Cubs Talk Podcast

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Ep: 275 Cubs limp out of Milwaukee Sep 08, 2019

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, Kelly Crull, David Dejesus and Tony Andracki discuss the Cubs struggles in Milwaukee, the numerous injuries the Cubs are facing, and if there is enough time to catch the Cardinals in the NL Central

Ep. 274: Kimbrel update - Danny Hultzen’s dream Sep 07, 2019

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00:42 - Craig Kimbrel gives an update on his right elbow. The Cubs closer sounds very optimistic after an MRI came back clean.

04:03 - Luke Stuckmeyer, David Kaplan and David Dejesus discuss "Plan B" if Kimbrel is out for the stretch run or a possible playoff series.

06:51 - Luke breaks down the incredible story of the Cubs most recent call-up, Danny Hultzen. Included is a portion of Luke's 1-on-1 with Hultzen from July with the Iowa Cubs.

10:14 - Luke, Kap and David talk about what a special story Hultzen's comeback has been - and could be if he turns into a big factor for the Cubs in September.

14:34 - The guys discuss the Division race. How close do the Cubs need to be to the N.L. Central leading Cardinals before the first game of their series at Wrigley Field September 19-22?

Ep. 273: Injuries piling up for Cubs Sep 04, 2019

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00:00 - Luke Stuckmeyer, Doug Glanville and David Kaplan break down the Cubs injury situation with Kris Bryant, Javy Baez and Yu Darvish banged up.

05:15 Offense gets Ben Zobrist and Willson Contreras back - but how will Willson's hamstring hold up in the cold weather down the stretch?

08:20 - Appreciating the Cubs trainers, getting a lot of work this season. Doug talks about his experiences in the trainer's room.

12:30 - Kelly Crull sits down and talks with Nick Castellanos in the Cubs clubhouse.

Ep. 272: What is wrong with the Cubs offense? Sep 01, 2019

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, David DeJesus, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki try to figure out what is wrong with the Cubs offense, discuss Ben Zobrist's return to the Cubs and Darvish missing Sunday's start

01:00Ben Zobrist reurns to the Cubs

04:00How Zobrist can help the team's struggles at the leadoff spot

07:30Baez injury scare

10:00Darvish missing Sunday's Start

15:00Cubs chasing the Cardinals in the Central

18:00The Cubs offense looked worse on Sunday than they did on Saturday

23:00What should the offense's approach be at the plate?

25:00This isn't the fault of the hitting coach

27:00Cubs getting solid pitching

29:00How should the Cubs approach the Mariners the next 2 games

30:00Do you start pressing looking at the scoreboard?

Ep. 271: Castellanos still CRUSHING Aug 30, 2019

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Nick Castellanos is still red hot since being acquired at the trade deadline. Luke Stuckmeyer, Eric Strobel & Nate Poppen compare Castellanos' start with the Cubs to other similar "hot starts" in Cubs history. We also catch up with Castellanos in the Cubs clubhouse after their big win over the Brewers.

00:00 - We break down what continues to be an unbelievable start to Nick Castellanos' career with the Cubs.

04:08 - Comparing Castellanos' red-hot start to his Cubs career with past similar hot starts - including Aramis Ramirez, Kerry Wood and Kyle Schwarber.

12:13 - Nick Castellanos talks to reporters in the Cubs clubhouse after hitting 2 home runs in the Cubs 7-1 win over the Brewers on Friday.

17:10 - We discuss the roller coaster ride that has been the Cubs 2019 season. Getting swept by the Nationals, then sweeping the Mets and beating the Brewers.

Ep. 270: ”The Kaplan Makes Sense,” leadoff struggles and Ben Zobrist expectations Aug 28, 2019

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, Luke Stuckmeyer, Kelly Crull, Tony Andracki and The Kaplan discuss the latest Yu Darvish outing, the team's struggles at the leadoff spot and what to expect from Ben Zobrist when he makes his return.

01:00Do we call Kap & Yu Darvish, Kaplish or Darvlan?

04:00Is Darvish's lack of walks hurting him on the mound?

05:30Darvish's addition of a knuckle-curve

07:30Would Darvish be a game 1 starter in the playoffs?

09:00Advantage of pitching Hendricks in a high-leverage game

10:30Concerns about Anthony Rizzo's back

12:00How does the team solve it's struggles at the leadoff spot

21:00What to expect from Ben Zobrist when he returns

24:00The Cubs need Javy Baez to get hot over the last month

27:00Every single game feels important this time of year

Ep. 269: Nightmare weekend at Wrigley Aug 25, 2019

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Fresh off the heels of the Cubs’ worst series at home in nearly two years, Luke Stuckmeyer and Tony Andracki tackle the most important topics surrounding this team right now.

0:30 – CubsTalk Podcast from an alternate universe where Nicholas Castellanos’ 10th-inning fly ball was actually a walk-off.

2:00 – A tale of two offenses.

5:00 – What’s the cure for what ails the Cubs lineup?

7:00 – Cole Hamels looks to be rounding into form.

9:00 – The Mets are shaping up to be another formidable matchup for the Cubs this week in New York.

11:00 – An update on Anthony Rizzo and his back injury.

13:30 – The Cubs badly need Javy Baez to get hot.

15:00 – Wrapping up with some positives, including Craig Kimbrel and the Cubs defense.

Ep. 268: Yu Darvish & Kap Step Into the Ring Aug 22, 2019

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Luke Stuckmeyer is joined by David Kaplan and Doug Glanville to discuss Yu Darvish responding to Kap on Twitter after his home run-plagued outing Wednesday night. Kap gives the reasoning behind his initial tweets (2:15), before Joe Maddon humorously weighs in during his pregame media session (4:15). Then, the guys debate how Twitter has changed the game and its media coverage (6:30), before Kap recalls another, more anger-filled media/player interaction involving Kent Mercker in 2004 (17:30).

Ep. 267: Castellanos’ impact & Schwarber 1-on-1 Aug 21, 2019

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00:00 Luke & Kap talk about Nick Castellanos, the impact he has had on the Cubs offense, and the possibility of signing him before he hits free agency this winter.

10:34 Kelly Crull sits down with Kyle Schwarber. Topics include the team’s return to Wrigley Field, the Cubs quest for the N.L. Central title, and “Schwarber’s Block Party” – Kyle’s third annual fundraiser to help first responders.

20:35 Luke & Kap chat about the Cubs bullpen, including Craig Kimbrel, Rowan Wick, and which starting pitcher would move to a relief role IF the Cubs make it to the postseason.

Ep. 266: Appreciating Jose Quintana Aug 19, 2019

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Luke Stuckmeyer sits down with David Kaplan, Chris Kamka and Nate Poppen to discuss Jose Quintana's dominant stretch, the importance of this upcoming homestand, and the best moments of the LLWS Classic.