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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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Episodes

A Cubs wish list of starters, closers and catchers

Crawly and Dustin discuss the free agents and trade options whom the Cubs could be eyeing as they look to address their starting rotation, bullpen and the catching position. 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...

Nov 15, 202422 min

Interview with Evan Christie

Crawly then talks with Evan Christie from Gaijin Baseball about Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki, a free agent whom every MLB team wants to add to its rotation. 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

Nov 15, 202437 min

Shota and Seiya shut out

Crawly and Dustin discuss the most recent MLB award results. Cubs ace Shota Imanaga wasn't chosen as a Cy Young finalist or Rookie of the Year finalist, and right fielder Seiya Suzuki didn't earn the Silver Slugger honor. Cubs prospect Jonathon Long did earn the AFL Hitter of the Week honor. 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...

Nov 15, 20247 min

Jed Hoyer at the GM Meetings, part 2

In season 3, episode 90, Crawly and Dustin break down more of Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments at the GM Meetings recently, including what he had to say about injuries and the team's plan to address areas of need ahead of the 2025 season. Crawly then talks with Kevin Schwartz of Schwartz Sports about the upcoming Chicago Sports Spectacular, which will be held the weekend of Nov. 22-24 at the Rosemont Convention Center. It will feature 11 current or former Cubs, includin...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 90

Jed Hoyer's plan of attack

Crawly and Dustin break down more of Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments at the GM Meetings recently, including what he had to say about injuries and the team's plan to address areas of need ahead of the 2025 season. 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...

Nov 11, 202421 min

Interview with Kevin Schwartz

Crawly talks with Kevin Schwartz of Schwartz Sports about the upcoming Chicago Sports Spectacular, which will be held the weekend of Nov. 22-24 at the Rosemont Convention Center. It will feature 11 current or former Cubs, including three member of the 2016 World Series 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...

Nov 11, 202430 min

Matt Shaw goes off, Cubs in the Fall Stars Game

Crawly and Dustin discuss Cubs infield prospect Matt Shaw's dominant game for Team USA at the Premier12 tournament and the contributions of catching/first base prospect Moises Ballesteros and infield prospect Jonathon Long to the NL team during the Fall Stars Game. They also discuss the Cubs apparently already giving up on the idea of signing star outfielder Juan Soto or star right-hander Corbin Burnes in free agency. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...

Nov 11, 202414 min

Jed Hoyer speaks at the GM Meetings

In season 3, episode 89, Crawly and Dustin analyze Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments at the GM Meetings about the team's plans for this offseason, including his thoughts on Cody Bellinger opting in to his contract, where he expects Michael Busch to play and what he expects from Isaac Paredes. Crawly then talks with former Cubs and White Sox pitcher Dennis Lamp about playing for both sides of town in his 16-year MLB career, the legendary managers he played under and memor...

Nov 08, 202459 minEp. 89

Jed Hoyer talks Cubs' offseason plans

Crawly and Dustin analyze Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments at the GM Meetings about the team's plans for this offseason, including his thoughts on Cody Bellinger opting in to his contract, where he expects Michael Busch to play and what he expects from Isaac Paredes. 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...

Nov 08, 202412 min

Interview with Dennis Lamp

Crawly talks with former Cubs and White Sox pitcher Dennis Lamp about playing for both sides of town in his 16-year MLB career, the legendary managers he played under and memorable moments in his career as Lamp will come back to sign autographs for fans at the Chicago Card Show in Bridgeview this Sunday. 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...

Nov 08, 202427 min

Hendricks signs with Angels, Contreras loses his catching job

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest MLB news, including former Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks signing with the Angels, Willson Contreras losing his catching job in St. Louis and the Cubs re-signing a few of their minor leaguers. 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...

Nov 08, 20248 min

Cody Bellinger opts in!

In season 3, episode 88, Crawly and Dustin break down a flurry of Cubs news, including outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger opting in to his contract for 2025, the team declining left-hander Drew Smyly's option and right-hander Kyle Hendricks and reliever Jorge Lopez entering free agency. Crawly then talks with Triple-A Iowa Cubs play-by-play announcer Alex Cohen about how the team fared in 2024 and which prospects could contribute to the big league club in 2025. Later, Crawly and Dustin disc...

Nov 05, 202450 minEp. 88

Cody Bellinger opts in, Kyle Hendricks hits free agency

Crawly and Dustin break down a flurry of Cubs news, including outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger opting in to his contract for 2025, the team declining left-hander Drew Smyly's option and right-hander Kyle Hendricks and reliever Jorge Lopez entering free agency. 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...

Nov 05, 202414 min

Interview with Alex Cohen

Crawly talks with Triple-A Iowa Cubs play-by-play announcer Alex Cohen about how the team fared in 2024 and which prospects could contribute to the big league club in 2025. 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...

Nov 05, 202415 min

Ian Happ wins his 3rd straight Gold Glove

Crawly and Dustin discuss Cubs left fielder Ian Happ winning his third straight Gold Glove while shortstop Dansby Swanson was robbed of the honor. Also, which Cubs will win Gold Gloves in 2025? 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...

Nov 05, 202411 min

S3 Ep 87: Let the 2024-'25 offseason begin

In season 3, episode 87, Crawly and Dustin recap the Dodgers winning the World Series, which featured poor behavior from a couple fans in Game 4 and a Yankees meltdown in Game 5. They also ponder how the Cubs compare to the playoff teams of this season. Later, the guys discuss the important dates on the MLB calendar this offseason, including deadlines for contract options and the tender deadline, all of which could have a big impact on the future of the Cubs. To learn more about listener data an...

Nov 01, 202446 minEp. 87

World Series moves to New York

Crawly and Dustin break down Game 3 and Game 4 of the World 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

Nov 01, 202417 min

The Manhattan Meltdown

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Yankees' meltdown in Game 5 of the World Series, including first baseman Anthony Rizzo's role in the collapse in the fifth inning. They also ponder how the Cubs compare to the playoff teams of this season. 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...

Nov 01, 20247 min

A look at the Cubs' offseason calendar

Crawly and Dustin discuss the important dates on the MLB calendar this offseason, including deadlines for contract options and the tender deadline, all of which could have a big impact on the future of the Cubs. 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...

Nov 01, 202410 min

Remembering the World Series at Wrigley Field

In season 3, episode 86, Crawly and Dustin remember the atmosphere surrounding Wrigley Field when the Cubs played the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series. Crawly then talks with Double-A Tennessee Smokies play-by-play announcer Mick Gillispie about how the team fared this past season and which prospects to keep an eye on in 2025. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the Dodgers jumping out to a 2-0 lead on the Yankees in the World Series behind the heroics of Freddie Freeman and Yoshinobu Yam...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 86

2016 World Series memories

Crawly and Dustin remember the atmosphere surrounding Wrigley Field when the Cubs played the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World 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

Oct 29, 202414 min

Interview with Mick Gillispie

Crawly talks with Double-A Tennessee Smokies play-by-play announcer Mick Gillispie about how the team fared this past season and which prospects to keep an eye on in 2025. 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...

Oct 29, 202428 min

Dodgers jump out to early lead in World Series

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Dodgers jumping out to a 2-0 lead on the Yankees in the World Series behind the heroics of Freddie Freeman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. 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

Oct 29, 202418 min

The 2024 World Series spectacular!

In season 3, episode 85, Crawly and Dustin look at the roster construction of the two teams competing in the World Series and compare it to the Cubs. In doing so, they analyze how many players were drafted, were acquired by trade and were signed in free agency by the Dodgers and Yankees. Crawly then talks to Jorge Moreno, the analyst for the Cubs' Spanish broadcast. Moreno discusses how he got into broadcasting, what it's like calling games for the team he grew up rooting for and the influence t...

Oct 25, 202454 minEp. 85

Comparing roster construction of Dodgers & Yankees to the Cubs'

Crawly and Dustin look at the roster construction of the two teams competing in the World Series and compare it to the Cubs. In doing so, they analyze how many players were drafted, were acquired by trade and were signed in free agency by the Dodgers and Yankees. 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...

Oct 25, 202420 min

Interview with Jorge Moreno

Crawly talks to Jorge Moreno, the analyst for the Cubs' Spanish broadcast. Moreno discusses how he got into broadcasting, what it's like calling games for the team he grew up rooting for and the influence that legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who passed away Tuesday, had on his career. 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...

Oct 25, 202421 min

World Series predictions

Crawly and Dustin preview the Dodgers-Yankees matchup in the World Series and share their predictions, including whether any ex-Cubs will determine the outcome. 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

Oct 25, 202412 min

2024 Cubs outfield grades

In season 3, episode 84, Crawly and Dustin examine the Cubs outfielders' numbers both offensively and defensively in 2024 and share a grade for each player. Crawly then talks with Class-A South Bend play-by-play announcer Brendan King to discuss how the South Bend Cubs fared this past season and which prospects to keep an eye on in 2025. Later, Crawly and Dustin react to the Yankees and Dodgers advancing to the World Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...

Oct 22, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 84

Grading the Cubs' outfielders in 2024

Crawly and Dustin examine the Cubs outfielders' numbers both offensively and defensively in 2024 and share a grade for each player. 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

Oct 22, 202429 min

Interview with Brendan King

Crawly talks with Class-A South Bend play-by-play announcer Brendan King to discuss how the South Bend Cubs fared this past season and which prospects to keep an eye on in 2025. 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...

Oct 22, 202428 min
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