Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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CCB #181: Hoyering the Hot Stove Dec 02, 2022

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Danny is celebrating his wedding in Mexico so Sara is joined by Ken Schultz to talk about the Cubs needs while comparing them to the early free agent returns this offseason. They're talking Abreu, Contreras, whether the market rates have shifted and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #180: Hot Stove Season Nov 16, 2022

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Sara and Danny are back talking about the deals the Cubs could do, or not do, as the case may be. We talk intelligent spending, Matt Mervis, possible free agent options including Abreu, Senga and more on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #179: We Are All Phillies Fans Oct 25, 2022

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Sara and Danny are back recapping a remarkably fun NLCS and a dour ALCS. They're marveling at Bryce Harper and wondering what happened to the Yankees before previewing a World Series that has turned the vast majority of baseball fans into temporary, lifelong Phillies fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #178: Cheering for the NL and a Meteor Oct 22, 2022

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Sara and Danny are back talking about future Cubs in the Fall League and a cut in season ticket prices. They also discuss the Division Series including the insurgent campaigns of the Phillies and Padres whose fans are competing to see who can be the most intense crew in the playoffs. They're less enthusiastic about the battle of evil empires occurring in the American League between the Astros and the Yankees. The majority of BCB readers seem to agree, which is why they are cheering for a meteor in the ALCS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #177 Kyle Schwarber is still in the playoffs and Albert Pujols is not Oct 12, 2022

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Sara and Danny talk about Jed Hoyer's press conference and marvel at how he can reveal so little in an hour, they also discuss the Cubs inability to fill Wrigley this year and how the qualifying offer might impact Willson Contreras before recapping the Wild Card round and previewing the Divisional Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #176: Cubs Season Review and Playoff Preview Oct 07, 2022

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Danny and I look back at a 74-88 campaign from the Chicago Cubs and discuss what went right, what went wrong and our offseason wishlists. After the break we are previewing the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs, cheering for Kyle Schwarber to vanquish the Cardinals one more time and temporarily a Blue Jays podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #175: The Phillies lack vibes and W's Sep 30, 2022

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Sara and Danny are back talking about an improbable (and unprecedented) season series sweep of the Phillies who really need wins if they are going to sneak into the expanded playoffs. They are also talking about the above average pitching the Cubs have gotten this season, Christopher Morel fist bumping the Ricketts before hitting bombs and speculate on free agents. After the break they look at Anthony Rizzo's managerial debut, the fact that no one wants these NL Wild Card spots and preview the final six games of the year against the Cincinnati Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #174: The Cubs Beat the Buccos Sep 26, 2022

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Sara and Danny are looking back at a four game series against the Pirates that saw the Cubs win three to salvage a season series win against their division foes. But honestly, it felt pretty ho hum. All of September feels ho hum. Whatever drama used to exist in wild card races appears to be mostly gone. After the break we are previewing the Cubs last chance to impact those races as they host Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies for three games at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #173: September Snoozefest Sep 22, 2022

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Sara and Danny look back at a forgettable series against a forgettable Marlins team that the Cubs won, but really, if you won't remember most of these players in the next five years what are we even doing here? They look at competitive issues across the league, talk about Kyle Schwarber's 40 home run season, the AL wild card race and the NL pennant race before previewing four games in Pittsburgh where the Cubs will attempt to get to a winning record against the Pirates for 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #172: Back to Cubs Reality Sep 19, 2022

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Sara and Danny are back talking about three lackluster games against the Colorado Rockies over a beautiful weekend of baseball at Wrigley Field. They spend a bit of time talking about Cubs giveaway and why some of the best ones are special ticket offers that can be hard to navigate, plus overall there should just be more of most giveaways. Also, shoutout to Frank the Mistaken Identity Podcast who made Sara's day on Sunday. After the break Sara and Danny are checking in our beloved Blue Jays before previewing a three-game series against the Marlins in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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