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Registrace 7. 05. 2024
The Cubs' playoff chances are going, going, almost gone
The Cubs refuse to concede that it’s over - and there are still things to play for - but getting swept out of Cleveland damaged the team’s diminishing postseason probability. But with the way this up-and-down season has gone, a relatively easy stretch of the schedule could pull them right back into the playoff race.
Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic also bring you the latest on Rockies catcher Elias Díaz and whether the Cubs would see that as an upgrade - or if they would similarly dump players onto waivers if things don’t turn around fast.
Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic also bring you the latest on Rockies catcher Elias Díaz and whether the Cubs would see that as an upgrade - or if they would similarly dump players onto waivers if things don’t turn around fast.
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Whatever happened to the Cubs’ wave of young pitching talent?
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This isn’t their year. Maybe the Cubs can somehow defy the odds and sneak into the playoffs, but things simply haven’t lined up for this team. Part of the organization’s frustration and uncertainty moving forward revolves around the pitchers who were supposed to take big steps forward this year. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic bring you the latest on Ben Brown, Cade Horton and...
The Names to Know as the Cubs Try to Fix Their Catching Situation
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The Cubs have made up some ground in the wild-card race, playing a better brand of baseball and giving themselves a chance to compete in meaningful September games. But whatever happens down the stretch, the offseason planning has already begun. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss Sahadev's reporting in The Athletic on how the Cubs tried to acquire Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe at the trad...
White Sox preview with James Fegan: Will a new manager make things tougher for the Cubs this weekend
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Sahadev Sharma is joined by James Fegan from Sox Machine. News of Pedro Grifol's firing had just been announced and Fegan touches on how the team could start playing better could they really play worse? thoughts on a few players on the Sox who could be trade targets for the Cubs and which season is more disappointing the one that high expectations and failed to live up to them or the one with l...
Listener Mailbag: Will Jed Hoyer Spend Big? Cubs Need a Closer? Bellinger opting in or saying bye?
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Sahadev Sharma takes questions from fans as they wonder if the bullpen will be a focus of the spending this winter, whether Jed Hoyer will ever reel in that big fish, has Cody Bellinger done enough to opt out and more. Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more people discover North Side Territory.
A look to the Future with MLB.com's Jordan Bastian
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The Cubs continue to do just enough to tease fans and then let them down, but there are reasons to be hopeful for the future. Sahadev Sharma is joined by Jordan Bastian as they discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong's recent hot stretch at the plate and how impactful even average offensive performance from him could be to the team's future. And a trio of promotions of top prospects to Triple A brings more...
Viewer’s guide to the last two months of the Cubs season
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What should fans be watching for in August and September? What does the team’s brass need to see before heading into a critical offseason? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney acknowledge the obvious - that Jed Hoyer is on the hot seat - and explain how this closing stretch can set the stage for 2025. From Cody Bellinger to Miguel Amaya to Pete Crow-Armstrong, there will be players under the micro...
Wrapping up the trade deadline: Was this a missed opportunity for the Cubs?
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Jed Hoyer’s front office wasn’t a traditional buyer or a pure seller at this year’s trade deadline. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney talk through that strategy and assess the deals that brought in Isaac Paredes and shipped out Mark Leiter Jr. There is a certain rationale to what the Cubs did at this moment, but just because it made sense doesn’t mean it’s going to work. The pressure to get it ...
The Cubs get a much-needed boost with the Isaac Paredes trade
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Jed Hoyer meant it when he said his front office would be opportunistic, dealing Christopher Morel and two pitching prospects to the Rays for an All-Star third baseman. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what the Cubs are trying to accomplish at this trade deadline, which suddenly is far more complex than simply buying or selling. Trading with the Rays usually means buyer beware, but the...
Cubs mailbag: How are the pieces going to fit together?
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It’s never a good sign when looking ahead to next year becomes a thing in July. But that’s where the Cubs are at right now, so Patrick Mooney of The Athletic opened up the mailbag to take your questions about the franchise’s direction. It always starts at the top, how ownership feels about the baseball operations group and whether patience is running out. From there, it’s a look at Christopher ...
Let the sell-off at the trade deadline begin
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The Cubs left no doubt by coming out of the All-Star break and losing two must-have series against real playoff contenders. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic break down Jed Hoyer’s confirmation that the front office won’t be adding rental players for a postseason push, and question Craig Counsell’s take on the trade deadline now that he’s working for a big-market team. With reli...
The latest on the Chicago Cubs with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers
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After 100-plus games, the Cubs do not envision a scenario in which they become buyers at the trade deadline. But does that actually mean selling? Which players and teams could be in play at the end of July? And where do Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell stand amid this disappointing season? ESPN’s Jesse Rogers always has interesting answers, national perspective and a local spin on things. He joins ...
Chicago Cubs second-half preview: Good luck trying to figure out this team
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With the All-Star break about to end, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic sit down to preview the second half of this up-and-down season and offer a few predictions on what’s ahead. The storylines inevitably revolve around Craig Counsell, a manager who is definitely not on the hot seat but also hasn’t made a huge mark on the team yet. Shota Imanaga and Christopher Morel are among ...
The Cubs suddenly find themselves in a different spot at the All-Star break
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A 5-2 road trip through Baltimore and St. Louis at least temporarily delayed any serious talks about a sell-off at the trade deadline. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic are having the same kinds of conversations that are happening around the team and in the front office, wondering whether this is real or a mirage. No one truly knows what direction the Cubs will take, but at leas...
What’s up with Willson Contreras and the Cardinals?
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The Cubs still have to go through four games against the Cardinals - including a doubleheader at Busch Stadium - before the All-Star break. How the Cubs perform could have a major impact on how the front office proceeds at the trade deadline. Katie Woo of The Athletic is so good at explaining The Cardinal Way, the pressure in St. Louis and the potential cracks in the franchise’s foundation. She...
Chicago Cubs mailbag: Where is the accountability?
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Chicago Cubs mailbag: Where is the accountability?
The Phillies are the super-team the Cubs could have been
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The Phillies are the super-team the Cubs could have been
At halfway point, this Cubs season has to be considered a failure
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At halfway point, this Cubs season has to be considered a failure
For this Cubs team, it’s the same loss over and over
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For this Cubs team, it’s the same loss over and over
Why Ryne Sandberg deserves a Wrigley Field statue
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Why Ryne Sandberg deserves a Wrigley Field statue
What makes Craig Counsell tick, and what Pete Alonso wants
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What makes Craig Counsell tick, and what Pete Alonso wants
Before it’s too late, which prospects might help the Chicago Cubs this year?
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Before it’s too late, which prospects might help the Chicago Cubs this year?
Chicago Cubs Mailbag: Who’s on the hot seat? What’s the manager’s value? And untouchable prospects!
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Chicago Cubs Mailbag: Who’s on the hot seat? What’s the manager’s value? And untouchable prospects!
The Cubs should be putting out a much better product
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The Cubs should be putting out a much better product
“The Cubs got a steal” Patrick Mooney on Shota Imanaga, Cubs season
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“The Cubs got a steal” Patrick Mooney on Shota Imanaga, Cubs season
No-hitter alert (and no panic) in Milwaukee
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No-hitter alert (and no panic) in Milwaukee
Fans don't care about him yelling more except at umpires continuing to screw this team & Seiya in particular, that is a part of his job regardless of his conflict avoiding personality!! We are tired of postgame interviews where he's captain obvious, giving politically correct answers that dont call it like it is. Or not even answering vital questions about in-game decisions like Merryweather for a second inning the 1st game vs. Cleveland when hes looked terrible since coming back from IL & hadn't pitched 2 innings since April 5th. With Lopez up & ready top btw after tieing the game that inning.. (This is just the most recent example) We want the manager to defend his best fucking hitter & act pike hes pissed about results cuz he SHOULD BE!!!
The Cubs have won 42% of games not started by Shota. The idea that they can just nibble around the edges and become a contender is laughable. Being at the back end of "in the hunt" is not close. They aren't as ambitious as LA, NY, Philly, or San Diego, and not as well run as Milwaukee, Arizona, or Atlanta. The offense has not pop. The rotation has gotten 4 quality starts out of Assad and 3 out of Hendricks. The bullpen is unreliable for the second straight year. I think that means a lot of room for improvement, all while hoping Shota doesn't come back to earth next year. You don't have to repeat what the front office is telling you when it doesn't match reality.
They aren’t a good organization. That’s why! Get ready for another rebuild!
they are third in the mlb in pitching era.
Suzuki continues to prove how his brain is non functioning. The book on the Ump? Pitcher friendly. First pitch? Right down the middle. He takes it as he always does. Then he takes a called strike 3 like he always does. He is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO stupid. If you lead the league in taking called strike 3 and many times the pitch is an inch too high or an inch too low? Do NOT TAKE that pitch. But no, he's stupid so he takes it, then whines and mumbles back to the bench. As he always does. He really is dumb. And Craig is too dumb to ORDER him to swing at close pitches.
DJ Herz might get more MLB IP this year for the Nats than Brown or Wicks despite being a year younger.
He wouldn’t have with the Cubs though
A podcast focused on the catching situation, and not one mention of Jed's decision to let Willson Contreras walk. They claimed the team would get better at the position with a lesser bat who was better defensively. You can't even mention how wrong they were on that?!?!
Amaya is not good. He can't frame, he's a bad receiver. He's always WAAAAY too dramatic on a pitch that's at the knees. he catches the ball, then brings his glove up like 20 inches. Just a moron.
Whatever Amaya is another Conteras same shit..I have complete faith in Amaya..hes very clutch..what you wanna a Mike Piazza
I just unsubscribed from another Cubbies podcast for this negativity
If you think were gonna fall short you're tripping...we in no matter what now...this is a completely different cubs team and you will see at 4 30 again to quit doubting them..they know what happened last year..its not gonna happen again..so quit talking crap about my Cubbies
If Crochet is going to have a bounce back start it'll be tonight against the Cubs. Maybe they'll prove me wrong but I'm not getting excited about where they're at.
GET SLUGGERS PLEASE!!🧐🤔
When Jed hired Counsell, he left out the most important thing,??..........He didn't bring the players with him!!🤔..............Better talent!!🧐
At least, ask Counsell to ask his players to be more selective at the plate, quit swinging at the ball like it's a pinata!!🤔🤨🧐🤪
Yes!! Coaching, and talent matters!!
☝🏾🤨Again!! No sluggers!!🤔
😲🧐 It sounds like you're coughing up a lung!!🤔😕
In my opinion, Soto's not leaving the Yankees!!🧐🤪
I don't care what they spend, I just don't trust Jed to get the right player, or players!! Think about what this team would look🧐like if they kept Schwarber and Castellanos!!🤔🤨
It's a bad thing, he's starting to break down, physically!! He should choose to go elsewhere!!
He shops at the Dollar stores!!🤔🧐😲🤨
NNNOOOO!!🧐😠
Also, Soto turned down 400mil from Nats... so he might get 550+ plus from Yankees... and if Corbin Burnes wants about 300mil pushing 30yrs old.... how many other serious impact players are there in free agency next off-season? It's mostly some more 'nice' players... Cub young players improving is prob Jed's strategy
Cubs were back under luxury tax for 2017 season.... Tom complained about 'dead money' luxury tax penalty of 3.8mil after payrolls of 98-104 mil in 2012-2014 than only 135mil for 2015 w all those extra playoff games.... there should have been 200mil set aside to cover a slightly higher penalty to make sure Cub had a real Fowler replacement(or got creative and kept him) and an 8th inning set-up man to go w Wade Davis instead of trading Paredes and Jeimer for Justin Wilson at the deadline.... actually cost Tom more money and good will from fans... that's where the fans were really watching to see if Tom would panic and overreact and he did... Laura complains publicly about 'dead money' also instead of thinking about it as part of the payroll bec it only goes up 4mil per year which is stupid...
Hey Sahadev and Patrick, are you guys asking people like Hendricks if there were any major changes to their routine in Spr Tr from Counsell that may have played a role in 17 pitchers getting hurt that really began in the very beginning of the season?
And also, are you guys able to confirm the report that 2023 Cub revenue was 506mil, and if it is...why was Tom so adamant in Spr Tr that 'they need more revenue' when speaking about negotiating w Boras to sign Bellinger right before he finally signed w Cubs
Go cubs!!
The Dodgers have a top prospect at catcher. It is a Michael Busch perfect situation.
Morel is likely going to outplay Paredes offensively within the next few years. Neely seems to be the right handed version of Luke Little except with more control.
They’re SHITTY !
Thanks for the show guys! LET'S GO CUBS!!! ⚾️ ✌️💙🐻
Cubs could have used Paredes last night against the Reds. They looked pathetic as usual. They need more than Paredes to make the fans not cancel their subscription to Marquee. They aren't fun to watch....actually watching that offense is triggering in a negative way. Tired of Jed and Carter's word salad they spew out every time they're interviewed. Tired of this team period.
This organization is poorly run from top to bottom. The owners approve of it because no changes are made.
What I don't like about the Cubs is, when they've let players go for absolutely nothing, they haven't gotten equal talent back!!
I kinda saw that from him!! how come they didn't!! This shows the Cubs lack of foresight!!😞
If it wasn't a rushed decision, it was, in my opinion, the wrong one!! When they hired Maddon, and let Renteria go, the Cubs had multiple sluggers!! Now!! they just have a bunch of Little leaguers!! In my opinion, this whole organization is nothing but!!😲🙄🥱😠🤨🧐😒😬
Now!! Isn't that lack of good coaching in the Minors!!??🧐🤔
OMG Thank you for thst most logical take on Tallion ‼️ He has been one of the more dependable starters for the team all year. His highest value is to stay on the team, especially with his manageable salary.
In a perfect world, Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins are immediately fired at season's end, the Cubs hire a competant team president and gm who are not in house, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Chris Morel, Miguel Amaya, Cody Bellinger and Seiya Susuki are all traded, the scouting department does their job and looks for available players that hit at least .275 with RISP, and the Cubs should sign at least 3 of them along with a legitimate power hitter, the bullpen should be completely revamped and a legitimate closer should be signed. With all the dead money and expired contracts coming off the books next season, none of this should be a problem. And more important than people think, allow Craig Counsell to hire his own dam coaching staff. The Cubs signed one of the best managers in baseball just to stick him with a team full of fringe players and coaches that he didn't even choose, as if he was a miracle worker. NO manager would be successful with this team.
You are a sick individual
Great episode. Thank you.
"Go Bears!!"🏈
That's another thing, I'm glad you mentioned, closing the gap, I don't see it!! Matt Mervis, was supposed to be "Mash Mervis" comes up, and, I don't think he put the ball in play when he was up!! PCA went down, started hitting, he comes back up, and swings the bat like he's wearing someone's prescription glasses!!😎🤓
Lock them in a room with Rod Carew, George Brett, and Freddie Freeman!!🤔
Plus!! On offense, it seems they play this game, "What's the fewest swings can we make in under 2 mins.??🤔 It. seems they have their cars double parked in a "No Parking Zone" at the plate!!..........The opposing team made the 3rd out, Cubs were jogging off the field, I went to the bathroom, came back, they were in the outfield!!🧐😲
..........And!! They run that same lineup out there, every single game, expecting different results!!🧐🤪
The Cubs, as you all know, are a larger market organization, but, they operate like they're not!! They shop with coupons at the neighborhood dollar stores!!🧐🙄😠
They're business like, for a, business, not for an iconic franchise!!🧐😠
Why not just stand pat and don't sell anyone , we know this team can be good , seen it last season and jed can get what we need in the offseason ?
Throat
11 games out, scapegoat
It's all of the above but, you left out the most important ingredient, there's no talent on the team!!
Would you "PLEASE!!" tell Jed that!! In an earlier interview, he said, one player wouldn't improve the team!! And!! as you know, from other teams, when their star player is out, the team struggles a little, and!! they have multiple stars!!🙄🤔