Bricks And Bleachers Podcast

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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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!द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

Cubs held their own against a surprisingly tough Braves squad. Last night's postponement makes 6 already in 2018! We'll discuss its impact on the roster for this weekend. Jason Heyward's return is imminent. My thoughts on Manny Machado coming to the Cubs. A preview of 4 in Cincinnati. Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons li…