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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

Interview with Jon Becker

Crawly interviews Jon Becker of FanGraphs about outfielder Cody Bellinger's new three-year, $80-million contract with the Cubs, what effect his signing will have for the club regarding the competitive balance tax and what it means for powerful agent Scott Boras' other top clients who remain unsigned. 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...

Feb 26, 202417 min

Cubs' first weekend of spring training games in the books

Crawly and Dustin break down the Cubs going 2-1 over the weekend in their first Cactus League action of this spring. They beat the White Sox and Giants but lost to the Padres. Christopher Morel looked OK at third base and hit a homer, Brennen Davis had a big game and Caleb Kilian looked impressive. 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...

Feb 26, 202421 min

First Cubs game of spring is coming up!

In season 3, episode 16, Crawly and Dustin look at the Cubs' plan for their outfield. The corner outfield spots are set, but there could be an interesting battle for the starting center field job among a few of the Cubs' top prospects. Crawly then interviews Stewart McVicar and Jason Peters of Club 400 about the best tailgating techniques at Sloan Park. Later, the guys discuss the latest Cubs news, including powerful agent Scott Boras responding to chairman Tom Ricketts' recent comments about th...

Feb 22, 202452 minEp. 16

Examining Cubs' outfield plan

Crawly and Dustin look at the Cubs' plan for their outfield. The corner outfield spots are set, but there could be an interesting battle for the starting center field job among a few of the Cubs' top prospects. 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...

Feb 22, 202411 min

Interview with Stewart McVicar and Jason Peters

Crawly interviews Stewart McVicar and Jason Peters of Club 400 about the best tailgating techniques at Sloan Park. Club 400 will have its tent ready to greet guests with slices of pizza, ice cold drinks and special surprises! If you are heading to Mesa, don't miss this interview! 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...

Feb 22, 202422 min

Cubs news: Scott Boras responds to Tom Ricketts, uniform patches

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including powerful agent Scott Boras responding to chairman Tom Ricketts' recent comments about their relationship. The guys also discuss a possible Cubs uniform sleeve advertisement and 670 The Score's broadcast schedule for spring training. 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...

Feb 22, 202418 min

Cubs Position Player Report!

In Season 3 Episode 15, Crawly and Dustin look at the Cubs' plan for the infield, specifically the position battles for first and third base, Crawly interviews Steve Greenberg, sports columnist for the Chicago Sun Times, on the Cubs’ players early impressions of new manager Craig Counsell and the impact he left on his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the guys go over all the latest Cubs news including the stare down between Tom Ricketts and Scott Boras, Rob Manfred will step down as commi...

Feb 19, 202449 minEp. 15

The Cubs' Infield Plan

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin look at the Cubs' plan for the infield, specifically the position battles for first and third base. Will it be Busch or Mervis? Will Morel be able to plan third? We discuss it. 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...

Feb 19, 202416 min

Interview with Steve Greenberg

In this segment, Crawly interviews Steve Greenberg, sports columnist for the Chicago Sun Times, on the Cubs’ players early impressions of new manager Craig Counsell and the impact he left on his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers 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...

Feb 19, 202418 min

Cubs News-Ricketts-Boras Stare Down, Manfred to Retire, Jersey Gate

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin go over all the latest Cubs news including the stare down between Tom Ricketts and Scott Boras, Rob Manfred will step down as commissioner in 2029, and the players being unhappy with the new jerseys. 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...

Feb 19, 202414 min

Cubs Pitchers and Catchers Report

In Season 3 Episode 14, Crawly and Dustin look at the pitchers that are reporting to camp, Crawly interviews Rowan Kavner of Fox Sports to talk about his article on the Cubs having the most disappointing off season in baseball and the guys give their reactions to the first press conference of the spring by President of Baseball Ops Jed Hoyer, General Manager Jed Hoyer, and new manager Craig Counsell. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...

Feb 15, 202454 minEp. 14

The Pitchers in Cubs Big League Camp

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin look at the pitchers that are reporting to camp including the starters, the pitchers competing for the fifth starter's job, the pitchers that are locks to make the bullpen, and the pitchers fighting for a spot in the pen. 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...

Feb 15, 202412 min

Interview with Rowan Kavner

In this segment, Crawly interviews Rowan Kavner of Fox Sports to talk about his article on the Cubs having the most disappointing off season in baseball. Maybe you’ll agree with him, maybe you won't. 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...

Feb 15, 202419 min

The First Press Conference of Spring

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin give their reactions to the first press conference of the spring by President of Baseball Ops Jed Hoyer, General Manager Jed Hoyer, and new manager Craig Counsell. 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...

Feb 15, 202422 min

PECOTA hates the Cubs, 2024 edition

In season 3, episode 13, Crawly and Dustin discuss the non-roster invitees who will be in the Cubs' major league camp at spring training. Crawly then interviews Baseball Prospectus editor-in-chief Craig Goldstein about the PECOTA projections for the Cubs in 2024. Later, the guys discuss the Cubs' promotional giveaway schedule for the 2024 season, including bobbleheads, tank tops and the Pat Hughes sweater-shirt! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

Feb 13, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 13

Breaking down Cubs' non-roster invitees to spring training

Crawly and Dustin discuss the non-roster invitees who will be in the Cubs' major league camp at spring training. 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

Feb 13, 202418 min

Interview with Craig Goldstein

Crawly interviews Baseball Prospectus editor-in-chief Craig Goldstein about the PECOTA projections for the Cubs in 2024. 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

Feb 13, 202433 min

Cubs' stadium giveaways in 2024

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' promotional giveaway schedule for the 2024 season, including bobbleheads, tank tops and the Pat Hughes sweater-shirt! 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

Feb 13, 202410 min

50 days until Opening Day!

In season 3, episode 12, Crawly and Dustin react to Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins' recent interview on Inside the Clubhouse on 670 The Score. Crawly then interviews Cubs vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz about the draft process, the club's farm system and the organization's top prospects. Later, the guys discuss the latest Cubs news, including minor league coaching assignments being unveiled, Wrigley Field being announced as the host of the 2025 Winter Classic and former pitcher Jo...

Feb 09, 20241 hrEp. 12

Carter Hawkins on Inside The Clubhouse

Crawly and Dustin react to Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins' recent interview on Inside the Clubhouse on 670 The Score in which he addressed newly acquired infielder Michael Busch's role, newly signed Shota Imanaga's outlook, his expectations for young center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the club's catching situation. 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...

Feb 09, 202421 min

Interview with Cubs vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz

Crawly interviews Cubs vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz about the draft process, the club's farm system and the organization's top prospects. 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

Feb 09, 202428 min

Cubs news: Minor league coaching staffs unveiled, Jon Lester speaks

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including minor league coaching assignments being unveiled, Wrigley Field being announced as the host of the 2025 Winter Classic and former pitcher Jon Lester discussing the current team with USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale. 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...

Feb 09, 202410 min

Rest easy, Otis

In season 3, episode 11, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs-related news, including the Brewers trading ace Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, former Chicago executive Theo Epstein rejoining the Red Sox organization and the Marquee Sports Network's broadcasting plans for spring training. Crawly then talks to Tribune writer/columnist Paul Sullivan about the life and legacy of Tom "Otis" Hellmann, the Cubs' longtime clubhouse manager who recently passed away. Crawly also talks to Kevin Schwartz ...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 11

Corbin Burnes is out of the NL Central!

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs-related news, including the Brewers trading ace Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, former Chicago executive Theo Epstein rejoining the Red Sox organization and the Marquee Sports Network's broadcasting plans for spring training. 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...

Feb 05, 202420 min

Interview with Paul Sullivan

Crawly talks to Tribune writer/columnist Paul Sullivan about his article on Tom "Otis" Hellmann, the Cubs' longtime clubhouse manager who recently passed away. Hellman worked in baseball for 50 years, including four decades with the Cubs. Sullivan shared his stories and memories of Hellman and reflected on the legacy he leaves behind. 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://podcast...

Feb 05, 202418 min

Sammy Sosa comes to the Chicago Spectacular

Crawly talks to Kevin Schwartz of Schwartz Sports about the upcoming Chicago Sports Spectacular. There will be many athletes signing but none bigger than Cubs legend Sammy Sosa, who's set to make his return to the Chicagoland area. Crawly and Schwartz discuss purchasing tickets during the presale, prices for the various athletes' signatures and tips to help you navigate the Chicago Sports Spectacular. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...

Feb 05, 202424 min

Remembering the 1984 Cubs

In season 2, episode 10, former Cubs public relations director Bob Ibach takes us back to the early 1980s, when the Cubs were a struggling franchise, general manager Dallas Green was starting a "new tradition" and making deals and the 1984 team forever changed the history of the franchise. 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...

Feb 02, 202455 minEp. 10

Dallas Green was wheeling and dealing

In this first segment, former Cubs public relations director Bob Ibach reflected on the Cubs teams of 1981 to 1983, a rough spring training in 1984 and general manager Dallas Green making deals to turn the club's fortunes around. 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...

Feb 02, 202422 min

The Cubs clinch in 1984!

In this second segment, former Cubs public relations director Bob Ibach recalls the second half of the 1984 season, which included a memorable four-game series against the Mets in August, the club clinching in Pittsburgh and manager Jim Frey and the team walking on the field and thanking fans. 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...

Feb 02, 202418 min

Cubs one game away from the 1984 World Series

In this segment, former Cubs public relations director Bob Ibach reflects on 1984 NLCS matchup between the Cubs and the Padres, who won the series in five games. Ibach recalls the agony of defeat for the Cubs and discusses the legacy of that 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...

Feb 02, 202413 min
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