Kap and Gordon discuss the release of Hector Neris and who might be some closer options for next season. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team) βοΈ Four Seasons: https://bit.ly/four-seasons-heating-cooling π Lou Malnati's: The oldest family name in Chicago pizza https://bit....
Aug 23, 2024β’21 minβ’Season 2Ep. 20
Kap and Gordon talk about the Cubs upcoming schedule. Does an easy schedule mean they can make the playoffs? They also talk about the addition of Isaac Paredes. Do they like the trade? Is the bullpen actually good? Who might the team look to trade this offseason? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the RE...
Aug 13, 2024β’23 minβ’Season 2Ep. 18
Kap and Gordon discuss the deals that the Cubs did before the deadline, and also the deals they didn't do. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team) βοΈ Four Seasons: https://bit.ly/four-seasons-heating-cooling π Lou Malnati's: The oldest family name in Chicago pizza https://bi...
Jul 31, 2024β’20 minβ’Season 1Ep. 17
Jim Bowden on the moves the Cubs should (and shouldnβt) make REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team) βοΈ Four Seasons: https://bit.ly/four-seasons-heating-cooling π Lou Malnati's: The oldest family name in Chicago pizza https://bit.ly/lou-malnatis-chicago πΊ Abt Appliances &a...
Jul 24, 2024β’35 minβ’Season 2Ep. 16
Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs recent success. Is it for real? What should the do at the deadline? Is Otis the Owl really helping the Cubs? Who are they looking at in the upcoming MLB draft? β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-t-shirt-thekapman-com REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- οΏ½...
Jul 11, 2024β’29 minβ’Season 2Ep. 15
Micahel Cerami joins Kap and Gordon to discuss what's gone wrong this season. They dig into some of the awful offensive numbers. They talk about Craig Counsell's culpability. They discuss how much of the blame falls at the feet of Jed Hoyer. And they also discuss whether the Cubs have anyone of value that they could trade at the deadline. β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shi...
Jul 02, 2024β’46 minβ’Season 2Ep. 14
The guys talk about the state of the Cubs. The offense is showing some signs of life. The starters continue to do well. But their bullpen is a mess. Jed Hoyer says there's no trades available at the moment. Can that be true? Gordon wonders if it will even be worth making a trade if they wait until July. Will they be too far out of it? Kap likes what he's seeing from offense over the last week. Michael Busch is looking a lot better lately. Dansby has been hitting. The guys also discuss whether or...
Jun 21, 2024β’29 minβ’Season 2Ep. 13
#Davidkaplan and #GordonWittenmyer talk to #Cubs #HallofFamer #RyneSandberg . They talk to Ryne about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, and how he's feeling. Ryne also talks to the guys about youth baseball and some of his favorite memories from his playing days. #SandbergStrong REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelup...
Jun 17, 2024β’1 hrβ’Season 2Ep. 12
The guys discuss the state of the #Cubs. Kap is hearing the #ChicagoCubs want to trade for Pete Alonso. Should the Cubs do that? Or should they target a catcher? Bullpen help? What's their greatest need? They also discuss the job Craig Counsell is doing and if he's proven himself to be an upgrade over David Ross. β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt https://shopthekapman.c...
Jun 06, 2024β’26 minβ’Season 2Ep. 11
What are the Cubs biggest issues? Can the Cubs keep up with the other teams in the division? Did the boos in Milwaukee affect Craig Counsell? Were the guys bothered that Ben Brown was pulled when he was pitching a no-hitter? And the guys argue over the job Jed Hoyer did during the offseason. β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-c...
May 30, 2024β’32 minβ’Season 2Ep. 10
Despite the #chicagocubs poor play of late, the guys debate whether there's reason to be optimistic. β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-t-shirt-thekapman-com REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website...
May 24, 2024β’26 minβ’Season 2Ep. 9
Kap and Gordon talk about the Cubs struggles with their bats and with some of their pitching. What do they do with Kyle Hendricks? How do they fix the bullpen? Do they also need to trade for a bat? Should we be worried about their defense? That and more on this addition of the Cubs REKAP Podcast. β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt https://shopthekapman.com/products/offic...
May 19, 2024β’34 min
The guys talk about how the rotation should shake out once Kyle Hendricks comes back into the rotation. Who moves to the bullpen? Can any of the current starters be the closer? They also discuss what needs to happen with Ian Happ. He has been struggling mightily this season. Does he need some time off or do you let him work through it? Dansby Swanson is going through some similar struggles and has a knee that's bothering him. Do they knee to let him heel up? How are the Cubs still winning despit...
May 11, 2024β’27 min
The Cubs had a very good month of April despite a bunch of injuries and a bad bullpen. Kap and Gordon discuss the first month of the season and what they need to do to address some of their issues - especially the bullpen. β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-t-shirt-thekapman-com REKAP SPONSORS: ---------------...
May 03, 2024β’26 minβ’Season 2Ep. 6
The Cubs are rolling after sweeping the Astros despite injuries to the starting rotation and the issues closing games. Kap and Gordon talk about what the Cubs can do to solve their closing situation along with how young players like Morel are helping the team continue to win. β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/of... β‘οΈ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt https://shopthekapman.com/products/of... REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- οΏ½...
Apr 27, 2024β’29 minβ’Season 2Ep. 5
Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs recent west coast road trip. There was some good and bad but the bullpen in particular is the focus of their discussion. The guys discuss some roster moves made during taping and what the Cubs can do to get better relief pitching. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REK...
Apr 18, 2024β’25 minβ’Season 2Ep. 4
Kap and Gordon discuss Kyle Hendrick's struggles. Can he turn it around? And how do the Cubs solve their ailing bullpen? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team) βοΈ Four Seasons: https://bit.ly/four-seasons-heating-cooling π Lou Malnati's: The oldest family name in Chicago pi...
Apr 12, 2024β’31 minβ’Season 2Ep. 3
#DavidKaplan and #GordonWittenmyer talk about the TV deals around the #MLB . The #ChicagoCubs front office says money is drying up around the league in local TV money. Is that true? What happens next? Kap also placed a bet on a #Cubs outfielder to win MVP. Which outfielder do you think he bet on? That and more, on the Chicago Cubs solid start to the season. Stay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us. π We're not just a channel; we're your Chicago sports community. Drop a like, hit...
Apr 05, 2024β’28 minβ’Season 2Ep. 2
The guys discuss the Cubs loss to the Rangers in game 1 of the season. They discuss Justin Steele's injury and what that means for the Cubs ailing rotation. Do they have enough depth? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team) βοΈ Four Seasons: https://bit.ly/four-seasons-heating...
Mar 30, 2024β’30 minβ’Season 2Ep. 1
Kap and Gordon talk with writers from St Louis and Milwaukee about the Cardinals and Brewers. They talk to Todd Rosiak from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal and Derrick Goold from the St Louis Post-Dispatch. They discuss the health of each organization and what they are expecting from the division. Will the Cardinals bounce back after a rough season last year? Do they have enough pitching? How are the Brewers and their fans handling losing Craig Counsel to the Cubs? Could the Reds be the favorite ...
Mar 21, 2024β’32 minβ’Season 1Ep. 47
Kap and Gordon discuss whether the Cubs need starting pitching help now that Jaimeson Taillon is expected to miss some time. Can they sign Snell or Montgomery? They guys also answer listener questions like which of their top prospects will have the best pro career. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the ...
Mar 15, 2024β’26 min
Kap and Gordon discuss whether the Cubs made the right moves at the '21 trade deadline. Did that set them up for future success or is the jury still out? Could Nick Madrigal could be traded since the Cubs have some redundancy at his position? Is this year's team much different from last year? Will Matt Mervis get an opportunity this year? Will Matt Shaw make an impact at the big league level this year? And one listener is already predicting that Pete Crow-Armstrong is going to be a bust. REKAP S...
Mar 10, 2024β’25 minβ’Season 1Ep. 45
Kap and Gordon discuss the Cody Bellinger press conference. Are the guys okay with the Cubs letting Scott Boras speak at the presser? Have the Cubs done enough to win the division? Can Christopher Morel be the every day third baseman for the Cubs? Stay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us. π We're not just a channel; we're your Chicago sports community. Drop a like, hit that subscribe button, and gear up for more REKAP madness! See you in the comments, Chicago fans! #KAP #REKAP #...
Mar 01, 2024β’27 minβ’Season 1Ep. 44
Center fielder #CodyBellinger and the #ChicagoCubs are in agreement on a three-year, $80 million contract! REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago π SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team) βοΈ Four Seasons: https://bit.ly/four-seasons-heating-cooling π Lou Malnati's: The oldest family name in Chicago pizza https://bi...
Feb 25, 2024β’21 minβ’Season 1Ep. 44
Kap is excited because pitchers and catchers have reported! Or is he? Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs offseason and why the Cubs haven't signed more free agents prior to spring training. Even if they sign Bellinger, which isn't a sure thing, they are basically bringing back the same team. What happened to a big offseason? Are they trying to win this year? Why are they struggling to get free agents to sign? The guys wonder why they haven't signed any free agent safety nets in case the young guys ...
Feb 15, 2024β’30 min
The guys talk about why 4 of #ScottBoras's big clients are still on the market, including #CodyBellinger. Is Scott asking for too much money? Or is there collusion? Will the #Cubs actually agree to something with Cody or will another team swoop in and pay him what he wants? Some are starting to think the Cubs aren't actually going to get Bellinger. But #JeffPassan said on the radio yesterday that he did think the Cubs would sign one of those four Scott Boras clients. Listen in to who Kap and Gor...
Feb 09, 2024β’36 minβ’Season 1Ep. 42
Kap and Gordon discuss the slow free agency offseason. Why are there so many big names left on the market? Will the Cubs sign Cody Bellinger? Should the Cubs be going after more free agents or should they leave room for their young prospects to play? Can they do both? Kap and Gordon have a lively debated about this and more. Stay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us. π We're not just a channel; we're your Chicago sports community. Drop a like, hit that subscribe button, and gear ...
Feb 02, 2024β’31 minβ’Season 1Ep. 41
Kap and Gordon discuss what's going on with the Cubs as Spring Training quickly approaches. The Cubs have been fairly quiet recently as other teams have started signing more players. Are the Cubs going to do anything else?? Stay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us. π We're not just a channel; we're your Chicago sports community. Drop a like, hit that subscribe button, and gear up for more REKAP madness! See you in the comments, Chicago fans! #KAP #REKAP #DavidKaplan REKAP SPONSO...
Jan 25, 2024β’33 minβ’Season 1Ep. 40
Kap and Gordon discuss whether or not the Cubs are still a destination for big time free agents. Before they won the World Series in 2016, free agents wanted to come to the Cubs to be a part of the team that would finally win the championship in Chicago. But that's no longer a selling point and the Cubs don't spend at the top of the market, so will they ever attract the top free agents? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chev...
Jan 19, 2024β’32 minβ’Season 1Ep. 39
Former baseball executive Dan Evans joins Kap and Gordon to talk about the Cubs acquisition of Shot Imanaga. Dan scouted Shota extensively in Japan and tells the guys all about his pitches, his likability, and how good he thinks he can be in the MLB. Kap and Gordon also talked to Dan about what other moves he expects the Cubs to make and how far along they are in their rebuild timeline. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- π Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chev...
Jan 11, 2024β’27 minβ’Season 1Ep. 37
