The season is over for the Chicago Cubs. Back-to-back years of 83 wins, but the 2024 Cubs team was better. I'll explain why. Also, I float a trade idea to boost the 2025 roster. Lots of year-end observations. Plus, a look around Major League Baseball with our News and Notes segment. A preview of the 2025 Cubs schedule. Predications for the MLB Post…

We're coming down the homestretch -- 16 games left for the Chicago Cubs. A brief recap of a successful series in Los Angeles. How the Cubs are outperforming on the road. Injury updates, the tiny (1.1%) chance of the postseason, plus news and notes from around Major League Baseball in our This and That segment.…

The 4th no-hitter in MLB in 2024 belongs to the Chicago Cubs! A combined no-hitter, led by Shota Imanaga on Wednesday. A nice close to a disappointing series with the Pirates. Cubs remain 4 back in the NL Wild Card standings with just over 3 weeks to go. Props to Swanson, PCA and Amaya for continuing to deliver. There's no better 7-8-9 in baseball.…

It's been a good week for the Chicago Cubs. The offense exploded on Wednesday, helping secure a 14-10 comeback win in Pittsburgh. The Cubs trailed 10-3 after 6 innings. 11 runs in the final 3 frames is quite the feat. It helped secure a sweep of the Pirates. Next up, Nationals! There's a Taylor Swift connection to the stretch of games seeing the Cu…

Here we go! It's late August, Cubs need a lot to go their way to still be playing in October. The schdule is favorable. I've crunched the numbers, I'll lay out what needs to happen for the Cubs to claim a wild-card spot. Plus, a reshuffling of the Cubs bullpen is underway. Javy Baez returns and more in a look at news and notes from around Major Lea…

The greatest game ever played took place in Cleveland a few years ago. The Chicago Cubs are back in Cleveland this week. A recap of the series opener. The Cubs offense is back! News and notes from around Major League Baseball. Plus, a preview of the rest of the Cubs/Guardians series (good timing for the Cubs). It's been an exciting couple weeks of …

The Chicago Cubs are in a lengthy offensive slump. 3 moves ahead of the Trade Deadline. What's left for the 2024 Cubs? I have a suggestion of one move to make to bolster the Cubs chances the rest of this year. Also, a look ahead to 2025. Early projections on what is needed. Plus, news and notes from around Major League Baseball.…

3 weeks into the 2024 campaign and the Cubs look pretty sharp. Far from perfect, but have to be happy with an 11-7 record. Injuries are piling up all across the league, including for the Cubs. Latest on that. Plus, a recap of the just-completed West Coast road trip. Preview of this afternoon's game with the Marlins, a look ahead at the weekend seri…

Here we go! The Chicago Cubs begin the 2024 season in a few hours. We'll get you caught up with who's made the cut, make some Cubs predictions for the year ahead, share news from around Major League Baseball and more.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

Here we go! Another Chicago Cubs season is upon us. Spring Training is underway with the first ST game just 3 days away. We'll recap Cubs offseason signings, the standoff with Cody Bellinger, early Spring Training observations, first look at NL Central predictions and news and notes from around Major League Baseball.…

The Chicago Cubs dropped some news yesterday: a new leader in the clubhouse. Craig Counsell joins the Cubs as manager, a huge upgrade. Starting to see early offseason player moves. Let's review the priority list for this offseason. Plus, This and That -- a look at news from around Major League Baseball.…

Here we go! The long season is entering its homestretch. 33 games remain and the Cubs are currently a postseason team. But, the road to the finish is a tough one. More than half of the remaining schedule is against teams also vying for the postseason. An impressive debut for Jordan Wicks. Latest on the Cubs rotation and outfield struggles. Plus, ne…

Two months ago, the Chicago Cubs were the worst team in the National League. Now, they're red-hot and have climbed into position for the third and final wild-card position in the National League. We examine the one major turning point, review the Trade Deadline, News and Notes from around Major League Baseball and more.…

The Chicago Cubs are trying to get back to .500...but is it too little, too late? Trade Deadline is only a few days away....Cody Bellinger continues to prove his worth, so why not keep him? What was great about Saturday's batting order, a look at news and notes from around MLB and more.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

The All-Star break is complete and the second half of the season started last night. We'll recap last night and feature some first half highlights. Trade Deadline is quickly approaching, who's on the move? The Cubs have a favorable portion of the schedule when they need it most. Plus, news and notes from around Major League Baseball with our News a…

Just over 3 weeks into the 2023 season and the Chicago Cubs are looking pretty good. 12-7 heading into Saturday, but could realistically be 14-5. Two blown saves highlight the glaring need for a solid closer. Drew Smyly almost pulled off a perfect game yesterday at Wrigley Field. Cubs offense is as hot and consistent as it has been in many years. N…

The 2023 Major League Baseball season is underway. The Chicago Cubs have a lot of new names on the roster. We'll recap the additions. Also, talk about new rules intended to make the game better. How good will Marcus Stroman be for the Cubs in 2023, that's one of the predictions. Plus, news and notes from around the league.…

It's homestretch time. 6 games and the Cincinnati Reds are all that stand between the Chicago Cubs and the offseason. Even with nothing to play for, the Cubs are ending the season a high note. Rare praise for David Ross. Spoiler for the Phillies? Postseason recap. And more.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

We're just past the midpoint of the 2022 season. A recap of Dodgers and Orioles series, update on the injury front, news and notes from the majors, and more.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

How good are the Chicago Cubs? Most say "not very", I'm saying "not bad, but probably just .500". That said, the Cubs are offense is near the top of several offensive categories in recent weeks. Plus, the excitement of the recent callup of Christopher Morel and today's debut of Caleb Killian.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

The Cubs still have one of the worst records in the league, but they have been playing better in recent days. A recap of a successful west coast road trip, starting rotation notes, a possible demotion, another Cubs minor league no-hitter and a great collection of MLB news and notes in our This and That segment.…

3 off days this week for the Cubs as they take on the Dodgers this weekend at Wrigley Field. After starting 6-4, Cubs have the 5th worst record in the majors. Offense struggles aren't the only issue. A quick look back at the rivalry series with the White Sox. News and notes from across Major League Baseball. And more.…

The Chicago Cubs have been around nearly 150 years, but they did something this weekend for the first time in franchise history. Plus, recap of the weekend series with Pittsburgh, highs and lows so far, This and That, plus a look ahead.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

The 2022 Chicago Cubs season is underway! Here's a recap of the opening weekend, a look at the week ahead, a review of the active roster, plus an overview of what's new this season.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

Yes...the 2022 Major League Baseball season is on! A full 162-game season is good to go. The 99-day lockout is over. What's next for the Chicago Cubs? And the league overall? We make sense of things as best we can hours after the agreement is announced. Opening Day is less than one month away!Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

Jed Hoyer has added to his front office team, cherry-picking from 2 successful organizations. 2022 ticket pricing, news and notes from around the league and a preview of the World Series.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

Cubs finish the season taking 2 of 3 in St Louis. A look back at surprises, a quick early preview, best guesses on roster for 2022, This and That with news from around the league, plus a preview of the MLB Postseason.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

All good things come to an end. 12-game losing streaks do, too. Frank Schwindel is the latest to join the Cubs in a resounding way. A Cubs Hall of Fame is in the works, who'd you put in the inaugural class? Cubs are playing in the 2022 Field of Dreams game, plus news and notes from around Major League Baseball in our This and That segment.…

A look at the Chicago Cubs moves ahead of the Trade Deadline on Friday. What's in store for the team over the final 55 games? What move(s) excite me? Recap of the weekend series in DC, plus a look at the week ahead.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

Here we go. We may have just one more game with the 2016 World Series Cubs core intact. The Major League Baseball trade deadline is Friday afternoon. Some predictions on who's staying and who's going. Plus, in a season where much has gone wrong, we'll highlight some positives. This and That will include some news and notes from around Major League …

The Chicago Cubs are .500 team. It's hard to believe on July 5, we're talking about a team that is 42-42. Yet, here we are. But, looking at recent Cubs history, there's reason to be hopeful. Plus, Nico Hoerner has returned, a cool moment for Trevor Williams, Kris Bryant in July has almost surpassed Kris Bryant of June, plus much more.…

The Chicago Cubs began the month of June atop the National League Central. They are quickly falling back from the division lead as the month comes to a close. An update on All Star Game voting, injuries (healthy reinforcements coming soon) and more.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

Approaching the halfway point of the season, the Cubs remain atop the National League Central. An All Star Game vote update is just out, plus a look at Cubs returning to the lineup. Major League Baseball begins cracking down on substances, plus more.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

If you went to bed early last evening, you may have missed it. The Chicago Cubs are leaders of the National League Central as begin the month of June! A quick recap of the weekend series with Cincinnati, plus the Memorial Day game with San Diego. An injury update as the Cubs have more injuries right now than at any moment in recent memory. A look a…

What a weekend series with the Cubs and Cardinals! If you missed it, no worries. We'll recap it for you. Plus, look at the resurging Cubs offense. We go on record with the 'biggest surprise' of the first quarter of the 2021 season. Do you agree with the call? This and That is our news and notes from around the league segment. A preview of the Pitts…

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 3-game sweep against the defending champion Dodgers. Who saw that coming? No one, that's who. Still trying to get a handle on this team. We'll recap the playoff-like series. Also, update you on Cubs injuries, Kris Bryant's impressive start, a preview of this weekend's series with the Pirates plus This & That with n…

15 games in to the 2021 Major League Baseball season and the Chicago Cubs are 6-9. It's pretty amazing when you consider how weak the offense has been. We talk about that, a recap of the weekend series with the Braves and make a couple predictions related to expiring Cubs contracts. Who's coming back for 2022? The This and That segment highlights n…

Chicago Cubs continue to sit atop the NL Central. After dropping 2 of 3 in Cincinnati, they've split the first 2 in DC. 9th inning drama last night. Why Joe Maddon was saying the Cubs are protesting the game. Plus, a lot of news and notes in our "This and That" segment.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

After the disastrous week and a half to begin the year, the Chicago Cubs have become the hottest team in Major League Baseball. Addison Russell has rejoined the Cubs, Ben Zobrist is on leave, a resurging Willson Contreras, and more.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

No predicted a 1-6 start for the Chicago Cubs. A recap of how we got here, roster moves just announced, and what's new this season at Wrigley Field.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

It's Opening Day and there is plenty to talk about. Recap of the Opening Day roster (really, only 2 spots were in question), 2019 season predictions, NL Central moves, and early season scheduling.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

It's Spring Training time! The Chicago Cubs return to the field in hopes of building upon a 95-win season that ended in disappointment. More moves made this offseason to the coaching staff than to the player roster. I share a couple stories worth following this spring (an epic comeback attempt and rules changes talk). A review of an early 2019 seas…

The 2018 Chicago Cubs season came came to an early, disappointing end. But, it was not unexpected. If you listened to our last episode, you know what we identified as the worst-case scenario is indeed what played out. We take a brief look back, share a couple updates, revisit 2018 Spring Training predictions and look ahead to 2019. Music: "Bad Exam…

162 games may not be enough to determine a NL champion! Cubs and Brewers are tied heading into this final day of the regular season. I discuss how we got here, various postseason scenarios forward, and how I think the Cubs fare moving forward. Feel free to tweet your thoughts on these topics (@bricksbleachers). Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Us…

Cubs are in great position heading into the final 4 weeks of the regular season. A recap of the NL Central, how the waiver process works, a recap of the weekend series in Philadelphia, and what's ahead. Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-sa.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

Trade Deadline has passed, we'll recap how the NL Central shapes up. Latest on Cubs injuries, preview of Cubs week ahead, "This and That" with a look around Major League Baseball, and an interesting "Would You Rather?". Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-sa.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

Cubs continue to lead the way in the NL Central (and the NL overall). Anthony Rizzo in the leadoff spot is on fire. Trade deadline is approaching and I have 2 potential targets not named Zach Britton. Update on Cubs injuries, a look around Major League Baseball, and more. Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-s…

The Chicago Cubs are back in first place. Not only are the Cubs leading the Central, they will have sole possession of the best record in the National League at the All-Star break. Cubs in the All-Star Game festivities, a look at the NL Central, and elsewhere in the National League. Plus, a preview of today's Cubs-Padres game and the post-break ser…

Call them the "Comeback Cubs". Yesterday's come from behind win is the 27th comeback win for the Cubs this year. All-Star rosters are announced later today, how many Cubs will make the cut? Kris Bryant's return to the Cubs is more clear, the latest on his injury is here. Brewers make a flurry of moves, the Nationals are struggling despite a rare oc…

We are just past the halfway point of the MLB season. Let's take a quick look back at the Cubs first half. What's worked and what's not. No shortage of Cubs injuries, an update on potential returns. Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-sa.Autor: Bricks and Bleachers Podcast