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News and notes before the next Opening Day
Episode 114
With the Tokyo Series behind them, the Cubs are already back to work in Arizona. Looking ahead, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney brea…
1 year, 4 months ago
How the Cubs became a destination for Japanese players
Episode 113
It wasn’t an accident that the Cubs were picked for the Tokyo Series. While the Dodgers are still the preeminent team in Japan, the Cubs have spent y…
1 year, 4 months ago
No Opening Day overreactions and more from the Tokyo Dome
Episode 112
The Cubs’ opener was a little sloppy and kind of boring, but this event is truly more than just a game. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick M…
1 year, 4 months ago
Tokyo Mailbag: Cubs bonding, pitching depth and concerns and more
Episode 111
Craig Counsell has made it clear from the start of spring training that the Cubs are going to use their Japan trip as a bonding experience. Finally h…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Cubs have landed in Japan!
Episode 110
And so has Sahadev Sharma, who’s on the ground in Tokyo, joining Patrick Mooney ahead of a showcase event for Major League Baseball and Nippon Profes…
1 year, 4 months ago
Matt Shaw makes the squad
Episode 109
After a few twists and turns, the Cubs landed on bringing their top prospect to Japan and almost certainly making him a big part of their Opening Day…
1 year, 4 months ago
Cubs mailbag: What’s the payroll moving forward?
Episode 108
As Opening Day comes into focus, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney answer questions from listeners. Once again, the Cubs’ spending pattern is a topic…
1 year, 5 months ago
Decisions looming as Cubs prepare for Opening Day
Episode 107
Spring training has largely gone according to plan for a Cubs team that has high expectations. But those vibes are always subject to change. The Athl…
1 year, 5 months ago
Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs' youth movement
Episode 106
The dynamic center fielder known as “PCA” is an elite defender with a lot of self-awareness and some interesting hairstyles. How good can he be? And …
1 year, 5 months ago
Would a new White Sox owner push the Cubs to spend more?
Episode 105
In an intriguing development on Chicago’s South Side, billionaire investor Justin Ishbia could be in line to take over the White Sox and reimagine th…
1 year, 5 months ago