Corey and Brendan recap last week's Cubs events. Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthall keep floating the idea that the Cubs and Dodgers may connect on a Seiya Suzuki trade. Is this just the agent speaking? Also, what makes Rōki Sasaki stand out?
It’s the day after Christmas. Which Chicago Cubs moves are you returning for something better or in a different size? Plus, the Cubs former top prospect lands with the Yankees. Who’s ready for the highly anticipated always heralded holiday draft? Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Cody Delmendo for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
Twas 2 days before Christmas and of course the Festivus for the rest of us. Time to hand out the annual airing of grievances from watching Chicago Cubs baseball in 2024! It's the holidays…don't go too hard on Jed Hoyer! I've got a lot of problems with you people and now you're gonna hear about em! Plus, the 12 days of Cubsmas…what did our true loves give to me? Jesus Luzardo and Walker Buehler are off the market. Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Cody Delmendo for an off the rails edition of the CHGO Cub...
Description: ZiPS projections suggest the Cubs are already a 90-win playoff team. Brendan and Corey discuss their strong 3B, 1B, and SP projections. They also discuss the week's rumors surrounding the starting pitching trade and free agent market, including Jesus Luzardo and Pablo Lopez.
Jed Hoyer and the have been cookin' before the holidays. First trading for Kyle Tucker and then trading away Cody Bellinger. What now? What will they do with 40-50 million? Spend it on players or put it in the vault? The ZiPs projections are out? How do you feel? Plus, this week has been rough at CHGO. We need to say thanks to some friends. Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Cody Delmendo for the therapy session and the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The standoff between Jed Hoyer and Brian Cashman is over and Cody Bellinger is headed to the New York Yankees! What are the Chicago Cubs getting in return? We just finished a show...but let's do another! Luke Stuckmeyer, Ryan Herrera and Cody Delmendo are sorting through the details on this emergency edition of the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The Chicago Cubs introduce their big offseason addition Kyle Tucker. You'll hear from the star outfielder for the first time since the trade as well as Cubs boss Jed Hoyer. Will Tucker entertain an extension before or during the season? Are Hoyer and Ricketts ready to open the vault? Plus, the Cubs could be closing in on a BIG addition to the bullpen. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera as a new era begins at Wrigley Field on the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The Chicago Cubs made their big splash on Friday by trading for star outfielder Kyle Tucker. What's the next big move and what exactly are the Cubs getting in Tucker? Astros reporter Chandler Rome of the The Athletic joins the guys to give us some insight from Houston. Is a pitching trade coming? Could Yoan Moncada be an answer at third base? Plus, farewell to Patrick Wisdom and David Bote… Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs got the deal done! Three-time All-Star Kyle Tucker is heading to the Northside! Initial thoughts are coming from the fellas on an emergency edition of the CHGO Cubs Podcast!
The hot stove is sizzling! The Chicago Cubs appear to be the favorites to land Kyle Tucker in a trade from the Houston Astros. What does this mean for their playoff chances? And will they trade Cody Bellinger in parallel to make Tucker fit? Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller discuss on the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
Once again the Chicago Cubs have left the MLB Winter Meetings without making a major move. Is Jed Hoyer close? Who's off the table and did the Cubs already whiff? The guys are listing the winners and losers from this week in Dallas. Plus, an addition from the rule-5 draft and what that might mean. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Kevin Wells for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
It's Day 3 of MLB's Winter Meetings. Is Seiya Suzuki mad at the Chicago Cubs? Does he have a legitimate beef and are the Cubs trading him for Kyle Tucker?!!! Will a Guardians deal impact the Cubs market for Nico Hoerner? Luke Stuckmeyer and Cody Delmendo are joined by Ryan Herrera with the latest from Dallas on the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
It's day 2 of the MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas.The Houston Astros will listen to trade offers for Kyle Tucker. Is this the move the Cubs need to make? Anthony Rizzo and Mike Tauchman find new homes the make you go “ick”. Plus, what should we take from Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell's comments in Dallas and the Cubs find another catcher. Dansby Swanson had surgery. Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Cody Delmendo with Ryan Herrera joining from the Winter Meetings for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The New York Mets sign Juan Soto to a record deal, opening MLB's Winter Meetings in Dallas. How will it impact the Chicago Cubs? Is it good for baseball? Luke Stuckmeyer and Cody Delmendo are joined by Ryan Herrera from Dallas on the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The hot stove for the Chicago Cubs is heating up. Cody Bellinger for Luis Castillo rumors have surfaced and it sounds like the Seattle Mariners would make an intriguing trade partner. Nico Hoerner keeps popping up in those rumors, with a return of one of the younger Mariners pitchers on the table. Does Seattle starter Bryan Woo make sense for the Cubs rotation? Meanwhile, could Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet fit into the Cubs offseason plans? Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller fill you up ...
MLB's Winter Meetings are down in Texas next week. Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs have made some minor moves so far, but what must Hoyer accomplish at the Winter Meetings? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
A national expert thinks the the Chicago Cubs could be a perfect landing spot for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet in a trade. Who's in on the idea and who are you willing to trade? Plus, nobody is talking about the Cubs nationally. Are we irrelevant? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The Chicago Cubs are making mid-level moves to open the offseason. Will Juan Soto's expected signing in the the next two weeks spark a Cody Bellinger trade? “Golden At-Bat”…are you in or out on this idea floating around baseball? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
Cubs President Jed Hoyer is shopping on Cyber Monday, signing free agent pitcher Mathhew Boyd for $29 million. Bargain Boyd? How does this impact the offseason building of the pitching staff? Plus, who do you trust more to make the moves for your favorite Chicago teams…Jed Hoyer or Ryan Poles? Hot takes only… as hot as our Cyber Monday deals!!!! Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
Time to discuss this week's news: letting go of Mike Tauchman, Nick Madrigal, Patrick Wisdom and more players. They are $50 million, give or take, under the first tier of the luxury tax. How will they spend that money? Why do they appear to be out on the top-tier pitching market? Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller have it all for you on the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
Are the Chicago Cubs looking for a Black Friday deal? Take Blake Snell off the wish list. Plus, what are you thankful for about this baseball team? Oh, and don't miss the annual Thanksgiving Draft! Who's taking the apple pie and what will be the #1 pick? Things get heated! Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo, Ryan Herrera and Jared Wyllys will get you ready for the holiday on the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
If they aren't going to spend money in free agency the Chicago Cubs may have to improve their team through the trade market. How do you get the most value out of somebody like Nico Hoerner? Keep him or move him? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo, Ryan Herrera and special guest Jewish Jonah from TikTok fame for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The Chicago Cubs have been busy adjusting their 40-man roster before MLB's Winter Meetings. Nick Madrigal, Mike Tauchman and Patrick Wisdom are on their way out. Are the Cubs making the right decisions? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo, Ryan Herrera and Jared Wyllys for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller discuss why the Chicago Cubs might be interested in trading Cody Bellinger, and how they can stay competitive even if they do end up trading him on the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The Non-tender deadline is coming up on Friday. Cubs President Jed Hoyer has been busy making roster moves. Patrick Wisdom out…a proven reliever in. Marquee's Lance Brozdowski joins the guys to breakdown some of the moves and what might lie ahead on the horizon. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The Chicago Cubs adjusted their 40-man roster in time for the Rule 5 Draft deadline. Injured closer Adbert Alzolay and former top prospect Brennan Davis were both designated for assignment, while Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles were both protected. What's it all mean? Plus, the Brewers beat us again but at least we have Pat Hughes coming back! Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The 2025 Hall of Fame ballot is out. How many votes will 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist get? Can you make a case? Plus, who are you protecting from the Rule 5 Draft list tonight? Meanwhile, we're still digging into where the Chicago Cubs players rank at each position around MLB. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
Looking for a superstar: Where do the Chicago Cubs best players rank at their position around MLB? Do Ian Happ or Seiya Suzuki crack the top ten? We're debating where the Cubs sit. Plus, on this day in Cubs history…Kris Bryant celebrates, but this year…he lost a Lamborghini?! Cody returns from Mexico. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
Jeff Passan reported that Cody Bellinger and Nico Hoerner are available in trades. Would the Chicago Cubs move either...and what type of return could they get? Brendan Miller and Kevin Wells discuss the rationale for moving each player in the weekly recap edition of the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
The Chicago Cubs will have a chance to make big moves with free agency additions or trades. How soon will it happen? Patrick Mooney from the Athletic and the North Side Territory podcast joins the guys for today's convo. Plus, are the Cubs realistically in the race for Roki Sasaki? Hang out with Luke Stuckmeyer and Ryan Herrera the CHGO Cubs Podcast.
