Best Cubs Live Podcasts (2024)

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137. Cubs Winning Ways Continue, Jordan Wicks to the Rescue, Brewers on Deck 45:35

8M ago45:35

45:35

⚾️ Cubs winning close games against subpar opponents ⚾️ Bullpen holding team together ⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue ⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough ⚾️ Brewers on deckBy Dugout Sports Media

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136. Cubs Struggling in Key Stretch, Pitching Concerns, Bats Cold, Where to Go From Here 32:44

9M ago32:44

32:44

⚾️ 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'dBy Dugout Sports Media

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135. New York Not Good to Cubs, Blue Jays on Deck, Schedule Favors Cubs 42:24

9M ago42:24

42:24

⚾️ Pete Alonso single-handedly defeats Cubs ⚾️ Wesneski is broken ⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough? ⚾️ Schedule favors CubsBy Dugout Sports Media

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134. Return of The Rant(!), Cubs Should Win NL Central, Prioritize Re-Signing Bellinger 51:21

9M ago51:21

51:21

⚾️ The Rant returns and you're welcome ⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves ⚾️ No need to freak out ⚾️ Projecting path to playoffsBy Dugout Sports Media

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133. Cubs Mid-Field Defensive Transformation, Options at 3B, How Much Have Cubs Improved? 52:23

1+ y ago52:23

52:23

⚾️ 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 #BaseballPodcastBy Dugout Sports Media

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132. De-coding Hoyer's Master Plan, Cubs Running Out of Options, CubsCon May Be Riot 1:05:00

1+ y ago1:05:00

1:05:00

⚾️ 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?By Dugout Sports Media

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131. Free Agent Market Heating Up, Winter Meetings, Cubs Needs Versus Wants 58:03

1+ y ago58:03

58:03

⚾️ 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 competitiveBy Dugout Sports Media

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130. Matt Mervis, Cubs' Minor League Prospect, Joins as Special Guest 52:26

1+ y ago52:26

52:26

⚾️ 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 2023By Dugout Sports Media

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129. Discussing Cubs 40-Man Roster Moves, Cubs Acquire Mastrobuoni, Friday's Non-Tender Deadline 49:09

1+ y ago49:09

49:09

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…

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128. Cubs with Plethora of Options, Contreras Likely Gone, Good News For Davis 52:27

1+ y ago52:27

52:27

⚾️ 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 likelyBy Dugout Sports Media

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127. Schwarber Taunting Hoyer, Davis and Canario Injuries Complicate Cubs Trade Options, More 56:35

1+ y ago56:35

56:35

⚾️ 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 SengaBy Dugout Sports Media

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126. Free Agency Nearing, Anthony Rizzo Opting Out, What to Expect When You're Expecting 57:13

1+ y ago57:13

57:13

⚾️ 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 predictionsBy Dugout Sports Media

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125. Odds Aaron Judge Lands in Chicago, Realistic Offseason Adds, Brennen Davis Missing 1:09:33

1+ y ago1:09:33

1:09:33

⚾️ Speculation season continues ⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge? ⚾️ Realistic offseason additions ⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis? ⚾️ Championship series predictionsBy Dugout Sports Media

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124. Cubs Management Under Pressure to Substantially Supplement Roster, Speculation Season Upon Us 57:41

1+ y ago57:41

57:41

⚾️ Interpreting Ricketts and Hoyer year-end messages to fans ⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster ⚾️ Arizona Fall League update ⚾️ Division series predictionsBy Dugout Sports Media

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123. End-of-Season Awards, Biggest Needs for 2023, Postseason Preview 58:51

1+ y ago58:51

58:51

⚾️ Cubs finish with 74-68 record after blowing out Reds ⚾️ Season in review and end-of-season awards ⚾️ Cubs biggest needs for 2023 ⚾️ Postseason previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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122. Cubs Finishing 2022 Strong, Competing for NL Central in 2023, Offseason Expectations 32:59

1+ y ago32:59

32:59

⚾️ 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 seriesBy Dugout Sports Media

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121. Wesneski Sharp in Starting Debut, What to Watch for Down the Stretch, Marlins Preview 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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120. Cubs Trending Up, Dominant Pitching Performances Galore, Future Looks Bright 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

36:21

⚾️ 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 #BaseballPodcastBy Dugout Sports Media

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119. Timing Prospect Call-ups, Positional Needs, Minor League Players Need Union Representation 1:10:16

1+ y ago1:10:16

1:10:16

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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118. Cubs Have a Lot to Build On, Being Cautious with Prospects, Mervis Dominating Minors 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

⚾️ 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 #BaseballPodcastBy Dugout Sports Media

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117. Cubs Eye First Winning Month, Ohtani Trade Compelling, Minor League Updates 49:13

1+ y ago49:13

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⚾️ Cubs go 1-2 against Brewers ⚾️ Little, Estrada join Cubs in Toronto ⚾️ Mervis to play in AFL ⚾️ Could Cubs trade for Ohtani? ⚾️ MLBPA moves to unionize minor leaguersBy Dugout Sports Media

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116. Cubs Hang Tough Against Cardinals, Breslow's Comments on Kilian, Brewers Preview 35:22

1+ y ago35:22

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By Dugout Sports Media

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115. Cubs Stay Hot, Steele is Dominant, Canario Promoted to Iowa 1:03:28

1+ y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Brewers ⚾️ Is Adrian Sampson the real deal? ⚾️ Thompson to IL ⚾️ Justin Steele, Marcus Stroman dominant ⚾️ Prospect news and notesBy Dugout Sports Media

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114. Cubs Win Another Series, PCA Tops MLB Pipeline Rankings, Prospects Far From Sure Thing 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

45:04

⚾️ Cubs continue winning ways ⚾️ Nationals series recap ⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong tops MLB Pipeline rankings ⚾️ Prospects far from sure thing ⚾️ Brewers series previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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113. Lots to Like About Cubs, Steele and Thompson Bright Future, Cubs Should Add Ace 1:04:26

1+ y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Reds ⚾️ Suzuki slumping ⚾️ Reyes addition has upside ⚾️ Steele & Thompson anchors of rotation ⚾️ Looking aheadBy Dugout Sports Media

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112. Cubs Playing Well Since Break Behind Solid Pitching, Around the League, More 56:11

1+ y ago56:11

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⚾️ 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 SaturdayBy Dugout Sports Media

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111. Projecting Cubs Farm System, Assessing Nick Madrigal, Nationals Series Preview 51:05

1+ y ago51:05

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⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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110. Cubs Acquire Solid Prospects, Cubs Should Extend Contreras, What to Expect in 2023 1:10:27

1+ y ago1:10:27

1:10:27

⚾️ 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 FridayBy Dugout Sports Media

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109. Trade Deadline Special, Scott Effross Trade as it Happened (Live), Dominos Falling 55:13

1+ y ago55:13

55:13

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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108. Cubs Winning Despite Impending Selloff, Young Players Impressing, Emotions Running High 1:00:04

2y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

⚾️ Cubs are hot ⚾️ Emotional Tuesday matinee for Contreras and Happ ⚾️ Chances Cubs don't trade Contreras ⚾️ Young players impressing ⚾️ Giants series previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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107. Assessing Cubs Draft, Trade Deadline Speculation, Unlikely Prospects May Headline 2nd Half 56:53

2y ago56:53

56:53

⚾️ 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?By Dugout Sports Media

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106. Assessing Cubs First & Second Round Draft Picks RHP Cade Horton, LHP Jackson Ferris 1:02:34

2y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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105. Lots of Positives For Cubs, Higgins Playing Well, PCA is a Monster, More 58:33

2y ago58:33

58:33

⚾️ Not all lost for Cubs in LA ⚾️ Higgins could replace Contreras ⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to excel at South Bend ⚾️ Draft Preview ⚾️ Orioles series previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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104. Cubs Are Streaking, Sampson Red-hot, Cubs Travel to LA to Take on Dodgers 51:25

2y ago51:25

51:25

⚾️ Cubs stay hot, take Brewers series ⚾️ Adrian Sampson has been outstanding ⚾️ Offense and pitching both clicking at same time ⚾️ Dodgers series previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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103. Cubs Win 2-of-3 Against Red Sox, Power Numbers Ticking Up, Pitching Solid 51:18

2y ago51:18

51:18

⚾️ 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 gamesBy Dugout Sports Media

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102. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From Cards, Hoerner on Fire, Evaluating Cubs Season, Reds Preview 1:08:20

2y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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101. Cubs Drop Pirates Series, Defense Hurting Young Pitchers, Cardinals Series Preview 1:14:37

2y ago1:14:37

1:14:37

⚾️ Cubs drop three of four to Pirates ⚾️ Poor defense hurting Cubs' young pitchers ⚾️ Several players hurting Cubs daily ⚾️ Obvious immediate needs ⚾️ Cardinals series previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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100. Cubs Take Braves Series, Pitching Issues Surfacing, Pirates Series Preview 55:16

2y ago55:16

55:16

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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99. Cubs Offense Coming to Life, Kilian's Debut, Orioles Series Preview 49:00

2y ago49:00

49:00

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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98. Cubs Stumbling to End May, Fun with Prospects, Looking Ahead 1:05:25

2y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

⚾️ 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 CardinalsBy Dugout Sports Media

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97. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From D-backs, Starting Pitching Starting to Click, Pirates Series Preview 1:03:57

2y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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96. Series Win in San Diego, Contreras Red-Hot, Injuries Galore, D-backs Series Preview 49:10

2y ago49:10

49:10

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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95. Cubs Historically Bad, Path Forward From Here, Trade Candidates, Padres Series Preview 51:41

2y ago51:41

51:41

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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94. Stroman Dominates Brewers, Wisdom Heating Up, White Sox Series Preview 1:00:13

2y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

⚾️ Stroman lights out in Brewers series finale ⚾️ Patrick Wisdom heating up ⚾️ Alfonso Rivas batting leadoff needs to continue ⚾️ White Sox series previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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93. Cubs Drop 2-of-3 to Braves, Happ Stays Hot, Brewers Series Preview 54:09

2y ago54:09

54:09

⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Braves ⚾️ Offensive struggles galore ⚾️ Happ's hot start continues ⚾️ Suzuki slows down ⚾️ Booms and dooms ⚾️ Brewers series previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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92. Cubs Drop 3-of-4 to Pirates, Assessing Ross's Lineup Decisions, Braves Series Preview 36:00

2y ago36:00

36:00

⚾️ 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 previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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91. Special Guest - RHP Ben Leeper, Rays Series Recap, Pirates Series Preview 1:04:58

2y ago1:04:58

1:04:58

⚾️ Special guest, RHP for Iowa Cubs, Ben Leeper ⚾️ Signed in July 2020 as undrafted free agent ⚾️ Rays series recap ⚾️ Pirates Series PreviewBy Dugout Sports Media

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90. Cubs Split Four-Game Series in Colorado, Madrigal and Wisdom Break Out 41:48

2y ago41:48

41:48

⚾️ Cubs split four-game series in Colorado ⚾️ Booms and dooms ⚾️ Wisdom, Madrigal break out ⚾️ Suzuki stays hot ⚾️ Rays series previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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89. Cubs Split Pirates Series, Hendricks Rough Outing, Bullpen Solid 42:13

2y ago42:13

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By Dugout Sports Media

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88. Cubs Win 2-of-3 Over Brewers, Suzuki Breaks Out, Pirates Series Preview, & More 52:39

2y ago52:39

52:39

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 in opening series over Brewers ⚾️ Seiya Suzuki breaks out ⚾️ Starting rotation solid ⚾️ Bullpen shows mixed results ⚾️ Pirates series previewBy Dugout Sports Media

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