Podcast Episodes

White Sox preview with James Fegan: Will a new manager make things tougher for the Cubs this weekend?

Episode 38

Sahadev Sharma is joined by James Fegan from Sox Machine. News of Pedro Grifol's firing had just been announced and Fegan touches on how the team could start playing better -- could they really play …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Listener Mailbag: Will Jed Hoyer spend big? Do the Cubs need a closer? Bellinger opting in or saying goodbye?

Episode 37

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

A look to the future with MLB.com's Jordan Bastian

Episode 36

The Cubs continue to do just enough to tease fans and then let them down, but there are reasons to be hopeful for the future. Sahadev Sharma is joined by Jordan Bastian as they discuss Pete Crow-Arms…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Viewer’s guide to the last two months of the Cubs season

Episode 35

What should fans be watching for in August and September? What does the team’s brass need to see before heading into a critical offseason? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney acknowledge the obvious — …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Wrapping up the trade deadline: Was this a missed opportunity for the Cubs?

Episode 34

Jed Hoyer’s front office wasn’t a traditional buyer or a pure seller at this year’s trade deadline. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney talk through that strategy and assess the deals that brought in I…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

The Cubs get a much-needed boost with the Isaac Paredes trade

Episode 33

Jed Hoyer meant it when he said his front office would be opportunistic, dealing Christopher Morel and two pitching prospects to the Rays for an All-Star third baseman. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Moo…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Cubs mailbag: How are the pieces going to fit together?

Episode 32

t’s never a good sign when looking ahead to next year becomes a thing in July. But that’s where the Cubs are at right now, so Patrick Mooney of The Athletic opened up the mailbag to take your questio…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Let the sell-off at the trade deadline begin

Episode 31

The Cubs left no doubt by coming out of the All-Star break and losing two must-have series against real playoff contenders.

 Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic break down Jed Hoyer’s co…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

The latest on the Cubs with Jesse Rogers

Episode 30

After 100-plus games, the Cubs do not envision a scenario in which they become buyers at the trade deadline. But does that actually mean selling? Which players and teams could be in play at the end o…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Chicago Cubs second-half preview: Good luck trying to figure out this team

Episode 29

With the All-Star break about to end, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic sit down to preview the second half of this up-and-down season and offer a few predictions on what’s ahead. The…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago