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The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman

Jacob Zanolla; Blake Cowell

The Cubbie Climb podcast focuses on Cubs prospect Brett Bateman and his journey through the minor leagues. Brett discusses the life of a ballplayer during a grueling baseball season, joined by co-hosts Jacob Zanolla and Blake Cowell, who help bring fans closer to the team they love.

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33. Cubs 2020 Draft Analysis

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/06/15

Greg and Jimmy are back after a few weeks! The guys discuss their recent live MLB draft episode of The Rant hosted by Cubs Insider with guests Evan Altman and Todd Johnson. Next, the guys give analysis of Cubs draft picks Ed Howard, (9:47), Burl Carraway (21:10), Jordan Nwogu (32:02), Luke Little (43:04), and Koen Moreno (52:05).

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32. MLB Draft Preview

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/05/25

The MLB Draft is quickly approaching and the guys sat down to talk about it! Greg and Jimmy break down the logistics behind this year's draft and discuss how the number of draft picks will limit teams and change how players approach the process (3:30). They then looked into the new man in charge of the draft for the Cubs and how he will change things for this front office (22:30). The guys spend the last half of the show running through over a dozen names to look out for on draft day and make their

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56:30

31. A Conversation with Iowa Cubs Broadcaster Alex...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/05/11

Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen joins Greg and Jimmy for their newest episode of the Growing Cubs Podcast. Alex discusses what he is doing with his time in a world without baseball due to Covid-19 (2:59), his career path as a broadcaster (9:11), players who have impressed him the most both on and off the field (27:15), and who he was excited to watch play for the Iowa Cubs in 2020 (39:35). Greg and Jimmy close the episode with ten rapid fire questions for Alex (51:07).

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64:20

30. Guest Prospect MiLB Pitcher of the Year Cory...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/04/27

The guys are joined by the Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year, Cory Abbott, in episode three of quaratine-cast. Before the interview starts, Greg and Jimmy analyze what MiLB contraction means for baseball moving forward (2:30). Once Abbott finally joins the team, he talks about how he is staying in shape during the pandemic (20:30) and explains his new mechanical adjustments based on his use of lab data (27:30). Like all of his teammates before, the guys give the guest prospect a chance to talk

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54:39

29. Louisville Pitcher Luke Smith Talks the Draft,...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/04/12

In this episode of The Growing Cubs Podcast, friend and former high school teammate, Luke Smith, talks the new potential format for the 2020 MLB Draft (02:42 & 34:25), Louisville baseball including MLB Draft prospects, Reid Detmers and Bobby Miller (08:50), the infamous F-bomb during the College Baseball World Series (16:13), current Cubs prospect Michael McAvene (25:50), his career trajectory from junior college baseball to the ACC (43:25), and everything baseball related in between. Finally, they

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74:51

28. Guest Michael Ernst of Cubs Den Talks Javy Baez,...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/03/29

Greg and Jimmy were able book another guest to keep you guys occupied! Michael Ernst of Cubs Den provides incredible insights about almost anything you can imagine. He leads off the episode by talking about how he got into writing thanks to the best to ever do it, John Arguello. We give Michael plenty of time to reminisce on his thoughts on Javy Baez as he ascended through the system (14:30). The crew is then able to get down into the weeds about what makes the top bats in the system tick (21:00)

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54:09

27. How the Corona Virus Will Affect MiLB and the MLB...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/03/16

In their new episode of the Growing Cubs podcast, Greg and Jimmy discuss the repercussions the Corona Virus will have on Minor League Baseball, including MiLB players pay (1:05), the Major League Baseball draft and draftees (23:40), how players will look on a HoF ballot with a season cut short (37:20), Cubs prospects injuries (44:40), and an update on the podcasts schedule with the postponement of Minor League Baseball.

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58:52

26. Myrtle Beach OF in Mesa, Rucker & Clarke in Pen...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/03/09

Back in the GC studio, Jimmy and Greg get the opportunity to talk about all of the prospects getting playing time in Major League camp (3:30). After getting distracted by the hilarity of the Baltimore Orioles' bullpen, the guys dive into analysis of a couple players: former and now current Cub Michael Rucker (18:45) and big righty Chris Clarke (24:45). They wrap up the show by discussing their favorite prospect list (besides the Cubs Insider list) over at MLB Pipeline (31:30). Come for the

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58:39

25. Spring Training Commentary and Prospect Predictions

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/03/02

Greg and Jimmy are back after over a week of spring training! The guys discuss the players that have impressed so far this spring, including the often mentioned player on the show PJ Higgins. They spend the rest of their time predicting the kind of season Cole Roederer, Kohl Franklin, Ryan Jensen, Chase Strumpf, and Cory Abbott will have.

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24. Spring Training Begins For Prospects Too, Making...

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2020/02/24

Baseball games have finally arrived! Big league Spring Training games began and that means we get to watch some prospects playing as well. The guys spend the first half of the episode breaking down the performance of some of the minor leaguers in Mesa (1:50), specifically Trent Giambrone's big weekend (3:00) and Dakota Mekkes with his new found velocity (15:25). Greg and Jimmy then finish off the episode with their first installation of predictions for some of the top prospects for the 2020 campaign

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57:34

23. Astros and Manfred Rant, Opening Day 2nd Baseman,...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/02/17

In this episode of the Growing Cubs Podcast, Greg and Jimmy come out swinging on the Houston Astros and Rob Manfred. Then, on a lighter note, they discuss Nico Hoerner's arms and whether or not he could start at 2nd Opening Day (13:12), followed by speculation on David Ross's ability to coach prospects (25:05). They end the second half of the episode talking about FanGraphs top 100 prospect list (34:00), which Cubs affiliate they are excited to watch, including the Iowa Cubs rotation (40:20), and

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22. A Conversation With Bryan Smith of Bleacher Nation

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/02/10

It is the ultimate Cubs blogging crossover episode this week as Cubs Insider meets Bleacher Nation with Greg and Jimmy sitting down with Bryan Smith, the prospect writer over at BN. With the release of Bryan's brand new 2020 Cubs prospect list, the trio digs into it starting with Bryan's personal cheeseballs (5:30). The guys talk about the mental side of the juiced baseballs in Triple-A and how it affects the scouting of players in Iowa (12:15) before touching on the crown jewels of the farm system

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21. Rafael Dolis News, 2020 MLB Pipeline Top 100...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/01/27

The guys are back with episode 21! First things first, Jimmy and Greg reminisce about former cub Rafael Dolis and his new signing with the Toronto Blue Jays (0:46). Then, Jimmy and Greg bring back the very missed news and notes segment to give their thoughts on Nico Hoerner in the leadoff spot (6:49), update everyone on the Cubs Convention farm panel (13:05), Alzolay's changeup (16:55), and Rule 5 draftee Jerrick Suiter being converted to a pitcher (20:04), and the Clayton Daniel trade for Casey

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58:33

20. The First Cubs Prospect Lists of 2020, the Tony...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2020/01/14

The guys are back for episode 20! Jimmy and Greg discuss the Tony Kemp Trade (0:58), Prospect Live's new Cubs prospect list (6:18), Jimmy's Prospect List (37:52), and a listener question that asks which prospects have a shot at the fifth spot in the Cubs rotation (47:27). Listen for why Jimmy believes the sidearmer/submarine is now dead with the three batter minimum and Greg's pick for the College Football National Champion.

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19. A Look Down Prospect List Memory Lane

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2019/12/30

Unfortunately, the guys were not gifted any minor league news to discuss for the holidays. So what better way to spend their time together than by running through MLB Pipeline's prospect lists from the waning days of Jim Hendry to the height of the rebuild? Greg and Jimmy start back in 2011 and give their thoughts on everyone from Vitters to Bryant to Torres. (Related: Check out the 2014 Cubs top prospect list for a good time)

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70:41

18. Baseball America Prospect List, Rule 5 Draft,...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2019/12/16

In a jam-packed episode, the guys sit down to talk about the newest Cubs prospect list that was released from Baseball America (1:10), mourn the system's losses from the Rule 5 draft (12:45), and talk with first base prospect Tyler Durna (26:45). We give Durna a chance to throw some shade back at his roommate and fellow prospect Andy Weber and he talks about the jump from D2 college baseball to being one of the best defensive first baseman in the minor leagues.

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17. Cubs 40-Man Roster Additions, New Minor League...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2019/12/02

Acknowledging the new decade in Cubs baseball, Greg and Jimmy discuss the new additions, and who was left out, of the Cubs 40-Man roster as well as the new directors of hitting and pitching. Also, the guys discuss Rob Manfred's proposal to trim minor league baseball teams before answering listener questions from Twitter. 40-Man Roster Additions: 3:25New Minor League Coaches: 29:15Manfred's Proposal to Cut Teams: 38:20Listener Questions: 52:40

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16. Guest Prospect Andy Weber Talks His Approach and...

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2019/11/18

Jimmy and Greg sit down with prospect and infielder Andy Weber after his impressive season in South Bend. He gives all the details on his approach at the plate going into the 2020 campaign, talks about how he ended up playing shortstop for the Cubs after his career at second base, and Greg changes his mind on the whole "batting around" conundrum.

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15. A Conversation With Cubs Insider Writer Todd Johnson

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2019/11/04

Greg and Jimmy sit down with one of the writers at Cubs Insider, and Cubs minor league baseball guru, Todd Johnson. In their conversation they discuss Todd's top 21 list of Cub's prospects, some of the guys who could potentially be added to the 40-man roster, and some predictions for the Cubs system next year. Spoiler alert: Todd also believes a hot dog is not a sandwich.

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14. Guest Prospect Jack Patterson, Rule 5 Draft Talk

The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman ·

2019/10/20

This week the boys talk with pitching prospect Jack Patterson. The left hander really jumped on the scene this year and he goes in depth on his crazy ride from being a kid from Connecticut to being completely out of baseball in college, to being one of the top prospects in the system. His draft story is quite the doozy and he tells all about his relationship with Miguel Amaya, Jeff Passantino, and Tyler Payne. They also lead off the show with some Rule 5 Draft talk. Greg and Jimmy debate who they

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