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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' chances of chasing down the Brewers in the NL Central race and welcomed on CHGO host Adam Hoge to discuss the latest Bears storylines coming out of trainin camp.

(00:00-23:22) Nice little series win for the Cardinals. That's a Big Boy Series. What do you do with a Thursday off in Chicago? Big weekend at Wrigley. A game over .500 and surging into the longest road trip of the season. Cubs creepin' up on the Brewers. We need more good Stag Podcasts. Abella Danger's got a new podcast. They're madder than hornets in Philadelphia. Bram Stoker or Brent Stover?(23:30-50:31) This isn't what Jackson meant to play. Dreams & Nightmares. Audio of the guys on the Phillies post game show and they're not happy with their club. Former Cardinal Ricky Bottalico sure is worked up as well. And maybe the most fired up is Hunter Brody. Audio of Mr. Brody losing his mind. Shove the dreams UP YOUR ASS. Chairman's out of his 'Turn The Other Cheek Era.' Anuk didn't seem to like NCOTR. Field of Dreams game on Netlfix. What are you not getting here? Self-inventory or touch grass.(50:41-1:09:05) Free Meek. TMA was on Inside Edition yesterday. Sources at LIV Golf are saying John Rahm is set to leave at the conclusion of the season. Still waiting to hear back from Liam Riley. LIx will be out at Bellerive. Doug hit a drive that caused the police to show up. Iggy's love bracelet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nice little series win for the Cardinals. That's a Big Boy Series. What do you do with a Thursday off in Chicago? Big weekend at Wrigley. A game over .500 and surging into the longest road trip of the season. Cubs creepin' up on the Brewers. We need more good Stag Podcasts. Abella Danger's got a new podcast. They're madder than hornets in Philadelphia. Bram Stoker or Brent Stover?This isn't what Jackson meant to play. Dreams & Nightmares. Audio of the guys on the Phillies post game show and they're not happy with their club. Former Cardinal Ricky Bottalico sure is worked up as well. And maybe the most fired up is Hunter Brody. Audio of Mr. Brody losing his mind. Shove the dreams UP YOUR ASS. Chairman's out of his 'Turn The Other Cheek Era.' Anuk didn't seem to like NCOTR. Field of Dreams game on Netlfix. What are you not getting here? Self-inventory or touch grass.Free Meek. TMA was on Inside Edition yesterday. Sources at LIV Golf are saying John Rahm is set to leave at the conclusion of the season. Still waiting to hear back from Liam Riley. LIx will be out at Bellerive. Doug hit a drive that caused the police to show up. Iggy's love bracelet.Is End of the Road about a cuck situation? Tim getting cucked by an Ursuline girl and a mixtape involved. Do simps long to be cucks? Martin's on thin ice. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about the win and getting the series victory. Prieto finally got himself a hit. Doug drugged his dog to get it to sleep. Is Baez gonna get the call up? Baez and Navy Caps at Wrigley.Joined by Cardinal broadcaster, Brad Thompson. Talking about the Cards win yesterday and the great at-bat by Herrera that led to the team breaking the game open. Leahy and Pallante have been very impressive. Wanna be playing meaningful baseball down the stretch. Does Brad think we'll be seeing Joshua Baez soon? How excited is Brad Thompson about the navy caps coming back. Is Martin 'King of the Luncheon?'Is Jackson playing break up music today? The business end of a cuckolding. Martin's tone is throwing everybody off. Some news on the Portland Trail Blazers. The 60s-70s St. Louis Hawks uniforms. Do we have a new Smithers?You guys think Willie would come back? The lemur is back. Baseball America has the Cardinals ranked with the 2nd best farm system in baseball. How would Release The Hoosier affect Baseball America's rankings? There was one guy not happy with Doug for his RTH idea. Jose Bautista follows everybody. Chairman is the Man in the Arena. Notes app apologies.Design Aire Heating & Cooling E-Mail of the DayChampion Tim. Seeking Doug Vaughn nirvana. Transcendental motivation. Doug doesn't really get too emotional about much. Come on in and celebrate sociopaths. Don't even think about making table side guac when Doug's around.The legend John Coltrane. Unfortunately Mrs. Tim was listening to the last segment. Not what the player was hoping for. Holiday World. Frequent flyer miles at Lion's Choice. Mt. Rushmore of Six Flags rides.Little quickie cause we're low on time.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this hour of PrimeTime, hosts Femi Abebefe and Will Hill discuss MLB updates, focusing on the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers' standings, game predictions, and sports betting insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Rays have been on an impressive run following the trade deadline, with strong performances during a demanding West Coast stretch.Nine games in 10 daysThe Rays' success on the West Coast, traditionally a difficult trip for the clubThe impact of the players added around the trade deadlineThe importance of the team's growing confidence heading toward the playoffsThe Rays' impressive 41-18 home recordWhy securing home-field advantage could be critical during the postseasonTaylor Walls Has a Two-Homer NightTaylor Walls provided one of the biggest surprises of the recent stretch.After going 369 at-bats without a home run, Walls hit two home runs in the same game, including one from each side of the plate.Mark and Mat discuss:Walls' first home run in 380 daysHis second homer shortly afterwardThe significance of Walls remaining with the Rays after trade rumorsHow Ben Williamson's injury has affected playing timeWhy a productive Walls could make the Rays even more dangerousThe New Rays Are Making an ImpactThe guys look at several recent additions and their early contributions:Liam HicksFreddy PeraltaTyler WellsLiam Hicks has already provided some impressive moments, while Freddy Peralta continues adjusting to his new team and working to refine his pitch usage and approach.Mat points out that Peralta's transition includes learning a new team, a new catcher, and a new environment, and explains why the Rays may be taking a measured approach to getting him fully comfortable.Nick Martinez Goes the DistanceNick Martinez delivered one of the most unusual pitching performances of the season by completing a game.Mat highlights Martinez's:Pitch efficiencyPacingChange of speedsFastball/changeup combinationAbility to keep hitters off balanceKevin Cash allowing Martinez to finish the game and why complete games have become such a rarity in today's baseball.The Rays' Offense Is Heating Up Home run production, Batting average, On-base percentage, Slugging, wRC+, and overall offensive improvementThe Rays are tied with the Cubs for the most home runs hit during August, while their pitching has also been among the best in baseball during the month.Yandy Díaz Is Finding His GrooveDíaz's recent production and his improved results over the previous 12 games, including three home runs, three doubles, a .538 slugging percentage, and a 132 wRC+ over that stretch.Rays Chemistry and Positive EnergyRays' clubhouse chemistryPlayers supporting one another through good stretches and difficult moments.Baseball is a game built around failure, a supportive clubhouse can be especially important when players inevitably go through slumps.The AL East Is Getting DangerousThe Rays return home to face teams that are still fighting for playoff positioning facing division rivals: Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Boston Red SoxOrioles sit at the bottom of the AL East, they remain close enough to the Wild Card race to be dangerous.The Blue Jays also remain in contention after making moves at the deadline, including adding José Soriano.Yankees Still Trying to Find Their FormulaThe guys examine the Yankees and the challenges facing them down the stretch.Aaron Judge's absence, Giancarlo Stanton's. Ben Rice, George Lombard Jr.'s early impact. Heliot Ramos' struggles after arriving in New YorkImpact of key players: José Caballero. Jazz Chisholm, Ryan Yarbrough, Amed RosarioThe Yankees' pitchingQuestions on  leadership and managing in New York, while acknowledging that the Yankees remain dangerous if they reach the postseason.Don't Sleep on the Red SoxBoston receives plenty of attention after a dramatic turnaround.The guys discuss the Red Sox's 15-game winning streak, their improved bullpen, and the potential impact of Garrett Crochet's return.Mat believes Boston could be one of the teams nobody wants to face in the postseason if their pitching continues to hold up.Could Four AL East Teams Make the Playoffs?Possibility of four teams from the division making the playoffsIntense competition within the AL East can push every team to improveThe National League Playoff RaceThe discussion shifts to the National League, where the playoff picture is becoming increasingly competitive.:The Phillies falling outside the playoff pictureThe Marlins and Cardinals remaining closeThe Diamondbacks moving into the Wild Card pictureThe Padres staying in the huntThe Dodgers and BrewersThe competitive NL WestThe Rays Influence Around Major League Baseball front officesAndrew Friedman and the DodgersMatt Arnold and the BrewersAlex Anthopoulos and the BravesThe Rays' NeanderLou Piniella and the Mariners' 50th Anniversary - Piniella returns as part of the Seattle Mariners' 50th season celebration.Baseball Books Everyone Should ReadThe conversation takes an unexpected turn when Mark and Mat discuss the idea of creating a mandatory baseball reading list.They talk about baseball books, authors and commentators they follow, including: Craig Calcaterra, Lou Schiff, Brent Cardy, Lou Piniella & Joe MaddonMat is currently reading, including The Art of Meditation, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, The Daily Stoic, Super Life, and several French-language books.Women's Pro Baseball LeagueMark appreciates Mary Mustard's coverage and how she celebrates the league while also being willing to provide thoughtful criticism.Mark has reached out to Mary about potentially appearing on BaseballBiz On Deck.The discussion also touches on the challenge of finding WPBL games and the locating where the games are being broadcast.The Future of Sports BroadcastingEvolution of sports broadcasting compared with the disruption caused by Napster in the music industry.Technology can force established industries to rethink their business models and suggest that sports viewing could similarly evolve.Future possibilities involving independent camera systems and alternative ways for fans to watch games.Stadiums, Taxpayer Money and the Future of the RaysWhether taxpayers should help fund sports facilitiesThe cost of attending professional sporting eventsThe value fans receive for their moneyThe possibility of watching games at home insteadThe future location of the RaysOrlando as a potential alternativepossibility of another ownership changeThe discussion also touches on the enormous valuations of professional sports franchises, including the reported $14.5 billion valuation associated with the Lakers sale discussion.The Rising Cost of Attending GamesMat compares the cost of taking a large group to a hockey game in Montreal with the cost of attending a Rays game.Mark shares his experience attending a Rays game with Karen, where they found good seats for approximately $45 to $50 each.The guys debate whether attending a game in person still provides enough value compared with spending the same money on a home entertainment setup and a meal.What If the Rays Win a World Series at the Trop?Mat poses an intriguing hypothetical:What happens if the Rays win a World Series in a renovated Tropicana Field before eventually moving to a new stadium?What would such a championship mean to Rays fans and whether winning a championship in the current stadium could create an even stronger emotional attachment to the building.Rays Minor League TalentThe episode closes with optimism about the Rays' organizational depth. Shane McClanahan beginning a rehab assignmentTalent at DurhamTalent at MontgomeryPlayers developing throughout the minor leaguesCarson Williams returningGrady Emerson and his anticipated first gameThe depth of the Rays' pitching and overall talent pipelineRemember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. 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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing whether the Cubs can run down the Brewers and win the NL Central. After that, they discussed the White Sox suffering a bad loss with a 5-4 setback to the Reds in 10 innings Tuesday.

Matt Spiegel explained why he believes the Cubs can win the NL Central.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing how they missed baseball as the Cubs and White Sox both had off days Monday. After that, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss the latest storylines surrounding the club, including its additions at the trade deadline.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss the club's continued strong play. The guys also welcomed on former Bears running back Raymont Harris to discuss his new book.

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In this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, hosts Tim Murray and Matt Youmans discuss MLB game updates, including the Cubs and Blue Jays, and NFL preseason betting insights with guest Jeff Sherman from Circa Sports. Also joining the show Matt Grill discusses college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the Bears suffering a big blow with starting safety Coby Bryant being set to miss the next four to six months after undergoing knee surgery. After that, they wondered if we can trust the Bears' injury timelines. Later, they discussed the Cubs' 8-6 win over the Nationals on Tuesday evening.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's continued success as it has won seven of its past eight games. Grote also shared his observations from the Bears holding a physical scrimmage Tuesday at training camp.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' 8-6 win over the Nationals on Tuesday evening.

Ian Happ talks platooning with Tyrone Taylor, Kevin Gausman's debut with Cubs full 837 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0000 l7Yhz1ICBOK7R9E5gsg85R4Kd5TKksUJ mlb,chicago cubs,sports Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show mlb,chicago cubs,sports Ian Happ talks platooning with Tyrone Taylor, Kevin Gausman's debut with Cubs Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. They break down the day's biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, honest takes and lively discussion, the show offers Chicago fans a well-rounded, informed perspective on everything happening in the city's sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.am

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest Bears and NFL storylines. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss his new platoon role and the clubs' continued success as it has won seven of its past eight games. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.

Eddie Vedder once called Chicago's Wrigley Field the "crown jewel of planet Earth" during their first performance there in 2013. 13 years and seven shows later, Wrigley has been a staple of the touring circuit, and a pilgrimage for many fans to experience the band in the ballpark of Ed's favorite baseball team. At one point, it felt like a once in a lifetime experience, but as the years went on and the demand grew, the friendly confines and Pearl Jam would be connected in a plethora of ways including the Let's Play Two documentary chronicling the band's shows and Cubs long awaited World Series victory in 2016. This episode was recorded on the Live On 4 Legs summer baseball trip where Wrigley Field was of course one of the main destinations. This was also recorded in a hotel room with horrible service, so please mind all of the technical difficulties entrenched in the episode. The five of us spend time breaking down the setlist as well as the history of Wrigley Field shows, which will lead to a difficult, yet interesting conversation - has the aura of the ballpark shows been lost? This was the first instance where Wrigley shows were smack dab in the middle of a tour, which meant they didn't have the same spectacle type atmosphere as they had in the past. Add to the fact that the setlists may not be considered to have that same special identity that ones in the past have had, but it does feature memorable moments such as an early set Porch, Better Man with a Save It For Later tag reminiscent of Ed's solo version, Dark Matter with the Scared Of Fear intro and a dedication to Wrigleyville legend, Beth Murphy. This episode was also recorded 3 days before the untimely death of Glen Hansard. What you'll hear in this episode is a pure honor of the man while he was still with us on this planet, as his moments with Falling Slowly and Smile feel more surreal with recent hindsight. Visit the Concertpedia - http://liveon4legs.com Contact the Show - liveon4legspodcast@gmail.com Donate to the Show - http://patreon.com/liveon4legs

David Haugh and Gabe Ramirez were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the Cubs' 8-6 win against the Nationals on Tuesday and the White Sox's 5-4 loss to the Reds in 10 innings.

David Haugh and Gabe Ramirez discussed the Cubs' 8-6 win against the Nationals on Tuesday and the White Sox's 5-4 loss to the Reds in 10 innings.

David Haugh and Gabe Ramirez reacted to the Cubs' 8-6 win over the Nationals on Tuesday and the White Sox's 5-4 loss to the Reds in 10 innings. They also welcomed on Tribune reporter Brad Biggs and NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales to discuss the latest Bears storylines coming out of training camp.

In the opening hour of today's show, David Haugh and Gabe Ramirez reacts to the Chicago Cubs' 8-6 win over the Washington Nationals and the Chicago White Sox's 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Pope Night. Later, David and Gabe discuss the top six sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment

In the third hour, David Haugh and Gabe Ramirez discussed the Cubs' 8-6 win against the Nationals on Tuesday and the White Sox's 5-4 loss to the Reds in 10 innings. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.

The Chicago Cubs are rolling; they made the moves they needed to make at the trade deadline, and led by MVP favorite Pete Crow-Armstrong, they will catch the Milwaukee Brewers and win the NL Central Division.

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the surging Cubs look primed to make a deep playoff run and welcomed on Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to discuss which Bears players have stood out to him at training camp.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss the latest storylines surrounding the club, including its additions at the trade deadline.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how they missed baseball as the Cubs and White Sox both had off days Monday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the festivities as the White Sox retired franchise icon Ozzie Guillen's jersey in a ceremony Saturday. After that, they discussed how the surging Cubs look primed to make a deep run in the playoffs.

In this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, Tim Murray and Matt Youmans discuss MLB games, including the Padres vs. Brewers, player performances, and betting strategies. Guest Alex Cohen joins to talk Cubs. Major news includes the Red Sox's struggles and NFL updates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at the current standings and the surprising number of wins that it could take to push into the postseason. What does Joe think is 'wrong' with the Dodgers at the moment? Tom looks back at the career of Tim Anderson, who announced his retirement after 10 seasons. For the first time in 3 years, Shohei Ohtani is not the MVP favorite. Who is the new favorite and can he win the award? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky continued to discuss the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast takes us to Iowa as much of Major League Baseball descends on the Field of Dreams this week. That includes the prospect world and Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick things off by previewing Tuesday night's Minor League game to be held in Dyersville between the St. Paul Saints (Twins) and Iowa Cubs, a contest featuring top prospects like the Twins' Walker Jenkins and the Cubs' Owen Ayers. Then, they look at Wednesday's High School All-American Game, with top prep players from the 2027 Draft class like Dylan Seward and Bryce Cunningham. After that long stop in the Hawkeye State, the guys turn their attention to creating an "All-Teen" prospect team in advance of the new Top 100 coming this week, headlined by Jesús Made of the Brewers and the A's Leo De Vries, then break down a trio of MLB debuts, all in the AL Central: the Twins' Kaelen Culpepper, the Guardians' Angel Genao and White Sox lefty Hagen Smith. They finish up with a question from the Mailbag asking to compare Minnesota top pick Vahn Lackey to its 2001 No. 1 overall selection, Joe Mauer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospects discussed on today's episode with Greg Huss and South Bend Cubs broadcaster Brendan King:Josiah HartshornKane KepleyJose EscobarAngel CepedaNazier MuleKade SnellKevin ValdezJostin FlorentinoKohl FranklinEthan FlanaganJustin StranskyLogan PoteetYoendris GonzalezBrennan HudsonMichael Hallquist

Anthony Rizzo, World Champion with the Chicago Cubs and MLB first baseman for 14 seasons (with the Padres, Cubs & Yankees), joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Rizzo will be part of the Netflix coverage for the Field of Dreams game on August 13 matching the Philadelphia Phillies against the Minnesota Twins. Coverage starts at 6:30pm ET on Netflix. Rizzo discusses his MLB career, the memorable Cubs World Series win in 2016, his Anthony Rizzo Foundation whose mission is to provide direct and financial support to children and their families who are battling cancer, what he is doing now post baseball career and his excitement for making his first trip to the Field of Dreams ballpark in Iowa as part of Netflix's broadcast team. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo's converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo's free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #MLB #AnthonyRizzo #Cubs #FieldofDreams #Netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the Cubs are absorbed in the playoff race, this period after the trade deadline is a good time to reassess the organization’s future. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the roster, the upcoming free agents and some internal replacements on the horizon. Could Ian Happ and/or Seiya Suzuki stick around next season? Would the Cubs consider flanking Pete Crow-Armstrong with Pedro Ramírez and Matt Shaw in the outfield? What about the pitching staff? Plus, some intel on Owen Ayers, a top catching prospect the Cubs did not trade at the deadline, with the idea that he might be a September call-up.Head to Factormeals.com/foul50off and use code foul50off to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Tyler and Ron are back after a spectacular 6-1 week from the Chicago Cubs! The guys walk through the show one series at a time. Starting with an incredible sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the vibes are high. Ron talks about attending Wednesday's MVP showdown, the guys mention key moments in the series, and what they were most impressed with. A natural pitstop for the awesome win over the Toronto Blue Jays is necessary. PCA's shenanigans, Alex Bregman's heroics, and Dylan Cease's Cy Young case are all topics of discussion. Finally, the guys get to the series win over the Kansas City Royals. Although not a sweep, there was a lot to be encouraged by. New faces contributed, a huge win on Sunday put the exclamation point on the series win, and so much more. The guys address some fanbase-level questions, and sign off looking ahead to the Washington Nationals series. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Purchase your Chicago Cubs shirts from ⁠OBVIOUS SHIRTS⁠. USE CODE: ONTAPSPORTS for 10% OFF your purchase!Cubs On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for Cubs news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CubbiesOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JoeyKnowsNothin | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TeddyFreddy270 | @LuceOnTap | @Nick_OnTap

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CHICAGO SPORTS IS HEATING UP — but the Bears are suddenly getting hit hard by injuries.On this week's True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast, BIG-Z breaks down the latest from Bears training camp as Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury, while the Bears continue adjusting to the loss of Coby Bryant in the secondary. Can Chicago survive the injury bug before the regular season even begins?

This week, we talk Cubs at the break, PCA's MVP-level season, the Cubs' deadline additions, and what the playoff rotation and bullpen could look like in October. Then shift to Bears training camp, highlighting early standouts, injury concerns, and whether Caleb Williams is ready to take the next step! 

With roughly 40 games remaining in the 2026 MLB regular season, the postseason picture is beginning to take shape—but there's still plenty of time for everything to change.The Boston Red Sox have come roaring back into the American League race after a remarkable stretch of winning baseball. Would you rather be a Red Sox fan right now—or a Dodgers fan? Los Angeles has suddenly hit a rough patch, but is this really cause for concern, or is a veteran championship team simply waiting for October?We look around baseball at the contenders, pretenders and teams hanging onto the edges of the playoff race. The Rays continue to prove us wrong, the Yankees are waiting for reinforcements, and with only about a quarter of the season remaining, one terrible week could effectively end a team's postseason hopes.We also discuss Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. and the pressure that comes with playing shortstop in New York; the remarkable extra-inning Red Sox-White Sox game that produced scoring in five consecutive innings; and why games like that make a pretty good argument for MLB's regular-season extra-inning rule.Then there's Tommy John. With news about John's health prompting renewed discussion of his Hall of Fame candidacy, we debate a fascinating question: Is his 288-win, 26-year pitching career worthy of Cooperstown on its own—or are people inevitably giving him extra credit because the revolutionary surgery bears his name?Plus, Jacob Wilson sets a Major League record for consecutive errorless games by a shortstop, Matt Olson reaches 900 consecutive games played, and we consider whether Cal Ripken Jr.'s 2,632-game streak may be the most unbreakable record in baseball.Finally, there's actually a reason for optimism about MLB's looming labor confrontation. Every owner lockout in MLB history has ended before costing baseball a regular-season game. Could history—and the enormous amount of money now at stake—make a 2027 work stoppage less likely than many fans fear?We finish with Craig Kimbrel joining his 12th MLB franchise and a Chicago Cubs defense that isn't merely good—it has a chance to rank among the best defensive teams we've ever seen.It's another week of baseball history colliding with the game we're watching right now on Almost Cooperstown.Almost Cooperstown is a weekly baseball podcast featuring thoughtful conversations about the Baseball Hall of Fame, baseball history, current MLB topics, player comparisons, statistics and the stories that connect today's game with its rich history.Thanks again to Mercury Maid for the Intro & Outro music.Visit AlmostCooperstown.com for original baseball articles, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow Almost Cooperstown on YouTube.

On today's episode of The Stretch, Connor Burns fills in for Big Cat. We get into White Sox Dave's international trip, and Burns being a disney adult. The Bears have seemingly caught the training camp injury bug, and the Cubs have recently played their best baseball of the season.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears report as training camp continues. They also reacted to Bears chairman George McCaskey sharing a quick update on a search for a new stadium site. Later, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong, the best defensive center fielder in baseball, has served as the team's designated hitter three times in the club's past five games.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong, the best defensive center fielder in baseball, has served as the team's designated hitter three times in the club's past five games.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the surging Cubs look primed to make a deep run in the playoffs.

Episode 454: Baseball will humble you more than any other game. A humbling happened in Boston as the A's took two out of three against the hottest team in baseball, the Boston Red Sox. Dallas comes out hot talking about the series victory, as well as Jeff McNeil's 1,000th hit and Jacob Wilson's errorless streak. Dallas also chats a bit about catching up with his former teammates in Boston before the guys get into their weekend series recaps from across the league. Two-time World Series Champion and San Francisco Giants legend Hunter Pence joins the program in the midst of the recaps, and the guys roll right into talking with him about the Giants' season, how general manager Buster Posey is handling the switch from player to the front office, and Pence's transition from Texas boy to California cool. The guys discuss all the drama from this past weekend that occurred on the mound, including Zack Wheeler being off the mound and Chris Sale's balk. Jared brings up the NL Cy Young Award and the runaway odds of Jacob Misiorowski winning it. Tyler's excitement for the potential of the fastest pitch ever being thrown by the Miz shows, and Jay Hay wraps us up with some award-winning nugs to send us into another week of baseball. 00:00:00 - A's Take Two Out of Three in Boston 00:10:44 - Catching Up with Craig 00:20:59 - Jacob Wilson's Errorless Streak 00:26:32 - Weekend Series Recaps 00:27:57 - Dodgers vs Diamondbacks 00:29:50 - Mets vs Pirates 00:30:19 - Hunter Pence Joins the Program 01:00:20 - Cubs vs Royals 01:02:17 - Brewers vs Twins 01:03:31 - Marlins vs Angels 01:05:06 - Rays vs Mariners 01:07:10 - Padres vs Astros 01:09:02 - White Sox vs Guardians 01:10:21 - Cardinals vs Rockies 01:11:39 - Reds vs Nationals 01:14:17 - Blue Jays vs Phillies | Zack Wheeler Touching the Mound? 01:21:42 - Braves vs Yankees | Chris Sale's Balk? 01:29:15 - NL Cy Young Update | Can the Miz Sustain This Velocity? 01:42:41 - Hunter Greene Out for the Season 01:45:09 - Craig Kimbrel to the Royals 01:53:17 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:58:22 - Final Thoughts Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code BID at https://www.Ridge.com/BID #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they debated if the Cubs are well-positioned to beat the Dodgers in the playoffs. Later, they listened to legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri deliver a few zingers during his Hall of Fame speech over the weekend.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote shared their concern as the injuries continue to mount for the Bears and also reacted to the Cubs and White Sox continuing to play well as they each won their series over the weekend.