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Brought to you by some of the writers behind BP Wrigleyville, this Chicago Cubs podcast combines analytics with a fun, fresh approach to make sure you're up to date on all things Cubs.
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Episode 48: Winter is Coming - Cubs not good at the All Star break...or for 2018 from 2017-07-11T08:30
We take a look at our biggest disappointments and pleasant surprises of the season. The starting pitching has been bad. The bullpen has been good. The offense has not been good.
There's ...
Episode 47: Time to send Happ back down? from 2017-05-30T12:30
The guys took a little time out on Memorial Day to bring you another episode of BP Wrigleycast. Ryan and Isaac welcome back Joel to the podcast, and they dive in head first with discussion about th...
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Episode 46: Cubs playing better thanks to Zobrist and Happ from 2017-05-25T11:00
After a one month absence, Ryan and Isaac get together to chat about the recent HAPPenings with the Chicago Cubs. Jake Arrieta's strong start against Milwaukee is discussed, which leads into more t...
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Episode 45: Heyward gets hot, Lackey loses his cool from 2017-04-26T04:00
Ryan and Isaac lead off discussing the recent struggles of John Lackey, including a few reasons why this could be who the 38-year-old pitcher is now. But are there any potential upgrades from withi...
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Episode 44: As Cubs play eh baseball, we are all spoiled from 2017-04-18T08:00
After an intro gone horribly wrong, the guys discuss the hot/cold offense and then move onto the pen, where a fantasy draft ensues. Who ends up with the more desirable pair of relievers? You'll hav...
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Episode 43: Cubs raise banner at home, baseball feels different, week 1 thoughts from 2017-04-11T08:00
Real baseball that actually counts is back! The guys discuss what (if anything) has changed now that a World Series titled has been accomplished.
Then they discuss some quick hits from t...
Episode 42: Previewing the 2017 baseball season from 2017-04-01T05:00
Ryan and Isaac talk about some vague changes in the future of the podcast before digging into what you've all come here for: Hardcore baseball talk! The guys chat about changes to the 2017 roster, ...
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Episode 41: Spring Training is here and why it matters from 2017-03-02T00:30
Spring Training is here and that means Dr. Pepper? Carlos starts things off with a bizarre comparison that includes a desert and Dr. Pepper.
Then the guys discuss some quirky Maddon move...
Episode 40: PECOTA Projections and Cubs add pitching depth from 2017-02-09T02:00
Projections are fun because fresh stats in the winter are like a warm hug from an old friend you haven't seen in a long time.
But that's all they are: projections, and the guys highlight...
Episode 39: BP Top Ten Prospects List and Cubs Convention from 2017-01-19T03:00
The BP Top Ten is out and the guys run through some overall thoughts on the list, as well as some strong opinions by Isaac on one particular player.
Then we chat about some players to ke...
BP Wrigleycast Episode 38: Ryan goes rogue, and also Cubs talk from 2016-12-16T06:00
Ryan, Isaac, and Joel get together to discuss the events of the last two weeks. Included is debate about the merits of the Wade Davis for Jorge Soler deal, the bullpen overall, the Jon Jay signing,...
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Episode 37: Gauging the Urgency of the Offseason after Winning it All from 2016-11-29T03:00
Things have changed now that the Cubs are World Series champions. But does that change the urgency in the front office and how badly fans want to win?
The guys take a look at that and th...
Episode 36: Replacing the Departed and Subverting the Narrative from 2016-11-15T02:00
The guys discuss their favorite moments of the 2016 postseason before closing the book on a magical season and discussing potential offseason moves.
While they appear to have obvious can...
Episode 35: The Cubs Win the World Series! from 2016-11-03T18:00
They did it! Joel and Carlos were on hand in Cleveland to witness the epic seventh game of the World Series, while Isaac and Ryan watched from home. They collaborate to give their recollection of t...
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Quick Take: One More W from 2016-11-02T02:30
The Cubs had to win...and they did. Despite the offensive outburst from Kris Bryant, Addison Russell, and Anthony Rizzo, the talk will inevitably center around how Joe Maddon used Aroldis Chapman.<...
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Quick Take: Joe Maddon Burns the Ships, Cubs Head to Cleveland for Game 6 from 2016-10-31T14:00
Joe Maddon made some questionable decisions, including bringing closer Aroldis Chapman in to pitch in the 7th inning (and never warming anyone up after that). But in the end the Cubs won the game a...
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Quick Take: Cubs Win a World Series Game, Even Series from 2016-10-27T02:00
The Cubs made history by winning a World Series game for the first time in a LONG time. It's historic, it's special, it's amazing. But the guys seem to forget about it and jump right into analyzing...
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Quick Take: Fly the L for Game One from 2016-10-26T02:00
With the Cubs playing in the World Series for the first time in 71 years, the guys come away unimpressed with the overall performance. Discussion includes positive and negative takeaways from the g...
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Episode 34: The Chicago Cubs are going to the World Series from 2016-10-24T02:00
With Game 6 of the NLCS in the books, the Chicago Cubs are going to the World Series for the first time since 1945! Ryan, Isaac, and Joel get together and recall a magical evening from their indivi...
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Quick Take: Cubs take game 5, don't touch the cupcake from 2016-10-21T17:30
In an episode we've dubbed "Don't Touch the Cupcake" in honor of Ryan and The Simpsons, we cover the aftermath of game 5, which includes some positives and some negatives.
From Javy Baez...
Quick Take: Cubs Offense Awakens to Take Game 4 from 2016-10-20T03:00
The bats needed to come to life if the Cubs were going to have a shot at winning the series, and last night it finally happened.
Also, big moments from Willson Contreras and the bullpen ...
Quick Take: Dodgers Take Game 3, Offense Still Missing from 2016-10-19T01:30
Nothing good happened last night as the Cubs lost game 3. Oh wait, Kris Bryant had a few singles.
Is it time to panic or is this just #baseball? The guys discuss.
This show is...
Quick Take: Cubs look dead and shock us all, plus looking ahead from 2016-10-12T11:00
Still trying to put into words what happened the night before, Ryan and Isaac get together and discuss the events of Game 4 and Game 3. That includes questionable decisions by Joe Maddon, brilliant...
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Quick Take: Wood homers, Cubs get Samardzija, 2-0 series lead from 2016-10-09T12:00
The Cubs take game two over the Giants, thanks in large part to a surprise contribution from Travis Wood. We look at what happened and give instant reaction, talking about Jeff Samardzija, Wood's h...
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Quick Take: Baez Homers Into Wind, Cubs Take Game 1 from 2016-10-07T13:30
Cubs beat the Giants in a pitcher's duel at Wrigley thanks to Jon Lester and Javy Baez.
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Quick Take: Giants Beat Mets, will face Cubs from 2016-10-06T03:00
Yeah, the Mets would've been better, but the Giants are still a team that played terrible baseball in the second half. And Madison Bummergarner isn't going until Game 3. So there's that...
Episode 33: Mets vs. Giants, Bumgarner's success, and postseason anxiety from 2016-10-03T05:00
With the National League wild card teams set, Ryan, Isaac, and Joel discuss which one would be the ideal matchup for the Cubs. Then, they flip the script and talk about which team they think will w...
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Episode 32: Arrieta Rests, Montero is Back, and Theo is a Bro from 2016-09-28T01:30
Isaac is MIA this week but the guys take a look at Jake Arrieta's rest before the playoffs, Montero making a comeback, and the Epstein profile on ESPN.
60 Seconds with a Former Cub takes...
Episode 31: The gang talks to Mark Grote, NLDS matchups discussion, and more! from 2016-09-19T04:00
With another pinch-hitter needed for the transient Carlos, Mark Grote from 670 The Score and Chicago Cubs pre- and post-game joins the rest of the team. Among the topics discussed, the differences ...
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Episode 30: The Kyle Hendricks Episode, Cy Young, and Playoff Roster Questions from 2016-09-13T11:00
Kyle Hendricks was so close to throwing a no-hitter until he threw a meatball to Jebediah Hazelfrankenstein on an 0-2 count. It's too bad, but what does this near brush with greatness do to his Cy ...
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Episode 29: More on Heyward, Hammel, and the Playoffs from 2016-08-29T01:30
It's not easy coming up with negatives when you're the best team in baseball, but the guys decide to take a look at Heyward's offense, Hammel's post-season role, and potential playoff matchups.
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Episode 28: The Gang Chats with Matt Spiegel, plus more! from 2016-08-22T10:00
With Carlos missing in action yet again, the gang turns to a veteran radio voice to pick up the slack: Matt Spiegel, of The Spiegel & Goff Show on 670 The Score. Isaac, Joel, and Ryan talk to Matt ...
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Episode 27: Strop Injury, Papelbon Rumors, Hendricks and the Playoffs from 2016-08-15T11:30
Pedro Strop should be back for the playoffs, so how big a deal is his injury? Would his injury have the Cubs give Papelbon a chance to come aboard and see some familiar faces? Isaac's head might ex...
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Episode 26: Cubs got Problems but Depth Ain't One: Soler, LaStella and Cahill from 2016-08-09T08:30
Jorge Soler is back! But how will Joe Maddon use him without a DH spot in the lineup?
Tommy LaStella was sent down to Triple-A...a while ago, but still hasn't reported. What's that all a...
Episode 25: What Would Joel Freak Out About, CJ Edwards as Starter, Trade Value from 2016-08-01T08:00
Joel is out today, but we've channeled our inner Joels to see what we're all freaking out about these days. Should CJ Edwards give it a shot out of the rotation next year? We take a look at the pos...
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Episode 24: The Aroldis Chapman Trade and Everything that Comes With It from 2016-07-26T07:30
It finally happened: the Cubs traded away their top prospect (and more) for a top pitcher. Did they get enough? Was this a good move? The guys weigh in, with Isaac and Ryan taking a pretty clear st...
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Quick Take: The Dan Vogelbach Trade from 2016-07-20T22:30
The Cubs pull off a trade well in advance of the deadline and acquire a lefthander to work out of the pen. In exchange, they traded away long-time trade-rumor fodder Dan Vogelbach.
This...
Episode 23: Second Half Kicks Off, Improving from Within and Chatting About Iowa from 2016-07-20T20:00
As the second half of the season kicks off, the guys chat about what they think will happen, what they’d like to see happen, and what they’re afraid will happen (Joel’s idea, of course). Then we ta...
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Episode 22: Cubs Limp into Break, How Good is Contreras?, and Injuries from 2016-07-11T07:30
Is it time to panic as the Cubs struggle to win games, or could there be a silver lining to confronting some adversity at this point in the season? Then the guys discuss Willson Contreras and wheth...
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Episode 21: Cat sits in, Joel is concerned, and the Cubs are bad at baseball from 2016-07-04T12:00
Carlos and Isaac are out, so the guys welcome Cat Garcia to pick up their slack. The Cubs have had a tough few weeks, but should fans be concerned or merely frustrated with the drought? Later, the ...
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Episode 20: Cubs recent slump, the projected All-Stars, and CONTRERAS! from 2016-06-27T11:00
With Carlos and Joel away at ANTHROCON 2016, Ryan and Isaac take the reigns in discussing the Cubs recent slump. Later, they tackle the topic of relievers on the trade market, the Cubs needs, which...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 19: Coghlan is Back, Almora Up, Catching Situation from 2016-06-13T08:00
The Cubs surprise everyone and trade for Chris Coghlan. With him and Almora now on the roster, how does playing time look moving forward? The guys touch a little bit on the draft (and the Cardinals...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 18: Willson Contreras Develops, Maddon Doing Great, More from 2016-06-07T08:00
Carlos makes his triumphant return as Ryan Davis slinks away to Summer Camp. Willson Contreras seems ready for the Big Leagues, but what about his defense? It's easy to say Joe Maddon is doing a gr...
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Episode 17: Carlos is missing, the starting rotation, and Cubs are streaking from 2016-05-30T14:30
The guys move on without Carlos this week, and lead off discussing the Cubs complete 180 degree turn. They've played well, but has it been a combination of better performance and poor competition? ...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 16: Julie DiCaro is On, Slumping Cubs, the Ramirez Move from 2016-05-23T08:00
Julie DiCaro is our special guest, and she brings her view on the current Cubs slump to the table. We also talk Jason Heyward and whether players should be a little more careful early in the season...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 15: Russell Breaking Out, Arrieta Extension, and Injuries from 2016-05-16T14:30
The Cubs continue to play good baseball, but the guys zero in on Addison Russell and what could be a breakout season for the young shortstop. Jake Arrieta is great, but should the Cubs extend him w...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 14: Domination, Zobrist Coming Alive, a AAA Review from 2016-05-09T08:30
The Cubs are absolutely dominating right now, and the guys remind listeners to enjoy it while they can—it's something special that you don't see every day. Ben Zobrist has been heating up lately, a...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 13: Hail Szczur, Almora Interview, Deviating from Plan from 2016-05-02T08:00
The Cubs keep winning despite some of the team's big offensive names coming up short. But Tommy LaStella and Matt Szczur had a nice week. We touch on Jorge Soler again and the perpetual mystery of ...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 12: Sarah Spain on Cubs' Start, Maddon, and More from 2016-04-25T08:00
Our special guest this week is Sarah Spain, and we discuss the importance of a good start for a team with such high expectations, as well as Joe Maddon, Jake Arrieta, Kris Bryant, and much more.
BP Wrigleycast Episode 11: Cubs Winning, Cardinals In Town, Trading Baez from 2016-04-18T08:00
With the Cubs off to a good start, the guys break down how it's happened despite some very unimpressive offensive stats (other than Dexter Fowler). Taking pitches has definitely helped, but pretty ...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 10: Rian Watt, Schwarber's Injury, Initial Impressions from 2016-04-11T08:00
Special guest and Editor in Chief of Baseball Prospectus Wrigleyville joins the team to break down the Kyle Schwarber injury and whether or not the front office needs to adjust so early in the seas...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 9: Opening Day is Here, Watching Live, Cubs Predictions from 2016-04-05T08:30
The guys talk about their most important questions of the season as game one wraps up WHILE THEY RECORD. Can the bullpen really keep it together this season? Will the Cubs win the NL Central? Will ...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 8: NL Central Team Previews and Cat Garcia is Our Guest from 2016-03-28T08:00
We are one week away from real baseball, so the crew invited Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) from BP Wrigleyville and BP Southside to help with the team previews. Cat covers the rebuilding Reds, Joel...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 7: Rondon Struggles, Schwarber&Hammel, and Laroche from 2016-03-18T08:00
Hector Rondon has some pretty miserable Spring Training numbers, but should fans be concerned? How would the pen hold up if someone else had to step up and close games? Word on the street (or at le...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 6: BP Top Ten Cubs Prospects&Road to the World Series from 2016-03-14T08:00
We’re getting closer and closer to real baseball, but for now let’s discuss Baseball Prospectus’ Top Ten prospects for the Cubs. We go deep on Dylan Cease, Jemier Candelario, and a scratch the surf...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 5: Let the Games Begin from 2016-03-05T14:00
Spring training games are underway! Small sample sizes be damned! We review the first two games and chat about Javier Baez's versatility, Pierce Johnson's chances of pitching at Wrigley in 2016, an...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 4: Dexter Fowler is Back! from 2016-02-29T11:00
Dexter Fowler shocks the world and comes back to Chicago. We take a look at the repercussions on other players of his return as well as the return on the Chris Coghlan trade. Does this mean the fin...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 3: Spring Training is Here! How Will Heyward do in CF? from 2016-02-25T11:00
Spring Training is here! We take a look at some storylines to watch out for, including how much playing time Chris Coghlan will get this season. Can Heyward cut it in CF? We take a look at some com...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 2: PECOTA Projections, Regression Candidates, and BABIP from 2016-02-18T16:00
PECOTA projections are out! Curious how the Cubs fared according to our robot overlords? We take an in-depth look at players like Jason Heyward, Jon Lester, and Addisson Russell to find out where w...
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BP Wrigleycast Episode 1: Cubs Top 101 Prospects and Matt Murton is Back! from 2016-02-13T12:00
Some of the writers behind BP Wrigleyville get together to talk about the Chicago Cubs. In this debut episode, we take a look at the Cub prospects that made the Baseball Prospectus Top 101 prospect...
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