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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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What does Juan Soto signing with the Mets mean for the Cubs?

In season 3, episode 98, Crawly and Dustin analyze how star outfielder Juan Soto signing a record-breaking 15-year, $765-million deal with the Mets will impact the Cubs' offseason. They also discuss a few Cubs targets who signed elsewhere in free agency and Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki getting posted. Crawly and Dustin then rewind back to 670 The Score baseball insider Bruce Levine's appearance on the Mully & Haugh Show in which he discussed the White Sox's asking price for left-hander Garret...

Dec 10, 202446 minEp. 98

Juan Soto makes his choice

Crawly and Dustin analyze how star outfielder Juan Soto signing a record-breaking 15-year, $765-million deal with the Mets will impact the Cubs' offseason. They also discuss a few Cubs targets who signed elsewhere in free agency and Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki getting posted. 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 10, 202418 min

Bruce Levine weighs in on Cubs' mindset at Winter Meetings

Crawly and Dustin rewind back to 670 The Score baseball insider Bruce Levine's appearance on the Mully & Haugh Show in which he discussed the White Sox's asking price for left-hander Garrett Crochet, Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger's trade market 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 10, 202413 min

Cubs finalize coaching staff, Dansby Swanson undergoes surgery

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including the club unveiling its coaching staff for 2025, shortstop Dansby Swanson undergoing surgery and details on newly signed left-hander Matthew Boyd's contract. 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 10, 202414 min

Does Matthew Boyd do it for you, Cubs fans?

In season 3, episode 97, Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' recent addition of left-hander Matthew Boyd, how that affects their payroll, the club's search for bullpen help and the latest trade rumors surrounding second baseman Nico Hoerner and White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. Crawly then talks with Danny Rockett, the host of the Son Ranto Show, about the annual Cubs Caroling Crawl in Wrigleyville. Join Crawly and Rockett as they lead a band of merry carolers through Lakeview's finest esta...

Dec 05, 202454 minEp. 97

Cubs sign Matthew Boyd, Nico Hoerner lands in trade rumors

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' recent addition of left-hander Matthew Boyd, how that affects their payroll, the club's search for bullpen help and the latest trade rumors surrounding second baseman Nico Hoerner and White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. 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 05, 202419 min

Interview with Danny Rockett

Crawly talks with Danny Rockett, the host of the Son Ranto Show, about the annual Cubs Caroling Crawl in Wrigleyville. Join Crawly and Rockett as they lead a band of merry carolers through Lakeview's finest establishments singing Cubs Christmas-themed carols. 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 05, 202418 min

Hot Stove updates, Pat Hughes & Ron Coomer get contract extensions

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest signings across MLB, the "Golden At-Bat" rule idea, the Athletic's list of the 10 worst contracts in baseball and the news that play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes and color analyst Ron Coomer have signed contract extensions to remain the voices of Cubs baseball on 670 The Score. 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 05, 202416 min

Pat Hughes returns to the Fly the W podcast!

In season 3, episode 96, Crawly and Dustin look at the intriguing stories regarding the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot and try to determine which players are worthy of induction into Cooperstown next summer. Crawly then talks to Hall of Fame broadcaster Pat Hughes of 670 the Score about joining the Cubs Hall of Fame, winning the 2023 Ford Frick Award and the most memorable calls of his career. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest MLB news, including the Cubs losing their assistant pitching coac...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 96

2025 Hall of Fame ballot

Crawly and Dustin look at the intriguing stories regarding the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot and try to determine which players are worthy of induction into Cooperstown next summer. 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 02, 202427 min

Interview with Pat Hughes

Crawly talks to Hall of Fame broadcaster Pat Hughes of 670 the Score about joining the Cubs Hall of Fame, winning the 2023 Ford Frick Award and the most memorable calls of 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...

Dec 02, 202425 min

Another Cubs coaching change, Ricketts get called 'dorks'

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest MLB news, including the Cubs losing their assistant pitching coach, national reporter Ken Rosenthal calling the Ricketts ownership group “dorks," Alfonso Soriano being inducted into the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame 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 02, 202412 min

What's going on with the Cubs organization?

In season 3, episode 95, Crawly and Dustin discuss how it doesn't appear the Cubs will be involved in the higher end of the free-agent market this offseason. What's holding the front office back from being more aggressive? Crawly then talks with USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale about that topic and the Cubs front office's mindset in building the team. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including second baseman Nico Hoerner sharing a health update, right-hander Ben Brown be...

Nov 28, 20241 hrEp. 95

Why won't the Cubs spend money?

Crawly and Dustin discuss how it doesn't appear the Cubs will be involved in the higher end of the free-agent market this offseason. What's holding the front office back from being more aggressive? 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 28, 202424 min

Interview with Bob Nightengale

Crawly talks with USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale about the Cubs' reluctance to spend big in free agency and the front office's mindset in building the 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 28, 202418 min

Nico Hoerner health update, Ben Brown cleared, Cubs hire new hitting coordinators

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including second baseman Nico Hoerner sharing a health update, right-hander Ben Brown being cleared to begin an offseason throwing program and the team hiring new hitting coordinators. 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 28, 202417 min

Nick Madrigal is a Cub no more

In season 3, episode 94, Crawly and Dustin analyze the Cubs' recent roster moves, which included infielder Nick Madrigal and outfielder Mike Tauchman being non-tendered. Crawly then talks to Cubs reliever Porter Hodge about being called up to the big leagues, closing games out and being part of a combined no-hitter at Wrigley Field this past season. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest news, including a few new free agents hitting the market, coach Mike Napoli getting a job within the div...

Nov 25, 202442 minEp. 94

Cubs non-tender Nick Madrigal, Mike Tauchman

Crawly and Dustin analyze the Cubs' recent roster moves, which included infielder Nick Madrigal and outfielder Mike Tauchman being non-tendered. The Cubs did tender contracts to left-hander Justin Steele, third baseman Isaac Paredes, reliever Eli Morgan and reliever Nate Pearson while also reaching one-year deals with reliever Keegan Thompson, reliever Julian Merryweather and catcher Matt Thaiss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...

Nov 25, 202413 min

Interview with Porter Hodge

Crawly talks to Cubs reliever Porter Hodge about being called up to the big leagues, closing games out and being part of a combined no-hitter at Wrigley Field this past 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 25, 202418 min

Interesting non-tenders, Mike Napoli lands a new job

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest news, including a few new free agents hitting the market, coach Mike Napoli getting a job within the division and Cubs prospect Matt Shaw winning a bronze medal with Team USA in the Premier12 tournament. 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 25, 202410 min

Hot Stove slowly heating up for Cubs

In season 3, episode 93, Crawly and Dustin analyze the Cubs' recent roster moves, which included the trade acquisitions of reliever Eli Morgan and catcher Matt Thaiss and the team protecting a couple prospects from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster. Crawly then talks to our good friend Rich Biesterfeld of North Side Bound for another dispatch from the desert as the Arizona Fall League just wrapped up. Biesterfeld tells us how Cubs prospects and the Mesa Solar Sox fared. Later,...

Nov 22, 202455 minEp. 93

Cubs add Owen Caissie to 40-man roster

Crawly and Dustin analyze the Cubs' recent roster moves, which included the trade acquisitions of reliever Eli Morgan and catcher Matt Thaiss, the additions of outfielder Owen Caissie and infielder Ben Cowles to the 40-man roster and the exits of reliever Adbert Alzolay, infielder Patrick Wisdom and outfielder Brennen Davis. 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.co...

Nov 22, 202423 min

Arizona Fall League wrap-up with Rich Biesterfeld

Crawly talks to our good friend Rich Biesterfeld of North Side Bound for another dispatch from the desert as the Arizona Fall League just wrapped up. Biesterfeld tells us how Cubs prospects and the Mesa Solar Sox fared. 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 22, 202420 min

MLB awards season, an update on Roki Sasaki sweepstakes

Crawly and Dustin discuss MLB awards season, Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki's free agency, how Cubs prospect Matt Shaw is faring with Team USA 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

Nov 22, 202411 min

Will there be another $8-million manager? | Baseball Isn't Boring

From Baseball Isn't Boring ( subscribe here ), many thought that Cubs manager Craig Counsell's $8 million-a-year deal with Chicago was going to make managers' salaries skyrocket. Since then, however, the closest anyone has come is Red Sox manager Alex Cora's deal, which pays him just more than $7 million per season. Other than that, there isn't a manager who makes as much as $5 million annually. With the likes of the Dodgers' Dave Roberts and the Yankees' Aaron Boone heading into the final years...

Nov 21, 20249 min

Crawly's offseason wish list for Cubs, part 2

In season 3, episode 92, Crawly and Dustin look at right fielders, first basemen and designated hitters whom the Cubs could pursue this offseason to improve their team. Crawly then talks with Bryan Smith of North Side Bound about the Cubs' exciting new hire of pitching expert Tyler Zombro. They also discuss which minor league prospects the Cubs may add to their 40-man roster to protect them in the Rule 5 Draft. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs and MLB news, including left-hander ...

Nov 19, 202445 minEp. 92

Potential right fielders, first basemen and designated hitters for Cubs

Crawly and Dustin look at right fielders, first basemen and designated hitters whom the Cubs could pursue this offseason to improve their 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 19, 202414 min

Interview with Bryan Smith

Crawly talks with Bryan Smith of North Side Bound about the Cubs' exciting new hire of pitching expert Tyler Zombro. They also discuss which minor league prospects the Cubs may add to their 40-man roster to protect them in the Rule 5 Draft. 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 19, 202418 min

Shota Imanaga named to All-MLB 2nd team, Pat Hughes & Ron Coomer get extended

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs and MLB news, including left-hander Shota Imanaga being named to the All-MLB second team, infield prospect Matt Shaw heading to Japan with Team USA and Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer signing new deals to remain the voices of Cubs baseball on the radio. 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 19, 202411 min

Crawly's offseason wish list for Cubs

In season 3, episode 91, 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. 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. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the most recent MLB award results. Cubs ace Shota Imanaga wasn't chosen as a Cy Young finalist or Rookie o...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 91
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