Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Strong, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast is initially recorded as a live webcast and can be seen on YouTube, Facebook, and Periscope. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.
The Chicago Cubs continue their hot start to the 2025 regular season with a 16-10 record. They just swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to take the season series, and I would not have believed that was possible following the Tokyo series. Yet here we are. The bullpen for the Cubs continues to be a major concern. For now, the Cubs explosive offense has been overshadowing the pitching concerns and leading to some impressive wins. Can that continue? Are there moves the Cubs can make now to help shore up the bullpen?And finally, the Cubs welcome the Phillies to Wrigley Field for a three-game series this weekend.
Join Evan and Jacob as we discuss the Cubs splitting a series against the Diamondbacks and new torpedo bats that are taking the league by storm.
Join Evan, Jacob, and Jon today as we discuss the Cubs' progression through spring training, a look ahead to the Dodgers series in Japan, and how Pete Crow-Armstrong's utter chaos will likely impact the team and MLB this season.
⚾️ Cubs winning close games against subpar opponents⚾️ Bullpen holding team together⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough⚾️ Brewers on deck
⚾️ Cubs struggling against sub-par teams in battle for NL Central⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting⚾️ Stroman on mend⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch⚾️ Barnhart DFA'd
⚾️ Pete Alonso single-handedly defeats Cubs⚾️ Wesneski is broken⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough?⚾️ Schedule favors Cubs
⚾️ The Rant returns and you're welcome⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves⚾️ No need to freak out⚾️ Projecting path to playoffs
⚾️ Cubs transform mid-field defense with Bellinger, Swansby signings⚾️ Options at third base dwindling⚾️ How much better should Cubs be next season?⚾️ Spreading Christmas cheerBe sure to follow us at www.cubsinsider.com. #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast
⚾️ Consternation building as Cubs sit on sidelines⚾️ CubsCon may be a riot, literally⚾️ De-coding Cubs plans for future⚾️ Is this Hoyer's last stand or would signing Correa or Swanson save him?
⚾️ Free agent market heating up⚾️ Turner signs with Phillies⚾️ Winter meetings kick off Sunday⚾️ Minimum moves Cubs need to make to satisfy fan base⚾️ Minimum moves to be competitive
⚾️ Matt Mervis, Cubs' prospect, joins as our special guest today⚾️ Hit .309/.379/.606 over 137 MiLB games with 36 HRs⚾️ Arizona Fall League all-star⚾️ Anticipated Cubs debut in 2023
Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team:⚾️ Brennen Davis, Kevin Alcantara, Ben Brown and Ryan Jensen added to 40-man roster⚾️ Cubs acquire Miles Mastrobuoni⚾️ Potential impact of Friday's non-tender deadline⚾️ Looking ahead
⚾️ Cubs with plethora of options as free agency sets to begin⚾️ Good news for Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, & Ed Howard⚾️ Mervis in Chicago feels inevitable⚾️ Contreras departure likely
⚾️ Phillies take one game lead on Astros in World Series⚾️ Schwarber taunting Jed Hoyer⚾️ Davis and Canario injuries complicate big trade options⚾️ Weighing in on Koudai Senga
⚾️ Free agency clock about to start ticking, could begin as soon as 11/6⚾️ Anthony Rizzo opting out of final year⚾️ Will Cubs fans endure another disappointing offseason?⚾️ World Series predictions
⚾️ Speculation season continues⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge?⚾️ Realistic offseason additions⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis?⚾️ Championship series predictions
⚾️ Interpreting Ricketts and Hoyer year-end messages to fans⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster⚾️ Arizona Fall League update⚾️ Division series predictions
⚾️ Cubs finish with 74-68 record after blowing out Reds⚾️ Season in review and end-of-season awards⚾️ Cubs biggest needs for 2023⚾️ Postseason preview
⚾️ Cubs sweep Reds, finish September with 15-11 record⚾️ Second half Cubs have been very, very good⚾️ 2023 Cubs can win NL Central⚾️ Cubs take on Reds in final series
⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Rockies⚾️ Wesneski impressive in starting debut⚾️ Assad rough start dooms Cubs early⚾️ What to look for down stretch⚾️ Marlins series preview
⚾️ Cubs sweep Mets, beat deGrom⚾️ Starting pitching near top of MLB in second half⚾️ Bullpen pitching well ⚾️ Hats off to Cubs coaching staff⚾️ Rockies series preview#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast
⚾️ What to expect from Cubs over remainder of season⚾️ Timing prospect call-ups⚾️ Where Cubs need to improve in offseason⚾️ Minor League players really need union representation and look like they're going to get it⚾️ Giants series preview
⚾️ Cubs continue struggles against Cardinals⚾️ Cubs have a lot to build on but are slow to bring up prospects⚾️ Matt Mervis dominating the minors⚾️ September schedule gets easier#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast
⚾️ Cubs go 1-2 against Brewers⚾️ Little, Estrada join Cubs in Toronto⚾️ Mervis to play in AFL⚾️ Could Cubs trade for Ohtani?⚾️ MLBPA moves to unionize minor leaguers
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Brewers⚾️ Is Adrian Sampson the real deal?⚾️ Thompson to IL⚾️ Justin Steele, Marcus Stroman dominant⚾️ Prospect news and notes
⚾️ Cubs continue winning ways⚾️ Nationals series recap⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong tops MLB Pipeline rankings⚾️ Prospects far from sure thing⚾️ Brewers series preview
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Reds⚾️ Suzuki slumping⚾️ Reyes addition has upside⚾️ Steele & Thompson anchors of rotation⚾️ Looking ahead
⚾️ Cubs playing well, take Field of Dreams game⚾️ 2.81 ERA is second best in MLB since All-Star break⚾️ A look around the league⚾️ Reds series continues Saturday
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Marlins⚾️ Does Nick Madrigal fit into Cubs' future?⚾️ Players we expect to see in Chicago before year-end⚾️ Nationals series preview
⚾️ Trade deadline moves⚾️ Breakdown of Cubs' trades⚾️ Should Cubs extend Contreras?⚾️ What to expect in final two months of season⚾️ Cubs return to Wrigley on Friday
⚾️ Scott Effross traded during the show, live, and we're shocked!⚾️ Did Smyly's outing hurt his value?⚾️ Are Cubs done being sellers?⚾️ Untouchable players⚾️ Post deadline perspective⚾️ Cardinals series preview
⚾️ Cubs are hot⚾️ Emotional Tuesday matinee for Contreras and Happ⚾️ Chances Cubs don't trade Contreras⚾️ Young players impressing⚾️ Giants series preview
⚾️ Cubs draft 16 pitchers out of 20 total draft picks⚾️ Is Juan Soto a realistic option?⚾️ Trade deadline may provide final piece to puzzle⚾️ What will 2nd half look like for Cubs?
⚾️ Cubs select RHP Cade Horton and LHP Jackson Ferris in MLB draft⚾️ The path to winning the division⚾️ Assessing Cubs first half of season, prospects for second half⚾️ All-Star game preview
⚾️ Not all lost for Cubs in LA⚾️ Higgins could replace Contreras⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to excel at South Bend⚾️ Draft Preview⚾️ Orioles series preview
⚾️ Cubs stay hot, take Brewers series⚾️ Adrian Sampson has been outstanding⚾️ Offense and pitching both clicking at same time⚾️ Dodgers series preview
⚾️ Cubs on roll, take 2-of-3 from Red Sox at Wrigley⚾️ Slugging trending upwards⚾️ Ten percent of total homers have come in last two series⚾️ Cubs 3.54 ERA over last six games
⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Cardinals⚾️ Nico Hoerner having breakout season⚾️ Learning how to evaluate this season⚾️ Taking a look around MLB⚾️ Reds series preview