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.
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Cubs Decade In Review
Topic:- Key moments of the decade
54 min
152
Why Cubs Might Cut Payroll
Topics:- Goals of "resetting" the luxury tax by slashing payroll- Cubs' WAR total already tops in NL Central- Look back on best decade regular season moments
62 min
153
Theo Epstein Says "Status Quo Not A Bad Option"
Topics:- Theo's comments about potential for few moves- Anthony Rizzo's stalled extension talks- Roster depth
64 min
154
Kris Bryant Trade Rumors Begin Winter Meetings
Topics:- Kris Bryant trade rumors and grievance resolution- Willson Contreras trade rumors- The need to move money to make a deal- Nick Castellanos as a free agent priority
75 min
155
A Busy MLB Tender Deadline
Topics: - Addison Russell non-tendered - Albert Almora tendered - Kevin Pillar, Kevin Gausman, Jose Peraza, and Blake Treinen among notable names non-tendered
61 min
156
Whit Merrifield Trade Rumors And Cubs Trade Can...
Topics:- Kevin Rizzo- Jharel Cotton Acquisition- Cubs targeting Whit Merrifield- Comfort level trading certain Cubs
65 min
157
Explicit Episode #2: Christian Yelich Calls Out...
Topics:- Christian Yelich is a prick- Yu Darvish is thankful for past failures- Javy Báez extension talks start- Albert Almora's role in 2020
75 min
158
Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant Trade Rumors
Topics:- Yu Darvish's Twitter game- Coaching hires- Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant trade rumors
59 min
159
Cubs 2020 Payroll, Free Agency Begins
Topics:- World series nostalgia- Cubs decline several player options- Cubs 2020 payroll projections- Free agency begins
65 min
160
David Ross Introduced As Cubs Manager
Topics:- David Ross' introductory press conference- Kris Bryant's grievance case against Cubs- Important deadlines immediately after the World Series ends
57 min
161
Emergency Pod: David Ross Is Your New Chicago C...
Topics:- Gut reactions to the David Ross hire- Ross' in-game managerial philosophies- Reasons Ross was chosen over Espada
62 min
162
Cubs Interview Joe Espada A Second Time, Front ...
Topics:- Cubs three-year pennant anniversary- Joe Espada's second interview- Cubs massive front office overhaul
70 min
163
Cubs Interview Potential Managers Joe Girardi, ...
Topics: - Cubs manager search- Joe Espada's interview- Carlos Beltran's declining Cubs interview
63 min
164
Cubs Start Manager Interviews, Mark Loretta Say...
Topics:- Theo Epstein's end-of-season press conference- Cubs started interviewing potential managers- Mark Loretta said Cubs need more structure- Joe Girardi scheduled for an interview
62 min
165
Thank You, Joe Maddon
Topics:- Joe Maddon's departure- David Ross' managerial candidacy
65 min
166
The Explicit Episode: Cubs Eliminated From Play...
Topics:- Front office failures- Hundreds of millions of dollars lost in development- Theo Epstein's thoughts about missing the playoffs
100 min
167
Cubs Maximize Pain, Swept By Cardinals
Topic:- Instant reaction to last season series at Wrigley Field
67 min
168
Cubs Lose Another Series Against Reds, Fall 3 G...
Topics:- Frustration over losing Reds series- Cardinals four-game series preview
59 min
169
Cubs' 47 Runs Sweep Pirates Despite Anthony Riz...
Topics:- 47-run franchise series record- Anthony Rizzo's ankle injury- 2 game division deficit
60 min
170
Theo Epstein Voices Frustration After 'Uninspir...
Topics:- Theo Epstein's comments about Cubs' underachieving season- Nico Hoerner's MLB debut- Cubs' blown chances against Padres
65 min
171
Cubs Fall 4.5 Games Back In NL Central After Lo...
Topics:- Emotions of Cubs falling 4.5 games back of St. Louis - Javy Báez's fractured thumb- Kris Bryant's lingering knee injury- Joe Maddon's decisions
59 min
172
Ben Zobrist & Willson Contreras Return Ahead Of...
Topics:- Willson Contreras and Ben Zobrist's return- Kris Bryant's knee injury- Kyle Schwarber's adjustment that led to hot stretch- Milwaukee Brewers series preview
66 min
173
Cubs Shutout In Back-to-Back Games & Rosters Ex...
Topics:- Ben Zobrist (on 7 others) back - Cubs shutout in final two games of Brewers series- Jason Heyward's massive slump- Yu Darvish and Javy Báez's injury- Fan confidence
44 min
174
Cubs Sweep Stroman, Syndergaard, and DeGrom
Topics:- Yu Darvish's 8-inning gem and new curveball- Javy Báez's hot bat against the Mets- Kyle Schwarber's opposite-field approach- Cubs bullpen picture- Milwaukee Brewers series preview
60 min
175
Cubs Swept 2.5 Games Back In Division By Nationals
Topics include:- Javy Báez's slump- Anthony Rizzo's back injury- Willson Contreras' effect on offense- Upcoming Mets series
60 min