Mike Montgomery made it clear he wants to start because he thinks it's in the best interest for himself and the team. Brandon Morrow and Drew Smyly were signed to modest contracts. Brendan and Corey discuss all the Winter Meetings news and rumors as it wraps up.

The stove is finally boiling: Cubs sign Chatwood, Ohtani picks the Angels, Stanton traded to the Yanks, and the Winter Meetings begin. Corey and Brendan talk about the Chatwood signing and why Brendan is so excited about the 28-year-old righty, as well as the pitching staff as a whole.

Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs met with Ohtani and his team in-person Tuesday in Los Angeles. Corey and Brendan discuss the meeting, as well as the Hector Rondon and Justin Grimm contract decisions.

Shohei Otani's agency asked teams to fill out a survey in order to persuade the Japanese superstar, which Brendan and Corey answer and discuss on this episode. ?

Corey and Brendan discuss Jake Arrieta and Wade Davis rejecting their 17.4 M qualifying offers and Baseball America's top 10 Chicago Cubs prospects. ?

Alex Cobb sounds as if he really wants to join the Cubs. Otani forgoing money to join MLB. Chris Archer might not actually be on the market. All of these topics are talked about by Corey and Brendan with Cubs Insider's EIC Evan Altman.

Jed Hoyer spoke to the Chicago radio about several topics, including Heyward rumors, 2018-2019 offseason, pitchers, coaches, and more. Corey and Brendan discuss his comments and what they mean ahead of the GM Meetings.

Pitching is a center point for the Cubs this offseason. Fortunately, the starting and relieving free agent class from which to chose is deep. Corey and Brendan break down the names who are the most interesting and try to project what the Cubs can and will do.

Corey and Brendan breakdown which free agents make sense for the Cubs position player core. Lorenzo Cain, Austin Jackson, Alex Avila, and several others are discussed.

Corey and Brendan discuss Dave Martinez's new gig as Nationals manager, highlight the 'Stros and Dodger's bullpen usage in the world World Series (comparing it to Joe Maddon's), and talk about the arguments that Javy should be the shortstop.

Cubs clearing out their coaching is a little surprising. Corey and Brendan recap the news, highlight the new coaches, and figure out what went into the decisions. ?

Corey and Brendan review Theo Epstein's 90-minute press conference in which the Cubs prez laid out the strategy for the offseason. Also discussed is Chris Bosio's "firing" and the changing coaching stuff.

Corey and Brendan record immediately after losing the NLCS, reflecting on the 2017 season and the feeling of losing.

Corey and Brendan try to rationalize Joe Maddon's decisions from the first two games in the NLCS, discuss the next three games in Wrigley, and go off on a rant regarding Dodger Stadium and some fans (53-minute mark).

Corey and Brendan preview the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers: possible pitching rotation, roster, and lineups.

Corey and Brendan react to the Cubs winning game 5 of the NLDS against Dusty Baker's Washington Nationals.

Ryan Davis of Sporting News, FanRag Sports, and Cubs Insider joins Corey, Brendan, and Cubs Insider's EIC Evan Altman to preview the NLDS in great detail. Cubs rotation, Nationals rotation, lineups, rosters, ideal matchups, and bullpen are all topics of interest.

Corey and Brendan review the entire 2017 Cubs season: final numbers, surprising and disappointing performances, and favorite moments.

Corey and Brendan gush about the Chicago Cubs winning the NL Central in St. Louis, highlight the tumultuous ride that led to the division crown, and discuss the fact that the Cubs are getting stronger ahead of the NLDS against the Nationals.

Corey and Brendan review the Cubs' 3-1 series victory over the second-place Milwaukee Brewers, a victory of which sets the Cubs up with an imminent division championship celebration underneath the arches of St. Louis.

Corey and Brendan preview the upcoming four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers, highlighting each matchup in great detail. Also discussed is Jon Lester's poor start against Tampa Bay and his comments about his health.

The Chicago Cubs sweep the St. Louis Cardinals in defending World Series championship fashion, all while their core guys continue to get healthy and comfortable in daily game action.

Corey and Brendan preview the upcoming pivotal series against the second-place St. Louis Cardinals, highlighting key matchups.

Corey and Brendan sort of vent after the Cubs were swept by the Brewers this past weekend. In particular, the hosts discuss Maddon's lineup decisions -- Schwarber sitting, Heyward not sitting, etc. -- during the series.

Corey and Cubs Insider's Editor in Chief, Evan Altman, discuss Jake Arrieta's cramp-turned-strain hamstring injury and Willson Contreras' imminent return to the lineup. Additionally, both the Pirates series and upcoming Brewers series are highlighted.