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Fly the W

Blue Wire, Dustin Rhoades, Paul Crawly Dzienwww.audacy.com
Dustin Rhoades and Paul Crawly Dzien bring you passionate, engaging Cubs talk. From game breakdowns to series previews to interviews with players, coaches and analysts, they zero in on the most compelling Cubs topics of conversation each week.
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David Bote gets DFA'd, Cubs-Pirates series preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, including infielder David Bote being designated for assignment and third base prospect Cam Smith homering in six consecutive games. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Pirates series with a look at the pitching probables, key matchups and who's hot and who's not for each team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p...

Aug 26, 202417 min

Javy Baez returns to Wrigley

In season 3, episode 68, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs winning two of three games against the Tigers. The series saw Javier Assad and Justin Steele have strong outings, Miguel Amaya hit his first career grand slam and Javier Baez have a golden sombrero in his return to Wrigley Field. The guys then play audio clips from Baez's return to Wrigley Field and discuss his impact on the World Series-winning 2016 Cubs and his current struggles. Later, they discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves...

Aug 23, 202450 minEp. 68

Cubs keep winning series

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs winning two of three games against the Tigers. The series saw Javier Assad and Justin Steele have strong outings, Miguel Amaya hit his first career grand slam and Javier Baez have a golden sombrero in his return to Wrigley Field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 23, 202419 min

Javy Baez reflects on his time in Chicago

Crawly and Dustin play audio clips from Tigers shortstop Javier Baez's return to Wrigley Field for the first time since the Cubs traded him in 2021. They also discuss Baez's impact on the World Series-winning 2016 Cubs and his current struggles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 23, 202414 min

Hector Neris gets DFA'd, Cubs-Marlins preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, including reliever Hector Neris being designated for assignment. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Marlins series with a look at the pitching probables, key matchups and who's hot and who's not for each team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 23, 202416 min

Cubs miss an opportunity

In Season 3, episode 67, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs winning two of three games against the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field over the weekend. The series saw a blown save, a Seiya Suzuki walk-off hit, a Jorge Lopez save and the Cubs missing an opportunity to sweep. Crawly then talks to Marquee Sports Network writer Tony Andracki about Suzuki's strike zone, the Cubs' resurgent bullpen and fun auction items from Players' Weekend. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including left...

Aug 20, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 67

Cubs can't complete sweep of Blue Jays

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs winning two of three games against the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field over the weekend. The series saw a blown save, a Seiya Suzuki walk-off hit, a Jorge Lopez save and the Cubs missing an opportunity to sweep. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 20, 202425 min

Interview with Tony Andracki

Crawly talks to Marquee Sports Network writer Tony Andracki about Seiya Suzuki's strike zone, the Cubs' resurgent bullpen and fun auction items from Players' Weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 20, 202419 min

Players' Weekend auction, Cubs-Tigers preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including the items up for auction from Players' Weekend and left-hander Jordan Wicks being evaluated in Chicago. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Tigers series with a look at the pitching probables, key matchups and who's hot and who's not for each club. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 20, 202419 min

Cubs swept for the first time

In season 3, episode 66, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs getting swept by the Guardians. A bad call, questionable bullpen decisions and a lack of clutch hitting contributed to the Cubs' struggles in the series. Later, the guys discuss the latest Cubs news, including the release of their 2025 spring training schedule and Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg sharing an exciting update on his health. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Blue Jays series with a look at the pitching probables, k...

Aug 16, 202447 minEp. 66

Guardians take all three from Cubs

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs getting swept by the Guardians. A bad call, questionable bullpen decisions and a lack of clutch hitting contributed to the Cubs' struggles in the series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 16, 202423 min

Spring training schedule released, Ryne Sandberg health update

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including the release of their 2025 spring training schedule and Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg sharing an exciting update on his health. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 16, 202410 min

Cubs start critical stretch by welcoming Blue Jays to Wrigley

Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming Cubs-Blue Jays series with a look at the pitching probables, key matchups and who's hot and who's not for each club. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 202413 min

S3 Ep 65: Cubs sweep the White Sox

In season 3, episode 65, Crawly and Dustin recap a strange two-game series that saw the Cubs take both games against the White Sox. There was one-run nailbiter Friday and one of the strangest plays you'll ever see Saturday. Crawly then talks with Josh Frydman of WGN-TV about the Cubs' sweep in the Crosstown Series and the crazy atmosphere at Guaranteed Rate Field. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including the team moving into third place in the NL Central and pitching pros...

Aug 12, 202454 minEp. 65

Cubs sweep the season series against the White Sox

Crawly and Dustin recap a strange two-game series that saw the Cubs take both games against the White Sox. There was one-run nailbiter Friday and one of the strangest plays you'll ever see Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 12, 202420 min

Interview with Josh Frydman

Crawly talks with Josh Frydman of WGN-TV about the Cubs' sweep in the Crosstown Series and the crazy atmosphere at Guaranteed Rate Field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 202419 min

Cade Horton suffers setback in injury rehab, Cubs-Guardians preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including the team moving into third place in the NL Central and pitching prospect Cade Horton suffering a setback in his rehab. They guys also preview the Cubs' upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians with a look at the pitching probables, key matchups, and who's hot and who's not for each team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Aug 12, 202414 min

Cubs take down the Twins

In season 3, episode 64, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series win over the Twins. The Cubs got shut out in the opener, but their offense bounced back as they took the next two and kept their playoff hopes alive. Crawly then talks with Cubs Spanish broadcaster Miguel Esparza about singing the national anthem on Puerto Rican Heritage Day at Wrigley Field, the importance of cultural celebrations and his relationship with the Latino ballplayers. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss latest Cubs news ...

Aug 08, 202449 minEp. 64

Cubs take 2 of 3 from the Twins

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series win over the Twins. The Cubs got shut out in the opener, but their offense bounced back as they took the next two and kept their playoff hopes alive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 08, 202416 min

Interview with Miguel Esparza

Crawly talks with Cubs Spanish broadcaster Miguel Esparza about singing the national anthem on Puerto Rican Heritage Day at Wrigley Field, the importance of cultural celebrations and his relationship with the Latino ballplayers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 08, 202415 min

Alzolay to get Tommy John surgery, Cubs-White Sox preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss latest Cubs news and roster moves, including the cancellation of the Wrigley Wonderland, Cubs Convention hotel packages going on sale and reliever Adbert Alzolay heading for Tommy John surgery. They also preview the Cubs' upcoming series against the White Sox with a look at the pitching probables, key matchups and who's hot and who's not for each team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...

Aug 08, 202417 min

Cubs earn a (sort of disappointing) series win against Cardinals

In season 3, episode 63, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs winning three of four games against the Cardinals in their series over the weekend — while also missing a golden opportunity to sweep their rivals due to a miscommunication and mishap late in the game Saturday. Crawly then interviews Des Moines Register writer Tommy Birch about the Cubs promoting highly regarded prospects Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcantara and James Triantos to Triple-A Iowa. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news,...

Aug 05, 202456 minEp. 63

Cubs take 3 of 4 from Cardinals

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs winning three of four games against the Cardinals in their series over the weekend — while also missing a golden opportunity to sweep their rivals due to a mishap late in the game Saturday. Why has there been so much miscommunication between Cubs infielders and outfielders? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 05, 202421 min

Interview with Tommy Birch

Crawly interviews Des Moines Register writer Tommy Birch about the Cubs promoting highly regarded prospects Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcantara and James Triantos to Triple-A Iowa. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 05, 202416 min

Organizational shakeup in minor leagues, Cubs-Twins preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including a big organizational shakeup in the minor leagues and outfielder Ian Happ being day-to-day. They also preview the Cubs’ upcoming series against the Twins with a look at the pitching probables, key matchups and who’s hot and who’s not for each club. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 05, 202418 min

Cubs running out of time

In season 3, episode 62, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Reds, who jumped all over Jameson Taillon and Justin Steele before the Chicago offense finally woke up to avoid the sweep in the finale. Score baseball insider Bruce Levine then breaks down the Cubs' moves at the trade deadline and what moves they didn't make. Levine tells us how those decisions will affect the Cubs now and in the future. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including the team's new j...

Aug 01, 202457 minEp. 62

Reds continue to wreck the Cubs

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Reds, who jumped all over Jameson Taillon and Justin Steele before the Chicago offense finally woke up to avoid the sweep in the finale. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 01, 202417 min

Bruce Levine breaks down Cubs' moves at trade deadline

Score baseball insider Bruce Levine breaks down the Cubs' moves at the trade deadline and what moves they didn't make. Levine tells us how those decisions will affect the Cubs now and in the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 01, 202420 min

Adbert Alzolay has an injury setback, Cubs-Cardinals series preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including the team's new jersey patch partner and the latest injury updates. They also preview the Cubs-Cardinals series with a look at pitching probables, key matchups and who's hot and who's not for each club. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 01, 202419 min

No more Morel for the Cubs

In season 3, episode 61, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' surprising series victory against the Royals, which featured Chicago finding its groove offensively, Patrick Wisdom hitting a key pinch-hit grand slam Saturday and a shocking in-game trade Sunday. They then analyze Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins' comments during his interview on the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score last Thursday. Hawkins discussed the team's mindset leading up to the trade deadline, the chances of calling up ...

Jul 29, 202453 minEp. 61
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