Cubs Talk Podcast

MLB to implement major rule changes for 2023 season

Baseball is making big changes and will implement three major rule changes next season: a pitch clock, larger bases, and restricting the shift. How will these changes impact the game? David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins, and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss each rule and how they feel about them. Get ready, Cubs fans, a new era is on its way in baseball.

Cubs call up Hayden Wesneski and what’s next for Matt Mervis

As we enter the last month of the season, the Cubs are bringing up and working out prospects on the big league stage and the newest member is pitcher Hayden Wesneski. The Cubs are also analyzing rising first basemen, Matt Mervis. Who are they and what are they projected to be on the big league stage? Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the young prospects and where they fit in the future of the Cubs.(1:50) - Gordon interviews first basemen slugger Matt Mervis(5:30) - Mervis went from unranked to the 21st-ranked prospect(12:00) - Cubs' top pitching prospect Hayden Wesneski gets called up to the big leagues(18:08) - Goodbye and good riddance Albert Pujols

Could Willson Contreras, Cardinals be match this offseason?

With Willson Contreras set to become a free agent, could the St. Louis Cardinals come calling this winter? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins discuss whether Cubs fans could see Contreras in Cardinal red next season. Plus, the guys discuss Ian Happ as an extension candidate this offseason and what that deal could look like. Finally, the guys debate if the Cubs will set a record for players used in a single season.

Why the Cubs should or shouldn’t go after Angels star Shohei Ohtani

The trade deadline is over but that doesn't stop speculation. There have been rumors around the league that the Angels could be willing to part ways with superstar pitcher and hitter Shohei Ohtani. With a rare star rumored to be attainable, should the Cubs place their bid? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins debate the legitimacy of the rumor and if the Cubs should make a bid for one of the best players in baseball.

Jed Hoyer meets the media and Cubs/Cards series review

Live from Wrigley Field Cubs beat writers, Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the latest on the Cubs including their review of the Cardinals series and how the Cubs handled 700 home run chaser, Albert Pujols. They also discuss the new faces the Cubs are bringing up, and they discuss Jed Hoyer meeting the media.

The 700 home run club and assessing Cubs’ future bats

The Cubs' biggest rival has a hitter approaching a rare feat: 700 home runs. With Albert Pujols nearing the milestone, David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins, and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss if we will see anyone outside of Pujols hit the 700-mark soon or if anyone ever will again. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the future bats for this team, including the infield beyond Nico Hoerner, and Cubs top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong.(1:30) - Will we see anyone hit 700 home runs if Albert Pujols gets there?(8:06) - All-time Cubs killers(14:15) - Is there something there with Nick Madrigal?(21:40) - How soon could we see Pete Crow-Armstrong in the big leagues?

Trea Turner as a potential Cub and adding pitching depth to the organization

As the season winds down on the Cubs season a position that needs to be addressed is shortstop. David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins, and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the options for the Cubs and if Trea Turner could be the guy that can fix their shortstop problems. They also discuss the Cubs adding more pitching to the organization.

What should Cub fans look for over the final two months

It has been a rough season for Cub fans everywhere but there are things fans should be taking note of as the season winds down. David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins break down what every fan should be looking out for this season including which players to watch, what will Jed Hoyer say in the coming days, how will David Ross manage the final games, who will the Cubs bring up from the minors and a lot more.

Recapping the Field of Dreams win and the Ricketts’ plan for the Cubs

The Cubs get a premiere win in a premiere game against the Cincinnati Reds in the Field of Dreams game. David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins break down the game and some positives fans can take from it. Later in the pod, the guys discuss what's next for the Cubs this year as they continue to rebuild for the future.

Cubs claim Franmil Reyes from the Cleveland Guardians

David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins discuss the newest Cub, Franmil Reyes, and what the Cubs want to do with him in the last stretch of the season. The guys also discuss the prospects in the minor leagues and who's ready to come up to the Bigs, they look at the future, the chances the Cubs can get an impactful player in the draft, and a lot more.(1:42) - Reaction to the Cubs claiming Franmil Reyes(7:50) - What does the future of the Cubs look like?(11:43) - The Cubs have its highest ranked farm system in ten years(14:40) - Field of Dreams game preview