Cubs Talk Podcast

Get to know Cubs’ top prospects Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kohl Franklin

If you are a Cubs fan, you need to get to know these two prospects that plan on one day leading the big league squad to another World Series win. David Kaplan goes to South Bend Indiana to interview outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and starting pitcher Kohl Franklin. Later in the pod, Kap interviews the owner of the South Bend Cubs, Andrew Berlin.

Cubs keep Willson Contreras and Ian Happ at the end of the trade deadline

Make sure to watch this episode on our YouTube page by clicking HERE!In a frustrating turn of events for all involved including fans, the trade deadline has come and gone and the two players that were predicted to be traded are awkwardly still in Chicago, Willson Contreras and Ian Happ. David Kaplan relays some harsh words about the Cubs with Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins about the Cubs being unable to move Contreras and breaking down the other move the Cubs did make.(1:50) - It's a joke the Cubs didn't move Willson Contreras(6:36) - Will they give Contreras the qualifying offer?(12:05) - What was Jed's thought process behind not trading Contreras or Happ(19:30) - Are the Cubs building up the arms in the organization?

Trade deadline updates and an interview with Carlos Rodón

On this episode of the Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the latest rumors and reports on the Cubs as the trade deadline gets closer including updates on potential trade partners, who are the Cubs willing to move and will Jason Heyward be transitioned to a non-playing role with the Cubs. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses if left-hander Carlos Rodón would be a good fit as a Cub and Gordon goes 1-on-1 to discuss his free agency.

Willson Contreras, Ian Happ savor likely last home game with Cubs

Watch this episode on YouTube HERE to see all the shenanigans in our brand NEW PODCAST STUDIO! Subscribe to the page HERE to watch all of our video content.Willson Contreras was given multiple standing ovations at Wrigley Field on Tuesday — likely his last home game with the Cubs. Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss Contreras and Ian Happ as they most likely will be traded before Tuesday's 5 p.m. deadline. The guys also discuss who else could be dealt and how the Cubs will build after the deadline. Plus, is a peanut butter and jelly Uncrustable a sandwich?(2:30) - Willson Contreras and Ian Happ soak up their final days with the Cubs(13:30) - How did the Cubs go from one of the youngest teams to win a World Series to this?(20:50) - Should the Cubs keep Happ?(27:40) - How many players will the Cubs trade?(35:45) - Is an Uncrustable a sandwich?

Looking ahead to trade deadline, Cubs’ second half

David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the upcoming trade deadline and give updates on Willson Contreras and Ian Happ's trade possibilities, could the Cubs go after Juan Soto, and other rumors and tidbits. Later in the pod, the crew previews the second half of the season and where they think the Cubs will finish.

MLB Draft recap, should Cubs trade for Juan Soto

In the 2022 MLB Draft, the Cubs selected right-handed pitcher Cade Horton 7th overall. Are they looking to correct past mistakes by building up the pitching talent? David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins break down the Cubs draft class and what the organization is trying to build. Later in the pod, the guys discuss if the Cubs should trade for Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto.(2:00) - Are the Cubs healthier as an organization today than when Theo Epstein took over in 2011?(8:22) - Should the Cubs pursue a Juan Soto trade?(15:00) -What would it take to get Soto?(20:00) - Fixing the pitching in the organization

Cubs 1st half round up, 2nd half look ahead

The first half is done and its time to recap what the Cubs have done so far and predict what the expectations should be for the second half. David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins discuss what they saw from the Cubs in the first half including have the Cubs underperformed and if so how can they be better. They also predict what will happen in the second half of the season.

Is this Willson Contreras’ last homestand with Cubs?

Willson Contreras has had one of the best seasons of his career this year and it could be his last with the Cubs. David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss Willson's season and predict where he could be as the trade deadline looms closer. The crew also discusses the anniversary of the Jose Quintana trade to the Cubs for Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease, and the upcoming MLB Draft.

Cubs players on the Highland Park tragedy

After Monday’s tragedy in Highland Park, members of the Cubs spoke out on gun violence. David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss what the team said as it processed the tragedy. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the trade deadline and what the Cubs should do with Ian Happ.(1:42) - Cubs players on the Highland Park tragedy(13:37) - Will the Cubs trade Ian Happ for pitching?(17:47) - Is there a chance Happ stays with the Cubs?(22:47) - Who are the Cubs looking at in the draft?

Carlos Correa ”I didn’t want to to be part of no rebuilding”

There are pros and cons to a rebuild. Among the pros, you get to build the foundation for long-term success. Among the cons, well, you may miss out on star talents in free agency, i.e. Carlos Correa. Gordon Wittenmyer — who caught up with Correa — David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins discuss the shortstop's thoughts on the Cubs during his free agency last winter, and if such sentiments will hinder the Cubs from landing top free agents this coming offseason as well.(2:00) - Cubs are playing a lot better as of late(10:00) - Potential starting pitchers available in free agency(14:30) - Who would you sign: Carlos Correa or Xander Bogaerts?(22:06) - How will the Cubs pitch a rebuild to star free agents?