James Neveau, from NBC Chicago, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We recap another losing series, this time to the Cardinals. Cubs are in last place, we disucss roster options. We look ahead to important games against the Giants. We recap a huge week for the 84 Cubs.....Enjoy, and Go Cubs!

The Cubs Talk podcast takes another look at the struggling North Siders as they drop three-of-four to the Giants and hit the halfway mark of their season. James Neveau and Peter Marzano discuss the shoddy bullpen and the shocking resurgence of Kyle Hendricks before getting into their midseason awards. Shota Imanaga is likely the team’s first-half M…

Paul Noonan joins Jeremy & Pat this week to preview the upcoming series with the Brewers. 40th Anniversary of the Ryne Sandberg game, and Sandberg gets his statue at Wrigley. We talk about the controversy around the 2 buildings on Sheffield, & More!

For the first time in a month, the Cubs have won a three-game series, and James Neveau, Nate Poppen and Peter Marzano break it all down. Kyle Hendricks’ dramatic improvement in June is showcased, along with Ian Happ’s recent surge in extra-base hits and impactful moments. The guys then discuss swing tweaks made by Dansby Swanson, and evaluate wheth…

In a subdued Cubs Talk podcast, James Neveau and Peter Marzano ask the question that's on everybody's minds: Can the 2024 Cubs pull out of their tailspin and make the playoffs? The guys break down the loss to the Rays, question Jed Hoyer's decision-making in constructing this year's roster, and wonder if the team's offense can break out of its slum…

Andy Dolan, from Pointless Exercise, joins Jeremy and Pat this week. We recap the Cubs 2 game sweep of the White Sox. Cubs Struggle against the Reds. Imanaga is still great, Nico broke his hand, Kap talks about Contreras in the clubhouse, and we speculate on how they can fix the roster. Enjoy....and Go Cubs!…

Jared Wyllys, from CHGO, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We recap a horrible series against the Brewers, and and a disappointing performance against the Reds. Madrigal sent down, Bote called up. We look ahead to the June schedule, and upcoming White Sox series. We close the show talking 84 Cubs. Enjoy.....Go Cubs!…

On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi and Peter Marzano review and break down the Brewers series and the issues that are being exposed including the lack of consistent hitting (1:00). Have the Cubs prioritized defense too much in building this team and not enough offense (10:39)? Leila and Peter also discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong's return to …

Baseball Writer, Matt Trueblood, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss what the Cubs need to do to fix their offensive struggles. We also preview the upcoming series against the Brewers. Every week, we recap what happened in 1984 as we celebrate that team making the playoffs. And this week in 84 was a wild one, I have included the clip of the in…

In this edition of the Cubs Talk podcast, Leila Rahimi and James Neveau discuss the offensively challenged Cubs after a painful week against the Pirates and Braves. Cody Bellinger, Ian Happ and Michael Busch are all under the microscope as Craig Counsell's lineup faces scrutiny, but are the team's struggles reversible like they were in May 2023? Th…

Matt Cozzi, from Locked On Cubs, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. Cubs lose 2 of 3 to Atlanta, then 3 of 4 to the Pirates. The offense is struggling. The team is finally starting to get healthy. Transactions, News, Previews, & More. Enjoy...and Go Cubs!

On this episode of the Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi and Peter Marzano dive into the Cubs' injury woes, highlighting their impact on the team's performance. From Dansby Swanson's placement on the injured list to the importance of depth in navigating a challenging season, they explore the team's struggles and potential moves to be made upon player…

Evan Altman, from Cubs Insider, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss the struggles of Ian Happ. Alzolay injured, Hendricks returs. Cubs lose 2 of 3 against the Padres, they split with the Pirates in weird ways, and they lost the first game in Atlanta. We close the show talking 84 Cubs, & More! Enjoy.... and Go Cubs!…

In today's episode of the Cubs Talk podcast, Leila Rahimi and James Neveau try to figure out what to think of the team after a homestand of mixed results. They praise the team's dominant starting pitching, but also ask questions about the struggles of players like Ian Happ and Dansby Swanson. The duo also talks about the improving health of the Cub…

Comedian Kevin McCaffrey joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We recap the Cubs Mets series which Kevin attended. Cubs take 2 of 3 against the Brewers to take over first place in the division. We look ahead to the upcoming matchups in May. Cubs Bullpen and Catcher issues, Starting pitcher positives, & More. Enjoy.....Go Cubs!…

The Cubs split a riveting four-game series in New York against the Mets that exposed some of the team's most notable strengths and weaknesses. Peter Marzano and Leila Rahimi recap four games in the Big Apple while breaking down struggles within the Cubs bullpen. Leila and Peter then discuss how the Cubs can use more out of Dansby Swanson amid recen…

James Neveau, from NBC Chicago, joins Jeremy & Pat. We recap the sweep against the Astros, and the Cubs lose 2 out of 3 against Boston. Injuries to Bellinger, Wicks, Hendricks, and Smyly have left the pitching without any depth. Imanaga continues to dominate. We preview the upcoming series against the Mets that closes out the month of April. Enjoy.…

Peter Marzano and Nate Poppen talk recent roster moves that include Kyle Hendricks heading to the injured list and a callup of first base prospect Matt Mervis as the Cubs wrap up their homestand, while discussing Hendricks' potential role on the team once he returns. The guys then discuss which players have caught their eyes with the hot and cold s…

Cody Delmendo, from CHGO, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. Alzolay is no longer the closer, we discuss candidates we'd like to see emerge into the role. Hendricks struggles continue, made worse by other starters no being able to go deep into games. We recap the Cubs week against Arizona and Miami. We preview the week ahead, and we close the show talki…

The Cubs are back home, and James Neveau and Peter Marzano are breaking down their recent West Coast road trip. Series victories over Seattle and Arizona are broken down, as is the performance of the team's starting rotation and bullpen amid a series of injury concerns (1:15). The guys then discuss the latest on Kyle Hendricks' poor start to the ye…

Michael Ernst joins Jeremy & Pat this week. Michael was at all 3 games in Seattle. Michael Busch is on a HR streak. Cubs put Suzuki on the IL. Cubs take 2 of 3 from Seattle after dropping 2 of 3 against San Diego. We preview the upcoming week, revist this week in 1984, and more.....Enjoy, and GO Cubs!!…

In today's Cubs Talk podcast, James Neveau and Peter Marzano discuss the team's 5-1 homestand, with big wins over the Rockies and Dodgers (1:00). They evaluate the team's plate approach so far this season, and heap praise on Michael Busch, Seiya Suzuki and other contributors (4:00). The guys also discuss Shota Imanaga's first two starts, and how th…

Matt Trueblood joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We recap a successful Cubs homestand, Cubs battel the weather to take 2 of 3 from the Dodgers. We preview the upcoming road trip. We close the show with our segment, looking back at the 84 Cubs. Enjoy..... Go Cubs!

Jeremy & Pat discuss the opening series at Texas. Pat was at the Cubs home opener as we recap the first two games of the Colorado series. The Jerseys are still bad, Steele is hurt, News, & More. Subscribe to the Youtube channel for the video version of the podcast. Enjoy....and Go Cubs!

On a special edition of Cubs Talk, Leila Rahimi and James Neveau are live from Wrigley Field ahead of Opening Day. They discuss the Cubs' rotation after Justin Steele's injury, and break down the opening series against the Rangers. They also discuss Shota Imanaga's debut, Christopher Morel's hot start and the opening homestand against the Rockies a…

The wait is over! Dive into the ultimate breakdown of the 2024 Cubs season with the Cubs Talk Podcast! Join James Neveau and Peter Marzano as they dissect every aspect of the team's potential triumph. From pitching prowess to batting brilliance, they leave no base untouched (2:30). Expect heated debates on strategic decisions and potential game-cha…

Evan Altman, from Cubs Insider, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. Its our annual predications and season preview episode. We discuss the roster moves, and moves that didn't happen. We lock in our predications for the upcoming Cubs season. Baseball is back, and the season is offically here. Enjoy....and Go Cubs!…

On today's Cubs Talk podcast, James Neveau and Nate Poppen react to Craig Counsell's decision to include Jordan Wicks and Javier Assad in the team's Opening Day rotation. They set their expectations for both hurlers and share insight on why Assad nabbed the last job over Drew Smyly. The guys also discuss Shota Imanaga amid a strikeout-filled spring…

On today's Cubs Talk podcast, Leila Rahimi and James Neveau talk to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune about all the latest happenings in Mesa. Meghan breaks down the latest injury news on Jameson Taillon (4:53), and evaluates the Cubs' options as they look to put together their 2024 rotation (13:18). Later, the crew discusses which players h…

On this edition of the Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi and James Neveau discuss Cody Bellinger's debut at Spring Training and the plan for him this season (1:07). Later on in the pod, they break down the Cubs prospects they are keeping an eye on including Alexander Canario, Owen Caissie and the biggest question mark of them all, Pete Crow-Armstrong…

Brett Taylor, from Bleacher Nation, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We talk Cubs Spring Training. Happ is injured and we discuss outfield options. We speculate on the rotation, the infield, and more. We talk about all the things to enjoy as we get ready for the season.

On a new Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi, Peter Marzano and Nate Poppen discuss the implications of Cody Bellinger's signing with the Cubs and how the deal got done (1:09). Later, they discuss Jed Hoyer's relationship with Scott Boras and his clients and how players' relationships with the teams are continuing to decline (7:26). Finally, the trio d…

On a special episode of the Cubs Talk podcast, James Neveau and Peter Marzano discuss the return of Cody Bellinger. The duo chats about the structure of the deal, what it tells us about Jed Hoyer's negotiating and spending habits, and how they feel the process played out. The guys also get into what impacts it could have on the team's roster, inclu…

On a new Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi, James Neveau and Peter Marzano discuss and break down Cubs owner Tom Ricketts' media availability. They discuss the most glaring statements made by Ricketts (1:15), react to his comments about Cody Bellinger's free agency situation (8:54), and discuss the Cubs' lack of spending on free agents (13:45). They …

Greg Huss joins Jeremy, Pat, and James Neveau this week. The first half of the show, we discuss Cubs prospects and what to watch for during spring training. We close the show discussing the comments Tom Ricketts made to the media today. Bellinger's status and options, Cubs transactions, Jersey opinions, & More. Enjoy....and Go Cubs!…

Cubs Spring Training is set to begin and to get you prepped and ready the Cubs Talk crew is joined by NBC 5 Sports anchor Mike Berman from Scottsdale, Arizona. The crew discusses new manager Craig Counsell's impact on the team so far (1:00), how will he manage the bullpen (10:16) and the young players like Pete Crow-Armstrong (13:40). They also div…

In today's Cubs Talk podcast, James Neveau and Peter Marzano discuss Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA projections for the 2024 Cubs. Do they buy the Cubs as an 80-win team, and are they really second-best behind the Cardinals in the National League Central? Should Shota Imanaga and Hector Neris give them more of a boost? They discuss those questions, an…

On this episode of the Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi, Nate Poppen and Peter Marzano discuss the most recent free agent signings and what it means for the Chicago Cubs. They break down Rhys Hoskins signing with the Brewers (:30). They also lament the Cubs missing out on relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (10:00) and why they DFA’d Codi Heuer (15:48)…

Dan Szymborski, from Fangraphs, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss the Cubs Zips projections and More. Enjoy....and Go Cubs!

Baseball writer Jared Wyllys joins Jeremy & Pat this week. Cubs sign Shota Imanaga! The Cubs also made a trade with the Dodgers getting Michael Busch and reliever Yency Almonte. We recap some Cubs Convention highlights, and we close the show with a new segment where we discuss the 1984 Cubs.

On a post-convention edition of the Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi, Peter Marzano and James Neveau welcome Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times to talk about the North Siders. Cody Bellinger's future is first up to bat, with Shota Imanaga's pitch arsenal and potential adjustments to big league life next up. The group discusses the ongoing trade fli…

On a special "THEY FINALLY DID A THING" edition of Cubs Talk, Leila Rahimi, James Neveau and Nate Poppen break down the reported signing of Shōta Imanaga (00:33). They examine how his pitch arsenal could play in the big leagues and if they have any concerns before wrapping up with a quick chat about how his contract could allow the Cubs additional …

It may be 2024, but things are feeling an awful lot like 2023 for the Cubs, as Leila Rahimi, James Neveau and Peter Marzano talk about the lack of action on the free-agent market for the North Siders. The trio talks about some minor league pitching signings, including Colten Brewer, but also discusses what avenues the Cubs still have to potentially…

On this episode of the Cubs Talk podcast, Leila Rahimi, James Neveau and Peter Marzano discuss the Cubs' continued quiet offseason. With the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees adding outfielders, are the Cubs the best fit for Cody Bellinger, and how much could his contract cost? The trio also discusses other avenues for the Cubs' free agency pl…

Cubs fans are understandably feeling a bit Scrooge-like this holiday season, with the team biding their time before making any sort of freea gent moves. Leila Rahimi, Peter Marzano, Nate Poppen and James Neveau discuss the team's quiet offseason and discuss whether they're making a mistake in not being more aggressive in negotiating with players li…

In this episode of the Cubs Talk Podcast, James Neveau, Peter Marzano and Nate Poppen react to Shohei Ohtani landing with the Dodgers. Are the Dodgers the team to beat in the National League? What should the Cubs' priorities be after missing out on the superstar? Is a reunion with Cody Bellinger now a priority, or should they transition to other op…

Evan Altman, from Cubs Insider, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss the frustrations with the Cubs front office, the lack of top tier talent aquisitions, and more. We look at what the Cubs still need and whats available via Free Agents or Trades. The Cubs have a lot of work to do still this offseason.…

On a new Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi and James Neveau break down the news, or lack thereof, from baseball's winter meetings. With Shohei Ohtani still making a decision, the Cubs seemingly out on Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and still inquiring about Tyler Glasnow, there is plenty of uncertainty on the North Side, and the duo tries to make …

In a special Cubs Talk podcast, James Neveau and Peter Marzano kick their feet up by the fire and recap their favorite moments from the 2023 season. Christopher Morel's walkoff against the White Sox, Ian Happ's defensive heroics against the Brewers, and Mike Tauchman's incredible catch against the Cardinals all get the memory lane treatment, but wh…

Leila Rahimi, Nate Poppen and James Neveau have your full preview of baseball's Winter Meetings. The trio discusses the latest news connecting Shohei Ohtani to the Cubs and whether they think the biggest free agent in baseball history could actually call the North Side home (1:31). Later, they discuss other potential options for the Cubs, including…