Cubs Related: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

The most recent and relevant Cubs news highlighted by die-hard fans Brendan Miller (@CubsRelated) and Corey Freedman (@CFCubsRelated). Episodes after every series no matter what and weekly episodes in the offseason.

Baseball
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Cubs Go on 4-Game Win Streak, Lineup Construction
Corey and Brendan discuss the Cubs four-game winning streak and talk about the variable lineups Joe Maddon is writing.
37 min
377
Young Cubs' Struggles, Theo's Response, FanGrap...
Corey and Brendan go through the main struggles of the team, discuss Theo's response, and chat about FanGraphs' recent articles about the team.
50 min
378
Cubs Lose Four Straight
Corey and Brendan address the concerns over the Cubs recent struggles.
47 min
379
Cubs in First Place, Samardzija A Target, Dodge...
Corey and Brendan sum up the recent four-game series against the Giants and, in particular, discuss a potential reunion with Jeff Samardzija.
40 min
380
Ian Happ Future CFer, Zo leadoff, Giants Series
Corey and Brendan discuss Ian Happ's influence on the Cubs, particularly permitting Joe Maddon to move Ben Zobrist to leadoff and Kyle Schwarber second.
37 min
381
Ian Happ in CF and Will He Stay?
Corey and Brendan talk about how the Cubs can mix and match players to permit Ian Happ's development. Positives from the recent Reds series is also discussed, as is the forthcoming series against the NL central first place Brewers.
50 min
382
Cubs Surprising Defensive Woes, Butler's Hot St...
Corey and Brendan comment on the defensive troubles and the general malaisethat have haunted the Cubs early on this year, as well as discuss the quality Eddie Butler start.
60 min
383
Eddie Butler Starts Friday, Candelario's Playin...
Corey and Brendan go over lots of recent Cubs news, including Eddie Butler's first Cubs start on Friday, Candelario's role, Lackey's impressive start, offensive woes, and the upcoming Cardinal's series.
55 min
384
Cubs Swept by Yankees, Robo Umps, 5th Starter
Corey and Brendan recap the Yankees series and, in particular, highlight the atrocity that was Joe West's strike zone. Also discussed are fifth starter options and the upcoming Rockies Series.
62 min
385
Javy and Schwarber's Struggles, Red Sox Recap, ...
Corey and Brendan discuss Javy's expanded strike zone, Schwarber's recent woes, Red Sox series, and the Phillies four-game set.
53 min
386
Cubs Win Another Series, Rank Tops in wRC+, Fac...
Corey and Brendan recap the Reds series, discuss Baez and Almora, and preview the upcoming series against the Pirates.
42 min
387
Cubs Win Series over Brewers, Who to be Concern...
Corey and Brendan discuss the series win over the Brewers and play "concern or not concerned" regarding several Cubs players.
42 min
388
Cubs Swept by Pirates, Freak Outs Follow
Corey and Brendan discuss the Pirates sweep of the Cubs and, in particular, talk about the first Cubs fandom freak out of the year.
37 min
389
Dodgers Recap, Pirates Preview
Corey and Brendan recap the Dodgers series and look ahead to the upcoming series against the Pirates.
36 min
390
Banner Raising Ceremony Game
Corey and Brendan reflect on their experiences of attending the Cubs banner raising ceremony game and discuss this season's first seven games.
39 min
391
Cardinals Series Recap, Looking Ahead to Milwaukee
Corey and Brendan discuss the events from the Cardinals series and look forward to the Milwaukee set.
37 min
392
Reflecting on Opening Night
Corey and Brendan discuss the opening night loss and preview the rest of the Cardinals series.
32 min
393
Season Preview Edition: Evan Altman, Jared Wyll...
Evan Altman, Editor in Chief of Cubs Insider, and Jared Wyllys, Editor in Chief of BP Wrigleyville, joins Corey and Brendan to preview the uppcoming Cubs season. This is a long episode in which we make predictions about top hitters, pitchers, surprises, busts, wins, and more.
84 min
394
John Arguello Joins to Talk Next Wave of Prospects
John Arguello from Cubs Den talks with Brendan about many of the young lower level Cubs prospects (e.g., Isaac Paredes, Jose Albertos, Jonathan Sierra, etc.), relfects on watching Willson Contreras develops, thinks Eloy Jimenez could continue high contact rate, impressed with Almora's increased pop, and more.
55 min
395
Szczur Staying, Rondon WBC, Anderson Rotation, ...
Brendan and Corey talk about Ken Rosenthal's tweet regarding the Cubs wanting to keep Szczur, Rondon's bad WBC, Anderson in the fifth rotational slot, and Javy capturing the world.
58 min
396
World Baseball Classic, Ian Happ, and How Cubs ...
Corey and Brendan discuss the World Baseball Classic, particularly Javy Baez gently setting down his bat after hitting a monstrous shot. The two also discuss Ian Happ's hot Spring Training and how the rest of the Cubs prospects fit in with the current squad.
41 min
397
Final MLB Roster Spot, Spring Training Update
Brendan and Corey discuss the roster competition amonst La Stella, Szczur, and Candelario.
45 min
398
First 3 Spring Training Games, Heyward, Advance...
Corey and Brendan talk about the first weekend of Spring Training games, Heyward's first few plate appearances, and the perception of advanced stats.
39 min
399
Part 4: Mike, Kris Bryant's Dad, Talks with Cub...
Brendan and Mike Bryant talk about Kris' rookie scouting report, particularly the reports about how Kris was too quick to his front side.
11 min
400
Part 3: Mike, Kris Bryant's Dad, Talks with Cub...
Brendan and Mike Bryant talk about base running, launch angle, if Bryant prefers in-depth scouting reports, and the trust/validate phase of hitting.
14 min