Cubs REKAP Podcast

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Get ready Cubs fans, because your favorite dynamic duo is back! David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer are joining forces once again to bring you the most exciting and insightful podcast about the Cubs you've ever heard. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just a casual observer, the Cubs REKAP podcast will keep you on the edge of your seat with all the latest news, analysis, and commentary about the team you love. From player interviews to game highlights, from trade rumors to injury reports, Kaplan and Wittenmyer will cover it all with their trademark wit, intelligence, and insider knowledge. So tune in, sit back, and get ready to experience Cubs baseball like never before with the Cubs REKAP Podcast!

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Episodes

REKAP Cubs Podcast - ⚾ (Season 1 - Episode 11) Despite Success, How Do The Cubs Fix Bullpen Struggles?

Despite early season team success, the Chicago Cubs have bullpen issues, most notably at the back end. David Kaplan & Gordon Wittenmyer discuss if it’s fixable, and if not, who can they get to help? Gordon suggests the Cubs look 8 miles south and target White Sox closer Liam Hendriks once he returns. That would send shockwaves through Chicago and wake up the rest of baseball. Plus, the guys debate if the offense, which has scored double digit runs already as many times as they did all of las...

Apr 26, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11

REKAP Cubs Podcast - ⚾ (Season 1 - Episode 10) Why the 2023 Chicago Cubs Could Be For Real!

#DavidKaplan & #GordonWittenmyer are buying in, well, let’s be honest, Kap had long ago, but after a series win over the #Dodgers, even Gordon is tipping his cap to what the #Cubs have done to start the 2023 season. Gordon has the stats to back it up. Most notably, the pair highlight the performance of #MarcusStroman & #JustinSteele in the rotation. They’ve been lights out, and with Steele, it goes way back to last year. The offense is for real, and #DansbySwanson appears to be the real ...

Apr 19, 2023•28 min

REKAP Cubs Podcast - ⚾ (Season 1 - Episode 9) Could Shohei Ohtani Be A Real Possibility For The Cubs?!

David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss several topics beginning with the Cubs good start to the 2023 season, with strong showings against good teams like the Brewers, Rangers and Mariners. Kap says the team might be a surprise all season, while Gordon admits even he didn’t see this coming. Gordon adds that Dansby Swanson, the big free agent addition for the Cubs, had been better than advertised. Marcus Stroman is another talking point, leaving Kap to question whether the Cubs would consider ...

Apr 12, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9

REKAP Cubs Podcast - ⚾ (Season 1 - Episode 8) What to Make of the Chicago Cubs Opening Series Start.

The guys give their thoughts on the season opening series against the Milwaukee Brewers. David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer say it was a little disappointing after an impressive win on Opening Day. The starting pitching outside of Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele needs to be better. Kap can’t get enough of this question: Should Cubs go after Shohei Ohtani? Shouldn’t every team? And one glaring and noticeable difference thus far in the early going, the pace of games has changed dramatically becau...

Apr 05, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Cubs REKAP Podcast - ⚾ (Season 1 Ep 7) It's The Season Prediction Podcast

Kap & Gordon start things off discussing the big news prior to the regular season; the Cubs extended second baseman Nico Hoerner to a 3 yr,$35 million dollar extension, meaning he won’t be a free agent until age 29. What does it mean for the Cubs? For Hoerner? And how much does it matter for new shortstop Dansby Swanson to have that connection in place for the next three seasons? Plus - who’s next❓ Is Ian Happ the next Chicago Cub that’s worthy and on the brink of an extension? The guys deba...

Mar 29, 2023•31 min

Cubs REKAP Podcast (S1 - Ep6) Willson Contreras is better than ever…on defense! An STL preview

Lead St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals writer Derrick Goold joins Kap and Gordon to discuss where the Cardinals fit into the 2023 NL Central division picture. Defending champions, did St. Louis do enough to capitalize in the off-season and take the next step after an early exit in the postseason. All three debate whether or not they did after not adding a marquee starter. Btw, why is Gordon shirtless?! Derrick questions it all. And the impressions that former Cub Willson Contreras has made at Ca...

Mar 28, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6

REKAP Cubs Podcast Ep. 5 - REKAP Cubs Podcast Ep. 5 - Why the Brewers are the team the Cubs should worry about most in 2023!

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Todd Roziak joins #DavidKaplan & Gordon Wittenmyer to discuss why the Milwaukee Brewers are the team in the NL Central that the Cubs should most worry about in 2023! While Kap has been focused on the defending division champions St. Louis Cardinals, Gordon says that the Brewers have a chip on their shoulder, both as a team and within key individuals. Roziak agrees with Gordon with in depth analysis as to why. REKAP SPONSORS: --------------------------------------...

Mar 22, 2023•37 min

Cubs REKAP Podcast (Season 1 Episode 4) - Who has impressed in spring training so far?

With the season less than 3 weeks away, David Kaplan & Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the few roster battles that remain at Cubs camp in Mesa. Plus, why they’ve flipped the script from previous podcasts and believe that pitcher Hayden Wesneski has earned a spot in the big league rotation. The conversation pivots to how the Cubs got here, and by here, a team that had to tear it down again in order to build it back up to a contender. Gordon is adamant that in a market like Chicago and for what the ...

Mar 15, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Cubs REKAP Podcast (Season 1 Episode 3) - Will the Cubs regret NOT re-signing Kris Bryant?

On Episode 3, David Kaplan and Gordon Wittemyer discuss the latest at Cubs spring training, including the rotation. Will Kyle Hendricks be back earlier than anticipated after being ahead of schedule in Mesa? Although he will unlikely be ready for Opening Day, what can be expected of the former Game 7 starter if he can return to his old self? The guys discuss the Cubs lack of ability to lock up their core after 2016, specifically Kris Bryant, who hit a long, towering HR against the Cubs while the...

Mar 08, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Cubs REKAP Podcast - Episode 2 - Making Sense of Early Injuries

Kap & Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the injury bug that’s stricken Cubs camp. Will Seiya Suzuki be ready for opening day? Should there be concern? Plus, their thoughts on yet another megadeal signed in San Diego as Manny Machado lands an 11 year, $350 million dollar extension. Sponsored by: 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers 💻 Website: https://www.chevydriveschicago.com --- 🏆 ENTER KAP's Giveaway Subscribe To The Channel and Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/rekapgiveaway --------------------------------...

Mar 01, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - 2023 Cubs Season Projections

They’re back! David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer reunite for the Cubs REKAP Podcast ! Episode 1 looks at the Cubs projections, both by computers and Sportsbook as the pair debate just what kind of season the 2023 Cubs will have. Gordon thinks Kap is out of his mind for the belief he has in this year’s team. Kap believes the Cubs are arguably amongst the best teams in the game defensively. Gordon has some candid thoughts for that thought. Follow the REKAP on YouTube Sponsored by: 🚗 Chicagoland C...

Feb 22, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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