Podcast Episodes

What we’re hearing about the Chicago Cubs’ draft and the state of their farm system

Episode 28

With the draft over and the trade deadline approaching, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney zoom out to discuss how the Cubs landed on first-round pick Cam Smith out of Florida State, and what the fron…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

The Cubs suddenly find themselves in a different spot at the All-Star break

Episode 27

A 5-2 road trip through Baltimore and St. Louis at least temporarily delayed any serious talks about a sell-off at the trade deadline.

 Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic are having the…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

What’s up with Willson Contreras and the Cardinals?

Episode 26

The Cubs still have to go through four games against the Cardinals – including a doubleheader at Busch Stadium – before the All-Star break. 

How the Cubs perform could have a major impact on how the f…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Are the Chicago Cubs Back?

Episode 25

Just when you think they’re out, they pull you back in. An impressive series win in Baltimore recalls the turnaround before last year’s trade deadline, when the Cubs shifted from likely sellers to ac…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Shota Imanaga is the lone Cubs All-Star in disappointing season

Episode 24

Shota Imanaga is a joy to watch, as Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. 

The rest of the team? Not so much. In fact, Colten Brewer broke his hand while punching a Wrigley Field dugout wall in frustratio…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Chicago Cubs mailbag: Where is the accountability?

Episode 23

It’s time for more airing of grievances as this Cubs team appears to be going nowhere. 

Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney respond to questions from fans, trying to explain Craig Counsell’s role in all…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

The Phillies are the super-team the Cubs could have been

Episode 22

People in Philadelphia love Kyle Schwarber. And Bryce Harper is still a must-see superstar. 

Imagine how that would have played at Wrigley Field. 

Matt Gelb, who expertly covers the Phillies for The At…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

July sell-off looming? Cubs show fire but drop another series

Episode 21

Justin Steele screamed in the dugout in Saturday's win. But two hits and a catastrophic fourth inning led to another loss on Sunday. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney talk about the Brewers continuin…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Listener Mailbag: The fans aren't happy and want to know who is to blame

Episode 20

This Cubs season hasn't gone anywhere close to expectations. 

This episode Patrick and Sahadev take listener questions and unsurprisingly, the fans aren't happy. 

Topics range from whether they're sell…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

At halfway point, this Cubs season has to be considered a failure

Episode 19

There’s still time to turn it around, but so far this team hasn’t inspired a lot of confidence. 

Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney evaluate all areas of the roster and wonder what the Cubs are really …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago