⚾️ Cubs winning close games against subpar opponents ⚾️ Bullpen holding team together ⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue ⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough ⚾️ Brewers on deck

⚾️ Cubs struggling against sub-par teams in battle for NL Central ⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting ⚾️ Stroman on mend ⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch ⚾️ Barnhart DFA'd

⚾️ Pete Alonso single-handedly defeats Cubs ⚾️ Wesneski is broken ⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough? ⚾️ Schedule favors Cubs

⚾️ The Rant returns and you're welcome ⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves ⚾️ No need to freak out ⚾️ Projecting path to playoffs

⚾️ Cubs transform mid-field defense with Bellinger, Swansby signings ⚾️ Options at third base dwindling ⚾️ How much better should Cubs be next season? ⚾️ Spreading Christmas cheer Be sure to follow us at www.cubsinsider.com. #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast

⚾️ Consternation building as Cubs sit on sidelines ⚾️ CubsCon may be a riot, literally ⚾️ De-coding Cubs plans for future ⚾️ Is this Hoyer's last stand or would signing Correa or Swanson save him?

⚾️ Free agent market heating up ⚾️ Turner signs with Phillies ⚾️ Winter meetings kick off Sunday ⚾️ Minimum moves Cubs need to make to satisfy fan base ⚾️ Minimum moves to be competitive

⚾️ Matt Mervis, Cubs' prospect, joins as our special guest today ⚾️ Hit .309/.379/.606 over 137 MiLB games with 36 HRs ⚾️ Arizona Fall League all-star ⚾️ Anticipated Cubs debut in 2023

Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team: ⚾️ Brennen Davis, Kevin Alcantara, Ben Brown and Ryan Jensen added to 40-man roster ⚾️ Cubs acquire Miles Mastrobuoni ⚾️ Potential impact of Friday's non-tender deadline ⚾️ Looking ahead

⚾️ Cubs with plethora of options as free agency sets to begin ⚾️ Good news for Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, & Ed Howard ⚾️ Mervis in Chicago feels inevitable ⚾️ Contreras departure likely

⚾️ Phillies take one game lead on Astros in World Series ⚾️ Schwarber taunting Jed Hoyer ⚾️ Davis and Canario injuries complicate big trade options ⚾️ Weighing in on Koudai Senga

⚾️ Free agency clock about to start ticking, could begin as soon as 11/6 ⚾️ Anthony Rizzo opting out of final year ⚾️ Will Cubs fans endure another disappointing offseason? ⚾️ World Series predictions

⚾️ Speculation season continues ⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge? ⚾️ Realistic offseason additions ⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis? ⚾️ Championship series predictions

⚾️ Interpreting Ricketts and Hoyer year-end messages to fans ⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster ⚾️ Arizona Fall League update ⚾️ Division series predictions

⚾️ Cubs finish with 74-68 record after blowing out Reds ⚾️ Season in review and end-of-season awards ⚾️ Cubs biggest needs for 2023 ⚾️ Postseason preview

⚾️ Cubs sweep Reds, finish September with 15-11 record ⚾️ Second half Cubs have been very, very good ⚾️ 2023 Cubs can win NL Central ⚾️ Cubs take on Reds in final series

⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Rockies ⚾️ Wesneski impressive in starting debut ⚾️ Assad rough start dooms Cubs early ⚾️ What to look for down stretch ⚾️ Marlins series preview

⚾️ Cubs sweep Mets, beat deGrom ⚾️ Starting pitching near top of MLB in second half ⚾️ Bullpen pitching well ⚾️ Hats off to Cubs coaching staff ⚾️ Rockies series preview #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast

⚾️ What to expect from Cubs over remainder of season ⚾️ Timing prospect call-ups ⚾️ Where Cubs need to improve in offseason ⚾️ Minor League players really need union representation and look like they're going to get it ⚾️ Giants series preview

⚾️ Cubs continue struggles against Cardinals ⚾️ Cubs have a lot to build on but are slow to bring up prospects ⚾️ Matt Mervis dominating the minors ⚾️ September schedule gets easier #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast

⚾️ Cubs go 1-2 against Brewers ⚾️ Little, Estrada join Cubs in Toronto ⚾️ Mervis to play in AFL ⚾️ Could Cubs trade for Ohtani? ⚾️ MLBPA moves to unionize minor leaguers