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Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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62:43

CCB #129: Your First Place Chicago Cubs!

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/04/12

The Cubs are back and tied for first place in the division with the Cardinals after taking two of three from the Milwaukee Brewers in their first series. Sara and Danny are recapping that series including an ideal start from Kyle Hendricks, a gem from Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson, the continuation of the bean bag wars between Milwaukee and Chicago, plus why none of this looks completely unsustainable. After the break we are looking at the action in South Bend where Danny caught a game and say

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64:45

CCB #128: Rethinking Fandom with Craig Calcaterra

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/04/04

With Opening Day is just a few days away Sara and Danny are joined by Craig Calcaterra to discuss his new book "Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at Its Own Game." There is a sportsbook mid-construction at Wrigley Field less than one year from trading the World Series core, so this is a timely conversation about the sports business and how fans interact with it. We talk about tanking, the CBA, why we all love Greg Maddux and more. In the second half of the show Craig joins

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56:58

CCB #127 Say Yes to Cubs

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/03/28

Sara and Danny take a look at how the #NoToRicketts campaign may have thrown a wrench in the Ricketts' bid to buy the Chelsea Football Club and the latest Forbes team valuations that show the Cubs are currently worth $3.8 Billion. They are also pretty bummed that it doesn't look like any of that money is going to be used to extend Willson Contreras. Harold Ramirez (we hardly knew ye) has been traded to the Rays. After the break they take a closer look at the crowded outfield, Clint Frazier has

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66:25

CCB #126: Seiya at Wrigley Field

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/03/22

Sara and Danny are back breaking down the flurry of deals that saw Carlos Correa go to the Twins and Trevor Story sign with Boston, plus the Cubs own mega deal -- signing Japenese superstar Seiya Suzuki to a five year deal with the Cubs. After the break Sara and Danny take a closer look at the Cubs roster and who they expect would make the team and who the Cubs might lose if Opening Day was tomorrow. Stick around until the end for Danny's incredible musical tribute to Seiya for the outro. Learn

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56:13

CCB #125: This is not the shortstop signing you were...

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/03/14

Sara and Danny are back and the Cubs are signing shortstops, but maybe not the one you thought they were. Sara and Danny talk through the implications of the Andrelton Simmons signing, they are also looking at the dismantling of the Reds and owners who might be "forced to sell" their teams if players like Carlos Rodón keep getting fair contracts. After the break they are trying to figure out why Willson Contreras hasn't been extended and debating whether Opening Day or the start of March Madness is

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59:04

Emergency CCB: Let There Be Baseball

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/03/11

Baseball is back and so are Sara and Danny with everything you need to know about the successful CBA negotiations. They are looking at all the new rules from the CBT thresholds to the new and improved league minimum, how new rules like a pitch clock could be implemented and why the international draft became such a big deal. If you're excited for the return of MLB you will not want to miss this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about

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57:02

CCB #124: Biblical Lost Games

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/03/08

Sara and Danny are looking at the possible impacts of the rule changes MLB wants to institute with 45 games notice including larger bases, a pitch clock and potentially banning the shift. After the break they take a closer look at the four owners who wouldn't even agree to the CBT threshold going up at all, let alone meeting the players halfway. Closer to home, Sara and Danny take a closer look at the Ricketts Family's interest in investing in the Chelsea Football Club, despite the "Biblical Losses"

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67:27

CCB #123: MLB Regular Season Games in Jeopardy of...

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/02/28

Sara and Danny are discussing how baseball wound up in a spot where the MLB owners appear ready to miss their own Monday deadline and lose regular season games rather than take the team friendly deal the MLBPA is offering them. They are also looking at the expanded playoff options and why those likely hurt competitiveness in MLB. After the break they look at MLBs never ending campaign to gain more control of the game and why FanGraphs likes a lot of the Cubs young players -- who may be ready for MLB

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59:18

CCB #122: Religious Greed and the Pace of Negotiations

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/02/22

Sara and Danny are back looking at some of MLB's more ludicrous conditions in the ongoing CBA negotiations with the MLBPA. They are also talking about the chaos that is likely coming when dozens of free agents get rapidly signed between a deal and the start of Spring Training. Finally, they take a look at why PECOTA hates the Cubs, and, frankly, it's probably not wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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60:20

CCB #121: Prospectapalooza

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/02/14

Sara and Danny are frustrated by the lack of movement in the CBA negotiations and to be clear this falls pretty squarely on the mantle of some delusional billionaires who think the only cost that shouldn't go up these days is their payroll. After the break they are talking about the most recent top 100 prospect lists from various outlets and how the Cubs much-improved farm system shapes up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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66:23

CCB #120 CBA Shenanigans

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/02/08

Sara and Danny break down the latest from the CBA negotiations where MLB has gone from taking a six week Christmas break to requesting a federal mediator with very little in the way of offers or concessions. Meanwhile, the players have rejected the offer of mediation and have taken to social to request actual negotiations. After the break Sara and Danny are also looking at developments around Wrigley Field where the Cubs are building a sportsbook (thanks, we hate it) and a NY Post story that

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52:06

CCB #119: Hall of What, Exactly?

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/01/31

Sara and Danny are looking at how exactly we wound up in a place where David Ortiz is a first ballot Hall of Famer while Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, and others fall off the ballot for the final time due to steroids and/or character issues. Meanwhile, the commissioner who oversaw it all, Bud Selig, is already in the Hall. After the break they are also looking at the CBA negotiations that actually appear to be making some progress, maybe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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55:49

CCB #118 Unconventional

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2022/01/17

Sara and Danny are back and really bummed that they aren't at Cubs Convention for the second year in a row. They are also looking at the latest lockout and Hall of Fame news. After the break they take a closer look at the Yankees' historic decision to name Rachel Balkovec their first woman MiLB manager and what that could mean for the future of women in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:21

CCB #117: Sammy Sosa Got a Bad Deal and So Do Most...

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2021/12/17

Sara and Danny are back looking at Sammy Sosa's career numbers in what is likely his tenth, and final, year on the BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot. They are also full on Carlos watch with rumors that the Cubs are in on both Rodón and Correa. Finally, they are looking at the MLB minimum salary and arbitration. Drawing on research from Travis Sawchik and Eno Sarris they discuss why changing MLB's minimum salary would impact the earnings for more than half the players in MLB. Learn more about your ad

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70:43

CCB #116 Buck O'Neil and A Tale of Two Baseballs

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2021/12/10

Sara is joined by Danny Rockett and they kick things off celebrating the long overdue elections of Buck O'Neil and Minnie Miñoso to the Hall of Fame. They are also talking Cubs minor league signings and rumors. After the break they discuss the news that MLB knowingly used two different baseballs in 2021 and how that could impact stalled CBA Negotiations as the MLB Lockout continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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59:40

CCB #115: Lockouts and We Got Stro

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2021/12/03

Sara is joined by friend of the show and host of the Son Ranto podcast (might be a TV show now?) Danny Rockett to discuss the surprisingly optimistic Cubs offseason so far including the pickups of Wade Miley, Clint Frazier, Yan Gomes and Marcus Stroman. After the break they are also analyzing the MLB lockout, how we got here and a few of the key issues facing MLB and the MLBPA. You will absolutely want to stick around for the end where we talk about Cubs Caroling, which you can get a sample of in a

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50:51

SB Nation's 2021 World Series Preview - presented by...

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2021/10/26

John Stolnis, Kris Willis and Ashley MacLennon set the table for the World Series showdown between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros! Presented by T-Mobile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:31

SB Nation's MLB NL Playoff Preview - Presented by...

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2021/10/07

Talent from all around SB Nation come together to preview the MLB NL Playoffs as John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and Kris Willis debate all the biggest topics and make their predictions! Presented by T-Mobile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:57

CCB #113: A Glass Half Full of Malört

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2021/07/16

Sara is joined by Joe Kilgallon from Locked on Cubs to talk about the Cubs at the first half including a look at who might be on the trade block. They are also talking about the implications of Willson Contreras' comments about the team's work ethic, Brennen Davis' MVP performance at the Future's Game and a preview of the upcoming series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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157:26

SB Nation's 2021 MLB Home Run Derby LIVE w/John Kruk...

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2021/07/13

MLB great John Kruk joins Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and a host of community guests from around SB Nation to watch the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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