Len Kasper, Play by Play voice of the Chicago Cubs, joins us this week. We discuss the Astros cheating scandal, Marquee Network, and Preview Spring Training. Jeremy and Pat close the show by reviewing the first Cubs game shown on Marquee network. Finally Spring Training baseball to discuss as the Cubs take on Oakland. Enjoy…..and Go Cubs!! Listen & Subscribe …
Wrigleyville Nation Ep 218 – Guest: Dan Szymborski, Cubs ZIPS Projections, Neighborhood Update
Dan Szymborski, from FanGraphs, joins us this week. We break down the Cubs ZIPS projections. We fix the glitch and update Nico Hoerners comp, live! We discuss salary predictions for Bryant and Baez. We close the show talking about neighborhood news. Enjoy…..And Go Cubs!!! Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere Podcasts are found. Download or …
Wrigleyville Nation Ep 217 – Guest: Jared Wyllys, Cubs Convention Recap, They’re Saying Boo-urns, News & More
Baseball writer Jared Wyllys joins us this week to recap the news coming out of Cubs Convention. Ricketts hears the boos. Marquee network and talent announced. We discuss the Ross coach panel, and Jared gives us a good Javy quote. Bryant & Baez updates. And we close the show discussing why we are optimistic the Cubs will exceed the 86 …
Wrigleyville Nation Ep 216 – Guest: James Neveau, Winter Meetings, Bryant Trade Rumors, Cubs Offseason
James Neveau, from NBC Chicago, joins us this week. We recap the moves and rumors coming out of the winter meetings. Should the Cubs trade Kris Bryant? We also discuss the Cubs lack of moves, and their finances. MLB threatens to break up with Minor League baseball. The offseason continues……Enjoy, and Go Cubs!! Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, …
Wrigleyville Nation Ep 215 – Guest: Matthew Trueblood, Ross is Cubs Manager, Offseason Roster Moves, and More
Matthew Trueblood, from Baseball Prospectus, joins us this week. David Ross is the new Cubs manager. We recap the Cubs offseason roster moves. Options exercised on Rizzo and Quintana. We go through the list of declined options as well. We close the show speculating on potential Cubs free agent targets. Enjoy…..Go Cubs! Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay Podcasts, …
Wrigleyville Nation Ep 214 – Guest: Harry Pavlidis, Maddon Gone, End of Season Closure
Harry Pavlidis, from Baseball Prospectus, joins us this week. The Cubs season is over. Maddon is out as manager. We look back at what went wrong, Maddon’s legacy, potential changes ahead, and more. We finish up talking metrics. Lets get closure together. Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere Podcasts are found. Download or Stream the …
Wrigleyville Nation Ep 213 – Guest: Matthew Trueblood, Cubs Implode On Final Homestand of Season, Postmortem, & More
Matthew Trueblood, from Baseball Prospectus, joins us this week. The Cubs implode on thier final homestand. Instead of discussing the ways to win the division, we are dealing with this team missing the playoff entirely. We postmortem what happened. Absolute frustration with the managing, the bullpen, the offense, the defense, etc. We discuss all of it as we head into …
Wrigleyville Nation Ep 212 – Guest: Alex Crisafulli, Cubs Offense, Nico Debut, Cubs Cardinals Preview
Alex Crisafulli, Cardinals Blogger and Podcast Host, joins us this week to preview the upcoming 7 Cubs Cards games. Jeremy & Pat open the show recapping the last weeks offensive explosion. The debut of Nico Hoerner. Rizzo injured. We close the show previewing the Cubs and Cardinals series. What to expect from the Cardinals, and other insights into the series. …
Wrigleyville Nation Ep 211 – Guest: Tom Loxas, Tough Cubs Week, Baez Out, & More
Tom Loxas joins us this week. Tough week for the Cubs, losing 3 of 4 to the Brewers. Baez is out for the regular season. Cardinals keep winning. Cubs are in a fight for the final wild card spot. We discuss the current set of issues for this team. Not a lot of things to feel positive about this week. …
Wrigleyville Nation Ep 210 – Guest: Julie DiCaro, Labor Day, Roster Moves
Julie DiCaro, from 670 The Score, joins us this week. Labor day episode. Cubs Sweep the Mets and had a chance to put the Brewers behind them. Zobrist returns, September call ups, and other roster moves. Enjoy and Go Cubs!! Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere Podcasts are found. Download or Stream the episode here! …