Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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CCB #74: Tick Tock, MLB Jun 12, 2020

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Sara and Andi are back and taking a closer look at the statements and actions teams and MLB made (or didn't make) in response to the protests in the aftermath of George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis. They are also talking about the offers to potentially restart the 2020 MLB season as the summer ticks away and owners just keep proposing the same offer players already rejected in slightly different ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #73: Just a Game with Katie Day May 29, 2020

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Andi and Sara are joined by Cubs fan and musical artist Katie Day to discuss her love of baseball and her latest song "Just a Game" which captures the special place baseball holds for her and for all of us, even in trying times. They're also talking about the salary dispute between players and owners, Jetergate and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #72: Podcastiversary! May 22, 2020

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Andi is back and her and Sara are celebrating the one year podcastiversary of Cuppa Cubbie Blue! They are looking ahead to the biggest challenges baseball faces as it tries to make a comeback in 2020, talking about their favorite podcast moments from the first year, and just checking in with each other in these crazy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #71: Looking at the Cubs past and future with Tim Sheridan May 14, 2020

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Andi had a non-pandemic related family emergency but Sara is joined by the Cubs spring PA announcer Tim Sheridan who shares his favorite stories from over 30 years of Cubs spring training seasons. You can catch some of those stories on his "Cubs Talk" documentary series at boysofspring.com. Tim and Sara are also talking about the possible implications of a five round draft, the owners proposal to get baseball back in 2020 and the MLB COVID-19 antibody test results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #70: Yet another proposal for 2020 baseball & a Red Sox report MLB doesn't want you to read. May 07, 2020

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Sara and Andi are back and reviewing yet another plan to potentially bring MLB to fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are also talking about the Red Sox sign stealing scandal and why MLB apparently doesn't want anyone to talk about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #69: A conversation with Pat Hughes Apr 21, 2020

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Sara and Andi are thrilled to welcome the legendary voice of Chicago Cubs radio Pat Hughes to the podcast! They are talking his favorite baseball moments, favorite calls and more as the COVID-19 pandemic delays the start of the MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #68: What might baseball look like in 2020? Apr 13, 2020

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Sara and Andi are back and looking at the possible plans to bring baseball back in 2020. Hear what they have to say on no fans, "baseball biodome," the designated hitter, realignment plans and more on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #67: Getting to know Cubs hitting coach Rachel Folden Apr 03, 2020

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Baseball is still on hiatus but Sara and Andi were thrilled to chat with Cubs minor league hitting coach Rachel Folden for this special episode of Cuppa Cubbie Blue. She's a big believer in process and tells us a bit about how her career as a top tier softball player and coach led to her being the first female coach in the Cubs organization. She's also talking about her time at Spring Training and what's keeping her busy during the COVID-19 shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #66: Opening Day Delayed Mar 27, 2020

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Sara and Andi are adjusting to pandemic life without sports. Both are under stay at home orders but keeping close tabs on Cubs news including Jason Heyward and Anthony Rizzo doing awesome community work, keeping up with Willson Contreras and Steven Souza Jr. on Tik Tok and Instagram, what a shortened season might look like and where die hard fans can find Cubs sim games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CCB #65: Cole Wright joins the podcast and he's ready to get after it Mar 18, 2020

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Baseball might be paused but Cuppa Cubbie Blue is not. Sara and Andi were absolutely thrilled to be joined by Marquee Network Studio Host Craig Wright for this episode. He tells us about growing up playing baseball and waiting tables in Chicago, taking his daughter (she's a catcher!) to see the UCLA softball team before sports were shutdown, and why he made the jump from the NFL Network to Marquee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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