Cubs Talk Podcast
The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host Leila Rahimi, James Neveau, and Nate Poppen bring insider perspectives, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team’s pursuit of another championship. New episodes release every Wednesday morning.
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Episodes
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Tony Andracki and Jeff Nelson discuss the assistant coaches under David Ross, how the Cubs aren't the only NL Central team facing budget constraints, and Yu Darvish-social media darling.02:00 David Ross filling out his coaching staff07:30 What to expect from next week's GM Meetings10:00 Cardinals facing budget issues13:00 Can the Reds be the surprise team in the division?17:30 Possible offseason moves the Cubs could make20:30 Which Cub do you most want to see stick with the team?22:00 Yu Darvish-Social Media star
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, former Cub Ryan Dempster joins David Kaplan to discuss how David Ross will handle managing his former teammates, why the Cubs can turn things around quickly, and being part of the trade that brought Kyle Hendricks to the Cubs.03:30 Will David Ross hold his teammates accountable05:00 Why can Cubs turn things around quickly06:00 On a free agent's decision on where to play07:30 On being traded for Kyle Hendricks
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki discuss what the coaching staff might look like under David Ross, who is most likely to sign an extension this offseason and if the team will have money to make moves this offseason.02:30 Theo looking to remake the roster this offseason04:00 Darvish decides not to opt out of contract05:30 Possible changes to the coaching staff under Ross07:30 Is John Farrell the leading candidate to be the bench coach?11:00 Will the Cubs get younger in 2020?13:00 How do the Cubs upgrade the starting rotation?15:00 Who is most likely to sign an extension with the Cubs?17:00 Will Theo have the money to make moves this offseason?21:00 The front office has been too stubborn the last couple seasons23:00 Ross and the need to hold players accountable
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan gives his thoughts on the biggest question marks on the current roster and what possible free agents the team may target this offseason.01:00 Kap expects team to take a step back in free agency03:00 Biggest positional questions for the 2020 roster?10:00 The team needs 2 arms in the rotation this offseason11:00 Free agency market and who the Cubs might target
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
On the latest Cubs talk podcast, Kelly Crull goes 1 on 1 with new Cubs manager David ross, plus Tony Andracki and Vinnie Duber join Kelly to react to the introductory press conference.01:00 One on one interview with David Ross08:30 Ross on Lester now calling him "Manager David" 10:00 On getting past using 2016 season as a crutch12:30 Ross on holding guys accountable 16:30 Is this a change big enough to get Cubs back on track20:30 Ross won't be a puppet for the front office22:30 How much is riding on this hire for Theo & Jed24:40 Ross' reputation will change from here on out26:30 Ross is completely different than Joe Maddon
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki react to the news of David Ross becoming the new manager of the Cubs and the upcoming arbitration process with Kris Bryant regarding his delayed callup back in 2015.01:30 Was it always David Ross' job?04:00 Ross having to do a mock press conference as part of his interview process10:00 Theo and Jed's interview process13:00 How will Ross hold his former teammates accountable17:00 How active will the team be in free agency this offseason21:00 Kris Bryant's grievance over his service time28:00 Chances Kris Bryant (or a core player) gets traded this offseason
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
3:00 - Listener question: Espada or Ross? Kelly Crull shares some inside info on Joe Espada7:30 - Kelly talks about David Ross' second interview for the Cubs managerial job.11:30 - Listener question: Say it is Espada, do you see any way David Ross comes on as a coach behind Espada?13:30 - Listener question: Could the team regress further due to a lack of familiarity with a new manager?20:10 - Listener question: How hard will Theo and Jed go after Gerrit Cole? And if he's not available who else is?23:30 - Listener question: Are you trying to extend Castellanos?26:00 - Listener question: If you sign Castellanos are you also trading Kyle Schwarber?28:45 - Listener question: Should the Cubs trade Kris Bryant? What would they get back in return?33:00 - Lighting round: Will Nico Hoerner be the opening day second baseman and keep the job in 2020?33:10 - Lightning round: Will the Cubs bring back Cole Hamels?33:45 - Can we and should we clone Javy Baez so we have a fresh Javy when he retires, or is that unethical?
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, Tony Andracki, Kelly Crull, Scott Changnon and Jeff Nelson give us their memories of Joe Maddon's time with the Cubs and discuss David Ross and Joe Espada's candidacy to be the next manager.01:30 Kelly's memories of Joe from the perspective of a reporter06:00 Going back to Hazleton with Joe07:45 Joe's legacy as manager of the Cubs16:00 How Joe impacted Javy Baez' career18:00 David Ross and Joe Espada may be the leaders to replace Joe Maddon
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull, Tony Andracki and Jeff Nelson offer up their bold predictions for the Cubs offseason, including the futures of Willson Contreras.01:30 - Are the Cubs preparing to take a step back in 2020?07:45 - Willson Contreras' future with the Cubs09:00 - Will the Cubs trade one of the core 411:00 - Has Jose Quintana thrown his last pitch for the Cubs?14:30 - Will Javy Baez agree to a contract extension this offseason?15:30 - Will Theo Epstein still be with the club in 2022?18:00 - Will David Ross be the next manager?25:30 - Are the Cubs trailing the rest of the league in anayltics?
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
David Kaplan shares his thoughts on the Cubs, the decision to move on from Joe Maddon (0:50), the process in hiring a new manager (2:40), and who should be in the dugout next season (4:05).
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