Cubs Talk Podcast

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Ep. 43: Willson Contreras injury aftermath and Brian Duensing on bullpen shenanigans Aug 10, 2017

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Patrick Mooney, Jeff Nelson, Nate Poppen and Tony Andracki weigh in on the Willson Contreras injury and what the next steps are for a Cubs team still searching for its identity and consistency. But there is reason for optimism for the Cubs moving forward, with or without Contreras. Plus, Brian Duensing joins the podcast to discuss bullpen shenanigans, rain-delay dance-offs and life as an under-the-radar-middle reliever.

Ep. 42: Big Z on hitting bombs and breaking down what the Cubs may see in the NL West Aug 03, 2017

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In the latest the edition of the Cubs Talk Podcast Scott Changnon and Jeff Nelson talk about the potential impact of Justin Wilson and Alex Avila on the Northside. Patrick Mooney sits down with Diamondbacks Pregame and Postgame host Mike Ferrin to discuss Arizona's "Plan" in search of a title. Plus, a look back at the best of Carlos Zambrano on Cubs Postgame Live with David Kaplan and David DeJesus.

Ep. 41: Kris Bryant flips out, Anthony Rizzo vs. John Lackey and Justin Verlander trade buzz Jul 27, 2017

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Patrick Mooney, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki break down the top Cubs storylines of a wacky week, including Kris Bryant's first (and maybe only) career ejection, and a "heated conversation" in the dugout between Anthony Rizzo and John Lackey in Tuesday night's game. Is the pressure wearing on Bryant? Is there a concern over the Rizzo-Lackey interaction? Plus, what is there to make of the Cubs trade rumors, particularly the Justin Verlander smoke? Also, Kelly talks to Jason Heyward about what type of teammate Lackey is and how the Cubs defense is starting to hit its stride as the final third of the season draws near.

Ep. 40: Derrick Goold on the state of the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry and what lies ahead Jul 20, 2017

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Double-A Tennessee broadcaster Mick Gillespie joins the podcast to chat with Patrick Mooney about what prospects the Cubs have left in the farm system and how Dillon Maples could make an impact on the big league club as soon as this year. Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold also stops by to chat with Mooney about the landscape of the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry and previewing the weekend series at Wrigley.

Ep. 39: The aftermath of Cubs’ shocking trade for Jose Quintana Jul 13, 2017

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The CSNChicago.com team breaks down the Cubs-White Sox shocking blockbuster trade that sent Jose Quintana to Chicago’s North Side. Tony Andracki and Vinnie Duber react to the deal, plus hear analysis from Insiders Patrick Mooney and Dan Hayes as well as Yahoo’s Jeff Passan and an explanation from the man himself – Theo Epstein – on why the Cubs went all-in on Quintana and gave up the Cubs’ top two prospects (Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease).

Ep. 38: Revisiting the whole idea of the Cubs as a dynasty Jul 12, 2017

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Cubs coach Mike Borzello joins the CubsTalk Podcast with Patrick Mooney, providing a fresh perspective on the Cubs as a “dynasty” given Borzello was a staffer on the New York Yankees in the late ‘90s as they won four World Series from 1996-2000. Borzello also compares Kris Bryant to Derek Jeter and takes a big-picture view on the 2017 Cubs season. Elsewhere, Jeff Nelson, Scott Changnon and Tony Andracki sum up the first half and answer the burning questions ahead of the season’s second half, including what has to happen for the Cubs to shift gears completely and turn into a seller at the trade deadline. Plus, how much of the Cubs’ first-half struggles can be attributed to just poor luck?

Ep. 37: What’s next for Kyle Schwarber and the Cubs? Jul 06, 2017

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As the All-Star Break approaches, the Cubs recalled Kyle Schwarber to the big leagues Thursday. Hear from Schwarber, Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon on the move, plus listen to Patrick Mooney and Tony Andracki break down the return of Schwarbombs and where the left-handed slugger fits in the Cubs lineup. Plus, do the Cubs need a consistent leadoff hitter and will they ever find one this season? And why the All-Star Break is coming at the absolute best possible time for Maddon and Co.

Ep. 36: Groundhog Day for Cubs and why Bryce Harper wants to play in a market like Chicago Jun 29, 2017

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Cubs Insider Patrick Mooney is joined by Nationals Insider Mark Zuckerman and talks about the type of person Bryce Harper is and why the superstar slugger is perfectly suited for markets like Chicago, New York or Boston. Zuckerman has covered Harper since his inception into Major League Baseball and knows it won’t just be about the money. CSNChicago’s Tony Andracki and Jeff Nelson also break down the “Groundhog Day” type feeling that surrounds the Cubs this year, between a Cubbie Occurrence like Kris Bryant’s ankle roll to Miguel Montero’s candid comments and subsequent departure.

Ep. 35: Reacting to Kyle Schwarber’s demotion and Mike Montgomery on how he’s evolved Jun 22, 2017

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Tony Andracki, Scott Changnon and Jeff Nelson react in real time to the breaking news that Kyle Schwarber was demoted to the minor leagues. Plus, the trio play around with expansion drafts and who the most indispensable players on the Cubs are. Patrick Mooney also goes 1-on-1 with Cubs swingman southpaw Mike Montgomery about the lanky lefty’s role and how he got here.

Ep. 34: What if the turnaround never happens? Jun 15, 2017

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Chicago Sun-Times Cubs Insider Gordon Wittenmyer joins CSNChicago.com’s Patrick Mooney for a “Riding in Cabs with Beat Writers” segment in New York as the two discuss Joe Maddon’s rise to one of the top voices in the game of baseball and how the Cubs offense will play out over the next three-and-a-half months of the 2017 season. Kelly Crull, Scott Changnon and Tony Andracki also break down the Cubs lineup, from Anthony “Greatest Leadoff Hitter of All-Time” Rizzo to Kyle Schwarber and Ben Zobrist. The trio also wonder if Zobrist would be better served on the disabled list to finally let the wrist injury heal once and for all.

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