Podcasts by The Rant Live - Chicago Cubs Podcast

137. Cubs Winning Ways Continue, Jordan Wicks to the Rescue, Brewers on Deck from 2023-08-26T18:39:51

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

136. Cubs Struggling in Key Stretch, Pitching Concerns, Bats Cold, Where to Go From Here from 2023-08-19T18:17:59

⚾️ Cubs struggling against sub-par teams in battle for NL Central
⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting
⚾️ Stroman on mend
⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch
⚾️ Barnhart DFA'd

135. New York Not Good to Cubs, Blue Jays on Deck, Schedule Favors Cubs from 2023-08-11T01:13

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

134. Return of The Rant(!), Cubs Should Win NL Central, Prioritize Re-Signing Bellinger from 2023-08-05T17:11:40

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

133. Cubs Mid-Field Defensive Transformation, Options at 3B, How Much Have Cubs Improved? from 2022-12-20T17:26:56

⚾️ Cubs transform mid-field defense with Bellinger, Swansby signings
⚾️ Options at third base dwindling
⚾️ How much better should Cubs be next season?
⚾️ Spreading Christmas cheer Listen

132. De-coding Hoyer's Master Plan, Cubs Running Out of Options, CubsCon May Be Riot from 2022-12-13T18:17:40

⚾️ Consternation building as Cubs sit on sidelines
⚾️ CubsCon may be a riot, literally
⚾️ De-coding Cubs plans for future
⚾️ Is this Hoyer's last stand or would signing Correa or Swa...

131. Free Agent Market Heating Up, Winter Meetings, Cubs Needs Versus Wants from 2022-12-06T18:17:34

⚾️ Free agent market heating up
⚾️ Turner signs with Phillies
⚾️ Winter meetings kick off Sunday
⚾️ Minimum moves Cubs need to make to satisfy fan base
⚾️ Minimum moves to be co...

130. Matt Mervis, Cubs' Minor League Prospect, Joins as Special Guest from 2022-11-23T17:30:27

⚾️ Matt Mervis, Cubs' prospect, joins as our special guest today
⚾️ Hit .309/.379/.606 over 137 MiLB games with 36 HRs
⚾️ Arizona Fall League all-star
⚾️ Anticipated Cubs debut in 2023

129. Discussing Cubs 40-Man Roster Moves, Cubs Acquire Mastrobuoni, Friday's Non-Tender Deadline from 2022-11-16T18:06:28

Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team:

⚾️ Brennen Davis, Kevin Alcantara, Ben Brown and Ryan Jensen ad...

128. Cubs with Plethora of Options, Contreras Likely Gone, Good News For Davis from 2022-11-09T18:39:31

⚾️ Cubs with plethora of options as free agency sets to begin
⚾️ Good news for Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, & Ed Howard
⚾️ Mervis in Chicago feels inevitable
⚾️ Contreras departure l...

127. Schwarber Taunting Hoyer, Davis and Canario Injuries Complicate Cubs Trade Options, More from 2022-11-02T21:04:35

⚾️ Phillies take one game lead on Astros in World Series
⚾️ Schwarber taunting Jed Hoyer
⚾️ Davis and Canario injuries complicate big trade options
⚾️ Weighing in on Koudai Senga

126. Free Agency Nearing, Anthony Rizzo Opting Out, What to Expect When You're Expecting from 2022-10-26T18:15:31

⚾️ Free agency clock about to start ticking, could begin as soon as 11/6
⚾️ Anthony Rizzo opting out of final year
⚾️ Will Cubs fans endure another disappointing offseason?
⚾️ World ...

125. Odds Aaron Judge Lands in Chicago, Realistic Offseason Adds, Brennen Davis Missing from 2022-10-18T17:54:03

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

124. Cubs Management Under Pressure to Substantially Supplement Roster, Speculation Season Upon Us from 2022-10-12T19:33:02

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

123. End-of-Season Awards, Biggest Needs for 2023, Postseason Preview from 2022-10-06T20:59:34

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

122. Cubs Finishing 2022 Strong, Competing for NL Central in 2023, Offseason Expectations from 2022-10-03T21:50:46

⚾️ Cubs sweep Reds, finish September with 15-11 record
⚾️ Second half Cubs have been very, very good
⚾️ 2023 Cubs can win NL Central
⚾️ Cubs take on Reds in final series

121. Wesneski Sharp in Starting Debut, What to Watch for Down the Stretch, Marlins Preview from 2022-09-19T18:21:35

⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Rockies
⚾️ Wesneski impressive in starting debut
⚾️ Assad rough start dooms Cubs early
⚾️ What to look for down stretch
⚾️ Marlins series preview

120. Cubs Trending Up, Dominant Pitching Performances Galore, Future Looks Bright from 2022-09-15T19:22:43

⚾️ Cubs sweep Mets, beat deGrom
⚾️ Starting pitching near top of MLB in second half
⚾️ Bullpen pitching well
⚾️ Hats off to Cubs coaching staff
⚾️ Rockies series preview
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119. Timing Prospect Call-ups, Positional Needs, Minor League Players Need Union Representation from 2022-09-09T17:46:09

⚾️ What to expect from Cubs over remainder of season
⚾️ Timing prospect call-ups
⚾️ Where Cubs need to improve in offseason
⚾️ Minor League players really need union representation a...

118. Cubs Have a Lot to Build On, Being Cautious with Prospects, Mervis Dominating Minors from 2022-09-05T18:15:02

⚾️ Cubs continue struggles against Cardinals
⚾️ Cubs have a lot to build on but are slow to bring up prospects
⚾️ Matt Mervis dominating the minors
⚾️ September schedule gets easier<...

117. Cubs Eye First Winning Month, Ohtani Trade Compelling, Minor League Updates from 2022-08-29T17:35:23

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

116. Cubs Hang Tough Against Cardinals, Breslow's Comments on Kilian, Brewers Preview from 2022-08-26T17:06:51

115. Cubs Stay Hot, Steele is Dominant, Canario Promoted to Iowa from 2022-08-22T18:11:53

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

114. Cubs Win Another Series, PCA Tops MLB Pipeline Rankings, Prospects Far From Sure Thing from 2022-08-18T16:26:19

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

113. Lots to Like About Cubs, Steele and Thompson Bright Future, Cubs Should Add Ace from 2022-08-15T19:15:51

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

112. Cubs Playing Well Since Break Behind Solid Pitching, Around the League, More from 2022-08-12T18:27:05

⚾️ Cubs playing well, take Field of Dreams game
⚾️ 2.81 ERA is second best in MLB since All-Star break
⚾️ A look around the league
⚾️ Reds series continues Saturday

111. Projecting Cubs Farm System, Assessing Nick Madrigal, Nationals Series Preview from 2022-08-08T17:14:56

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Marlins
⚾️ Does Nick Madrigal fit into Cubs' future?
⚾️ Players we expect to see in Chicago before year-end
⚾️ Nationals series preview

110. Cubs Acquire Solid Prospects, Cubs Should Extend Contreras, What to Expect in 2023 from 2022-08-03T18:39:26

⚾️ Trade deadline moves
⚾️ Breakdown of Cubs' trades
⚾️ Should Cubs extend Contreras?
⚾️ What to expect in final two months of season
⚾️ Cubs return to Wrigley on Friday

109. Trade Deadline Special, Scott Effross Trade as it Happened (Live), Dominos Falling from 2022-08-01T17:20:10

⚾️ Scott Effross traded during the show, live, and we're shocked!
⚾️ Did Smyly's outing hurt his value?
⚾️ Are Cubs done being sellers?
⚾️ Untouchable players
⚾️ Post deadline p...

108. Cubs Winning Despite Impending Selloff, Young Players Impressing, Emotions Running High from 2022-07-27T18:10:27

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

107. Assessing Cubs Draft, Trade Deadline Speculation, Unlikely Prospects May Headline 2nd Half from 2022-07-22T17:39:28

⚾️ Cubs draft 16 pitchers out of 20 total draft picks
⚾️ Is Juan Soto a realistic option?
⚾️ Trade deadline may provide final piece to puzzle
⚾️ What will 2nd half look like for Cubs?

106. Assessing Cubs First&Second Round Draft Picks RHP Cade Horton, LHP Jackson Ferris from 2022-07-18T19:30:58

⚾️ Cubs select RHP Cade Horton and LHP Jackson Ferris in MLB draft
⚾️ The path to winning the division
⚾️ Assessing Cubs first half of season, prospects for second half
⚾️ All-Star g...

105. Lots of Positives For Cubs, Higgins Playing Well, PCA is a Monster, More from 2022-07-11T19:41:36

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

104. Cubs Are Streaking, Sampson Red-hot, Cubs Travel to LA to Take on Dodgers from 2022-07-07T17:23:18

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

103. Cubs Win 2-of-3 Against Red Sox, Power Numbers Ticking Up, Pitching Solid from 2022-07-04T20:10:40

⚾️ Cubs on roll, take 2-of-3 from Red Sox at Wrigley
⚾️ Slugging trending upwards
⚾️ Ten percent of total homers have come in last two series
⚾️ Cubs 3.54 ERA over last six games

102. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From Cards, Hoerner on Fire, Evaluating Cubs Season, Reds Preview from 2022-06-27T17:52:41

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Cardinals
⚾️ Nico Hoerner having breakout season
⚾️ Learning how to evaluate this season
⚾️ Taking a look around MLB
⚾️ Reds series preview

101. Cubs Drop Pirates Series, Defense Hurting Young Pitchers, Cardinals Series Preview from 2022-06-24T21:04:36

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

100. Cubs Take Braves Series, Pitching Issues Surfacing, Pirates Series Preview from 2022-06-20T17:11:03

⚾️ Cubs take two of three from Braves
⚾️ Cubs offense hasn't been bad
⚾️ Cubs pitching hasn't been good
⚾️ Kyle Hendricks trade value
⚾️ Other possible moves
⚾️ Pirates ser...

99. Cubs Offense Coming to Life, Kilian's Debut, Orioles Series Preview from 2022-06-06T17:07:58

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-5 from Cardinals
⚾️ Offense coming to life
⚾️ Clamoring to win close games
⚾️ Bullpen shaky
⚾️ Kilian sent back to Iowa
⚾️ Orioles series preview

98. Cubs Stumbling to End May, Fun with Prospects, Looking Ahead from 2022-05-31T18:23:08

⚾️ Cubs drop doubleheader to Brewers
⚾️ Opportunities galore for prospects in minor league system
⚾️ A look at prospects being called up versus those staying down
⚾️ Look ahead to Ca...

97. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From D-backs, Starting Pitching Starting to Click, Pirates Series Preview from 2022-05-16T17:58:52

⚾️ Cubs win second straight series
⚾️ Starting pitching comes together
⚾️ Bullpen equally good
⚾️ Cubs end road trip 4-2
⚾️ Can Cubs get back to .500?
⚾️ Pirates series pre...

96. Series Win in San Diego, Contreras Red-Hot, Injuries Galore, D-backs Series Preview from 2022-05-12T19:31:54

⚾️ Cubs bounce back to win series in San Diego
⚾️ Injuries mounting for Cubs
⚾️ Willson Contreras red-hot
⚾️ Alfonso Rivas settling in at first
⚾️ Dbacks series preview

95. Cubs Historically Bad, Path Forward From Here, Trade Candidates, Padres Series Preview from 2022-05-09T21:18:16

⚾️ Cubs drop five straight at home
⚾️ How to assess things
⚾️ It's a long season
⚾️ Players Cubs will not trade
⚾️ Most likely to be traded
⚾️ Padres series preview

94. Stroman Dominates Brewers, Wisdom Heating Up, White Sox Series Preview from 2022-05-02T19:58:32

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

93. Cubs Drop 2-of-3 to Braves, Happ Stays Hot, Brewers Series Preview from 2022-04-29T18:06:42

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

92. Cubs Drop 3-of-4 to Pirates, Assessing Ross's Lineup Decisions, Braves Series Preview from 2022-04-25T19:30:29

⚾️ Cubs drop 3-of-4 to Pirates
⚾️ Assessing Ross's lineup decisions
⚾️ Hendricks trending in right direction
⚾️ Steele continues to struggle
⚾️ Tough road ahead
⚾️ Braves s...

91. Special Guest - RHP Ben Leeper, Rays Series Recap, Pirates Series Preview from 2022-04-21T17:18:25

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

90. Cubs Split Four-Game Series in Colorado, Madrigal and Wisdom Break Out from 2022-04-18T00:57:07

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

89. Cubs Split Pirates Series, Hendricks Rough Outing, Bullpen Solid from 2022-04-14T20:02:52

88. Cubs Win 2-of-3 Over Brewers, Suzuki Breaks Out, Pirates Series Preview,&More from 2022-04-11T19:13:29

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

87. Special Guest Taylor McGregor, Cubs Opening Day, Brewers Series Preview from 2022-04-05T16:38:41

⚾️ Taylor McGregor, host and field reporter for Marquee Sports Network joins us today
⚾️ Opening Day preview, what we expect from the Cubs this year
⚾️ Brewers series preview

86. New Reality for Cubs Fans, Measuring Expectations, Poor Optics of Ricketts' Chelsea Bid from 2022-04-01T18:32:05

⚾️ New reality for Cubs fans
⚾️ Measuring expectations heading into opening day
⚾️ Wade Miley arm soreness
⚾️ Minor league assignments coming
⚾️ Poor optics of Ricketts' Chelse...

85. Spring Training Update, Assessing Offseason Moves, Prospects that May Impact Chicago from 2022-03-22T20:59:07

⚾️ Spring training update
⚾️ Assessing Cubs offseason moves
⚾️ Brailyn Márquez joins team in AZ
⚾️ Prospects most likely to have impact in Chicago this summer
⚾️ Ricketts favore...

84. Spring Training Underway, Cubs Add Several Free Agents, Positional Breakdowns, More from 2022-03-18T18:17:13

⚾️ Spring training games underway
⚾️ Loads of roster updates
⚾️ Breaking down infield, outfield, starting pitching, & bullpen
⚾️ Where Cubs still need to add
⚾️ KB signs with Ro...

83. Lockout Ends, Free Agency Frenzy, Spring Training Begins, Opening Day April 7 from 2022-03-11T17:01:26

⚾️ BASEBALL IS BACK!
⚾️ Opening day planned for April 7
⚾️ Players report to spring training Sunday, March 13
⚾️ Free agency might get crazy
⚾️ Cubs favorites to sign Correa

82. Minor League Spring Training Underway, Prospects We Love, No End in Sight to Lockout from 2022-03-03T20:25:25

⚾️ Minor league spring training underway
⚾️ Prospects we love
⚾️ No end in sight to lockout
⚾️ Does Manfred deserve all the blame?
⚾️ MLB proposes rule changes

81. CBA Negotiations Moving at Snail's Pace, MLB Issues Ultimatum, Players Remain United from 2022-02-24T18:14:04

⚾️ CBA negotiations moving at snail's pace
⚾️ MLB sets hard deadline of Feb 28 to avoid missing regular-season games
⚾️ Assessing path forward
⚾️ Minor league spring training

80. Owners Make Weak CBA Proposal, Regular Season in Jeopardy, Spring Training Internships from 2022-02-14T18:27:58

⚾️ Discussing baseball owners recent CBA proposal
⚾️ Regular season may be delayed, spring training delay a certainty
⚾️ MLB considers spring training unpaid internship for minor leaguers

79. Chicago Cubs RHP Scott Effross on His MLB Debut, Pitch Grips, Approach to Offseason, More from 2022-02-10T21:03:48

⚾️ Getting the call to Chicago in 2021
⚾️ Emotions during his MLB debut,
⚾️ How he grips his change-up
⚾️ Approach to offseason training
⚾️ Friendship with Ian Miller

78. CBA Talks Moving Slowly, Discussing Options for Expanding Playoffs, Baseball Ops Reorg from 2022-01-28T20:30:43

⚾️ Update on CBA talks
⚾️ Potential impact to spring training, regular season
⚾️ Cubs make multiple changes to baseball ops, scouting
⚾️ Minor league free agent signings

77. Legacy of Jon Lester, Cubs IFA Signings, CBA Talks Slow, Spring Training in Jeopardy from 2022-01-19T15:55:43

⚾️ Jon Lester's legacy
⚾️ Cubs International Free Agent signings
⚾️ CBA negotiations are not moving along quickly
⚾️ Spring Training in jeopardy

76. Current State of MLB, CBA Lockout, New Community for Cubs Fans, Greedy Owners,&More from 2022-01-07T19:25:03

⚾️ A new community for Cubs fans
⚾️ CBA negotiations are not underway
⚾️ Current state of MLB
⚾️ Do fans feel powerless and is it time to change things?
⚾️ What to expect post-l...

75. Assessing Cubs 2022 ZiPS Projections, Cubs May Bail on Adding Power Arm, More from 2021-12-17T18:03:29

⚾️ Assessing Cubs 2022 ZiPS projections is both fun and annoying
⚾️ The Cubs may be bailing on adding power arm to 2022 rotation
⚾️ Cubs sign Mark Leiter Jr., Al Leiter's nephew, to minor...

74. Pitching Prospect Max Bain Shares Thoughts on His First Season in the Cubs Organization from 2021-12-14T02:18:20

Join us as we interview Max Bain and learn about his first season in the Cubs organization pitching for South Bend Cubs. He also shares insight on a few of his pitch grips, talks about his new podc...

73. Chances Cubs Sign Kris Bryant or Kyle Schwarber, Stroman Deal May Set Trend, CBA Update from 2021-12-10T20:35:40

⚾️ Chances Cubs sign Kris Bryant or Kyle Schwarber
⚾️ Stroman deal may lead to trend of higher AAV over shorter term
⚾️ Time for aging owners to retire old school approach to CBA negotiat...

72. Ethan Roberts Talks Family, Shares Stories About His Personal Journey, Mentors,&More from 2021-12-06T18:06:03

⚾️ Ethan Roberts, RHP Iowa Cubs, joins us today for a special episode
⚾️ Get to know more about Ethan outside of his baseball life
⚾️ Ethan's approach during COVID (spoiler alert: he crus...

71. Stroman Signing May Signal More Big Deals to Come, Players Mock MLB on Twitter,&More from 2021-12-03T18:45:53

⚾️ Marcus Stroman signing may signal more big deals to come
⚾️ Shortened timeline could favor Cubs pursuit of Carlos Correa
⚾️ MLB scrubs player data from sites, players mock them on Twitter

70. Deciphering Cubs Approach to Intelligent Spending, Yan Gomes Signs Three-Year Deal,&More from 2021-11-30T20:09:44

⚾️ Interpreting Cubs intelligent spending approach
⚾️ Catcher Yan Gomes signed to 2-year $13 million deal
⚾️ Javy Báez signing with Detroit
⚾️ CBA expires on Dec. 1

69. Cubs Pursuing LHP Steven Matz, Miguel Amaya May Need Tommy John Surgery,&More from 2021-11-23T20:04:59

⚾️ Cubs acquire OF Harold Ramirez
⚾️ Cubs pursuing LHP Steven Matz
⚾️ Miguel Amaya may need Tommy John surgery
⚾️ CBA deadline approaching with no signs of agreement

68. Nelson Velazquez Tearing Up AFL, Hoyer Selling Intelligent Approach, MLB Lockout Likely from 2021-11-19T17:28:08

⚾️ How excited should we be about Nelson Velaquez?
⚾️ Hoyer continues to sell intelligent approach to free agency
⚾️ Lockout likely as CBA deadline nears
⚾️ Ugly business of baseball

67. Cubs Balance of Power, Market for Kris Bryant, Hawkins Like Kid in Candy Shop, CBA Update from 2021-11-15T17:12:01

⚾️ Cubs balancing power and contact
⚾️ Hawkins like kid in candy shop
⚾️ Market for Kris Bryant
⚾️ Cubs continues to be linked to Corey Seager
⚾️ CBA update

66. GM Winter Meetings, Chances Cubs Sign Corey Seager, CBA Update,&More from 2021-11-11T18:54:53

⚾️ GM winter meetings
⚾️ Chances Cubs sign Corey Seager in the offseason
⚾️ Status of qualifying offers
⚾️ CBA update
Lockout seems inevitable

65. Free Agency Begins, Key Offseason Dates, Cubs Roster Moves, CBA Negotiations from 2021-11-05T17:16:49

⚾️ Key offseason dates and deadlines
⚾️ Cubs roster moves as free agency period begins
⚾️ Option decisions of non-Cubs that could impact team
⚾️ Update on status of CBA negotiations

64. Cubs Hire Greg Brown as Hitting Coach, Knowns and Unknowns Heading into MLB Offseason from 2021-11-03T04:34:43

⚾️ Cubs hire Greg Brown as hitting coach
⚾️ Knowns and unknowns heading into MLB offseason
⚾️ World Series moves back to Houston for game 6
⚾️ Should MLB make rule changes to limit p...

63. Cubs Hire Ehsan Bokhari as Assistant GM, Progressive Front Office May Speed Up Rebuild from 2021-10-27T17:22:11

⚾️ Cubs name Ehsan Bokhari assistant general manager
⚾️ Progressive front office may help Cubs re-set happen more quickly
⚾️ Jason McCleod moves on
⚾️ Joc Pederson and Braves unlikel...

62. Cubs Hire New GM Carter Hawkins, Going All-in On Player Development Strategy from 2021-10-22T14:43:31

⚾️ Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as new GM
⚾️ Player development key to Cubs near-term success
⚾️ Re-setting expectations
⚾️ Cubs interest in signing elite free agent shortstop
⚾️ ML...

61. Exploring Cubs Offseason Plans, Postseason Heating Up from 2021-10-13T21:06:02

⚾️ Postseason heating up
⚾️ Exploring Cubs offseason plans
⚾️ Chances Cubs trade current players on active roster
⚾️ Likely pitching targets
⚾️ World Series picks

60. Offseason Decisions Loom, Cubs Need to Add at Least Two Starters from 2021-09-23T19:27:59

⚾️ Cubs fall to 9-10 in September after starting off 8-4
⚾️ Offseason looms, just what will Cubs focus be?
⚾️ Starting rotation likely needs to add at least two pitchers

59. Brennen Davis Rakes in Iowa Debut, Discussing Cubs Financial Conundrum from 2021-09-15T13:08:10

⚾️ Kris Bryant's return to Wrigley
⚾️ Cubs 8-4 in September
⚾️ Brennan Davis called up to Iowa and homers in first two ABs
⚾️ Cubs final homestand next week
⚾️ Offseason preview

58. Plenty of Reason for Optimism, Schwindel and Wisdom on Fire, Báez Might Be Cheap Pick Up from 2021-09-02T21:05:02

⚾️ Plenty of reason for optimism
⚾️ Frank Schwindel is on fire, Patrick Wisdom not far behind
⚾️ Adbert Alzolay's role going forward
⚾️ CBA negotiations already underway
⚾️ Javy...

57. Cubs Beat Rockies, Two-Game Winning Streak, Minor League Pitching Prospects Rising from 2021-08-25T21:50:25

⚾️ Cubs beat Rockies in first game of doubleheader
⚾️ Two-game winning streak
⚾️ Cubs flush with minor league pitching prospects
⚾️ Where will offense come from?

56. Hoyer Good at Being Bad, Future of Team in Minor Leagues, Keeping Perspective from 2021-08-17T16:14:36

⚾️ Cubs big league struggles continue
⚾️ Keeping the right perspective
⚾️ Future of Cubs is in minor leagues
⚾️ What to look for going forward
⚾️ Kris Bryant thriving in San Fra...

55. Cubs Death Spiral Continues, Prospects To Watch, Assessing the Future from 2021-08-11T20:17:48

⚾️ Cubs 2-8 in last 10 games
⚾️ Taking winning for granted
⚾️ Will Cubs win another series this year?
⚾️ Changing the way we look at assessing the quality of the Cubs
⚾️ Weekend...

54. Discussing Trade Deadline Moves, Minor League Prospects, Path Forward for Cubs from 2021-08-05T17:38:12

⚾️ Discussing trade deadline moves
⚾️ When will Cubs get back to winning?
⚾️ Reset or Rebuild? Do we care?
⚾️ Manny Rodriguez impresses with first save as a Cub
⚾️ White Sox ser...

53. Trade Deadline Special Edition from 2021-07-30T21:33:48

⚾️ Trade deadline madness
⚾️ Anthony Rizzo trade implications
⚾️ Will Kris Bryant be moved?
⚾️ Kimbrel likely to be a blockbuster
⚾️ Looking forward to remainder of the season f...

52. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From Dbacks, Latest Trade Rumors, Reds Series Preview from 2021-07-26T16:55:58

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Dbacks
⚾️ Heating up at Wrigley Field
⚾️ Are Brewers a lock to win the National League Central?
⚾️ Pondering trade deadline moves
⚾️ Reds series preview

51. Cubs Rally in 9th to Beat Cardinals, Hug Watch in Full Effect, Players Most Likely to Be Traded from 2021-07-21T20:34:07

⚾️ Cubs rally in 9th to beat Cardinals
⚾️ Hug-watch humor surrounding Kris Bryant
⚾️ Players Cubs most likely to trade by the deadline
⚾️ Could Cubs acquire MLB-ready talent?

50. Cubs in Sell-Mode, Draft Jordon Wicks in First Round, Thoughts on Second Half from 2021-07-12T21:25

⚾️ Are Cubs in all-out sell mode?
⚾️ What players will the Cubs want to hold onto?
⚾️ Cubs draft LHP Jordan Wicks in 1st round
⚾️ Looking towards 2nd half

49. Cubs End Losing Streak, Ricketts May Tear It Down, Financial Impact of Rebuild from 2021-07-08T16:54:55

⚾️ Cubs end 11-game losing streak
⚾️ Discussing possible paths forward as trade deadline nears
⚾️ Is season salvageable? Is it worth trying to salvage?
⚾️ Cardinals series preview

48. Cubs Stumble in Los Angeles, Travel to Milwaukee to Battle for First Place in NL Central from 2021-06-28T17:35:47

⚾️ Cubs stumble in LA, drop series
⚾️ Bullpen falters, costing Cubs 2 losses
⚾️ Alzolay blasted on Sunday
⚾️ Winning record in June still a possibility for Cubs
⚾️ Looking forwa...

47. Cubs Narrowly Avoid Sweep, Arrieta Consistently Inconsistent, Tribe Up Next from 2021-06-21T17:21:55

⚾️ Cubs avoid sweep with shutout
⚾️ Brewers, Cubs both 5-5 over last 10, tied for first place
⚾️ Lethargic offense continues to plague Cubs
⚾️ Arrieta struggling to find consistency...

46. Cubs Drop 3-of-4 in New York, Marlins Come to Wrigley For Weekend Series from 2021-06-18T19:46:51

⚾️ Cubs drop 3-of-4 in New York
⚾️ Mets' pitching saddles Cubs offense
⚾️ Hendricks saves day with 7th straight win
⚾️ Cubs maintain one game lead in National League Central
⚾️ ...

45. Cubs Sweep Cardinals, Possible Trade Scenarios, Heyward Speaks Against Vaccine from 2021-06-14T19:22:11

⚾️ Cubs sweep Cardinals
⚾️ 8-4 record in June
⚾️ Brewers keeping pace in NL Central division race
⚾️ Rizzo & Heyward speak about not getting vaccine
⚾️ Preview Mets series

44. Cubs Back on Track in San Diego, Cardinals Coming to Full-Capacity Wrigley from 2021-06-10T16:29:24

⚾️ Cubs back on track in San Diego
⚾️ Arrieta outduels Darvish
⚾️ Davies best performance of season
⚾️ Sogard clearly Cubs weakest player
⚾️ Injuries continue to play role
...

43. Cubs Struggling on West Coast Swing, Chance to Salvage Two Games in San Diego from 2021-06-08T15:54:52

⚾️ Cubs move to 3-4 record in June and it's not getting easier
⚾️ Impact of Patrick Wisdom going forward
⚾️ What to do with Jason Heyward
⚾️ Looking ahead to Cardinals series

42. Cubs Sweep Padres, Alzolay Oozing Confidence, Four-Game Weekend Series in San Francisco from 2021-06-03T19:19:38

⚾️ Cubs sweep Padres, in first place in NL Central
⚾️ Injury updates: Heyward, Marisnick, Duffy, Hoerner, Steele, Mills
⚾️ Alzolay brimming with confidence
⚾️ Giants series preview

41. Cubs Closing in on First Place, Padres Come to Wrigley for Three Games from 2021-05-31T17:28:04

⚾️ It's Memorial Day and Cubs are half game out of first place
⚾️ Cubs winning streak ends at six
⚾️ June may define the path for Cubs future
⚾️ Padres series preview

40. Cubs Sweep Pirates, Javy Báez is a Wizard, Reds at Wrigley For Weekend Series from 2021-05-28T16:16:04

⚾️ Cubs sweep Pirates
⚾️ Javy Báez is pure magic
⚾️ Cubs 16-7 in May
⚾️ Big turnaround in both hitting and pitching from April to May
⚾️ Reds come to Wrigley

39. Cubs Take Down Cardinals, Head to Pittsburgh Tuesday from 2021-05-24T17:26:58

⚾️ Cubs beat Cards, win series
⚾️ Cubs winning in variety of ways is encouraging sign
⚾️ Javy's 10th inning home run Sunday
⚾️ May could cure all that ails Cubs
⚾️ Cubs travel t...

38. Cubs Playing Well Heading into Critical Stretch of Season from 2021-05-21T17:26:36

⚾️ Cubs take 3-of-4 from Nationals
⚾️ Ross showing managerial mettle
⚾️ Bullpen dominating in May
⚾️ Starters still struggling
⚾️ Critical stretch over next 22 games
⚾️ Pre...

37. Winning in Detroit Was Expected, Now It's Time To Take Down the Nationals from 2021-05-17T18:06:23

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Tigers
⚾️ Hendricks with vintage performance on Sunday
⚾️ Happ bounces back with big game
⚾️ Cubs three back from Cardinals
⚾️ Nationals come to Wrigley...

36. Greg Huss From Growing Cubs Podcast Catches Us Up on Cubs Minor League System from 2021-05-14T00:23:33

What's happening in the minors
Early standouts among prospects
Must-see affiliate(s) for Cubs fans
Cubs limp to Detroit

35. Mike Bryant Talks Approach, Adjustments Kris Bryant Made This Season from 2021-05-10T18:31:29

⚾️ Kris Bryant's dad, Mike Bryant, is our guest today
⚾️ What it takes to make swing adjustments
⚾️ Changes Kris has made to his swing
⚾️ Mike's approach to launch angle
⚾️ Cubs...

34. Cubs Sweep Dodgers in Dramatic Fashion and We Feel Good from 2021-05-06T18:52:03

⚾️ Cubs sweep Dodgers
⚾️ Now THAT felt like the playoffs
⚾️ Cubs beat Kershaw, Bauer, and Beuhler
⚾️ Matt Duffy is clutch
⚾️ Cubs vs. Pirates preview

33. Cubs Drop Series to Reds, Ross's Perplexing Comments, Dissecting Hendricks Start to Season from 2021-05-03T16:52:33

⚾️ Cubs drop series to Reds
⚾️ Are the Cubs better or worse than their record?
⚾️ David Ross said what now?
⚾️ Cubs open three-game series against Dodgers at Wrigley

32. Cubs Stumbling, Reds On Deck from 2021-04-30T02:33:26

⚾️ Cubs are spiraling and that's not good
⚾️ Five-game losing streak
⚾️ Is there still hope? Of course, there is...
⚾️ Cubs battle Reds for last place this weekend

31. Cubs on Verge of Series Sweep Against Mets, Brewers Series on Deck from 2021-04-22T17:15:26

⚾️ Cubs offense showing signs of life
⚾️ Javy bashes grand slam, goes 1-for-4 with no strikeouts Wednesday
⚾️ Davies struggles continue
⚾️ Arrieta continues his hot start
⚾️ Loo...

30. Cubs Battered By Braves, Drop Another Series from 2021-04-19T16:07:09

⚾️ Cubs drop 4th straight series
⚾️ Hitting below Mendoza line as a team is not good
⚾️ Hendricks looks lost
⚾️ Team ERA 4.98 with 5.11 BB/9
⚾️ Mets series on deck

29. Cubs Stumble Out of Milwaukee, Nine-Game Homestand Up Next from 2021-04-15T17:02:42

⚾️ Celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Rant
⚾️ Can things possibly get worse for Cubs?
⚾️ Cubs start nine-game homestand
⚾️ We could all use a winning streak

#Chic...

28. Searching For Positives After Series Loss to Pirates from 2021-04-12T16:31:33

⚾️ Searching for positives after series loss to Pirates
⚾️ Reviewing MLB review process
⚾️ Cubs weak contact issues continue
⚾️ Davies and Williams rough outings
⚾️ Looking forw...

27. Cubs Drop Series to Brewers, Offense in a Funk from 2021-04-08T02:41:37

⚾️ Cubs fall short against Brewers
⚾️ Joc Pederson goes yard
⚾️ Offensive woes continue
⚾️ Cubs with nine hits in series
⚾️ Pirates series preview

26. Cubs Win Opening Series, Brewers Up Next from 2021-04-05T16:46:38

Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team:

⚾️ Kris Bryant locked in
⚾️ Joc Pederson's rough start
Listen

25. Opening Day Special Edition from 2021-04-01T16:26:12

Join Evan and Jon today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and celebrate Opening Day:

⚾️ Opening Day joy!
⚾️ Evan and Jon predict Cubs 2021 record
...

24. Cubs Pitching Prospect Jerrick Suiter, Alzolay Named Starter, Rizzo Extension Not Close from 2021-03-29T17:54:16

Join Evan and Jon today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news surrounding the team, including an interview with pitching prospect Jerrick Suite...

23. Cubs Pitching Prospect Max Bain Shares Insights, Experiences, More from 2021-03-16T17:28:13

Join Evan and Jon today with special guest, Cubs pitching prospect, Max Bain:

⚾️ Signed with Cubs in January 2020
⚾️ Big man with a big arm
⚾️ Completely transformed his approa...

22. Live From Sloan Park, Fans at Wrigley, Hoerner is Hot, Starting Rotation Coming into Focus from 2021-03-09T23:32:25

Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the team as we head into the 2021 season:

⚾️ Live broadcast from Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona
⚾️ Fans at Wrigley on openi...

21. Cubs Start Cactus League Play, Giving Prospects Love, Optimism Abound, Extend Them All from 2021-03-01T20:30:49

Join us today as we preview the Cubs Cactus League opening game while simultaneously sharing our inner feelings on the state of the team as we head into the 2021 season:

⚾️ Cubs kick off...

20. Live From Sloan Park in Mesa, Special Guest Kevin Kaduk, Cubs' Breakout Candidates from 2021-02-22T20:31:13

Join us live from Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and the latest news surrounding the team:

⚾️ Live from Sloan Park in Mesa, ...

19. Cubs Spring Training Kicks Off, Jake Arrieta Returns, Reviewing Projected Roster from 2021-02-17T21:49:43

Join Evan and Jon today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and the latest news surrounding the team:

⚾️ Spring training is here!
⚾️ Jake Arrieta returns...

18. Spring Training Updates, Joc Pederson Promised Full-Time Role, Brennen Davis Trending Up from 2021-02-08T19:08:42

Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and the latest news surrounding the team:

⚾️ Spring training update: Pitchers & catchers report to AZ next w...

17. Cubs Sign Joc Pederson, Kohl Stewart,&Trevor Williams, Owners Propose 154-game Season from 2021-02-01T18:30:44

Join Evan and Jon today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and the latest news surrounding the team:

⚾️ Cubs sign RHP Kohl Stewart, RHP Trevor Williams, OF J...

16. Bryant-Hendricks Trade Rumor, Cubs Starting Rotation, Ed Howard Ranked 88th By BP from 2021-01-25T19:22:06

Join Evan and Jon as we share our inner feelings about the Chicago Cubs while discussing the latest news:

⚾️ Kris Bryant-Kyle Hendricks trade rumor
⚾️ Starting rotation could be boo...

15. Discussing Cubs' Offseason Strategy, Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras Trade Rumors,&More from 2021-01-11T19:26:11

Join Evan and Jon as we share our inner feelings about the Chicago Cubs while discussing the latest news:
⚾️ What exactly is the Cubs offseason strategy?
⚾️ Kyle Schwarber signs with Wash...

14. Discussing Yu Darvish Trade, Examining Zach Davies' Numbers, Marquee Replaces Len Kasper from 2021-01-05T00:46:59

Join Evan and Jon as we share our inner feelings about the Chicago Cubs while covering the latest news:
⚾️ Debating the Yu Darvish trade
⚾️ A look at Cubs' new starter, Zach Davies
⚾...

13. Padres Trade for Blake Snell, Yu Darvish Trade Rumors, Launch Angle Debate from 2020-12-28T17:50:44

Join Evan and Jon as we ponder the latest happenings around the Chicago Cubs:

⚾️ Rays trade LHP Blake Snell to Padres
⚾️ Yu Darvish trade rumors
⚾️ Cubs continue to make small ...

12. Yu Darvish Mentioned in Trade Talks, Cubs Outfield Needs, MIguel Amaya Showing Power from 2020-12-22T13:23:07

On today’s episode, Evan and Jon prose and ponder all things relating to the Cubs, including:

⚾️ Hot stove updates, players Cubs may look to trade
⚾️ Yu Darvish being mentioned as a...

11. State of Cubs Minor League System, Developing Prospects, Pondering Kris Bryant's Future from 2020-12-14T17:45:17

On today’s episode, Evan and Jon prose and ponder all things relating to the Chicago Cubs, including:

⚾️ The state of Cubs minor league system after losing Eugene
⚾️ Cubs may need t...

10. Len Kasper's Departure, Winter (Virtual) Meetings, Present&Future Outlook for Cubs from 2020-12-07T20:29:09

Join Evan and Jon as we prose and ponder all things relating to the Chicago Cubs. Today's topics:
⚾️ The surprising departure of Len Kasper
⚾️ Winter meetings underway, will there be any ...

9. The Kyle Schwarber Tribute Show from 2020-12-03T21:05:58

Today on 'The Rant Live' we pay tribute to Kyle Schwarber following his release by the Cubs on Wednesday:
⚾️ Our favorite Schwarber memories
⚾️ The top plays we witnessed Kyle make in per...

8. Jed Hoyer Settling In, Kris Bryant Trade Rumors, Brailyn Marquez Tops Cubs' Prospect List from 2020-11-30T20:29:34

Join Evan and Jon as we ponder and prose about the latest Cubs news and rumors:
⚾️ Impact of the Cubs front office promotions
⚾️ Will Cubs trade Kris Bryant?
⚾️ Cubs trade rumors, ot...

7. What We'll Miss Most About Theo, Jed Hoyer Era Begins, Non-Tender Candidates,&More from 2020-11-24T00:36:20

Join Evan and Jon today as we ponder and prose about our beloved Chicago Cubs, hitting on these topics and more:
⚾️ What we'll miss most about Theo
⚾️ What will Jed Hoyer era look like? Listen

6. Theo Epstein Leaving the Cubs, Potential Salary Dump, Ricketts Running Out of Options from 2020-11-17T18:21:14

Evan and Jon discuss the announcement that Theo Epstein is leaving the Cubs.
⚾️ What does the future look like for the Cubs?
⚾️ Potential for an all-out player salary dump
⚾️ How di...

5. Potential Vaccine Could Be Good For Cubs, Darvish Cy Young Chances, Cubs Win Award from 2020-11-09T21:56:24

Join Evan and Jon as we breakdown the latest Chicago Cubs news and notes today.

⚾️ Potential impact of COVID vaccine on Cubs offseason moves
⚾️ Will Darvish win Cy Young?
⚾️ Cu...

4. Celebrating Cubs World Series Anniversary, Free Agency Begins, Rizzo 2021 Option Exercised from 2020-11-02T22:38:06

The offseason is upon us and free agency has begun. We'll talk about that and much more today.
⚾️ Celebrating four year anniversary of the day the Cubs won it all
⚾️ Anthony Rizzo option ...

3. MLB Incurring Biblical Losses, Looking Towards 2021, MLB Expansion Talk from 2020-10-28T20:55:58

The World Series wrapped up this week and we start to dig into offseason hot button topics in today's show.
⚾️ MLB claims $3.1 billion in losses
⚾️ What will 2021 season look like?
⚾...

2. Cubs Massive Layoffs, Has Ricketts Upheld His Promises, Possible Non-tendered Players from 2020-10-22T00:20:19

The Cubs have announced layoffs of more than 100 employees and over half of baseball operations. Had Tom Ricketts kept his promises to Cubs fans? We'll cover that and more on today's Chicago Cubs e...

1. Cubs Season Wrap: Where Do We Go From Here? from 2020-10-05T20:30:38

The Chicago Cubs season is over and Theo Epstein held his year-end press conference. We'll talk about things the Cubs may or may not be able to do heading into 2021.