BP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs News, Notes, and Analysis

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2017-07-11

  Episode 48: Winter is Coming - Cubs not good at the All Star break...or for 2018

We take a look at our biggest disappointments and pleasant surprises of the season. The starting pitching has been bad. The bullpen has been good. The offense has not been good. There's a lot of negative stuff to cover but the guys valiantly try to fo...
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2017-05-30

  Episode 47: Time to send Happ back down?

The guys took a little time out on Memorial Day to bring you another episode of BP Wrigleycast. Ryan and Isaac welcome back Joel to the podcast, and they dive in head first with discussion about the Cubs' recent struggles in Los Angeles. They break dow...
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2017-05-25

  Episode 46: Cubs playing better thanks to Zobrist and Happ

After a one month absence, Ryan and Isaac get together to chat about the recent HAPPenings with the Chicago Cubs. Jake Arrieta's strong start against Milwaukee is discussed, which leads into more trade discussions about starting pitching. The guys also...
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2017-04-26

  Episode 45: Heyward gets hot, Lackey loses his cool

Ryan and Isaac lead off discussing the recent struggles of John Lackey, including a few reasons why this could be who the 38-year-old pitcher is now. But are there any potential upgrades from within the organization or via trade? Later, the guys discu...
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2017-04-18

  Episode 44: As Cubs play eh baseball, we are all spoiled

After an intro gone horribly wrong, the guys discuss the hot/cold offense and then move onto the pen, where a fantasy draft ensues. Who ends up with the more desirable pair of relievers? You'll have to tune in to find out. We also take a look at the P...
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2017-04-11

  Episode 43: Cubs raise banner at home, baseball feels different, week 1 thoughts

Real baseball that actually counts is back! The guys discuss what (if anything) has changed now that a World Series titled has been accomplished. Then they discuss some quick hits from the early season. From Heyward's bat to Almora's glove, there are ...
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2017-04-01

  Episode 42: Previewing the 2017 baseball season

Ryan and Isaac talk about some vague changes in the future of the podcast before digging into what you've all come here for: Hardcore baseball talk! The guys chat about changes to the 2017 roster, Albert Almora Jr., Tommy La Stella, and a little bit on...
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2017-03-02

  Episode 41: Spring Training is here and why it matters

Spring Training is here and that means Dr. Pepper? Carlos starts things off with a bizarre comparison that includes a desert and Dr. Pepper. Then the guys discuss some quirky Maddon moves and whether he's overmanaging or not: Schwarber in the leadoff ...
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2017-02-09

  Episode 40: PECOTA Projections and Cubs add pitching depth

Projections are fun because fresh stats in the winter are like a warm hug from an old friend you haven't seen in a long time. But that's all they are: projections, and the guys highlight some interesting outliers. Then they discuss some recent SP sig...
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2017-01-19

  Episode 39: BP Top Ten Prospects List and Cubs Convention

The BP Top Ten is out and the guys run through some overall thoughts on the list, as well as some strong opinions by Isaac on one particular player. Then we chat about some players to keep an eye on that didn't make the top ten and why we like them. ...
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