CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

Hey, Hey! It's Episode No. 2 of the CHGO Cubs Podcast, coming to you 35 years after Andre Dawson signed a blank contract to play for the North Siders. Luke, Cody and Ryan discuss some of the best and worst free agent signings in Cubs history, a few updates on the ongoing lockout and the first time they realized what it means to be a Cubs fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, Chicago, what do you say! Welcome to the CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast, Episode 1. Listen in as Luke, Cody, Ryan and Corey introduce the show, talk about the state of the MLB lockout, discuss which of the former Cubs on the free agent market they'd most like to see return, and play trivia with jersey numbers. Let's play two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is The Chicago Sports Podcast. A podcast with a rotating cast where the CHGO crew breaks down everything gong on in the Chicago sports world including Bulls Blackhawks, Bears, Cubs and White Sox content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are excited to announce that we have been acquired by an exciting, new Chicago sports network. Corey and I will still be delivering podcast episodes in the same style as we've done for 6 seasons, but this channel will be scaled up into daily Cubs content brought to you by other voices. We will be getting producers, graphics artists, inside beat reports, and an in-person studio. More details will follow this Friday, March 4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB and MLBPA resume negotiations FanGraphs release free agency predictions, with surprising former Cubs signing deals elsewhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rumors suggest Cubs are thinking about offering Rizzo a contract as soon as the lockout ends The owners and players are signifficantly far apart in their negotiation demands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CBA negotiations have stalled and now Spring Training is in jeopardy The 2022 Standing Projections have been released Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Update on the owners and players CBA negotiations Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, and Roger Clemens fall short of Hall of Fame again Cubs holding novel "baseball camp" for their top prospects prospects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Retire Jon Lester and Kerry Wood's #34? Updates to MLB lockout Jed Hoyer speaks about Nico Hoerner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB lockout continues without sides talking Nick Madrigal updates Revisiting early Cubs fan memories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB Network fired Ken Rosenthal over Rob Manfred criticism MLBPA and owners are not talking Correa expected to get 10 year contract in Red Sox 2013 as a model for the 2022 Cubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Levine reports mutual interest between Carlos Correa and Cubs Eric Hosmer previously connected to Cubs during last trade deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs weren't seriously in negotiation talks with Javy Báez Jed Hoyer says starting pitching spending might be finished Cubs top 49 prospects list announced by FanGraphs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The MLB lockout has begun Cubs outfield situation crowded with Michael Hermosillo signing MLB rules likely to stay the same in 2022 season (i.e., no DH) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs sign Marcus Stroman to 3-year deal worth $71 million MLB lockout begins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Free agent pitchers coming off the board Cubs sign Yan Gomes and Clint Frazier Looking ahead to potentially busy December 1 "Lockout Eve" day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the time of this recording, Steven Matz has an offer from the Cubs Caleb Kilian shines in AFL championship game Nelson Velazquez wins AFL MVP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs hire new assistant pitching coach Several starting pitchers signed to contracts Cubs connected to Corey Seager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs get Wade Miley off waivers for $10 million Jon Gray, Stephen Matz among others not offered a qualifying offer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The implications of new-age pitching utilization for the 2022 Cubs Cubs hire former Tampa Bay Rays' Greg Brown as new hitting coach Previously with Houston Astros, Ehsan Bokhari named Assistant GM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan Smith of Bleacher Nation joins to break down the 2021 prospect season Ed Howard, Cristian Hernandez, Owen Caissie, Caleb Kilian, Kevin Alcantara, Miguel Amaya, Brailyn Márquez, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs introduce their new GM Carter Hawkins Potential changes to player development following Hawkins hiring Highlighting first week of Cubs top prospects in Arizona instructs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jed Hoyer end-of-season press conference Cubs name 4 GM candidates 2021 pitching recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reviewing Cubs hitters from the 2021 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keegan Thompson's cutter usage increase Adbert Alzolay continues to impress out of bullpen David Ross likely will be extended Jed Hoyer said that the team will be active in free agency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

All Cubs hitters and pitchers' September numbers are summarized Adbert Alzolay is not walking batters out of the bullpen Frank Schwindel is insane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nico Hoerner, coming off the IL, starts at SS Keegan Thompson, also activated off the IL, pitches 2 innings with no whiffs against Brewers The NL Central could actually send two teams to playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brennen Davis' promotion to AAA Frank Schwindel's adjustments against offspeed pitches Patrick Wisdom's slump David Bote's extremely underwhelming numbers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kris Bryant returns to Wrigley after being traded to Giants Willson Contreras offense has been down significantly amidst injuries Justin Steele throws >100 pitches for first time in career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Frank Schwindel has the highest wRC+ in a 150 plate appearance sample Ian Happ has dominated fastballs during hot stretch Alec Mills perhaps cementing role in starting rotation next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ian Happ's wOBA since July has been ~.380 Willson Contreras is open to extending with a competitive Cubs team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Frank Schwindel continues 400 wOBA hot stretch Justine Steele goes back to sinkers Adbert Alzolay returns but will pitch out of the bullpen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick Wisdom as a potential starter in 2022 Keegan Thompson's rough start against White Sox Alec Mills' success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs TV viewership down ~30% since 2019 and ~20% from last year Justin Steele's 3rd start Kyle Hendricks' reduced changeup whiff rate Update on Cubs top prospects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keegan Thompson settled down after a rough first inning in his start Nico Hoerner re-injures his oblique during rehab stint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Frank Schwindel has literally been one of the best hitters in MLB Justin Steele average ~95 mph in his recent start Michael Hermosillo finally debuts with lots of tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs lose 11 games in a row for the second time this season Adbert Alzolay to IL with hammy injurie Frank Schwindel is hitting tanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jake Arrieta's has been released Patrick Wisdom's contact rate is improving Justin Steel showcased 5 pitches as a starter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-Justin Steele's starting debut on Tuesday Rafael Ortega's launch angle Ian Happ's confusing numbers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We bring in Greg Huss of the 'Growing Cubs Podcast' to comprehensively go over all these new Cubs prospects acquired at the trade deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs completely move on from their World Series championship core Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Instant reaction to Cubs trading franchise-altering legend Anthony Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Possibly the last home series for the Cubs core David Bote's return from the Injured List Nico Hoerner's power Trevor Williams' four-seam usage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feelings as the trade market heats up Adbert Alzolay's 6-pitch start against the Cardinals Trevor Williams fastball usage adjustment Anthony Rizzo's slump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs get Bryce Ball -- Braves #11 prospect -- for Joc Pederson Reports suggest Cubs could resume negotiations with Javy Báez and Anthony Rizzo Adbert Alzolay's new cutter Ian Happ's playing time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs draft review Starting rotation possibilities in second half Kris Bryant, Javy Báez, and Anthony Rizzo trade and negotiation possibilities Ian Happ's disappointing season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Jake Arrieta be removed from the rotation? What will Kimbrel garner on the trade market? Will Nico Hoerner get reps at shortstop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shifting 2021 mindset Reacting to one of the worst offensive stretches in MLB history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs are now 6 games back and we are dying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach Davies and bullpen combine to no hit the Los Angeles Dodgers Jake Arrieta's sinker Kris Bryant's underwhelming June Lineup struggling to make contact and exhibit discipline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.