Best Gordon Wittenmyer Podcasts (2024)

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Injuries have pitching staff in more flux, and what to make of Jackson Chourio, plus a conversation with Reds reporter Gordon Wittenmyer (06.10.2024) 1:10:30

10d ago1:10:30

1:10:30

An injury to Robert Gasser has further thrown the Brewers starting rotation in flux, with another top prospect in line to make a start Tuesday as the Brewers return home. All things considered, a 2-4 week isn't terrible considering the Brewers faced two and maybe three Cy Young contenders. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe recap th…

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John Dewan from Baseball Info Solutions & Gordon Wittenmyer of Cincinnati Enquirer (Hour 3) 44:22

18d ago44:22

44:22

By Audacy

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 13) - Is the offense looking better? When will Jed trade for relief? 29:23

3h ago29:23

29:23

The guys talk about the state of the Cubs. The offense is showing some signs of life. The starters continue to do well. But their bullpen is a mess. Jed Hoyer says there's no trades available at the moment. Can that be true? Gordon wonders if it will even be worth making a trade if they wait until July. Will they be too far out of it? Kap likes wha…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 12) - An Exclusive Interview with Ryne Sandberg!! #SandbergStrong 1:00:26

3d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

#Davidkaplan and #GordonWittenmyer talk to #Cubs #HallofFamer #RyneSandberg. They talk to Ryne about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, and how he's feeling. Ryne also talks to the guys about youth baseball and some of his favorite memories from his playing days. #SandbergStrong KAP’s Official Website and Store: https://bit.ly/shopthekapman REKAP …

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Blake Perkins redemption, Freddy Peralta struggling, and Snoop Dogg in the house (06.17.2024) 1:13:59

3d ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Snoop Dogg! Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe spent quite a bit of time talking about the rap legend in the house Saturday, but they did find some time to talk about a 4-2 week of Brewers baseball, chock full of exciting endings. That included Sunday, when Blake Perkins' throw home helped atone for a big-time miscue earlier in the se…

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Trade packages that make sense for Cubs & White Sox (Hour 1) 43:09

4d ago43:09

43:09

By Audacy

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Herb Spiegel joins his son's show to talk baseball on Father's Day (Hour 2) 46:45

4d ago46:45

46:45

By Audacy

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Bob Lopez, Nicky Lopez's dad, joins us on Father's Day (Hour 3) 19:57

4d ago19:57

19:57

By Audacy

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Cubs & White aren't great, but baseball still is (Hour 1) 43:26

11d ago43:26

43:26

Matt Spiegel opened his show by imploring Cubs and White Sox fans to enjoy the baseball moments — both the good and bad — while they can. After that, Spiegel discussed how White Sox television play-byplay announcer John Schriffen shouted out a franchise legend on a home run call Saturday. Later, Spiegel discussed a possible World Series preview tha…

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Red Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming joins us live in studio (Hour 2) 39:24

11d ago39:24

39:24

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Will Flemming to discuss the team's matchup against the White Sox, who have taken two of the first three games in the series. Flemming was also in the running for the White Sox television play-by-play job this past offseason. Later, Spiegel shared his Team of the Mo…

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Eno Saris talks Dansby Swanson's approach at plate (Hour 3) 45:31

11d ago45:31

45:31

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Eno Saris from The Athletic to discuss his recent article on Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and how his results are now better lining up with his process. Later, we hear from Cubs infielder Michael Busch on the pregame show about being penciled in to play second base against the Reds on Sunday. Busch usu…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 11) - Should the Chicago Cubs trade for Pete Alonso? 25:33

14d ago25:33

25:33

The guys discuss the state of the #Cubs. Kap is hearing the #ChicagoCubs want to trade for Pete Alonso. Should the Cubs do that? Or should they target a catcher? Bullpen help? What's their greatest need? They also discuss the job Craig Counsell is doing and if he's proven himself to be an upgrade over David Ross. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoo…

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Brewers have a massive week against Chicago, including Craig Counsell, plus a conversation with Colin Rea (06.03.2024) 1:22:15

17d ago1:22:15

1:22:15

What a wild week of baseball in Milwaukee, with both Chicago teams coming to American Family Field and leaving with only one win. The Brewers went 6-1 and in the process got one over on former manager Craig Counsell, and not without some voiced displeasure from the home fans. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the many twists …

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Cubs steal a late-night win with Spiegel in the building (Hour 1) 42:33

19d ago42:33

42:33

By Audacy

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Tony Andracki recaps a wet and wild night at Wrigley Field (Hour 2) 40:52

19d ago40:52

40:52

By Audacy

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League leaders and we hear Craig Counsell's pregame comments (Hour 4) 27:38

19d ago27:38

27:38

By Audacy

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BONUS minor-league extravaganza on Brewers top prospects and players still to know for 2024, plus Nashville Sounds announcer Jeff Hem 1:14:42

20d ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and host JR Radcliffe have a nice weekend bonus episode for you looking entirely at the Brewers minor league system (we know the Brewers took three of four from the Cubs; we're saving that for the normal Monday episode). They're joined by Spencer Michaelis of Brewers Fanatic to discuss all things minor le…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 10) - Who should the Cubs trade for right now? 31:37

21d ago31:37

31:37

What are the Cubs biggest issues? Can the Cubs keep up with the other teams in the division? Did the boos in Milwaukee affect Craig Counsell? Were the guys bothered that Ben Brown was pulled when he was pitching a no-hitter? And the guys argue over the job Jed Hoyer did during the offseason. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekap…

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Here comes Craig Counsell, plus discourse on William Contreras as MVP and Josh Hader (05.27.2024) 1:06:57

24d ago1:06:57

1:06:57

The Brewers split six games in Miami and Boston, but the attention quickly turns to what's ahead, with the Chicago Cubs and Craig Counsell coming to Milwaukee for a four-game set. How has Pat Murphy proven to be different than Counsell (in ways that even manifested this week). Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss. William Contre…

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Cubs & White Sox drop games they should've won (Hour 1) 44:25

26d ago44:25

44:25

Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs and White Sox both collapsing in losses Saturday after they held leads in the late innings. Later, Spiegel made the case for the Cubs to recall outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to the big league roster — and stay there for good.By Audacy

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Steve Stone breaks down White Sox's competitive series with Orioles (Hour 2) 44:11

26d ago44:11

44:11

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the club losing a trio of close games to the Orioles over the past few days. Later, Spiegel shareed his team of the week — and it's a team he loathes.By Audacy

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Doug Glanville on 'The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball' event (Hour 3) 43:44

26d ago43:44

43:44

In the final hour of Hit and Run, Matt Spiegel was joined by former MLB player and current ESPN/Marquee Sports Network analyst Doug Glanville to discuss the "The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball" event going on at the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum this weekend. Later, Spiegel shared a fun walk-off winner for the Dansville Dairy Daddies an…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 9) - Is there reason to be optimistic? 26:05

27d ago26:05

26:05

Despite the #chicagocubs poor play of late, the guys debate whether there's reason to be optimistic. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-t-shirt-thekapman-com KAP…

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William Contreras continues an epic season, but we're still worried about the starting pitchers, plus an interview with Robert Gasser and Jared Koenig (05.20.2024) 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

William Contreras continues to look like an MVP candidate, with his 13th pitch-homer off future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander the latest example. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the unreal season from the Brewers backstop and revisit a trade that seems destined to live forever. In general, the power was there for the Bre…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 8) - Is Gordon the optimist this week? 33:34

1M ago33:34

33:34

Kap and Gordon talk about the Cubs struggles with their bats and with some of their pitching. What do they do with Kyle Hendricks? How do they fix the bullpen? Do they also need to trade for a bat? Should we be worried about their defense? That and more on this addition of the Cubs REKAP Podcast. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopt…

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Jim Deshaies talks Cubs' wild walk-off win over Pirates on Saturday (Hour 1) 49:43

1M ago49:43

49:43

Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Mark Grote opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' thrilling 1-0 walk-off win against the Pirates on Saturday and by discussing how the White Sox are getting beat up by star Juan Soto and the Yankees. Later, Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies joined the show to discuss Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga's domina…

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Pete Crow-Armstrong talks about settling in at the big league level (Hour 2) 46:02

1M ago46:02

46:02

In the second hour, Mark Grote discussed who has been the Cubs' team MVP in the early going this season. Later, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the show to discuss what it has been like for him to settle in at the big league level this season after he debuted in 2023.By Audacy

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Matt Spiegel joins us live from the Wrigley Field (Hour 3) 44:48

1M ago44:48

44:48

In the third hour, Mark Grote took calls from Score listeners on the Cubs' bullpen issues. Later, Score host Matt Spiegel joined the show live from Wrigley Field before hosting the pregame and postgame show on Cubs Radio on this Sunday.By Audacy

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Paul Sullivan talks history of Cubs managers handling the media (Hour 4) 30:53

1M ago30:53

30:53

In the final hour, Mark Grote was joined by longtime Tribune reporter Paul Sullivan to discuss the Cubs' walk-off win Saturday and the White Sox's struggles against the Yankees this weekend. Later, Grote listened in as Cubs manager Craig Counsell shared the latest injury updates for the team in his pregame media session.…

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Robert Gasser's electric debut, two big bombs and Christian Yelich's return, plus an interview with Joey Ortiz (05.13.2024) 1:03:21

1M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe revisit a 4-3 week for the Brewers, one with a number of highlights, including an excellent debut start from pitcher Robert Gasser on Friday. Plus, Rhys Hoskins and Willy Adames deliver big-time home runs, Christian Yelich is back and mashing yet again, and the St. Louis Cardinals look ... bad. What'…

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Patrick Wisdom talks developing his B-hack at the plate (Hour 1) 41:13

1M ago41:13

41:13

Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the Cubs' crazy 10-9 loss to the Pirates on Saturday and the White Sox earning their fourth straight win with a victory against the AL Central-leading Guardians. Later, Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom joined the show to discuss his B-hack at the plate, his mother's role in his career and ... umm ... cups in w…

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Tom Hamilton discusses the important mothers in his life on Mother's Day (Hour 2) 45:08

1M ago45:08

45:08

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton to discuss Cleveland's success early this season. Hamilton also discussed the important mothers in his life and explained how they've shaped his baseball experiences.By Audacy

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Team of the Moment and remembering Steve Albini (Hour 3) 42:28

1M ago42:28

42:28

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel revealed his Team of the Moment and remembered the life and legacy of friend and legendary record engineer Steve Albini, who sadly passed away at 61 years old earlier week.By Audacy

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 7) - What will the Cubs do with Kyle Hendricks? 27:14

1M ago27:14

27:14

The guys talk about how the rotation should shake out once Kyle Hendricks comes back into the rotation. Who moves to the bullpen? Can any of the current starters be the closer? They also discuss what needs to happen with Ian Happ. He has been struggling mightily this season. Does he need some time off or do you let him work through it? Dansby Swans…

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Hit & Run: Steve Albini in-studio w/ Matt Spiegel (Aug. 18th, 2019) 44:13

1M ago44:13

44:13

Back in 2019, Matt Spiegel was joined in studio by musician Steve Albini to discuss his vast love and knowledge of baseball, his illustrious career that includes his work as a record producer, recording engineer, musician and professional poker player and more. RIP to the great Steve Alibini, who passed away Wednesday, May 8th, 2023.…

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The umpires have a highly notable week, plus a reunion with Craig Counsell and interviews with Tobias Myers and Ben Rortvedt (05.06.2024) 1:04:47

2M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

The Brewers were in Wrigley Field to take on the Cubs and old manager Craig Counsell, but by then the story of the week had been written. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a turbulent Rays series featuring some controversial umpiring, a brawl, a debut for top prospect Tyler Black and Rickie Weeks as manager. Then came the Cub…

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James Fegan on a wet Sox win and Spiegs gets you ready for Cubs vs Brewers (Hour 4) 31:55

2M ago31:55

31:55

In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel is joined by White Sox beat writer James Fegan of Sox Machine to talk about the Sox' 6-5 win over the Cardinals and where the future home of White Sox TV may end. Later, Spiegel previews the Cubs finale vs the Brewers.By Audacy

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Ben Brown on his pitch mix and returning home to pitch in New York (Hour 3) 40:29

2M ago40:29

40:29

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel is joined by Cubs right-handed pitcher Ben Brown who talks about his time in the big leagues, growing up as a Red Sox in Long Island, NY, and what he sees as his role for the future.By Audacy

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Cubs bullpen issues obvious, Tim Dillard on Cubs vs Brewers (Hour 1) 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

In the first hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel opens the show discussing the Cubs lack of starter depth and reliable bullpen arms is a real concern early this season. Later, Spiegel gets into the White Sox fun win in a rainy St. Louis yesterday.By Audacy

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Bill Veeck Jr is a Chicago legend (Hour 2) 39:08

2M ago39:08

39:08

In the second hour, Matt Speigel plays a clip from Studs Terkel interviewing Bill Veeck Jr back in 1981 - talking about the exploding scoreboard. Later, callers chime in on the White Sox struggles and question Craig Counsell's bullpen decisions.By Audacy

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 6) - Chicago Cubs had a good April despite poor defense and bullpen 25:42

2M ago25:42

25:42

The Cubs had a very good month of April despite a bunch of injuries and a bad bullpen. Kap and Gordon discuss the first month of the season and what they need to do to address some of their issues - especially the bullpen. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com ➡️ Of…

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Cubs storylines you missed this week due to NFL Draft (Hour 1 on 4/28) 44:03

2M ago44:03

44:03

Matt Spiegel was excited to get back to talking baseball after spending the past few days in Detroit for the NFL Draft. He shared what he feels was important from the Cubs playing another strong week of baseball.By Audacy

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Steve Stone talks Andrew Benintendi's huge Saturday & John Schriffen's 'haters' call (Hour 2 on 4/28) 43:57

2M ago43:57

43:57

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the club earning a pair of wins against the Rays across the past two days. Spiegel also asked Stone about play-by-play partner John Schriffen's call of outfielder Andrew Benintendi's walk-off home run Saturday in which Schriffen called out haters.…

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Ryan Dempster talks playing for both Cubs & Red Sox (Hour 3 on 4/28) 38:11

2M ago38:11

38:11

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst and former big league pitcher Ryan Dempster to discuss what it was like playing for both the Cubs and Red Sox in his MLB career. Dempster also discussed his experience of winning a World Series title in 2013 with Boston and shared a favorite story of his regarding his five…

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Brewers pitching staff gets thinner, and an interview with reliever Bryan Hudson (04.29.2024) 1:12:37

2M ago1:12:37

1:12:37

The Milwaukee Brewers were able to finish the week 3-4, but it wasn't a great overall stretch, if for no other reason that the team is down yet another starting pitcher (and this time for the whole season). Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe once again try to figure out how Milwaukee can piece it together, especially with Joe Ross str…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 5) - Despite injuries, the Chicago Cubs continue to roll 29:22

2M ago29:22

29:22

The Cubs are rolling after sweeping the Astros despite injuries to the starting rotation and the issues closing games. Kap and Gordon talk about what the Cubs can do to solve their closing situation along with how young players like Morel are helping the team continue to win. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products…

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What's next for DL Hall? Pitching staff holding it together, offense doing enough and a chat with Blake Perkins (04.22.2024) 1:11:37

2M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

The Milwaukee Brewers offense had another breakout day Saturday, part of a week that featured a series win in St. Louis. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the success, including the excellence of Brice Turang and Blake Perkins moving closer toward that elusive "sustainable" category, plu…