see affiliate(s) for Cubs fans
Cubs limp to Detroit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44802330Fri, 14 May 2021 00:23:33 +0000Dugout Sports MediaWhat's happening in the minors Early standouts among prospects Must-see affiliate(s) for Cubs fans Cubs limp to DetroitEarly standouts among prospects
Must-see affiliate(s) for Cubs fans
Cubs limp to Detroit]]>3509baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-mike-bryant-talks-approach-adjustments-kris-bryant-made-this-season--44739887⚾️ What it takes to make swing adjustments
⚾️ Changes Kris has made to his swing
⚾️ Mike's approach to launch angle
⚾️ Cubs travel to Cleveland]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44739887Mon, 10 May 2021 18:31:29 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ What it takes to make swing adjustments
⚾️ Changes Kris has made to his swing
⚾️ Mike's approach to launch angle
⚾️ Cubs travel to Cleveland]]>5138baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-cubs-sweep-dodgers-in-dramatic-fashion-and-we-feel-good--44666668⚾️ Now THAT felt like the playoffs
⚾️ Cubs beat Kershaw, Bauer, and Beuhler
⚾️ Matt Duffy is clutch
⚾️ Cubs vs. Pirates preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44666668Thu, 06 May 2021 18:52:03 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs sweep Dodgers ⚾️ Now THAT felt like the playoffs ⚾️ Cubs beat Kershaw, Bauer, and Beuhler ⚾️ Matt Duffy is clutch ⚾️ Cubs vs. Pirates preview⚾️ Now THAT felt like the playoffs
⚾️ Cubs beat Kershaw, Bauer, and Beuhler
⚾️ Matt Duffy is clutch
⚾️ Cubs vs. Pirates preview]]>2157baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-cubs-drop-series-to-reds-ross-s-perplexing-comments-dissecting-hendricks-start-to-season--44611395⚾️ Are the Cubs better or worse than their record?
⚾️ David Ross said what now?
⚾️ Cubs open three-game series against Dodgers at Wrigley]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44611395Mon, 03 May 2021 16:52:33 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Are the Cubs better or worse than their record?
⚾️ David Ross said what now?
⚾️ Cubs open three-game series against Dodgers at Wrigley]]>2128baseball,chicago,cubs,hendrick,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-cubs-stumbling-reds-on-deck--44566957⚾️ Five-game losing streak
⚾️ Is there still hope? Of course, there is...
⚾️ Cubs battle Reds for last place this weekend]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44566957Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:33:26 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Five-game losing streak
⚾️ Is there still hope? Of course, there is...
⚾️ Cubs battle Reds for last place this weekend]]>1817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-cubs-on-verge-of-series-sweep-against-mets-brewers-series-on-deck--44440028⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44440028Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:15:26 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>2148baseball,brewers,chicago,cubs,mets,milwaukee,mlb,newyorkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-cubs-battered-by-braves-drop-another-series--44393230⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44393230Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:07:09 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ 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]]>1683baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-cubs-stumble-out-of-milwaukee-nine-game-homestand-up-next--44347467⚾️ Can things possibly get worse for Cubs?
⚾️ Cubs start nine-game homestand
⚾️ We could all use a winning streak

#ChicagoCubs​ #MLB​ #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44347467Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:02:42 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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 #ChicagoCubs​ #MLB​ #Baseball⚾️ Can things possibly get worse for Cubs?
⚾️ Cubs start nine-game homestand
⚾️ We could all use a winning streak

#ChicagoCubs​ #MLB​ #Baseball]]>1820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-searching-for-positives-after-series-loss-to-pirates--44305284⚾️ Reviewing MLB review process
⚾️ Cubs weak contact issues continue
⚾️ Davies and Williams rough outings
⚾️ Looking forward, not back]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44305284Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:31:33 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ 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⚾️ Reviewing MLB review process
⚾️ Cubs weak contact issues continue
⚾️ Davies and Williams rough outings
⚾️ Looking forward, not back]]>3164baseball,chicagocubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-cubs-drop-series-to-brewers-offense-in-a-funk--44250371⚾️ Joc Pederson goes yard
⚾️ Offensive woes continue
⚾️ Cubs with nine hits in series
⚾️ Pirates series preview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44250371Thu, 08 Apr 2021 02:41:37 +0000Dugout Sports Media⚾️ Cubs fall short against Brewers ⚾️ Joc Pederson goes yard ⚾️ Offensive woes continue ⚾️ Cubs with nine hits in series ⚾️ Pirates series preview⚾️ Joc Pederson goes yard
⚾️ Offensive woes continue
⚾️ Cubs with nine hits in series
⚾️ Pirates series preview]]>2025baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-cubs-win-opening-series-brewers-up-next--44206703
⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44206703Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:46:38 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...
⚾️ 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]]>2462baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-opening-day-special-edition--44147818
⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44147818Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:26:12 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...
⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>2744baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-cubs-pitching-prospect-jerrick-suiter-alzolay-named-starter-rizzo-extension-not-close--44101765
⚾️ Cubs name starting rotation, Alzolay makes the cut
⚾️ Breaking down the bullpen
⚾️ Nico Hoerner optioned
⚾️ Guest Jerrick Suiter, RHP and converted first baseman

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44101765Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:54:16 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...
⚾️ Cubs name starting rotation, Alzolay makes the cut
⚾️ Breaking down the bullpen
⚾️ Nico Hoerner optioned
⚾️ Guest Jerrick Suiter, RHP and converted first baseman

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>5148baseball,chicago,cubs,jerricksuiter,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-cubs-pitching-prospect-max-bain-shares-insights-experiences-more--43919849
⚾️ 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

#Chicago #Cubs #MLB #Baseball #MiLB]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43919849Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:28:13 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...
⚾️ 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

#Chicago #Cubs #MLB #Baseball #MiLB]]>4365chicago,cubs,maxbain,minorleaguebaseballfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-live-from-sloan-park-fans-at-wrigley-hoerner-is-hot-starting-rotation-coming-into-focus--43817596
⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43817596Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:32:25 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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 ⚾️...
⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>1027baseball,cactus,chicago,cubs,hoerner,league,mlb,nicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-cubs-start-cactus-league-play-giving-prospects-love-optimism-abound-extend-them-all--43692861
⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43692861Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:30:49 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...
⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>3417baseball,cactusleague,chicago,cubs,mlb,springtrainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-live-from-sloan-park-in-mesa-special-guest-kevin-kaduk-cubs-breakout-candidates--43587584
⚾️ Live from Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ
⚾️ Special guest Kevin Kaduk of Midway Minute
⚾️ Cubs spring camp underway
⚾️ Possible breakout/bounceback players for Cubs

#ChicagoCubs​​ #MLB​​ #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43587584Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:31:13 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...
⚾️ Live from Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ
⚾️ Special guest Kevin Kaduk of Midway Minute
⚾️ Cubs spring camp underway
⚾️ Possible breakout/bounceback players for Cubs

#ChicagoCubs​​ #MLB​​ #Baseball]]>3871arizona,baseball,chicago,cubs,mesa,mlb,springfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-cubs-spring-training-kicks-off-jake-arrieta-returns-reviewing-projected-roster--43515660
⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43515660Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:49:43 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...
⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>3285baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-spring-training-updates-joc-pederson-promised-full-time-role-brennen-davis-trending-up--43352434
⚾️ 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

#Chicago #Cubs #MLB #Baseball #SpringTraining #CactusLeague]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43352434Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:08:42 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...
⚾️ 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

#Chicago #Cubs #MLB #Baseball #SpringTraining #CactusLeague]]>2754baseball,cactusleague,chicago,cubs,mlb,springtrainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-cubs-sign-joc-pederson-kohl-stewart-trevor-williams-owners-propose-154-game-season--43232944
⚾️ Cubs sign RHP Kohl Stewart, RHP Trevor Williams, OF Joc Pederson
⚾️ Owners propose 154-game season, delayed spring training and expanded playoffs

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43232944Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:30:44 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...
⚾️ Cubs sign RHP Kohl Stewart, RHP Trevor Williams, OF Joc Pederson
⚾️ Owners propose 154-game season, delayed spring training and expanded playoffs

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>4585baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-bryant-hendricks-trade-rumor-cubs-starting-rotation-ed-howard-ranked-88th-by-bp--43112517
⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43112517Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:22:06 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...
⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>3082baseball,chicagocubs,mlb,sports,traderumorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-discussing-cubs-offseason-strategy-kris-bryant-and-willson-contreras-trade-rumors-more--42887218⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42887218Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:26:11 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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 ⚾️...⚾️ 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

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>3029baseball,chicagocubs,krisbryant,mlb,willsoncontrerasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-discussing-yu-darvish-trade-examining-zach-davies-numbers-marquee-replaces-len-kasper--42791544⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42791544Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:46:59 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...⚾️ 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]]>2600baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-padres-trade-for-blake-snell-yu-darvish-trade-rumors-launch-angle-debate--42693948
⚾️ Rays trade LHP Blake Snell to Padres
⚾️ Yu Darvish trade rumors
⚾️ Cubs continue to make small deals
⚾️ The launch angle debate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42693948Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:50:44 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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
⚾️ Rays trade LHP Blake Snell to Padres
⚾️ Yu Darvish trade rumors
⚾️ Cubs continue to make small deals
⚾️ The launch angle debate]]>3304baseball,chicagocubs,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-yu-darvish-mentioned-in-trade-talks-cubs-outfield-needs-miguel-amaya-showing-power--42611467
⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42611467Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:23:07 +0000Dugout Sports MediaOn 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...
⚾️ 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]]>2630baseball,chicagocubs,hotstove,mlb,nationalleaguecentralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-state-of-cubs-minor-league-system-developing-prospects-pondering-kris-bryant-s-future--42483772
⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42483772Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:45:17 +0000Dugout Sports MediaOn 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...
⚾️ 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]]>2590baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,webcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-len-kasper-s-departure-winter-virtual-meetings-present-future-outlook-for-cubs--42366293⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42366293Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:29:09 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...⚾️ 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]]>2504baseball,chicago,cubs,live,mlb,nationalleague,webcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-the-kyle-schwarber-tribute-show--42302190⚾️ Our favorite Schwarber memories
⚾️ The top plays we witnessed Kyle make in person
⚾️ Should Theo have traded Schwarber back in 2016?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42302190Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:05:58 +0000Dugout Sports MediaToday 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?⚾️ Our favorite Schwarber memories
⚾️ The top plays we witnessed Kyle make in person
⚾️ Should Theo have traded Schwarber back in 2016?]]>3238chicago,cubs,kyleschwarber,tributefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-jed-hoyer-settling-in-kris-bryant-trade-rumors-brailyn-marquez-tops-cubs-prospect-list--42245547⚾️ 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

#Chicago #Cubs #MLB #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42245547Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:29:34 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...⚾️ 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

#Chicago #Cubs #MLB #Baseball]]>2441baseball,brailynmarquez,chicago,cubs,jedhoyer,krisbryant,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-what-we-ll-miss-most-about-theo-jed-hoyer-era-begins-non-tender-candidates-more--42130295⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42130295Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:36:20 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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...⚾️ 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]]>2063baseball,chicago,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-theo-epstein-leaving-the-cubs-potential-salary-dump-ricketts-running-out-of-options--42023614⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42023614Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:21:14 +0000Dugout Sports MediaEvan 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...⚾️ 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]]>2552baseball,chicagocubs,jedhoyer,mlb,theoepstein,tomricketts,wrigleyfield,wrigleyvillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-potential-vaccine-could-be-good-for-cubs-darvish-cy-young-chances-cubs-win-award--41886886
⚾️ Potential impact of COVID vaccine on Cubs offseason moves
⚾️ Will Darvish win Cy Young?
⚾️ Cubs win first-ever team Gold Glove Award

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41886886Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:56:24 +0000Dugout Sports MediaJoin 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 #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball
⚾️ Potential impact of COVID vaccine on Cubs offseason moves
⚾️ Will Darvish win Cy Young?
⚾️ Cubs win first-ever team Gold Glove Award

#ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball]]>1865baseball,chicago,chicagocubs,mlb,northside,wrigleyfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-celebrating-cubs-world-series-anniversary-free-agency-begins-rizzo-2021-option-exercised--41764602⚾️ 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41764602Mon, 02 Nov 2020 22:38:06 +0000Dugout Sports MediaThe 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 ⚾️...⚾️ 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]]>2031anthonyrizzo,baseball,chicagocubs,freeagency,mlb,nationalleaguecentral,worldseriesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-mlb-incurring-biblical-losses-looking-towards-2021-mlb-expansion-talk--41687280⚾️ 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?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41687280Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:55:58 +0000Dugout Sports MediaThe 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...⚾️ 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?]]>2365baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,nationalleague,nlcentral,webcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-cubs-massive-layoffs-has-ricketts-upheld-his-promises-possible-non-tendered-players--41577611⚾️ Cubs massive layoffs
⚾️ Is Wrigleyville everything Ricketts said it would be?
⚾️ Players that may be non-tendered
⚾️ Previewing free agency
⚾️ World Series]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41577611Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:20:19 +0000Dugout Sports MediaThe 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...⚾️ Cubs massive layoffs
⚾️ Is Wrigleyville everything Ricketts said it would be?
⚾️ Players that may be non-tendered
⚾️ Previewing free agency
⚾️ World Series]]>2731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-cubs-season-wrap-where-do-we-go-from-here--41313485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41313485Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:30:38 +0000Dugout Sports MediaThe 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 2021.2692baseball,bears,chicago,cubs,football,mlb,monsters,nfl,nickfoles,sports,theoepsteinfalsefull