The Compound - MLB Player Podcast

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The Boss Goes on the IL, Javy and Schwarber Are Thriving and Cade Horton's debut! May 14, 2025

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Get tickets to our live show on Saturday, May 31st with Pete Crow-Armstrong at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guest-pete-crow-armstrong

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian updates the listeners on his oblique injury, the guys discuss the great play of former Cubs Javy Baez and Kyle Schwarber, the terrible play from the Colorado Rockies, and Cade Horton's debut.

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Cubbies Stay Hot on the Road, Shota Visits the IL and MLB Travel Logistics! May 07, 2025

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Get tickets to our live show on May 31st with Pete Crow-Armstrong at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guest-pete-crow-armstrong

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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 successful road trip, Shota Imanaga's trip to the IL, and the possible options to replace him, how travel works at the MLB level and who would win, 1 gorilla or 100 people.

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Ian's Walk Off Hit, Best BP Homers and Nico's Impressive ABs! Apr 30, 2025

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Pete Crow-Armstrong will join us at our live show on May 31st and you should too! Get your tickets today at: https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guests

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's walk off hit against the Dodgers, Nico Hoerner's great at-bats and the Cubs team approach at the plate, and which former Cub hit a ball over the scoreboard during BP.

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The Rollercoaster Win Over the D-Backs , Bench Clearing Brawls and the Extra Innings Rule Apr 23, 2025

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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 incredible 8th inning, in a 13-11 win over the D-Backs that had 16 combined runs scored in the 8th inning, their thoughts on bench clearing brawls and the extra innings rule.

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Steele's Season is over, Rory wins the Masters and MJ or Lebron! Apr 16, 2025

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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 losing Justin Steele for the season and what that means for the team, Rory McIlroy's big win at Augusta and debate what is more impressive, MJ's rings or Lebron's longevity.

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The Boss Plays His 1,000th Game with the Cubbies! Apr 09, 2025

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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, Ian Happ joined exclusive company by playing in his 1,000th game, all with the Chicago Cubs. Ian talks about what that milestone means to him, and what that day was like for him. After that, the guys talk about the Cubs hot bats, Mike Trout and Tom's new job.

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Opening Day in Sacramento, Torpedo Bats and Garrett Crochet's Big Deal Apr 02, 2025

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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 opening day in Sacramento and what it felt like for Ian. Plus, a long discussion on Torpedo bats and Garrett Crochet's big new deal for the Red Sox

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Ian Returns from Japan and Gives All The Details! Mar 26, 2025

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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, Ian Happ has returned from Japan and shares all the stories and details of the Cubs 7 day trip. Plus, Cam Smith on the Astros Opening Day roster and Coby Mayo's comments.

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Off the Bench, its Zack Short and Scott Effross for Episode 250! Mar 19, 2025

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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, Ian Happ is in Japan, so the guys make a call to the bullpen, and bring back returning champions, Zack Short and Scott Effross! The guys discuss the opening games in Japan, Cam Smith's hot start with the Astros, and discuss their spring trainings, plus a whole lot more.

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Wheels Up to Japan, Opening Day is a Week Away! Mar 12, 2025

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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 gearing up for opening day in Tokyo as the face Ohtani and the Dodgers. Plus, the differences between AAA and the Big Leagues and is Ketchup overrated?

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