The Compound - MLB Player Podcast

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Playoff baseball is here! Oct 01, 2025

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Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss October baseball returning to Wrigley Field and take a look a the series going on around the bigs.

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Clinching in Pittsburgh, Clayton Kershaw's Legacy and Projecting the Playoff Roster Sep 24, 2025

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Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs playoff clinching win in Pittsburgh and what it meant to Ian. After that the guys discuss Clayton Kershaw's legacy and Dakota and Tom project the Cubs' playoff roster.

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Rizzo Returns to Wrigley and Ian Returns Home to Pittsburgh Sep 17, 2025

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Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Anthony Rizzo, the prodigal son, returning home to Wrigley Field and Ian's emotions around the big day. After that, they discuss Ian's donation to his high school in Pittsburgh and Nico Hoerner's monster 2025 season.

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Lee and Sosa go in the Cubs HOF, Ozzie Albies Rakes and Players Who Have Their Number Retired Twice! Sep 10, 2025

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Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Derrek Lee and Sammy Sosa going into the Cubs HOF, the players in MLB with their numbers retired for two teams, Ian's highest exit velocity and the Kyle Freeland/Rafael Devers benches clearing situation.

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The Boss enjoyed Colorado, 10 pitch at-bat mind games and how MLB players use scouting reports! Sep 03, 2025

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Head to the Binny's at 7330 W North Ave (Route 64) in Elmwood Park, to get your Parce this week!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠

On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Boss' recent hot stretch in Colorado, the mind games in a 10 pitch at-bat, the psychology of closing down a game and how MLB use scouting reports.

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Facing Off Against Kyle Hendricks, Stealing vs. Decoding Signs and Angry August! Aug 27, 2025

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Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Ian facing his former teammate and 2016 World Series champion Kyle Hendricks in Anaheim, the sign stealing vs. sign decoding debate and a whole lot more!

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Caissie's Big Debut, MLB Realignment and The Old National League Aug 20, 2025

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Head to the Binny's at 323 W Golf Rd (Route 58) in Schaumburg to get your Parce this week!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠

On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Owen Caissie's debut in the bigs, MLB's potential realignment and potential expansion based on comments from Commissioner Rob Manfred and a whole lot more!

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Reflecting on the 2017 Cubs, How the Catcher Position has changed and Ian turns 31 in Toronto! Aug 13, 2025

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Head to the Binny's at 1720 N Marcey St in Lincoln Park to get your Parce this week!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP

On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Ian celebrating his 31st birthday north of the border, Anthony Rizzo's recent interview about the 2017 Cubs and Ian's perspective on that team. Plus, how the catcher position has changed and Ian's first Happ Foundation event!

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Trade Deadline reaction, Bullpen Roles and Ryne Sandberg Day! Aug 06, 2025

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Head to the Binny's at 3000 N Clark St in Lakeview to get your Parce.

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BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠

On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs' trade deadline and their reaction to it. Plus, Ian recaps Ryne Sandberg day and the guys discuss how different roles affect guys in the bullpen.

Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel.

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Remembering Ryne Sandberg, and Trade Deadline Predictions! Jul 30, 2025

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Head to the Binny's at 7330 W North Ave (Route 64) in Elmwood Park, to get your Parce this week!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠

On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss and honor Ryne Sandberg, a Cubs legend. After that, they discuss the MLB trade deadline, MiLB all-star games and more.

Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel.

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