Cubs Talk Podcast

Cubs third base coach Willie Harris on the importance of Jackie Robinson Day

Jackie Robinson Day in baseball is an important day in baseball. It's when every team around the league wears the number 42 to honor the courage of Jackie Robinson in helping to break the color barrier in baseball. Gordon Wittenmyer sits down with Cubs' third base coach Willie Harris to discuss growing up in the same town of Cairo, Georgia, the importance of Jackie Robinson and Jackie Robinson day, and the impact Jackie had on the game.

Cubs start 3-1 while Seiya Suzuki dominates early

Let's not get ahead of ourselves but the Cubs are tied for the division lead and look good. And as a nice bonus, Seiya Suzuki is already making history with his performance. He is now the only MLB player with eight-plus RBIs and four-plus walks in his first four career games since RBIs became an official stat in 1920. David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss the hot start and Suzuki's history-making start.

Cubs get W on opening day vs the Milwaukee Brewers

Go Cubs GO! The Cubs pick up the first win of the season in fun fashion. Can they keep it up? David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins break down the win including the play of ace pitcher Kyle Hendricks, the play of rookie Seiya Suzuki, and what to expect in the series vs the Brewers. Later in the pod, Kap discusses New York Yankee slugger Aaron Judge as a potential target for the Cubs if they are willing to give him a $300 million dollar deal.

Cubs predictions and expectations for the 2022 season

David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins, and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the 2022 Cubs season and predict what the Cubs will do, will any Cub win awards, and who will be the breakout player for the Cubs this year. The guys break all this down and more!(2:00) - Will this team be better than people expect?(10:00) - Who will be the breakout player for the Cubs?(15:24) - What will be the starting lineup for the Cubs?(21:44) - Will Suzuki will rookie of the year?

Predicting the Cubs season and interview with prospect Pete-Crow Armstrong

As the Cubs get ready for the season next week, it's predicting time. How well do you think the Cubs will play this year? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss the upcoming season and if the Cubs can win 80 games this year. Later in the podcast, Gordon Wittenmyer interviews a Cubs prospect with potential, Pete Crow-Armstrong on expectations and his famous family.

More questions than answers for the Cubs with 1 week til Opening Day

Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss and break down the Cubs roster and what's left to do before the season starts including, who starts day one, who will make the expanded roster, will core players be traded, what direction are the team going in this year and a lot more!

Cubs’ Clint Frazier on his concussion: ’I felt slowed down, a step behind’

Cubs' Clint Frazier sat down with NBC Sports Chicago's Gordon Wittenmyer and revealed he played through lingering concussion symptoms last year after suffering his second career concussion.

Analyzing Suzuki, Correa deals and if the Cubs are moving more core players

David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss the Cubs' introduction of Seiya Suzuki and dive into the contract details of the newest Cub and the newest Minnesota Twin Carlos Correa. They also break down the new MLB rules that will be implemented this season and the bobblehead schedule was released with no promotion materials showing Willson Contreras, Jason Heyward, or Kyle Hendricks. Are they preparing to move on?(2:00) - Breaking down the Seiya Suzuki signing(8:35) - Carlos Correa signs only a 3yr deal with opt-outs, could the Cubs have signed him?(17:32) - No bobbleheads this year for Willson Contreras, Jason Heyward, or Kyle Hendricks. Is this a sign that the Cubs are looking to move them?(21:00) - MLB rule changes(26:24) - The Ricketts are looking to buy Chelsea F.C.

Former Cub Matt Szczur retires from baseball with no regrets

During the lockout, players had to wait for what their futures will be, but some took their futures into their own hands. Matt Szczur did just that and retired after 5 years in the league. Matt joins Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer to discuss why he chose retirement, what he plans to do post leaving the game he loves, and his passion for art.

Cubs sign Seiya Suzuki, ex-Cubs core find new homes

Now that baseball is back the free agents are signing their deals and the Cubs get a big one. 27 year old Seiya Suzuki signs with the Cubs for the next 5 years and we have all the details. David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins break down the signing and what it means for the Cubs. Also, the crew discusses the former core of the Cubs signing deals for other teams. Kris Bryant signs with the Colorado Rockies, Anthony Rizzo signs with the New York Yankees, and Kyle Schwarber with the Philadelphia Phillies.