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Craig Counsell introduced as new Cubs manager + Craig Breslow leaves for Boston from 2023-11-14T22:00
Brett, Sahadev and Patrick react to the Cubs shocking move to hire Craig Counsell and let David Ross go. Was it the right move? Does it change expectations for 2024? Plus, Craig Breslow is heading ...
ListenReacting to Jed Hoyer's end of season presser and looking to the offseason from 2023-10-06T19:02:11
Jed Hoyer held his end of season media session this week. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick share their thoughts on the hour-long chat. What are the chances that the team really tries to bring back Cody B...
ListenLooking back on the 2023 season and a Cubs collapse from 2023-10-02T18:31
The Cubs let a promising season slip away in the final weeks and miss out on the postseason. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the roller coaster ride of the 2023 season. What positives can b...
ListenTwo gut-punch losses leave the Cubs postseason hopes in doubt from 2023-09-28T19:36
The Cubs will head to Milwaukee to finish the regular season with their postseason hopes very much in doubt. Back to back gut-wrenching losses in Atlanta have the Northsiders tied with the Marlins ...
ListenCubs sweep final series at Wrigley as Marcus Stroman returns from 2023-09-25T19:50:41
With one week left in the regular season, the Cubs are sitting in the final Wild Card spot after sweeping the Rockies to finish out their home schedule. If the Cubs win 5 of 6 this week and miss th...
ListenCubs season on the line with homestand against Pirates and Rockies from 2023-09-21T19:17:45
As the Cubs try to hang on to a Wild Card spot, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get into the good and the bad this week. Cody Bellinger is swinging the bat well and Alexander Canario finally has a big m...
ListenCubs swept in the desert, clinging to Wild Card spot from 2023-09-18T19:02
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the Cubs trip to Arizona and five straight losses and look for hope as the club's postseason hopes start to fade. They also discuss reasons to be hopeful tha...
ListenCubs slumping, Wild Card race tightening and the Canario curse from 2023-09-14T21:03:40
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev dig into the Cubs series loss to the Rockies as the Wild Card race tightens in the National League. They also weigh in on the team's defense right now and how it compares...
ListenTop prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong getting the call up to the Cubs from 2023-09-11T18:05:45
The Cubs lost 3 of 4 to the D-backs over the weekend in a series that could have easily gone the other way with a break. But forget that because the Cubs are calling up top prospect Pete Crow-Armst...
ListenYoung pitching fuels Cubs to sweep of the Giants from 2023-09-07T18:45:36
The Cubs took care of business against the Giants with a Wrigley Field sweep. Led by young pitching, the club is rolling and gaining on the Brewers in the NL Central. Justin Steele, Jordan Wicks, L...
ListenSteele shines again, where is Alexander Canario and other September roster management questions from 2023-09-05T19:34:02
After series split in Cincinnati, Justin Steele gets the Cubs back on track, shutting down the Giants. The guys talk about Steele's emergence and also get into some September roster management ques...
ListenThe Cubs beat the Brewers using Brewers ball from 2023-08-31T23:11:27
The Cubs took two of three from the Brewers to close the gap in the NL Central. The guys talk about that and the importance of Kyle Hendricks on this year's roster. They also have a positive update...
ListenShowdown with the Brewers from 2023-08-28T19:21:20
The Cubs hold the National League's 2nd Wild Card spot, but with the Brewers visiting Wrigley this week there's an opportunity to make a run a the Central crown. Milwaukee comes to town as the hott...
ListenShohei Ohtani's injury and how it could impact Cubs from 2023-08-24T19:45
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev discuss another series victory that could have been a sweep. They also push back on the criticism that David Ross is getting from the Cubs fanbase arguing that he's doing...
ListenMarcus Stroman's strange injury and what to expect going forward from 2023-08-21T21:31
The Cubs prepare for life without Marcus Stroman. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick weigh in on the situation and try to fill in the gaps of what happened. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow S...
ListenChristopher Morel walks off the Sox, walks Cubs fans back into the sunshine from 2023-08-17T17:05
The Cubs were about to drop another frustrating game to the White Sox. And then Michael Fulmer put out a fire. And then Nick Madrigal hit a pinch-hit homer. And then Cody Bellinger doubled and Dans...
ListenCubs take two of three in Toronto...and the upcoming schedule says it's moving time from 2023-08-14T19:52
The Cubs rebounded from a bad series against the Mets by taking two of three from the Blue Jays in Toronto over the weekend. The schedule over the next two weeks is quite favorable, and then they g...
ListenLet's not panic after Mets series + previewing the Blue Jays from 2023-08-11T19:07:43
Brett and Sahadev look back on a disappointing Mets series and look ahead to a trip across the border for an interleague matchup with the Blue Jays. The guys explain some of the bullpen decisions t...
ListenThe Cubs take series from Braves (let's not talk about Monday's Mets game) from 2023-08-08T20:08
Brett and Sahadev look back on the weekend series win over the Braves at Wrigley. What can we take from it? What have been the key's to the club's offensive surge over the last few weeks. The guys ...
ListenTrade Deadline reaction, a Jeimer Candelario reunion and a look ahead to the rest of the season from 2023-08-03T17:57:46
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev break down the trade deadline and their surprise that the Cubs made the move to reunite with Jeimer Candelario. Did they do enough to really compete for a postseason spot...
ListenLast call! (before the trade deadline) from 2023-07-31T17:05:42
The Cubs are still hot, winning 8 of their last 9, and have said they will not deal Cody Bellinger before Tuesday's trade deadline. So what will they do? Brett, Patrick and Sahadev prepare you for ...
ListenIt's time to Buy Buy Buy! from 2023-07-28T23:57:18
The Cubs are riding a six game win streak into the trade deadline. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are ready for Jed and company to buy next week with the team reaching .500 in a wide open National Leag...
ListenOne week until the trade deadline from 2023-07-25T21:44:38
One week to go until the trade deadline and Brett, Sahadev and Patrick sum up the mood around the Cubs as they head towards a potential sell. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev...
ListenThe Cubs stay the middling course in Nationals series from 2023-07-21T16:20
A 2-1 series win against the Nationals is...exactly what the Cubs needed to do to keep this conversation the same? And now, they've got the Cardinals and White Sox on deck. Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sh...
ListenAnother looming trade deadline, another 'are the Cubs sellers?' discussion from 2023-07-17T17:34
Selling has become an all-too-familiar July position for the Cubs over these last few seasons. Are they there again? Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss the latest on this episo...
ListenSetting the stage for the 2nd half and reviewing the Cubs new draft class from 2023-07-13T20:04:19
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are back to get you ready for the 2nd half of the season. What are the Cubs playing for leading up to the Trade Deadline and then afterwards? They also talk about the Mat...
ListenCubs' series split in Milwaukee brings little clarity for upcoming trade deadline from 2023-07-07T16:50:52
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev all agree that the Cubs are better than their record coming off a series split against the Brewers. But what does that mean heading towards the All-Star Break with the tr...
ListenCubs cool off against Phillies but please don't blame Trey Mancini from 2023-06-29T19:39
The Cubs have lost 3 straight since Trey Mancini's key error in London, but let's not blame Trey for the slump. Sahadev shares his concerns over the starting rotation, from Taillon to Hendricks, es...
ListenRecapping the London series, Trey Mancini's error, Marcus Stroman's blister and more from 2023-06-26T17:06:15
Brett opens the pod with a rant regarding the Cubs use of Trey Mancini at first base. The importance of picking up Mancini after the loss and does this club have the intangibles to to it? Where do ...
ListenCubs streaking into London series from 2023-06-22T20:47:18
As the Cubs pack their bags for London, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev put the club's recent hot streak into perspective. Are they buyers or holders? Is this series against the Cardinals in a foreign c...
ListenWhat happened behind the scenes to spark the Cubs turnaround and should they hold at the trade deadline from 2023-06-20T18:02:29
With the Cubs turning things around on the field, a decision to sell will frustrate the fanbase. Buying may not be the answer either. Is this the rare case when holding at the trade deadline is the...
ListenJed Hoyer responds to Stroman contract chatter + Should Cody Bellinger change positions from 2023-06-15T18:09:16
The Cubs took two of three from Giants and have a shot to [GASP] sweep the Pirates. Marcus Stroman is on the mound after General Manager Jed Hoyer responded to Stroman's tweet about a contract exte...
ListenWhy can't the Cubs complete a sweep and what should they do with Marcus Stroman? from 2023-06-12T20:34
The Cubs took two of three from the Giants on the road this weekend. Plenty to be happy about with that, but Brett reminds us that the club is now 1 for 7 in potential series sweeping games and the...
ListenCubs on a collision course with Sell Mode from 2023-06-08T19:32:35
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev collectively reach the same conclusion, that the Cubs are headed for sell off season as they struggle on the West coast. The guys also discuss David Ross' lack of confide...
ListenStroman and Taillon shine in San Diego + When will Bellinger return? from 2023-06-05T16:53:15
The Cubs take 2 of the first 3 games in San Diego including another gem from Marcus Stroman who is pitching the best baseball of his career. Has he been the Cubs' MVP so far this season? Jameson Ta...
ListenCubs take 2 of 3 from Rays but wow, that loss hurt from 2023-06-01T20:12:01
Despite a series win over the Rays, Brett can't get past the missed opportunities in Wednesday's one-run late loss. They talk about how these missed opportunities can hurt the club later in the sea...
ListenStroman saves Cubs but should he get extension? Plus, a look ahead to the upcoming West Coast trip from 2023-05-30T16:13:17
Marcus Stroman took a no-hitter into the 7th inning on Sunday to snap the Cubs 4-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the Rays. Unfortunately that win comes after a sweep at home against the Reds...
ListenLed by Christopher Morel, The Cubs strike back from 2023-05-25T16:32:48
Led by Christopher Morel's power surge, the Cubs have taken the first two games from the Mets in a key early series at Wrigley. Did the club wait too long to promote the prospect or did he need the...
ListenCubs season continues to spiral... now what? from 2023-05-22T18:59:48
After the Cubs 2-7 road trip, Brett, Sahadev and Patrick try to figure out what went wrong. Did it start on the previous trip? Would things be better if Christopher Morel started the season in the ...
ListenCubs look for answers after worst loss in years, their fifth in a row from 2023-05-18T17:52:56
Brett sits this one out and Sahadev and Patrick regroup after a tough Cubs loss in Houston, the club's 5th straight loss. They put the losing streak in recent historic perspective. The guys also di...
ListenCubs take their lumps in Twin Cities, being patient with Matt Mervis and what to expect from Kyle Hendricks from 2023-05-15T21:28:09
Outscored 27-4 by the Twins in a pair of losses over the weekend, what are we to make of this Cubs team? Brett and Patrick try to figure that out. Will the Astros be the next team for the Cubs to h...
ListenCubs lose series to Cards the right way? from 2023-05-11T19:39:45
If you're going to drop two out of three, it's always better to win the third game. Especially heading into an off day. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss a tough week of baseball but take solace i...
ListenWillson Contreras and the Cardinals come to Wrigley from 2023-05-08T19:13:39
The Cardinals are a mess and they're moving Willson Contreras to Designated Hitter as they visit Wrigley Field for the first time in 2023. It should be a wild week and Brett, Patrick and Sahadev ge...
ListenDoes the Cubs offense need a jolt to get back on track? from 2023-05-04T18:49
Brett and Sahadev recorded this episode hours before Matt Mervis' promotion to the big leagues. That doesn't take away from Brett's opening rant on the state of the club's DH position and failures ...
ListenSweep in Miami doesn't spoil winning April from 2023-05-01T16:03:55
Yes, the Cubs lost three one-run games to the Marlins to finish April. But, they still finished the month with a 14-13 record including some big wins along the way. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev take ...
ListenSteele shines, Wesneski takes step forward vs. Padres from 2023-04-28T17:24:33
Brett and Sahadev battle through a major coffee spill to bring you this episode of Onto Waveland. They dive into the club's series win over the Cubs and some impressive pitching performances. Justi...
ListenAll is not lost after series loss to Dodgers from 2023-04-24T16:37:44
Yes, the Cubs lost three of four to the Dodgers at Wrigley, but positives can be taken from the series. The Cubs have beaten Julio Urías twice in April which is an accomplishment. Brett, Sahadev an...
ListenConquering Cubs return home off 5-1 road trip + Seats filling up on the bandwagon from 2023-04-20T16:29:51
While Sahadev searches for his luggage, Brett and Patrick catch you up on the Cubs. What does the Cubs 5-1 road trip mean for the team's confidence and how does it set the club up for staying in co...
ListenOverreacting to Cubs series win over Dodgers from 2023-04-17T20:19:47
The Cubs took two of three from the Dodgers in Los Angeles this weekend. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss how much we should take from the series. The starting pitching continues to be strong. Is...
ListenHapp-y to be a Cub from 2023-04-13T16:20:43
After famously failing to sign core players to extensions in the near past, the Cubs lock up Ian Happ on a 3-year, $61 million deal. The move comes after the Club signed Nico Hoerner to a 3-year de...
ListenStroman and Steele shine, but Cubs can't complete elusive sweep from 2023-04-10T20:36:03
Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele continued to shine in a series win over the Rangers at Wrigley but the Cubs failed to complete the sweep on Sunday because of some questionable defense. How much be...
ListenThe Cubs show off their offensive floor against Reds, and the Cardinals deal with off the field drama from 2023-04-07T02:20:32
The Cubs split a pair of games in Cincinnati getting a lift from their new look offense and veteran bats. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev question David Ross' decision to have Patrick Wisdom bunt in a k...
ListenWhat did we learn from Cubs opening series loss to the Brewers? from 2023-04-03T18:15:39
The Cubs got a pair of great starts, great performances from Dansby Swanson and dropped two of three. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the opening series loss to the Brewers and discuss what...
ListenOn their way to 162-0, Cubs win opener at Wrigley! from 2023-03-31T15:36:34
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev rejoice in the opening of a new baseball season. From the new beer bats to the actual product on the field, the guys are breaking it all down. They discuss how an improve...
ListenSpring Training numbers to be worried about... maybe from 2023-03-24T01:09:31
Opening Day is one week away! Brett, Sahadev and Patrick look at some Spring Training numbers that may be cause for concern and then justify not worrying about them. Plus, Seiya Suzuki could return...
ListenJavier Assad dominates Team USA in the WBC and other Cubs bullpen notes from 2023-03-17T19:58:48
As Cubs Spring Training rolls on, Brett and Patrick check in on the WBC. Will the Edwin Diaz injury make more people question the WBC? Plus, Javier Assad looks dominant with a high 90s fastball aga...
ListenThe Cubs are the hottest team in the Cactus League! from 2023-03-09T18:58
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev continue to take in all the "meaningless" baseball this spring. How much can we take from Cody Bellinger's good at-bats? Does Hayden Wesneski have the inside track on the...
ListenReacting to new rules, Suzuki's injury and early pitching performances from 2023-03-03T17:37:40
After a week of Spring Training games in the books, the guys react to the rule changes and how they've impacted games so far. They also discuss Seiya Suzuki's injury and what the Cubs will do about...
ListenBring on the Fake Baseball and the rise of The Sweeper! from 2023-02-23T21:14:58
The Cubs open up Cactus League play this weekend and Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are ready for it. On this episode of Onto Waveland, they dive into what you should be ready to overreact to once the ...
ListenPitchers and Catchers Report 2023! from 2023-02-16T19:56:32
And We're back! Sahadev is in Arizona with the Cubs and he joins Brett and Patrick as Pitchers and Catcher's report to Mesa. They discuss the possibility of the club extending Nico Hoerner and Ian ...
ListenCubs Convention is back + Grading the offseason so far from 2023-01-17T01:13:47
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are back after a month away to recap the return of Cubs Convention! They go on to breakdown the clubs offseason so far. How much has the team upgraded with the additions ...
ListenCubs add Cody Bellinger as money flows at the Winter Meetings from 2022-12-08T02:05:26
Patrick and Sahadev are in sunny San Diego for the Winter Meetings. Brett is stuck in the frigid midwest. But the Hot Stove is heading up as the Cubs sign Cody Bellinger to a 1-year, $17.5 million....
ListenJed Hoyer's season ending remarks and a wild opening weekend of the Postseason from 2022-10-12T00:42:48
As the Postseason rolls on in Major League Baseball, the Cubs look to the offseason with Jed Hoyer holding his state of the franchise news conference. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick react to Hoyer and ...
ListenCubs say goodbye to Willson Contreras and ride 7 game win streak into Cincinnati from 2022-10-03T19:14:01
The Cubs stay red hot entering the final series of the season in Cincinnati riding a 7-game win streak. Brett and Patrick discuss what was probably Willson Contreras' final series at Wrigley Field ...
ListenHayden Wesneski shines and Cubs play spoiler vs. Phillies from 2022-09-29T16:22:22
The Cubs are spoiling the Phillies postseason push this week. Brett and Sahadev discuss the positive vibes around Wrigley after Wednesday's Hayden Wesneski start. Also, Cubs Convention is back for ...
ListenIs Cubs winning record since the All-Star break a good or bad thing? from 2022-09-26T20:11:07
Brett, Sahadev and Patrick start by discussing the Cubs winning second half and how it impacts the club's draft position. Also, how should the front office be viewing this stretch as they enter the...
ListenChampionship, Prospects And Returns from 2022-09-22T18:27:50
Brett and Sahadev celebrate the champion Cubs, the South Bend Cubs of the Midwest league. Are wins and losses an indicator of prospect talent for future big league use? The return of Keegan Thompso...
ListenThe Cubs have been eliminated from the Postseason race from 2022-09-19T19:32:09
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev take a moment to reflect on the Cubs being officially eliminated from postseason contention. Then they continue to look ahead to the future and how the current roster wil...
ListenThe NL East Champion Chicago Cubs! from 2022-09-15T18:47
Brett and Patrick reflect on the Cubs sweep of the Mets! They go on to discuss how the positive signs from the second half of the season will translate into player evaluation in the offseason. Does...
ListenWill Drew Smiley be back and other thoughts heading towards offseason from 2022-09-12T21:28:48
As the Cubs play out the season, Brett, Sahadev and Patrick look for answers to some questions the club will face in the offseason. Will Drew Smiley be back with the team in 2023? What did Tom Rick...
ListenAttendance drops at Wrigley and Wesneski's debut from 2022-09-09T17:42
This week the Cubs had their lowest single game attendance mark since the 2013 season. Is the front office taking note? Brett, Patrick and Sahadev talk about that and also Hayden Wesneski's brillia...
ListenCubs give up one last Pujols homer, swept in St. Louis from 2022-09-06T17:59:15
Brett and Patrick take a look back at a rough weekend in St. Louis and reframe the final month of the season and share their thoughts on the most important things to watch in September. Follow Bret...
ListenCubs finish August 15-15! What does it mean? from 2022-09-01T19:15:51
As the Cubs finish off a .500 month, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev discuss what it means. Is this the first step towards being competitive again or is it a fluke? Are there comparisons to where the te...
ListenCubs promote prospects to play in Canada, minor leaguers take step towards union representation from 2022-08-29T20:04:31
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look ahead to the Blue Jays series. Pitching prospects Jeremiah Estrada and Brendon Little will get a look in Canada as Justin Steele and Adrian Sampson go on restricted ...
ListenState of the NL Central&Nico Hoerner’s future from 2022-08-26T21:27:01
How close are the Cubs to contending in the NL Central next season? Following the Cardinals' series, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev discuss the state of the organization and how aggressive they believe...
ListenPositive vibes on the North Side! from 2022-08-22T16:37:23
The Cubs have won five of six heading into a five game series with the Cardinals this week and Patrick and Sahadev are feeling some good vibes around this team. They dive into some of the reasons C...
ListenChecking in on the Cubs farm system from 2022-08-18T16:11:03
Brett and Sahadev take a break from the big league club to focus on the farm system and Cubs prospects. How does the Cubs system compare to other teams in the Nationals League Central? Beyond Pete ...
ListenCubs claim Franmil Reyes&Wisdom gets shot at 1st base from 2022-08-15T19:13:19
Brett and Sahadev dive into Franmil Reyes' potential as a power bat. Also, Patrick Wisdom gets his shot to prove his value at first base. Could he be a trade piece in the offseason? Those topics an...
ListenCubs win on Field of Dreams and the Jason Heyward era comes to an end from 2022-08-12T16:23:22
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev reflect on one of the more memorable nights of the Cubs 2022 season, a win over the Reds on the "Field of Dreams" in Iowa. They talk about the positives and a few negativ...
ListenA Deadline Dud from 2022-08-05T17:26:07
Brett, Sahadev and Patrick dive into an uneventful trade deadline for the Cubs. They explain why Willson Contreras and Ian Happ are still Cubs and spin it forward to the future of the franchise. Fo...
ListenThe trade deadline is finally (almost) here from 2022-08-01T17:16:52
With 24 hours to go before MLB's trade deadline, Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss how things are going to play out with Willson Contreras, Ian Happ and more. Also, is there anything worse than th...
ListenAn Almost-Certain Farewell to Willson Contreras...and Maybe Ian Happ, Too from 2022-07-28T21:22
By time you listen to this podcast, Willson Contreras might be a former Cub. The same could be true for Ian Happ. Brett and Sahadev discuss another trade deadline of significant change for the Cubs...
ListenA Perfectly Executed Pre-Deadline Sweep from 2022-07-25T19:39
Hey, if you're going to wait until July to notch your first sweep of the season, you might as well do it in a way that A) showcases your best trade chips, and B) includes big performances from key ...
ListenThe All-Star Game, the Draft, and the Trade Deadline from 2022-07-21T21:32
Yup, that pretty much sums up the last week of Cubs baseball, as well as the weeks to come. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick dig in on this episode of Onto Waveland. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNat...
ListenCubs Draft Reactions and Wrapping up the First Half from 2022-07-19T00:01
Brett Taylor and Patrick Mooney discuss the Cubs day one picks in the 2022 draft and put a bow on the first half on this episode of Onto Waveland. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sah...
ListenChicago's Almost-Favorite-Sports-Tweeter Takes Onto Waveland into the All-Star Break from 2022-07-14T17:35
Hey, did you guys hear that Onto Waveland's very own Brett Taylor is the second-most-popular person in the Chicago sports Twitter world?!? It's true! You'd be crazy not to listen to this episode of...
ListenWe'll Spend Most of July Living in a Seller's Paradise from 2022-07-11T20:25
Hey, it's mid-July, the time of year when MLB teams that are obvious sellers, such as the Cubs, get to have a little fun. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss the draft and the trade deadline on this...
ListenA Moveable Feast...of Useful Pieces from 2022-07-07T17:00
Christopher Morel, Patrick Wisdom, Nico Hoerner, these guys are all among a group of players proving themselves useful for the Cubs of the future. And with some of those guys being moveable on the ...
ListenKeegan Thompson, Justin Steele, and the Idea of Rollover Funds from 2022-06-30T16:24
Keegan Thompson and Justin Steele have proved in the first half of this season that they can be meaningful contributors to the next competitive Cubs team. So when do those rollover funds come into ...
ListenTrade Deadline Approaches, Adrian Sampson's Chance, and More from 2022-06-27T17:37
A fun discussion in the middle of an uncompetitive season: Might Kyle Hendricks want to be traded? And what does his presence do for the Cubs this season and beyond? The guys get into that, and ple...
ListenWhy Can't the Cubs Be Like the Cardinals? from 2022-06-23T16:32
The Cardinals have spent nearly the entirety of the last two decades as, at worst, a playoff contender and, at best, a World Series Champion. How do they sustain the long-term success that eludes t...
ListenIf 1 Was 5 from 2022-06-20T16:10
Kyle Hendricks entered this season as the de facto staff ace for the Cubs. Next year, they likely won't be able to count on him as anything more than a backend rotation filler. What effects will th...
ListenWhen the Fall is All There is, It Matters from 2022-06-16T16:13
The Cubs have spent much of the last week or so losing in embarrassing fashion? On this episode of Onto Waveland, Brett and Patrick ask...does it matter how a bad team loses? They also discuss Cale...
ListenWillson Contreras Signs a (Small) Deal, Patrick Wisdom Proves Himself from 2022-06-09T16:51
Did you hear?! Willson Contreras signed a new contract with the Cubs! Wait...oh, wait. It's just to avoid arbitration. Nevertheless! Also, Patrick Wisdom is proving himself this year. Brett and Pat...
ListenThere Are Silver Linings for this Cubs Team, If You Know Where to Look from 2022-06-06T16:33
We've known the 30,000-foot view for the 2022 Cubs for a while now: not a terrible team, nowhere near good enough to compete. But there are more than a few positives for the future happening right ...
ListenEven a Not-Very-Good Team Can Have a Roster Crunch from 2022-06-02T16:37
The Cubs are staring at a roster crunch that could define what the team does over the next few weeks. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick wade into the details on this episode of Onto Waveland. Follow Brett...
ListenThe (Secondary) Pieces are coming into Place from 2022-05-31T19:31
Three prospects made their MLB debuts for the Cubs on Monday, right on the heels of two doing so earlier in the month. There's a good chance not one is a superstar, but many of them could be key pl...
ListenGuess Who Just Got Back Today? Nico and Willy, Who Had Been Away from 2022-05-26T16:27
Hey, Nico and Willy are back. That's fun! Brett and Sahadev discuss all the latest developments around the Cubs including Nico Hoerner, locked-in starting shortstop, on this episode of Onto Wavelan...
ListenThe Return of Schwisdom, the Uncertainty of Position Players, and the Steele-y Eyed Muscle Man from 2022-05-23T16:38
You know in Gladiator when Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus holds his thumb to the side before indicating thumbs up or thumbs down? We're kinda stuck at that spot on a lot of Cubs position players at th...
ListenIt's the Christopher Morel Cast! from 2022-05-19T20:36
But seriously, folks, wasn't it nice to see a hitter who likely isn't a superstar but could still be a long-term contributor for the Cubs come up and contribute immediately? The team will need more...
ListenThe Willson Contreras Filter on the 2022 Cubs from 2022-05-17T20:09
We're about six weeks into the 2022 MLB season, and Willson Contreras is far and away the most productive catcher in the league. Will the Cubs extend him? Will he get traded? And what does the fron...
ListenWill Cubs' injuries force prospects up&at what cost? + deadened ball discourse from 2022-05-12T17:36:11
The trio leaps into the show by discussing the discourse surrounding the deadened balls. Are random Twitter stats more anecdotal and don't paint a full picture? Chicago has experienced its fair sha...
ListenA Tough Weekend in L.A. from 2022-05-09T20:45
It’s officially sinking in, 2022 is going to be a long season on the North Side. Brett, Sahadev&Patrick dig into the Cubs’ weekend dismantling courtesy of the Dodgers, how the organization’s misste...
ListenThere is No Joy in Wrigleyville with the Crosstown Cup Staying on the South Side from 2022-05-05T20:44
After dropping two games to the Sox to start the week, the Cubs will have to wait until at least 2023 to get their hands on the Crosstown Cup. If you can recover from that, Cubs fans, you should li...
ListenDid April Confirm our Worst Cubs Fears? from 2022-05-02T16:35
April was a month of learning about the Cubs, potentially with a heaping side of confirmation that does not bode well for the team's competitiveness the rest of the way. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick ...
ListenNo Limits for the Cubs' Bullpen...or Brett from 2022-04-28T17:14
The Cubs' bullpen is really good again. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick give everyone involved a whole bunch of kudos on this episode of Onto Waveland. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sah...
ListenThe Elephant in the Cubs' Clubhouse from 2022-04-25T21:30
When, if ever, will the Cubs move on from Jason Heyward this season? It's a question the team may have to answer very soon, as the guys detail on this episode of Onto Waveland. Follow Brett on Twit...
ListenMarcus Stroman, Patrick Wisdom, and the Danger of Early Season Results; Plus...Glute Mania! from 2022-04-21T18:54
Marcus Stroman and Patrick Wisdom are teaching us once again about the danger of reading too much into early season results. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss that, as well as junk in Keegan Thomp...
ListenIs the Cubs' Offense...Good? from 2022-04-18T21:08
So is the Cubs offense legitimately good? It certainly has been over the first nine games of the season. That's the jumping-off point for the discussion on this episode of Onto Waveland. The guys a...
ListenWait...Those Weren't the Same Cubs, Were They? from 2022-04-14T22:12
Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss a disappointing couple of days in Pittsburgh and the weekend ahead in Colorado on this episode of Onto Waveland. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sa...
ListenVintage Kyle Hendricks, Seiya Suzuki's Debut, and More from Opening Weekend from 2022-04-11T16:45
The Cubs opened the season by taking two of three from the Brewers, handling themselves quite well against Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff and Freddy Peralta. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss Kyl...
ListenPreviewing the 2022 Cubs on Opening Day Eve from 2022-04-06T23:43
Hey, Opening Day is here! What does success look like for the 2022 Cubs? What are we excited to watch this year? Brett, Sahadev and Patrick preview the season on this episode of Onto Waveland. Foll...
ListenWillson Contreras' Future with the Cubs Looms over the Impending Start of the Season from 2022-03-25T20:30
Willson Contreras is the longest-tenured player in the Cubs organization. Will that tenure extend beyond the 2022 season? Brett Taylor and Patrick Mooney dig into that on this episode of Onto Wavel...
ListenFrom Seiya Suzuki to a Slew of Relievers, What the Cubs' Post-Lockout Moves Say about 2022 and Beyond from 2022-03-18T19:17
The Cubs have been quite active since the end of the lockout, winning the Seiya Suzuki sweepstakes, signing nearly 10 pitchers, and adding a couple of infielders in Andrelton Simmons and Jonathan V...
ListenChecking in from the lockout and breaking down the Cubs fan survey from 2022-01-21T09:00
The lockout continues but the owners and players actually spoke! Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss that along with the The Athletic's Cubs reader poll results and some prospect talk. The content y...
ListenMarcus Stroman, Yan Gomes, and post-lockout needs from 2021-12-07T19:00
We can say this for the Cubs thus far this offseason: They pretty much made the most of the time afforded them before the lockout. Marcus Stroman grabbed the headlines, with good reason, but the Cu...
ListenChecking in on the Cubs' offseason and CBA talks after the GM Meetings from 2021-11-15T21:00
Sahadev and Patrick are fresh back from California, where last week's MLB GM meetings took place. They're joined by Brett for a new episode of Onto Waveland, where the guys check in on, you guessed...
ListenThe legacies left by Jason McLeod and Randy Bush from 2021-10-28T09:00
The Cubs have made plenty of front office news this offseason, and most of it has focused, understandably, on new GM Carter Hawkins. One long-time front office members left the team, however, while...
ListenTakeaways from the Carter Hawkins introductory press conference from 2021-10-19T19:01
New Cubs GM Carter Hawkins had his introductory press conference with Chicago media on Monday. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick get into the weeds of the presser on this episode of Onto Waveland. Follow ...
ListenFandom, White Sox-Astros drama, the Rays get ousted, and the stubbornness of Nick Castellanos reunion fantasies from 2021-10-12T17:06
The Cubs season may be over, but there's still plenty for Brett, Sahadev and Patrick to get into on Onto Waveland. On this episode, the guys discuss the ridiculousness of legislating fandom, the dr...
ListenDrawing conclusions from Jed Hoyer's year-end press conference from 2021-10-08T15:50
Jed Hoyer spoke with Chicago media on Thursday, wrapping up the 2020 season and looking to the future. The latter is a whole lot more interesting, as the Cubs prepare for what has to be an active o...
ListenPutting a bow on the Cubs' 2021 season from 2021-10-05T20:28
If someone told Cubs fans before the 2021 season that they'd end the year at 71-91, many, if not most, would have said, "Yeah, I could see that." The way the Cubs got to 71-91, however, was more th...
ListenPainting a picture of an active and smart approach in the Cubs' offseason from 2021-09-28T21:13
Brett and Sahadev discuss how the current pieces will fit on the 2022 roster with an active offseason of changes on tap. With an ‘active’ and ‘smart’ approach in free agency, who actually lands wit...
ListenJon Lester and the Cardinals spark reflections for the Cubs from 2021-09-23T23:50
The Cubs end the season with six of their final nine games coming against the Cardinals. At one point this year, it looked like these games could matter to the Cubs. At another, it looked like they...
ListenWhat a long, strange season it's been for Kyle Hendricks from 2021-09-21T19:44
Lost in the shuffle of this off-the-cliff season for this era of Cubs baseball has been what will go down as the worst year of Kyle Hendricks' career. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick dig into that on th...
ListenThe Phillies as the alternate-universe Cubs, and the uniqueness of Frank Schwindel's breakout from 2021-09-16T18:55
Would you believe that the Phillies haven't had a winning record in a decade? Even with all the talent they've had in that window, they haven't been above .500 since winning 102 games in 2011. In a...
ListenKris Bryant returns to Wrigley with a new team that his old one could hope to emulate from 2021-09-14T19:41
The Giants became the first team to clinch a postseason berth just days after sweeping the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Kris Bryant's return to the only MLB stadium he knew as home until a couple month...
Listen'Are you still getting it cued up, Sahadev?' from 2021-09-09T20:40
A pre-show hot mic caught Sahadev Sharma professing his love for former MVP candidate Ian Happ. With Onto Waveland rocked by scandal, how will Sahadev, Brett Taylor and Patrick Mooney respond? Hey,...
ListenSchwindel Mania grips Wrigleyville from 2021-09-07T15:05
Is Frank Schwindel the best player in the majors this year? If you embrace some incredibly arbitrary endpoints, you can make a deeply flawed case that he is! In all seriousness, Schwindel has been ...
ListenJustin Steele, Adbert Alzolay, and the Cubs First Base Mix in 2022 from 2021-09-02T22:28
So, hey, Justin Steele and Adbert Alzolay did a neat little 1-2 dance against the Twins on Wednesday. Did we see the blueprint for what both of them can be going forward? Brett, Sahadev and Patrick...
ListenA Reunion with Javy? The Cubs Could Give that a Thumbs Up from 2021-08-31T19:28
Javy Báez ruffled some feathers in New York after he explained the menaning of the Mets new thumbs down celebration. That aside, it's hard to see him remaining with the Mets next season. So could h...
ListenWhat Will the Cubs Outfield Look Like in 2022? from 2021-08-26T22:05
One of the Cubs on-field storylines actually worth following the rest of this season is the performance of the outfielders. In theory, there may not be a 2022 full-timer on the roster. Can Ian Happ...
ListenThe Cubs and the Offseason Shortstop Market from 2021-08-24T17:15
This offseason could feature the greatest class of free agent shortstops ever...but the Cubs already have Nico Hoerner and Nick Madrigal. So what, right? Right. On this episode of Onto Waveland, Br...
ListenForget the next core, Cubs need a new approach to building winner from 2021-08-19T20:41:47
Brett Taylor and Patrick Mooney start the show by wishing Jake Arrieta well in his new home in San Diego. Then they dig into the future of the club. The model that led to the 2016 World Series Cham...
ListenA Monument to Vainglory from 2021-08-17T17:25
When you renovate your business's century-old place of work, reaping untold financial rewards for yourself in the process, there's really only one thing you can do: build a plaque patting yourself ...
ListenRealistic Expectations ≠ Acceptance from 2021-08-13T15:10
The Cubs' post-deadline identity was laid bare in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Brewers, during which they were outscored 37-9. While the poor performance is to be expected given where the ...
ListenWillson Contreras is the captain now from 2021-08-10T17:17
When the histories of the post-deadline 2021 Cubs are written, they will not focus on the core-dismantling trades, or wallow in what-could-have-been longints, or traffic in Frank Schwindel jokes (d...
ListenThe necessity of spending for the new-look Cubs from 2021-08-05T17:27
After shipping out the heart and soul of the team that broke the Cubs 108-year World Series drought, the team's front office has presented one clear message: This is not a full rebuild. So if that'...
ListenA new era of Cubs baseball begins from 2021-08-03T23:00
Anthony Rizzo is a Yankee. Javier Báez is a Met. Kris Bryant is a Giant. A new era of Cubs baseball has officially begun. On this episode of Onto Waveland, Brett and Patrick reflect on a trade dead...
ListenAnthony Rizzo trade officially signals the end of an era from 2021-07-30T15:45
Seeing the breakup of the core of players responsible for the best ever era in Cubs baseball isn't a surprise, given where the franchise stands at the 2021 trade deadline. Watching Anthony Rizzo to...
ListenFun Ending At Wrigley Field And Recent Cubs Trade from 2021-07-27T17:27:06
Thrilling end to the Cubs win over the Reds last night. The fun rivalry between the Cubs and the Reds. Entertaining action between Javier Baez and Amir Garrett. Is it time for the Cubs to move on f...
Listen#HugWatch comes to the Cubs from 2021-07-22T22:40
When David Ross lifted Kris Bryant in the middle of Monday's series opener with the Cardinals, all of Cubs Twitter immediately went on #HugWatch. Bryant left the game with hamstring fatigue, but th...
ListenIf a Cubs-Cardinals series happens when both teams aren't contenders, does anyone hear it? from 2021-07-20T17:07
It's been a long time since there was this little at stake in a Cubs-Cardinals series this late in the season, and it's been noticeable inside Busch Stadium. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss that...
ListenThe second half of the Cubs season begins from 2021-07-15T21:23
The Cubs open the second half as obvious sellers. Yes, we could see some big names leave Chicago over the next two weeks, but that's not all the second half is about for this team. Brett, Sahadev a...
ListenPicking up the pieces of the Cubs 2021 season from 2021-07-08T20:33
So...where do we go from here? What's a successful second half look like? How do we look at the Cubs players now that we have to view many of them through the selling lens, at least for the next fe...
ListenJed Hoyer, start your selling engines from 2021-07-06T20:27
The fall of the 2021 Cubs came swiftly and with little warning, but there was no missing its arrival. Losers of 10 straight, the Cubs are now in sell mode and facing down the reality that the offen...
ListenThe low point of the Cubs season from 2021-07-01T20:03
The Cubs appeared on their way to winning another getaway day and avoiding a sweep, this one at the hands of the Brewers, by staking Jake Arrieta to a 7-0 lead in the first inning. Many hours and 1...
ListenSoooo...are the Cubs still definitely not sellers? from 2021-06-29T20:07
After starting the trip to Los Angeles with a combined no-hitter, the Cubs dropped three straight to the Dodgers, then lost the series opener to the Brewers in Milwaukee. They're now four games beh...
ListenJavy gets benched, sticky stuff gets the boot, and the Cubs head west from 2021-06-24T20:02
David Ross took on the disciplinarian side of his managerial role earlier this week, benching Javy Baez mid-game after the starting shortstop's mental lapse on the basepaths. Brett, Sahadev and Pat...
ListenThe Alec Mills answer, the backup catcher conundrum, and the bullpen's dominant trio from 2021-06-21T17:25
It wasn't a great week for the Cubs, who dropped five of seven games to the Mets and Marlins. And yet, they wake up on Monday still in first place in the NL Central, and they may have discovered a ...
ListenA New York sized speed bump exposes the Cubs flaws from 2021-06-17T20:20
The Cubs have dropped the first three games in their series with the Mets in Queens, exposing some of the issues they've been able to hide over the last few weeks. Namely, the starting pitching is ...
ListenCubs celebrate the full re-opening of Wrigley Field with a sweep of the Cardinals from 2021-06-14T17:51
Beautiful weather, first place in the NL Central, and a sweep of the hated Cardinals. Yup, the Cubs couldn't have drawn up a better weekend for Wrigley Field to be open to 100% capacity for the fir...
ListenCubs continue to prove themselves by salvaging a tough West Coast trip from 2021-06-10T20:05
The Cubs spent the last weekend in California, and after dropping the first three games of the trip in San Francisco, they return home having gone 3-4 against two of the best teams in the NL. With ...
ListenCubs rotation needs to start doing its part, and more on Patrick Wisdom Mania from 2021-06-07T22:27
The Cubs dropped three of four against the Giants, but at least they took the game on getaway day! Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss the weekend series by the Bay, with a focus on a rotation that ...
ListenCould the Cubs be buyers at the trade deadline? from 2021-06-04T16:53
The Cubs have significantly exceeded expectations to this point of the season, and Jed Hoyer recently intimated that the team would have some flexibility to make in-season moves. Where they stand a...
ListenWrigley rocking again as Cubs wrap up stellar May from 2021-06-01T16:54:13
The Cubs wrapped up an 18-9 month of May playing in front of 60% capacity crowds at Wrigley Field! Brett, Patrick and Sahadev discuss the positive vibes at the old ballpark. They also explain why ...
ListenCubs taking care of business despite all the injuries, and a little Javy being Javy from 2021-05-28T18:40
The Cubs are now 15-6 in their last 21 games, heading into the weekend after a must-have sweep of the Pirates. The Cubs are getting the job done despite having as many players on the IL, this side ...
ListenSeries win against the Cardinals points the way forward for the Cubs from 2021-05-25T11:00
The Cubs are 13-6 in May and coming off a series win against the first-place Cardinals in St. Louis. They have the best run differential in the NL Central, and fourth best mark in the entire senior...
ListenCubs get the job done in St. Louis from 2021-05-24T17:00
It took two months for the Cubs and Cardinals to get together this season, but it was worth the wait. The Cubs took two out of three from the NL Central leaders and appear to be legitimate contende...
ListenLester and Schwarber return to Wrigley as Cubs look to future from 2021-05-17T17:50:57
Brett Taylor, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma touch on the Cubs series win over the Tigers and Matt Duffy's popularity and importance on the roster before turning their attention to the return of...
ListenRevisiting the runner on second rule and fearing a Kris Bryant injury from 2021-05-13T21:33:23
Brett Taylor, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma react to three straight losses by the Cubs by asking fans not to overreact. All three games were winnable but the breaks went the other way. The guy...
ListenAre Alzolay, Thompson and Steele the start of a new wave of Cubs homegrown pitching? from 2021-05-11T16:46:32
The Cubs have won seven of ten after taking two of three from the Pirates. Young pitchers like Adbert Alzolay, Keegan Thompson and Justin Steele are contributing in 2021. Is this the start of a new...
ListenThe Cubs are back! What did we learn from Dodgers sweep? from 2021-05-06T18:46:53
Brett Taylor, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma react to the Cubs surprising sweep of the Dodgers. They dive into the production of Jake Marisnick, Nico Hoerner and Matt Duffy and the challenges th...
ListenKris Bryant is Kris Bryant again, but what does that mean for Cubs? from 2021-05-03T18:41:08
Brett, Sahadev and Patrick get you ready for the potentially disastrous series with the Dodgers. Kris Bryant is back performing at an MVP type level, but what does it mean for the Cubs long term wi...
ListenRizzo strikes out Freeman but Cubs lose fifth straight from 2021-04-29T19:00
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev debate whether Anthony Rizzo's pitching performance was all in good fun or a dark moment in a season going off the rails. The guys also take a closer look at what's wrong...
ListenNico Hoerner is the silver lining from a weekend series loss to the Brewers from 2021-04-26T15:54:24
After scoring 15-runs in a Friday win, the Cubs bats go cold in a pair of weekend losses. Brett, Sahadev, and Patrick take a closer look at the Brewers series and the call up of Nico Hoerner. The y...
ListenThe Cubs scored 16 runs... in one game! Is there reason for optimism? from 2021-04-22T19:16:30
Brett, Sahadev, and Patrick take a closer look at the Cubs offensive explosion on Wednesday against the Mets. 16 runs and only one homer is a lot of fun. Can MLB rule changes create more action lik...
ListenThe Cubs' flaws are on full display, should we be surprised? from 2021-04-19T18:32
Brett, Sahadev, and Patrick examine the early struggles of the Cubs’ rotation and discuss how the script following 2016 has gone so wrong for the franchise. Did the success in 2018 hide some of the...
ListenIs the Cubs' core outdated? from 2021-04-15T19:51
The Cubs are off on Thursday, heading into the third weekend of the season at 5-7. Their next 19 games come against the Braves, Mets, Brewers, Reds and Dodgers, all teams that are expected to be fi...
ListenAh look, it's the consequences of the Cubs' inaction from 2021-04-12T17:12
Heading into play on April 12, the Cubs rank 27th in the majors in runs, 30th in batting average, 30th in OBP and 28th in slugging, all while carrying the third-highest strikeout rate. Sounds famil...
ListenThe hitting? Bad! The pitching and defense? Good! A mixed bag for the Cubs in the opening week of the season from 2021-04-08T19:36
If you tuned in to watch any of the Cubs first six games of the season, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was still 2020. Or 2019. Or the second half of 2018. The offensive issues that have plagued...
ListenThe Cubs start the season strong, highlighted by Kris Bryant and the bullpen from 2021-04-06T16:50
The Cubs took two of three from the Pirates in their first series of the season, with Kris Bryant and the bullpen standing out as the stars of the series. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss that se...
ListenThe Cubs whiff on Anthony Rizzo's extension...but Opening Day is here! from 2021-03-31T18:02
Opening Day brings another season of hope for the Cubs, who should be able to compete in an NL Central that doesn't have any World Series favorites. Yet, that hope has been dampened among much of t...
ListenLooking at both ends of the Cubs rotation from 2021-03-24T16:45
In the least surprising bit of news to come from Cubs camp this spring, David Ross named Kyle Hendricks the Opening Day starter. Meanwhile, at the other end of the Cubs rotation, Sahadev Sharma dov...
ListenWill extensions for Rizz, Javy and/or KB ever happen? from 2021-03-18T21:20
Opening Day is less than two weeks away, and three of the players most identifiable with this era of Cubs baseball remain in the final year of their current contracts. Will the Cubs extend Anthony ...
ListenReturning to Wrigley, and a long look at the back end of the rotation from 2021-03-10T17:39
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave the green light for Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field to open back up at the start of the season, a great sign for what's to come this spring and summer on b...
ListenA look at the second base position as the Cubs finally harpoon their Sogardian White Whale from 2021-03-03T18:15
The day Cubs fans have been anticipating for years has finally arrived: The team has reportedly agreed to a deal with Eric Sogard. Kidding aside, the Sogard signing gives us an excuse to talk about...
ListenCould the Cubs rotation and infield defense be the perfect marriage? from 2021-02-26T18:05
The Cubs rotation may have the least strikeout upside of any in the league. But guess what? The group's pitch-to-contact ways line up awfully well with an infield that features at least two elite d...
ListenThe Cubs spring back to action from 2021-02-17T17:49
Cubs pitchers and catchers reported to Mesa on February 17, making it the perfect day to bring back the regular production of Onto Waveland. Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney will be ...
ListenIt's been a busy week for Cubs news, and none of it has been good from 2021-01-21T17:06
It isn't often that we publish two episodes of Onto Waveland in one week in January, but all the Cubs-related news that materialized this week called for it. First, the Mets fired GM Jared Porter a...
ListenA look at the Cubs' to-do list for the rest of the offseason from 2021-01-18T16:41
Spring Training is just about one month away, and with the arbitration filing deadline now in the past, there are no more signposts between where we are now and the reporting date for pitchers and ...
ListenAfter Darvish deal, what's next for Cubs? from 2020-12-31T02:01:06
Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain how Sahadev and Patrick broke the story that Yu Darvish was being traded to the Padres. Then the guys explain why the deal makes sense even i...
ListenLen Kasper's departure the latest major change for the Cubs from 2020-12-04T18:58
The seismic changes for the Cubs keep coming, and the latest one was completely unforeseen. Len Kasper is the latest mainstay to leave the Cubs, opting for the White Sox' radio booth instead of rem...
ListenA changing of the guard in the Cubs' front office from 2020-11-24T20:01
The Theo Epstein Era has come to an end on the North Side of Chicago, with the team's most successful executive stepping down on November 17. Jed Hoyer is now in the big chair, taking over as the t...
ListenWhich free agent starters could the Cubs bring back this offseason? from 2020-10-16T17:27
We close the book on our offseason preview for the Cubs on this episode of Onto Waveland with a look at the rotation. Yu Darvish, Kyle Hendricks, Alec Mills and Adbert Alzolay will be back, but Jon...
ListenAssessing the trade value of key Cubs this offseason from 2020-10-14T21:15
If the Cubs are going to make a big splash in the offseason, it will more likely be via trade than free agency. Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney consider the trade value of key Cubs,...
ListenThe Cubs may be shut out of the loaded 2020-21 free agent class from 2020-10-09T16:25
From D.J. LeMahieu and Michael Brantley, to Justin Turner and Shin-soo Choo, there is no shortage of impending free agents who could address some of the Cubs' greatest needs on offense. And yet, th...
ListenTheo Epstein's end-of-season press conference kicks off the Cubs' 2020 postmortem from 2020-10-06T20:55
Theo Epstein's introspective end-of-season press conferences are becoming an all-too-common occurrence for Cubs fans, even though the transparency and insight is appreciated. Brett Taylor, Sahadev ...
ListenThe Cubs' season comes to its predictable end from 2020-10-03T16:21
The Cubs' season ended with a whimper this week, with the team scoring one run across two games in a Wild Card Series sweep at the hands of the Miami Marlins. Michael Beller, Sahadev Sharma and Pat...
ListenThe 2020 MLB postseason is upon us from 2020-09-29T20:35
The 2020 MLB postseason is underway, and the Cubs kick off their Wild Card Round series with the Marlins on Wednesday. Brett Taylor and Sahadev Sharma break down the strangeness of this particular ...
ListenAnother miserable September ending for the Cubs from 2020-09-25T17:02
The good news is that the Cubs are headed to the postseason. The bad news is that they're falling apart once again over the last week of September. Michael Beller, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney...
ListenKris Bryant's Injury and José Quintana's Return Weigh on Cubs' Prep for the Postseason from 2020-09-22T19:39
Kris Bryant left Monday's win over the Pirates with an oblique issue, and it could be some time before he's able to return to the field. José Quintana, however, will make his return to the mound on...
ListenEnd-of-Season Priorities for the (Almost) Playoff-Bound Cubs from 2020-09-18T17:21:30
The Cubs have yet to clinch a postseason berth, but it's almost certainly just a matter of time. So what will the team do with its remaining games in the regular season? How will it prepare for a f...
ListenThe Cubs' Dramatic Weekend Turnaround, Punctuated by Alec Mills' No-Hitter from 2020-09-14T21:14:29
Entering the ninth inning against the Brewers on Saturday, the Cubs had scored eight runs in their previous 41 innings, and all eight of those came in the same game. One big swing from Jason Heywar...
ListenThe Cubs Come Back, and a Bullpen is Quietly Forming from 2020-09-11T16:52:48
Believe it or not, the Cubs' 8-5 win over the Reds on Thursday was one of the team's only true comeback victories of the season. On this episode of Onto Waveland, Michael Beller, Sahadev Sharma and...
ListenYu Darvish, Kyle Hendricks, And...? from 2020-09-08T17:32:25
Yu Darvish is likely the NL Cy Young frontrunner, while Kyle Hendricks is as reliable a No. 2 starter as there is in the league. Behind them, however, the Cubs' rotation has nothing but questions. ...
ListenA Rotation Without Quintana and Chatwood; The Cubs Embrace Their Chirpiness from 2020-09-03T18:15:22
The Cubs are looking at filling the rotation without José Quintana and Tyler Chatwood for the second time this season. Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney broke down how they'll do that...
ListenA Busy Trade Deadline for the Cubs from 2020-09-01T19:52:37
The Cubs brought in four new players in trades leading up to the deadline, acquiring left-handed relievers Josh Osich and Andrew Chafin, designated hitter José Martinez, and outfielder Cameron Mayb...
ListenJason Heyward Walks Out, but the Cubs Play from 2020-08-28T18:07:17
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ListenJavy's Back, Bases Loaded Woes, and Sudden Rotation Depth from 2020-08-25T20:14:39
Javy Báez's two-homer game on Monday was a much-needed performance from a player who will go a long way toward determining what kind of season the Cubs end up having. Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma a...
ListenLooking Back at the Cardinals Series, and Ahead to the Weekend Clash with the White Sox from 2020-08-21T19:53:05
The Cubs are in the midst of a rivalry week, taking three of five from the Cardinals before hosting the White Sox for the first of two series between the two teams this season. Brett Taylor, Sahade...
ListenCubs Weather Their First Losing Streak of the Season from 2020-08-18T17:02:16
It had to happen eventually, right? The Cubs finally suffered their first setback of the season, dropping four straight games to the Brewers and Cardinals. They still have a comfortable lead in the...
ListenNo Rust for the First-Place Cubs from 2020-08-14T17:05:16
After an unexpected four-day layoff caused by the Cardinals' ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Cubs returned to the field on Tuesday, facing a step up in competition against the Indians. They swept the ...
ListenCubs in Cleveland after the Postponed Series in St. Louis from 2020-08-11T18:15:16
The Cubs return to the field Tuesday after four days off because of COVID-related postponements in St. Louis. The Indians, too, have had their issues, with pitchers Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac i...
ListenMeasuring the Cubs' 10-3 Start Against the Competition They've Played from 2020-08-07T18:03:01
All you can do is beat the team in front of you, which the Cubs have done 10 of 13 times this season. It must be said, however, that they haven't played the toughest competition in those 13 games. ...
ListenWeekend Series with the Cardinals, Alec Mills Deals Again, and New Closer Rowan Wick from 2020-08-04T18:48:28
The Cubs enter play on Tuesday with the second-best record in the majors at 8-2 (the Yankees are 8-1). They've won eight of their first 10 thanks largely to the starters and offense covering up wha...
ListenCould the Cubs' Bullpen Sink the Rest of the Team? from 2020-07-31T16:23:49
Rundown0:36 Anthony Rizzo Airs His Grievances4:00 How Trustworthy are the Protocols?8:02 Seven-Inning Doubleheaders and an Extension for Expanded Rosters15:35 Does it Matter How Many Relievers the ...
ListenCubs Starters and Bats Shine, but the Bullpen Looks Shaky from 2020-07-28T18:07:39
Rundown0:55 The Latest on the Marlins' and MLB's COVID-19 crisis6:00 Craig Kimbrel's Issues11:30 The Strangeness of the First Week13:17 A Deep Dive Into the Bullpen19:17 Could the Hitters Peak as t...
ListenSizing up the Cubs on Opening Day from 2020-07-24T15:11:21
Rundown1:24 Celebrating Opening Day...and the Comcast/Marquee Deal!3:52 Baseball Faces its First In-Season Positive COVID-19 Test with Juan Soto7:05 Optimism Surrounding How the Cubs Have Handled T...
ListenWhy the Cubs' Offense is the Key to the Season from 2020-07-21T18:44:22
Rundown1:30 Reactions to Exhibition Games with the White Sox5:18 Offense is the Key to the Season6:51 The Core (Rizzo, Bryant, Báez, Contreras), and the Supporting Cast10:04 Does the Offense Have t...
ListenKyle Hendricks Fronts the Cubs' 2020 Rotation from 2020-07-17T21:16:21
Rundown1:19 Good News in the Latest Batch of Testing Statistics5:44 Kyle Hendricks Deservingly Gets the Opening Day Start15:15 Can the Rotation Make or Break the Cubs?22:21 Where's the Love for Jos...
ListenCubs Latest COVID-19 Testing Delay Raises Regular Season Concerns from 2020-07-14T17:31:58
Rundown0:47 Willson Contreras on the Environment at Wrigley2:56 Patrick Weighs in on the Cubs' Latest Testing Delay6:58 What Happens in the Regular Season?9:26 Concerns with the Decision-Making Pro...
ListenAnalyzing the Cubs' 2020 Schedule from 2020-07-09T17:40:04
Rundown2:10 Feeling OK about Talking Just Baseball5:25 Contreras' Intrasquad Homer off Kimbrel, Rizzo's Back Tightness, Press Box Normalcy9:27 Diving into the Cubs' 2020 Schedule10:46 The Idea of H...
ListenCOVID-19 Testing Issues Mar First Week of Cubs Training Camp from 2020-07-07T19:17:41
Rundown0:30 Opening Week Problems at Training Camp2:47 Is This Even Possible?4:55 David Ross' Statements on the Situation8:04 The Supposed Easy Part10:00 What Are the Signals That This Isn't Workin...
ListenIt's an NL Central Roundtable from 2020-07-03T13:45:57
Rundown2:14 The Cardinals' Pitching Depth3:38 Do the Reds Have the Division's Best Offense?6:01 The Pirates' New-Look Front Office7:00 Cubs Still Striving to Reach the Offense's Full Potential8:55 ...
ListenTalking David Ross, 2020 Changes and More with Ryan Dempster from 2020-06-30T21:13:45
Rundown2:17 Ryan Dempster Joins Onto Waveland3:51 The Landscape of the 2020 Season6:36 David Ross' Handling of the Team This Year8:58 Reinforces Messages of Accountability12:09 It's Already Trade D...
ListenCubs Second-Round Pick Burl Carraway Joins Onto Waveland from 2020-06-26T21:38:37
Rundown2:30 Burl Carraway Joins the Show2:45 The Whirlwind of the Last Three Months4:00 Onboarding with the Cubs5:20 Early Experience with Cubs Coaches and Staffers6:25 Getting to Know Craig Breslo...
ListenBaseball is Back (Barring Any Changes) from 2020-06-24T17:29:54
Rundown0:25 Baseball is Back3:10 Changes for 20205:07 The Ever-Present Challenges of COVID-198:14 End of the Transaction Freeze and Cubs Taxi Squad Musings11:42 The August 31 Trade Deadline14:47 Th...
ListenCautious Optimism for a 2020 MLB Season from 2020-06-18T19:04:18
Rundown0:27 Movement Toward a 2020 MLB Season4:07 Why Was So Much Time Wasted?9:07 Getting Excited for, and Being Realistic about, the Future13:07 'When and 'Where' and the Owners' Response19:36 Th...
ListenMLB at the Brink from 2020-06-16T23:30:49
Rundown0:24 Rob Manfred's Latest Comments6:58 The Players' Understanding of MLB's Labor History9:43 Is It Good for the Overall Business of Baseball to Treat Every Decision as a Bottom-Line Business...
ListenEd Howard's High School Coach Joins Onto Waveland from 2020-06-12T21:22:37
Rundown1:47 What Stood out about Ed Howard?3:21 Brian Watching Ed in the LLWS...While at Wrigley Field5:18 An Extremely Strong Work Ethic8:04 Handling the Hometown Pressure9:58 A Potentially Elite ...
ListenThe Cubs' Approach to the Amateur Draft from 2020-06-09T21:17:46
Rundown2:34 The Cubs' Approach to the Draft Under Dan Kantrovitz5:46 Player Development App in the Minor League System8:52 Recruiting Experience14:38 Putting Money into Player Development19:46 Spec...
ListenTime to (Finally) Make a Deal from 2020-06-05T23:20:04
Rundown1:16 Thank You, Adam2:51 Re-Immersing Yourself in Where the Cubs Were Before the Shutdown4:59 Good News on the Horizon?8:58 The Latest on the MLB/MLBPA Tug of War23:25 The Issue with Soft De...
ListenUnrest at Wrigley from 2020-06-03T21:14:40
With protests emerging all across the country, even next to Wrigley Field, difficult and uncomfortable conversations are being had, from the discussions of Black athletes holding back their true fe...
ListenCrunch Time from 2020-05-30T11:30:32
The Cubs are releasing players, making month-to-month plans and hoping for some clarity soon. Details on return-to-play ideas and what’s at stake for the entire baseball industry. Learn more about ...
ListenA Marquee Guest from 2020-05-27T10:27:36
Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network explains the vibe in Wrigleyville, how the Cubs would be positioned in a shortened season and the challenges of covering a team in lockdown mode. Learn more ...
ListenSurvey Says from 2020-05-22T21:36:16
A look at how fans feel about possibly attending games without a COVID-19 vaccine, optimism for the Cubs over the next five years and just how much people would appreciate the 2020 World Series cha...
ListenThe Cubs Way from 2020-05-20T10:05:10
Tom Verducci, the author of a definitive book on the Wrigley Field rebuild, offers his insights into the future of pitching, what a shortened season could mean for the Cubs and Theo Epstein’s next ...
ListenAn Interview with the GOAT from 2020-05-15T20:33:02
Ken Rosenthal joins the podcast and tells us how the Cubs future plans may be altered by COVID-19, how a cancelled season could severely impact front offices and much more. Learn more about your ad...
ListenPlay Ball? from 2020-05-13T10:00:08
First impressions of Major League Baseball’s return-to-play proposal and the enormous obstacles facing the owners and the players’ union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe Path Not Taken from 2020-05-08T21:45:11
Rundown2:04 How Did Sahadev and Patrick Select the Key 'What if...' Questions?4:15 Trading for Jose Quintana, Passing on Justin Verlander15:06 The Team's Inability to Develop Pitching Prospects18:3...
ListenOutside The Box Broadcasts from 2020-05-06T10:00:04
With more and more talk of baseball returning this summer, ideas on how to make broadcasting games in empty ballparks more unique and compelling are bandied about. Is this an opportunity for MLB to...
Listen2022 Vision from 2020-05-01T21:57:44
What the Cubs and Wrigley Field will look like on Opening Day two years from now. Let’s play some fantasy baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenWhat Baseball Loses Without Fans from 2020-04-29T11:45:08
While optimism grows that the game will return in 2020, a world with baseball being played in empty ballparks gets closer to being a reality. Former big-leaguer Doug Glanville joins the podcast to ...
ListenProspects Will Break Your Heart from 2020-04-24T22:27:02
Looking back at the Cubs who didn’t pan out and wondering what this shutdown will mean for the next generation of players and a farm system that once viewed 2020 as a pivotal year. Learn more about...
ListenThe Moments That Defined The Cubs from 2020-04-22T17:10:46
From hiring Theo Epstein to signing Jon Lester, a look back at the deals, ideas and personalities that shaped the 2016 World Series champs and a golden age of baseball in Wrigleyville. Learn more a...
ListenWhat About The Window? from 2020-04-19T12:00:03
The Cubs came into this season with two years of control over many of their most important players. But what happens now when the first of those two years is so dramatically impacted? Learn more ab...
ListenWhat Will Wrigleyville Look Like after This? from 2020-04-15T23:26:38
Discussing the economic impact on a unique neighborhood without Cubs baseball, and the importance of supporting your small, local businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
ListenLet’s Get Weird from 2020-04-11T00:03:10
Digging into all the Arizona contingency plans, hoping for the Cubs and White Sox to be in the same Cactus League division and wondering what the baseball product might look like after a long shutd...
ListenKeith Law Stops By from 2020-04-08T11:00:20
Senior Baseball Writer Keith Law joins Brett and Sahadev to discuss the state of the Cubs’ multi-year process of rebuilding the farm system, the impact of baseball’s shutdown on the draft, and much...
ListenOur New Normal from 2020-04-03T21:45:17
A word of thanks to subscribers, shout-outs to some talented radio folks, doomsday scenarios and general nonsense as we adjust to life without Cubs baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
ListenThe Eeriness of an Empty Wrigleyville from 2020-04-01T13:00:09
With what should’ve been the 2020 home opener behind us, a discussion of what would’ve been and what actually was in Wrigleyville. News that Toronto has banned all public events through June gives ...
ListenActual Baseball News from 2020-03-27T21:10:15
First impressions of the deal taking shape between Major League Baseball and the players’ union and what it could mean for the 2020 Cubs if there is a baseball season this year. Learn more about yo...
ListenWhat a Short Season Would Mean from 2020-03-25T20:07:06
Nobody wants to see baseball’s regular season reduced significantly, but with that possibility looming, what can MLB do with the extra time it has and a season that will necessarily be unusual? Lea...
ListenLessons Learned in Spring Training from 2020-03-20T21:15:45
Looking back on some first impressions from Arizona and what it will mean for the front office, manager David Ross and Cubs players moving forward.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
ListenEnjoying the Different Opportunities Sport Provides from 2020-03-18T12:00:08
Everyone is finding their footing a bit right now, and what that means for “enjoying sports” is still something of an open question.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenBaseball Shuts Down For Now from 2020-03-14T17:02:09
The guys talk about the dizzying week that saw baseball and other sports essentially shut down for an unknown period of time, and what the near-term is going to look like. Learn more about your ad ...
ListenThe Coronavirus Has Started to Impact MLB from 2020-03-10T11:43:34
Brett and Patrick discuss MLB’s decision to limit media access in the wake of the spreading coronavirus, and how the concerns could seriously impact baseball and related industries. Also, thoughts ...
ListenThe Joe Maddon Show from 2020-03-03T11:22:36
A legendary manager returns to Mesa and continues to cast a long shadow over Cubs camp, so let’s play the blame game. Plus a trip inside the top-secret Pitch Lab where the Cubs are trying to reprog...
ListenFirst impressions from Arizona from 2020-02-26T11:08:22
David Ross is back running the show, Tyler Chatwood is the X-factor for a wide-open pitching staff and the Cubs are finally focused on the 2020 campaign after a long winter. Learn more about your a...
ListenChange is in the Air and KB is in the Leadoff Spot from 2020-02-20T11:31:28
Brett and Sahadev talk about Kris Bryant’s impressive arrival at Spring Training and new job atop the lineup. David Ross, Joe Maddon, preparation, and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
ListenBaseball is Back! Kinda! from 2020-02-14T13:00:14
Patrick and Sahadev are out in Arizona picking up the vibe at a slightly different Cubs camp as pitchers and catchers report, and players kick off their spring. A new manager, old trade rumors, and...
ListenIs That All There Is? from 2020-01-21T12:00:10
With most of the offseason in the rearview, the guys get back together to discuss Cubs Convention, the many risks that lay ahead, and fans sitting angrily in the corner, pounding their fists in a f...
ListenThe 2010s: Cubs All-Decade Team from 2019-11-27T11:00:18
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev sit down for a very special podcast as the guys talk about who they put on their Chicago Cubs All-Decade Team. Do you agree with their picks?Learn more about your ad choi...
ListenPreparing the Hot Stove from 2019-11-26T21:37:11
Onto Waveland returns after a brief hiatus as the guys discuss which changes behind the scenes that have already been made could be most impactful for the Cubs. Of course, what matters most is the ...
ListenGrandpa Rossy Time from 2019-10-24T02:05:48
The Cubs are hiring — who else? — David Ross to be their next manager. What it means in the clubhouse, the front office and the interview room at Wrigley Field. Plus World Series thoughts on the cl...
ListenWelcome to The Offseason from 2019-10-07T13:00:09
Decoding what Theo Epstein really means when he talks about change and how the Cubs have too often looked back at the 2016 World Series.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMaddon Out from 2019-09-30T19:15:31
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the Joe Maddon era. They describe the scene in St. Louis for Maddon’s final game (2:20). Should this team have been better the last two years (10:10). Was ...
ListenFestival of Despair from 2019-09-16T21:00:17
Is Anthony Rizzo’s injury another sign that this simply isn’t the Cubs’ year? Or have these issues around the team been building to the point where it can no longer be written off? Subscribe now to...
ListenOnto Waveland - Beyond The Paywall from 2019-09-05T14:02:11
Patrick Mooney, Brett Taylor and Sahadev Sharma talk Cubs twice a week filling you in on everything you need to know about the team and what's going on at Wrigley. Every Monday, you can listen to ...
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