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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

Michael Busch bashes the Mariners!

In season 3, episode 31, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs earning a series win against the Mariners in Seattle over the weekend. Left-hander Shota Imanaga earned a win in his first MLB road start, first baseman Michael Busch pounded the baseball and the Cubs outhomered the Mariners. After that, Crawly sits down with Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis to discuss his expectations for the 2024 season and how injuries have affected him the last couple of years. Later, the guys share the latest inj...

Apr 15, 202441 minEp. 31

Cubs' home runs the difference in Seattle

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs earning a series win against the Mariners in Seattle over the weekend. Left-hander Shota Imanaga earned a win in his first MLB road start, first baseman Michael Busch pounded the baseball and the Cubs outhomered the Mariners. 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...

Apr 15, 202416 min

Interview with Brennen Davis

When Crawly was out in Mesa for spring training, he had a chance to sit down with Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis, who shared his expectations for the 2024 season and how injuries have affected him across the past couple 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...

Apr 15, 202410 min

Jameson Taillon is returning, Cubs-Diamondbacks series preview

Crawly and Dustin share the latest injury updates, including right-hander Jameson Taillon nearing his return, and preview the Cubs-Diamondbacks 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

Apr 15, 202414 min

Cubs let series slip away in San Diego

In season 3, episode 30, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' frustrating series in San Diego, where they lost two of three games to the Padres and were hurt by a complete bullpen meltdown. In our Down on the Farm segment, we check in with Iowa Cubs play-by-play voice Alex Cohen to discuss how the Cubs' talented prospects have been faring early in the season. Which players could be on the verge of helping the big league club sooner rather than later? Later, Crawly and Dustin share injury updates on...

Apr 11, 202451 minEp. 30

Cubs bullpen implodes in San Diego

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' frustrating series in San Diego, where they lost two of three games to the Padres and were hurt by a bullpen meltdown. Rookie Ben Brown also had a great start, while veteran Kyle Hendricks was rocked in his third straight outing. 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...

Apr 11, 202417 min

Interview with Alex Cohen

In our Down on the Farm segment, we check in with Iowa Cubs play-by-play voice Alex Cohen to discuss how the Cubs' talented prospects have been faring early in the season. Which players could be on the verge of helping the big league club sooner rather than later? 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...

Apr 11, 202420 min

Bad news on Julian Merryweather, Cubs-Mariners series preview

Crawly and Dustin share injury updates on Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon, infielder Patrick Wisdom and reliever Julian Merryweather, who will be out longer than expected. They also previewed the upcoming Cubs-Mariners series and broke down who's hot and who's not. 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...

Apr 11, 202413 min

Cubs surprise Shohei!

In season 3, episode 29, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' exciting series win against the Dodgers over the weekend, as they won two of three games at Wrigley Field. Helped by a big weekend from first baseman Michael Busch, the Cubs scored 18 runs across the three games. After that, Crawly talks with Beau Thompson, a fan who was honored by the team and Topps for collecting one million Cubs baseball cards. Thompson discusses his passion for collecting cards and the ceremony that was held before t...

Apr 08, 202455 minEp. 29

Michael Busch gets his revenge

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' exciting series win against the Dodgers over the weekend, as they won two of three games at Wrigley Field. Helped by a big weekend from first baseman Michael Busch, the Cubs scored 18 runs across the three games. 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...

Apr 08, 202419 min

Interview with Beau Thompson

Crawly talks with Beau Thompson, a fan who was honored by the team and Topps for collecting one million Cubs baseball cards. Thompson discusses his passion for collecting cards and the ceremony that was held before the game Friday at 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...

Apr 08, 202421 min

Merryweather heads to IL, Taillon makes rehab start

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs roster moves and right-hander Jameson Taillon's rehab start before previewing the club's upcoming series against the Padres. 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...

Apr 08, 202414 min

Cubs crush the Rockies!

In season 3, episode 28, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' sweep of the Colorado Rockies. The series saw Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga have a fantastic MLB debut, the club's bats heat up and the team hold on in a wild finale Wednesday to complete the sweep at Wrigley Field. After that, we listen to Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney's insightful comments on the state of the team and finances in MLB during his interview on the Mully & Haugh Show earlier in the week. Finally, ...

Apr 04, 202448 minEp. 28

Cubs sweep the Rockies

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' sweep of the Colorado Rockies. The series saw Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga have a fantastic MLB debut, the club's bats heat up and the team hold on in a wild finale Wednesday to complete the sweep at 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...

Apr 04, 202420 min

Crane Kenney on 670 The Score

We listen to Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney's insightful comments on the state of the team and finances in MLB during his interview on the Mully & Haugh Show earlier in the week. 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...

Apr 04, 202417 min

Taillon progressing, Ohtani and Dodgers visit Wrigley Field

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' injuries, preview their upcoming series against the Dodgers and look at who's hot and who's not entering the 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

Apr 04, 202410 min

Justin Steele stumbles in Texas

In season 3, episode 27, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs losing two of three games to the Rangers in their series over the weekend, which saw ace Justin Steele suffer a hamstring injury, right-hander Kyle Hendricks get rocked and outfielder Ian Happ go off. Crawly then speaks with Hall of Fame pitcher and Cubs and Rangers legend Fergie Jenkins about his time with both teams, his participation in both teams' World Series ceremonies and the 50th anniversary of his 25-win season. Crawly also talks...

Apr 01, 202452 minEp. 27

Cubs drop 2 of 3 to Rangers, Justin Steele gets hurt

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs losing two of three games to the Rangers in their series over the weekend, which saw ace Justin Steele suffer a hamstring injury, right-hander Kyle Hendricks get rocked and outfielder Ian Happ go off. 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...

Apr 01, 202420 min

Interviews with Fergie Jenkins and Wes Jameson

Crawly speaks with Hall of Fame pitcher and Cubs and Rangers legend Fergie Jenkins about his time with both teams, his participation in both teams' World Series ceremonies and the 50th anniversary of his 25-win season. Crawly also talks to Wes Jameson, the founder of Cubs Fans In Oklahoma, about the origins of the group, the Cubs prospects and alums who take part in the group and its invasion of Globe Life Field over the weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Apr 01, 202414 min

Cubs-Rockies series preview, home opener festivities

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' injuries and preview their series against the Rockies, which starts Monday afternoon. They also discuss the festivities the Cubs have planned for their home opener. 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...

Apr 01, 202418 min

Predictions for 2024 Cubs

In season 3, episode 26, Crawly and Dustin start by recapping a wild offseason for the Cubs that saw right-hander Marcus Stroman opt out of his contract, the club pull a surprise by hiring Craig Counsell as manager while firing David Ross, the signing of left-hander Shota Imanaga and the return of star Cody Bellinger to Chicago. Crawly then takes you behind enemy lines as he talks to Rangers Today podcast host John Moore for a breakdown of the Rangers as we get Cubs fans and listeners ready for ...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 26

A Cubs offseason full of surprises

Crawly and Dustin start by recapping a wild offseason for the Cubs that saw right-hander Marcus Stroman opt out of his contract, the club pull a surprise by hiring Craig Counsell as manager while firing David Ross, the signing of left-hander Shota Imanaga and the return of star Cody Bellinger to 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...

Mar 28, 202418 min

Interview with John Moore

Crawly takes you behind enemy lines as he talks to Rangers Today podcast host John Moore for a breakdown of the Rangers as we get Cubs fans and listeners ready for the Opening Day matchup and series between the teams. 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...

Mar 28, 202430 min

Cubs' roster is set, prediction time

Crawly and Dustin analyze the Cubs' 26-man roster, pitching rotation and bullpen before sharing their predictions for the 2024 season. Who will lead the teams in hits, home runs, wins and strikeouts? How many wins will the Cubs have in 2024? We cover it all! 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...

Mar 28, 202416 min

2024 Cubs season is upon us

In season 3, episode 25, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' recent play in spring training, which included a scary moment for ace Justin Steele and outfielder Seiya Suzuki hitting a grand slam. The guys also look at which players remain on the roster as the Cubs work to cut it to 26. Crawly then interviews the Hall of Fame outfielder Andre Dawson about what it takes for hitters to get ready during spring training and to preview the upcoming Andre Dawson Elite Bourbon Tasting Event at Rizzo’s acro...

Mar 25, 202448 minEp. 25

Spring training wraps up, more roster decisions for Cubs

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' recent play in spring training, which included a scary moment for ace Justin Steele and outfielder Seiya Suzuki hitting a grand slam. The guys also look at which players remain on the roster as the Cubs work to cut it to 26. 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...

Mar 25, 202418 min

Interview with Andre Dawson

Crawly interviews the Hall of Fame outfielder Andre Dawson about what it takes for hitters to get ready during spring training and to preview the upcoming Andre Dawson Elite Bourbon Tasting Event at Rizzo’s across from Wrigley Field on April 4. Crawly will be emceeing the event. Don’t miss 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...

Mar 25, 202416 min

Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal, Cubs headed to Tokyo

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest MLB news, including Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's betting scandal, the results of a players' survey, new signage on the Wrigley Field rooftops and a health update on Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg. They also discuss the Cubs being set to open the 2025 season in Tokyo against the Dodgers, according to a report. 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...

Mar 25, 202412 min

Cubs have roster decisions to make

In season 3, episode 24, Crawly and Dustin assess the Cubs' roster as the club has one week left to make decisions on who will make the Opening Day roster. Crawly then interviews Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg, who shares insight into the Brewers' moves and outlook as they make their push for the NL Central crown. Later, Crawly talks to Phil Smith about Cubs legend Sammy Sosa's recent return to Chicago. Smith accompanied Sosa as he made an appearance at the Chicago Sports Spectacula...

Mar 21, 202458 minEp. 24

Cubs' roster decisions

Crawly and Dustin assess the Cubs' roster as the club has one week left to make decisions on who will make the Opening Day roster. What role will injuries have on the Cubs' decisions? 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...

Mar 21, 202411 min
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