Brett, Sahadev and Patrick react to the Cubs shocking move to hire Craig Counsell and let David Ross go. Was it the right move? Does it change expectations for 2024? Plus, Craig Breslow is heading to Boston to run the Red Sox baseball operations. What does that mean for Cubs player development and the future of Jed Hoyer's front office? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Nov 14, 2023•44 min
Jed Hoyer held his end of season media session this week. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick share their thoughts on the hour-long chat. What are the chances that the team really tries to bring back Cody Bellinger? Will David Ross enter 2024 on the hot seat? What will be the club's overall plan to get better for next season. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 06, 2023•43 min
The Cubs let a promising season slip away in the final weeks and miss out on the postseason. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the roller coaster ride of the 2023 season. What positives can be taken from it heading into the offseason and 2024? Where does this collapse fit into the Cubs history of disappointing finishes? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Check out our sponsors: -If a comprehensive solutio...
Oct 02, 2023•44 min
The Cubs will head to Milwaukee to finish the regular season with their postseason hopes very much in doubt. Back to back gut-wrenching losses in Atlanta have the Northsiders tied with the Marlins for the final Wild Card spot and they would lose the tiebreaker. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get into what has gone wrong and what could happen over the final four days of the season. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney...
Sep 28, 2023•38 min
With one week left in the regular season, the Cubs are sitting in the final Wild Card spot after sweeping the Rockies to finish out their home schedule. If the Cubs win 5 of 6 this week and miss the postseason, how will you view the season? How will Marcus Stroman's return impact the team down the stretch and what does Javier Assad bring to the bullpen? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Sep 25, 2023•31 min
As the Cubs try to hang on to a Wild Card spot, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get into the good and the bad this week. Cody Bellinger is swinging the bat well and Alexander Canario finally has a big moment. On the other hand, Justin Steele has struggled in back to back starts. The guys debate how concerned we should be about Steele's cutter. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Sep 21, 2023•35 min
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the Cubs trip to Arizona and five straight losses and look for hope as the club's postseason hopes start to fade. They also discuss reasons to be hopeful that the Cubs can still turn things around. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Check out our sponsors: If a comprehensive solution is what you need from yoursupplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of...
Sep 18, 2023•45 min
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev dig into the Cubs series loss to the Rockies as the Wild Card race tightens in the National League. They also weigh in on the team's defense right now and how it compares to 2016. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2023•37 min
The Cubs lost 3 of 4 to the D-backs over the weekend in a series that could have easily gone the other way with a break. But forget that because the Cubs are calling up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to the big leagues. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick break down what to expect from the former first round pick. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Sep 11, 2023•31 min
The Cubs took care of business against the Giants with a Wrigley Field sweep. Led by young pitching, the club is rolling and gaining on the Brewers in the NL Central. Justin Steele, Jordan Wicks, Luke Little and Javier Assad have taken center stage in the pennant race. Young relievers being available in September is a sign of a well run organization. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic...
Sep 07, 2023•32 min
After series split in Cincinnati, Justin Steele gets the Cubs back on track, shutting down the Giants. The guys talk about Steele's emergence and also get into some September roster management questions facing David Ross and company. Where is Alexander Canario? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 05, 2023•36 min
The Cubs took two of three from the Brewers to close the gap in the NL Central. The guys talk about that and the importance of Kyle Hendricks on this year's roster. They also have a positive update on Marcus Stroman's mysterious injury and more. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2023•38 min
The Cubs hold the National League's 2nd Wild Card spot, but with the Brewers visiting Wrigley this week there's an opportunity to make a run a the Central crown. Milwaukee comes to town as the hottest team in baseball riding an eight-game win streak. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 28, 2023•30 min
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev discuss another series victory that could have been a sweep. They also push back on the criticism that David Ross is getting from the Cubs fanbase arguing that he's doing his best to keep a taxed bullpen fresh for the home stretch of the season. That leads to an overall discussion on the club's pitching fatigue. They wrap things up by talking about Shohei Ohtani's UCL injury and what it means for his upcoming free agency and how it relates to the Cubs chances of a one-...
Aug 24, 2023•37 min
The Cubs prepare for life without Marcus Stroman. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick weigh in on the situation and try to fill in the gaps of what happened. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2023•35 min
The Cubs were about to drop another frustrating game to the White Sox. And then Michael Fulmer put out a fire. And then Nick Madrigal hit a pinch-hit homer. And then Cody Bellinger doubled and Dansby Swanson walked. And then Christopher Morel walked to the plate... Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss the Cubs' exhilarating 4-3 win over the White Sox on this episode of Onto Waveland. They also get into Marcus Stroman's rib injury and more. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNat...
Aug 17, 2023•35 min
The Cubs rebounded from a bad series against the Mets by taking two of three from the Blue Jays in Toronto over the weekend. The schedule over the next two weeks is quite favorable, and then they get a golden opportunity with a three-game series against the Brewers at Wrigley to wrap up the month. In other words, now's the time for the Cubs to move. Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss that and more on this episode of Onto Waveland. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Fol...
Aug 14, 2023•31 min
Brett and Sahadev look back on a disappointing Mets series and look ahead to a trip across the border for an interleague matchup with the Blue Jays. The guys explain some of the bullpen decisions that were criticized against New York. They also get you ready for the upcoming series in Toronto and how the Cubs can bounce back quickly against a probably playoff team. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: w...
Aug 11, 2023•33 min
Brett and Sahadev look back on the weekend series win over the Braves at Wrigley. What can we take from it? What have been the key's to the club's offensive surge over the last few weeks. The guys also discuss concerns after a poor outing against the Mets in New York Monday night. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 08, 2023•41 min
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev break down the trade deadline and their surprise that the Cubs made the move to reunite with Jeimer Candelario. Did they do enough to really compete for a postseason spot, what to make of Marcus Stroman's hip injury and what do these decisions mean for the club as they head into 2024 and beyond? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. S...
Aug 03, 2023•32 min
The Cubs are still hot, winning 8 of their last 9, and have said they will not deal Cody Bellinger before Tuesday's trade deadline. So what will they do? Brett, Patrick and Sahadev prepare you for the final 24 hours of trade season. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 31, 2023•35 min
The Cubs are riding a six game win streak into the trade deadline. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are ready for Jed and company to buy next week with the team reaching .500 in a wide open National League postseason race. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 28, 2023•30 min
One week to go until the trade deadline and Brett, Sahadev and Patrick sum up the mood around the Cubs as they head towards a potential sell. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2023•33 min
A 2-1 series win against the Nationals is...exactly what the Cubs needed to do to keep this conversation the same? And now, they've got the Cardinals and White Sox on deck. Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney set the table for the weekend on this episode of Onto Waveland Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Jul 21, 2023•37 min
Selling has become an all-too-familiar July position for the Cubs over these last few seasons. Are they there again? Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss the latest on this episode of Onto Waveland. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 17, 2023•32 min
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are back to get you ready for the 2nd half of the season. What are the Cubs playing for leading up to the Trade Deadline and then afterwards? They also talk about the Matt Shaw, the club's first round pick in last week's MLB Draft. The guys also look back on Jameson Taillon's win in The Bronx and what it means going forward. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathleti...
Jul 13, 2023•33 min
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev all agree that the Cubs are better than their record coming off a series split against the Brewers. But what does that mean heading towards the All-Star Break with the trade deadline looming? Will potential high value of Marcus Stroman and Cody Bellinger lead the club to sell? The guys also discuss the Cubs extremely bad record in close games and how that factors into their decisions between now and August 1st. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on...
Jul 07, 2023•37 min
The Cubs have lost 3 straight since Trey Mancini's key error in London, but let's not blame Trey for the slump. Sahadev shares his concerns over the starting rotation, from Taillon to Hendricks, especially with Marcus Stroman out. The guys also discuss how the recent skid will impact the team's decision to buy, sell or hold at the trade deadline. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gma...
Jun 29, 2023•39 min
Brett opens the pod with a rant regarding the Cubs use of Trey Mancini at first base. The importance of picking up Mancini after the loss and does this club have the intangibles to to it? Where do the Cubs turn to if Marcus Stroman needs to go on the IL with his blister? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Check out our sponsors: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use WAVE to...
Jun 26, 2023•36 min
As the Cubs pack their bags for London, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev put the club's recent hot streak into perspective. Are they buyers or holders? Is this series against the Cardinals in a foreign country coming at the worst possible time? Are their benefits to the extra time off and travel? Could a 2-game sweep spark the Cubs into real playoff contender status? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavel...
Jun 22, 2023•34 min
