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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

Cubs are out on Roki Sasaki, Michael Arias gets DFA'd

Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest news, including the Cubs losing out in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes and designating reliever Michael Arias for assignment. 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

Jan 16, 202520 min

Interview with John McDonough

Crawly talks with former Cubs executive John McDonough, the founder of the Cubs Convention, about the evolution of the event over the years. 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

Jan 16, 202522 min

The Cubs' arbitration debacle with Kyle Tucker

In season 4, episode 3, Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs failing to reach a salary agreement with newly acquired star outfielder Kyle Tucker in the arbitration process before the deadline last Thursday, leading the sides to exchange figures that sit $2.5 million apart. Crawly then talks with Matt Trueblood of North Side Baseball about his article on how Cubs lead executive Jed Hoyer is approaching the arbitration process with Tucker, the possibility of Tucker signing a long-term extension and ...

Jan 13, 20251 hrEp. 3

Cubs' arbitration fail

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs failing to reach a salary agreement with newly acquired star outfielder Kyle Tucker in the arbitration process before the deadline last Thursday, leading the sides to exchange figures that sit $2.5 million apart. 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...

Jan 13, 202525 min

Interview with Matt Trueblood

Crawly talks with Matt Trueblood of North Side Baseball about his article on how Cubs lead executive Jed Hoyer is approaching the arbitration process with newly acquired star outfielder Kyle Tucker, the possibility of Tucker signing a long-term extension and what the club’s next move may be. 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...

Jan 13, 202521 min

Movement in the relief market, Roki Sasaki sweepstakes continue

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest MLB news, including movement in the relief market, Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki’s free agency and the Cubs Convention app being released. 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...

Jan 13, 202513 min

Is relief on the way for the Cubs?

In season 4, episode 2, Crawly and Dustin discuss Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong being snubbed from two MLB Network lists, infielder Matt Shaw's odds of winning the NL Rookie of the Year award and rumors surrounding third baseman Yoan Moncada's future destination. Could the Cubs be interested in Moncada? Crawly then talks to Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation about his recent article on the relief pitching free-agent market and what the Cubs should be looking to add. Plus, Tony Cahn of N...

Jan 09, 202559 minEp. 2

Pete Crow-Armstrong gets no love

Crawly and Dustin discuss Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong being snubbed from two MLB Network lists, infielder Matt Shaw's odds of winning the NL Rookie of the Year award and rumors surrounding third baseman Yoan Moncada's future destination. Could the Cubs be interested in Moncada? 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...

Jan 09, 202520 min

Interview with Michael Cerami

Crawly talks to Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation about his recent article on the relief pitching free-agent market and what the Cubs should be looking to add. 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

Jan 09, 202518 min

Cubs Fantasy Camp

Cubs fans, have you ever wondered what it is like to get ready for a big league game, to wear the blue pinstripes or to be coached by one of the all-time great Cubs players? In this segment, Crawly talks with Tony Cahn of Northside Fantasy Baseball Camp to discuss an amazing opportunity for Cubs fans to live out their dreams. 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.c...

Jan 09, 202520 min

New year, same old Cubs?

In season 4, episode 1, Crawly and Dustin discuss the small moves the Cubs have made recently, including the trade of catcher Matt Thaiss to the White Sox, the trade of first baseman Matt Mervis to the Marlins for utilityman Vidal Brujan and the signing of lefty reliever Caleb Thielbar. The guys also discuss the latest updates in Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki's free agency. Crawly then talks with artist Daniel Jacob Horine, the creator of the hottest piece of memorabilia in the collecting...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 1

Goodbye, Matt Mervis

Crawly and Dustin discuss the small moves the Cubs have made recently, including the trade of catcher Matt Thaiss to the White Sox, the trade of first baseman Matt Mervis to the Marlins for utilityman Vidal Brujan and the signing of lefty reliever Caleb Thielbar. The guys also discuss the latest updates in Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki's 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...

Jan 06, 202519 min

Interview with Daniel Jacob Horine

Crawly talks with artist Daniel Jacob Horine, the creator of the hottest piece of memorabilia in the collecting community, Pop Fly art. They discuss how he creates these items and which Cubs may be featured next. 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...

Jan 06, 202529 min

Hot Stove news, Sammy Sosa is confirmed for Cubs Convention

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest MLB news, including ace Corbin Burnes signing with the Diamondbacks, first baseman Pete Alonso's free agency and the confirmed attendees for Cubs Convention. 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...

Jan 06, 202519 min

The return of Sammy Sosa!

In season 3, episode 102, Crawly and Dustin discuss former Cubs star Sammy Sosa's apology for his past "mistakes," owner Tom Ricketts inviting Sosa back into the fold, the timeline for how the repair of that relationship unfolded and what it all means for the future. The guys then break down Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's recent press conference in which he discussed Seiya Suzuki's desire to play defensively instead of being a designated hitter, what positions he sees Matt Sha...

Dec 23, 202448 minEp. 102

Sammy Sosa, Cubs end their feud

Crawly and Dustin discuss former Cubs star Sammy Sosa's apology for his past "mistakes," owner Tom Ricketts inviting Sosa back into the fold, the timeline for how the repair of that relationship unfolded and what it all means for 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...

Dec 23, 202421 min

Reacting to Jed Hoyer's press conference

Crawly and Dustin break down Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's recent press conference in which he discussed Seiya Suzuki's desire to play defensively instead of being a designated hitter, what positions he sees Matt Shaw and Michael Busch playing and what else the club is focused on this offseason. 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/adchoice...

Dec 23, 202412 min

Jesus Luzardo trade talks break down, Pat Hughes earns another honor

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest MLB news, including trade talks centered on left-hander Jesus Luzardo breaking down between the Cubs and Marlins, former Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger meeting the press in New York and Cubs Radio play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes entering another Hall of Fame. 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...

Dec 23, 202414 min

Cody Bellinger is finally traded

In season 3, episode 101, Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' trade of outfielder Cody Bellinger to the Yankees and what president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer may do next with Bellinger's money now off the books. They also discuss how the Cubs' recent acquisition of star outfielder Kyle Tucker came together. Crawly then talks to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle about what type of player and teammate Tucker is and what Cubs fans should expect from him. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss ...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 1051

Cody Bellinger heads to New York

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' trade of outfielder Cody Bellinger to the Yankees and what president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer may do next with Bellinger's money now off the books. They also discuss how the Cubs' recent acquisition of star outfielder Kyle Tucker came together. 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...

Dec 19, 202429 min

Interview with Matt Kawahara

Crawly talks with Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle about what type of player and teammate newly acquired Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is and what fans should expect from him. 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...

Dec 19, 202426 min

Kyle Tucker meets the press

Crawly and Dustin discuss newly acquired Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker's introductory media session with his new club, how he found out about the trade and his comments on whether he'll be willing to sign a contract extension to remain in Chicago. 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...

Dec 19, 202418 min

Kyle Tucker is coming to the Cubs!

In season 3, episode 100, Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' blockbuster trade for Astros star outfielder Kyle Tucker and how that will impact the roster. They also discuss the Cubs' signing of catcher Carson Kelly and their pursuit to add more starting pitching. Crawly then talks with Pat Manaher, the assistant director of brand heritage for the Cubs. They discuss Cubs Authentics items, auctions and the 12 Days of Auctions. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest moves across MLB, the Hot ...

Dec 16, 202458 minEp. 100

Jed Hoyer makes 2 important moves

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' blockbuster trade for Astros star outfielder Kyle Tucker and how that will impact the roster. They also discuss the Cubs' signing of catcher Carson Kelly and their pursuit to add more starting pitching. 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...

Dec 16, 202424 min

Interview with Pat Manaher

Crawly talks with Pat Manaher, the assistant director of brand heritage for the Cubs. They discuss Cubs Authentics items, auctions and the 12 Days of Auctions. 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

Dec 16, 202424 min

Devin Williams traded out of NL Central, Patrick Wisdom heads to Korea

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest moves across MLB, the Hot Stove rumors, former Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom heading to Korea, Northwestern football returning to Wrigley Field and more. 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...

Dec 16, 20248 min

2024 Winter Meetings wrap-up

In season 3, episode 99, Crawly and Dustin recap the Winter Meetings, which saw a few notable free agents find homes other than Chicago and trade rumors intensify about Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger. The Cubs also find themselves at the center of trade talks for Astros star outfielder Kyle Tucker. Crawly and Dustin then react to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's comments about Bellinger's future, the club's pursuit of bullpen help, the backup catcher situat...

Dec 13, 202451 minEp. 99

A roundup of Cubs news, rumors at Winter Meetings

Crawly and Dustin recap the Winter Meetings, which saw a few notable free agents find homes other than Chicago and trade rumors intensify about Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger. The Cubs also find themselves at the center of trade talks for Astros star outfielder Kyle Tucker. 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/adchoice...

Dec 13, 202422 min

Craig Counsell meets with reporters

Crawly and Dustin then react to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's comments about first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger's future, the club's pursuit of bullpen help, the backup catcher situation and finding the right fits in 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...

Dec 13, 202417 min

Roki Sasaki's agent speaks, Ryne Sandberg's cancer returns

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest MLB news, including an update on the Tokyo Series between the Cubs and Dodgers, Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki's free agency and a sad update on franchise legend Ryne Sandberg's 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...

Dec 13, 202412 min
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