Sara is joined by Joe Kilgallon from Locked on Cubs to talk about the Cubs at the first half including a look at who might be on the trade block. They are also talking about the implications of Willson Contreras' comments about the team's work ethic, Brennen Davis' MVP performance at the Future's Game and a preview of the upcoming series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Sara is joined by special guests Shakeia Taylor and Jay Westbrook to look back on a not great June of Cubs baseball, after the break we are talking about the All Star Game, its terrible uniforms and our excitement for the home run derby, plus a very special collaboration Jay, Shakeia, Haymarket Brewing and The Lost Boyz, Inc are working on to benefit baseball in Chicago's neighborhoods. From 13:10 to 30:35 we take on the Trevor Bauer situation, MLB's delayed decision to place him on administrative leave and the Dodgers response. We worked to avoid the most graphic descriptions of that assault, but take care of yourself and if you need to skip ahead, we won't mind.

Sara and Andi look back at four games against the Giants that didn't go exactly the Cubs way but did highlight the emergence of rookie Patrick Wisdom who continues to rake. They are also talking about the Cubs lockdown bullpen and looking ahead to a three-game series against the Padres (didn't we just see you?) this time in San Diego.

Andi lost her voice cheering for the Cubs in St. Louis last weekend, but Sara is joined by Ken Schultz to look back at how the Cubs took two of three in St. Louis. They are also previewing the Cubs next two matchups on the road against Pittsburgh and at home against the Reds.

Sara and Andi look back at Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber's homecoming as the Cubs managed to win 3 out of 4 games against the Washington Nationals. They are also talking about the recent spate of no-hitters and wondering why everyone seems to know Tony La Russa is wrong except Tony La Russa. Finally they have a Cubs v. Cardinals preview as the greatest rivalry in baseball kicks off it's 2021 iteration with the Cubs just three games back of the Cardinals and heading to St. Louis.

Sara and Andi are back and talking through the early part of the season the Cubs injury woes, players who've started out hot and exciting new pitcher developments. They are also looking ahead to a weekend series with the Detroit Tigers and the return of Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber as the Nationals head to Wrigley Field early next week.

Andi is off this week, but Sara is joined by Marquee Sports Network's Tony Andracki for a special Cubs season preview. We are breaking down the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation, how the infield shapes out, which players are hoping for bounce back years, the X-Factor of the Cubs coaching staff and more.

Sara and Andi are thrilled to be joined by Beth Mowins who will be making a bit of history (herstory?) on Saturday when she becomes the first woman to call play-by-play for the Chicago Cubs who play the Rockies at 3 pm on Marquee Sports Network. Find out how she called games from her Big Wheel riding around the neighborhood growing up, why she just loves Day Playoff Baseball, who her favorite Cubs were growing up and more on this special episode.

Sara and Andi are back and wondering why the Angels still haven't fired Mickey Callaway before taking a closer look at the Cubs red hot start to spring training. There are dingers, great hair and guys with great hair hitting dingers. They are also talking about Nico Hoerner's offensive breakout, the possibility of watching a baseball game in person in 2021 and what needs to happen to make that a reality.

Sara and Andi are looking at the fallout from Kevin Mather's decision to say the quiet parts out loud at the Rotary Club. They are also looking at the latest Cubs moves that bring Cameron Maybin back in the minor league fold, Ian Happ's arbitration victory, the possibility of extending Bryzzo and more.

Sara and Andi are back and so is Jake Arrieta, who signed a one-year deal with the Cubs last week. Sara and Andi are also looking at the monster extension Fernando Tatís Jr. signed with the Padres and wondering who (if anyone) the Cubs might be able to extend this spring. After the break they are looking at bullpen additions in Pedro Strop and Brandon Workman, talking about the historic decision to bring Beth Mowins in as one of the backup play-by-play announcers for the Cubs and reminiscing about the original Unconventional, which will always be hosted by our friends at Son Ranto and Ivy Envy.

Sara and Andi are stoked there is less than a week before pitchers and catchers report. They have you covered with all the big moves from the offseason, they are also talking about news MLB will deaden the baseball for 2021,why we want to name our projection system MALORT and more on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast.

Sara and Andi open the show reflecting on Kim Ng being named General Manager of the Marlins and how it should have happened a decade ago, plus a look at both leagues' MVPs, and how one weird ballot got Ryan Tepera an MVP vote while another weird ballot decided Yu Darvish wasn't in the Cy Young conversation at all.

After a much needed hiatus Sara and Andi are back with everything you need to know as offseason starts including what to expect in Theo's final season, which players they expect back, and which rule changes MLB should keep in 2021.

Sara and Andi are looking back on an awesome series on the South Side that featured lefty Javy, 2 Chains KB and a Willson Contreras bat flip that may still be in orbit as the Cubs took two of three from the White Sox. They are also previewing the Cubs Wild Card matchup against the Marlins with everything you need to know about who's hot and who's pitching as the teams face off at Wrigley Field.

Sara and Andi are joined by White Sox writer Janice Scurio to talk all things Crosstown Classic as both teams have clinched a spot in the postseason but failed to lockdown their respective divisions setting up a three game series that counts for more than bragging rights during the final weekend of the regular season.

Sara and Andi are back and trying to figure out a Cubs offense that just goes on vacation every other series after a brutal series loss to the Twins where the Cubs only scored 2 runs over 27 innings. They are also looking ahead to a 4 game series in Pittsburgh that on paper favors the Cubs but really feels a lot more tenuous than that as the NL Central race tightens in a lightning fast pandemic baseball season.

Sara and Andi are looking at the Cubs two-game sweep of the Indians including cool Javy plays and what maybe (we hope wasn't) Jon Lester's last start at Wrigley. They are also looking at the division and possible playoff scenarios before previewing the Cubs three-game set against a hot Minnesota Twins team.

Sara and Andi are back and on cloud nine after the Cubs took two of three from the Brewers including a late inning rally against Josh Hader and an improbable no hitter by Alec Mills. They are also breaking down the state of the NL Central race as the Cubs head into the final two weeks of the regular season before looking ahead to a two-game series with Cleveland at Wrigley Field.

Sara and Andi are back after a Labor Day Weekend break looking at both the Cardinals and the Reds series, plus they are breaking down a ton of roster moves and what the Cubs need to do to finish the 2020 season strong as they head to Wrigley North for three games with the Brewers and only 15 games left on their regular season schedule.