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Crawly talks to Mike Vorhies and Bryan Shaw from the MLB GuardCast podcast to help preview the Cubs vs Guardians series at Progressive Field including pitching matchups, off season moves, and which players are hot and which are not. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin discuss Seiya Suzuki’s upcoming rehab assignment, the return of This Week in Baseball, and review the new podcast by Anthony Rizzo and David Ross that looks back at the 2016 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 348, Crawly and Dustin recap an Opening Series loss to the Nationals that saw Michael Busch continue to hit well, Cade Horton pitch a gem, but also saw the offense perform inconsistently and Shota Imanaga continue to struggle with the long ball,Crawly talks to Derek Ciapala from the Talkin Halos podcast to help preview the Cubs vs Angels series at Wrigley Field including pitching matchups, off season moves, and which players are hot and which are not, plus the guys discuss Nico Hoerner's contract extension, the new Cubs core, Jason Heyward's retirement and his impact on the Cubs, and how ABS impacted the Opening Weekend in baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin recap an Opening Series loss to the Nationals that saw Michael Busch continue to hit well, Cade Horton pitch a gem, but also saw the offense perform inconsistently and Shota Imanaga continue to struggle with the long ball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly talks to Derek Ciapala from the Talkin Halos podcast to help preview the Cubs vs Angels series at Wrigley Field including pitching matchups, off season moves, and which players are hot and which are not. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin discuss Nico Hoerner's contract extension, the new Cubs core, Jason Heyward's retirement and his impact on the Cubs, and how ABS impacted the Opening Weekend in baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 347, Crawly and Dustin discuss Pete Crow Armstrong’s contract extension, the Opening Day roster, Seiya Suzuki’s trip to the IL, and Crawly taking some at bats at Wrigley FieldCrawly talks to Tim Shovers from the Nats Chat podcast to help preview the Cubs vs Nationals Opening series at Wrigley Field including pitching matchups, off season moves, and which players are hot and which are not, plus it’s time for our fourth annual Cubs’ season predictions segment! Crawly and Dustin make their predictions for hitters, pitchers, and fielders for this upcoming 2026 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin discuss Pete Crow Armstrong’s contract extension, the Opening Day roster, Seiya Suzuki’s trip to the IL, and Crawly taking some at bats at Wrigley Field Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly talks to Tim Shovers from the Nats Chat podcast to help preview the Cubs vs Nationals Opening series at Wrigley Field including pitching matchups, off season moves, and which players are hot and which are not. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s time for our fourth annual Cubs’ season predictions segment! Crawly and Dustin make their predictions for hitters, pitchers, and fielders for this upcoming 2026 season. Who will come out on top?! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin break down Daniel Palencia’s dominant performance in the WBC, Moises Ballesteros' impressive spring training, Cade Horton bounces back after his last start, and Shota Imanaga looks ready for the season to begin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin discuss if there should be cause for concern after a rocky start from Edward Cabrera and some good news on Seiya Suzuki's knee injury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly talks to Michael Clair of MLB,Com who attended all the World Baseball Classic games in Miami to discuss the semi final and championship games and some of the highlights of a classic tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 346, Crawly and Dustin break down Daniel Palencia’s dominant performance in the WBC, Moises Ballesteros' impressive spring training, Cade Horton bounces back after his last start, and Shota Imanaga looks ready for the season to begin, discuss if there should be cause for concern after a rocky start from Edward Cabrera and some good news on Seiya Suzuki's knee injury, plus Crawly talks to Michael Clair of MLB,Com who attended all the World Baseball Classic games in Miami to discuss the semi final and championship games and some of the highlights of a classic tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 345, Crawly and Dustin discuss Seiya Suzuki’s injury in the WBC and how the Cubs will try to fill that void, contrast the struggles of Jameson Taillon and the success of Ben Brown this spring, and report some positive updates for Justin Steele in his road to recovery, Crawly talks to Gordon Wittenmyer, beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, about the Reds off season moves and what the team has looked like in Spring Training, plus the guys recap the quarterfinals of the WBC that saw the US sneak by Canada, Japan get upset by Venezuela, the Dominican pound Korea, and Italy’s improbable run continue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin discuss Seiya Suzuki’s injury in the WBC and how the Cubs will try to fill that void, contrast the struggles of Jameson Taillon and the success of Ben Brown this spring, and report some positive updates for Justin Steele in his road to recovery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We continue previewing the Cubs' NL Central Opponents. This episode we look at the Cincinnati Reds, as Gordon Wittenmyer, beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, talks about the Reds off season moves and what the team has looked like in Spring Training Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin recap the quarterfinals of the WBC that saw the US sneak by Canada, Japan get upset by Venezuela, the Dominican pound Korea, and Italy’s improbable run continue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 344, Crawly and Dustin discuss Matthew Boyd being named the Opening Day starter, Cade Horton’s rough start, Matt Shaw’s utility role, and Andre Dawson’s Hall of Fame plaque getting a makeover, Crawly talks to Bradley Woodrum from Baseball Prospectus to recap pool play in the World Baseball Classic and preview the quarterfinals happening this weekend, plus we begin previewing the Cubs' NL Central Opponents. We will kick it off with a look at the Pittsburgh Pirates, as Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette talks about the Buccos off season moves and what the team has looked like in Spring Training Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin discuss Matthew Boyd being named the Opening Day starter, Cade Horton’s rough start, Matt Shaw’s utility role, and Andre Dawson’s Hall of Fame plaque getting a makeover. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly talks to Bradley Woodrum from Baseball Prospectus to recap pool play in the World Baseball Classic and preview the quarterfinals happening this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to begin previewing the Cubs' NL Central Opponents. We will kick it off with a look at the Pittsburgh Pirates, as Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette talks about the Buccos off season moves and what the team has looked like in Spring Training Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 339, Crawly discusses his trip to Mesa where he saw the Cubs win two games, talked to coaches, broadcasters, and players and laid in the berm, Crawly and Dustin talk about World Baseball Classic pool play results and updates on the different Cubs playing in the tournament, plus the guys discuss the latest Cubs and MLB news including injury updates on Porter Hodge and Jordan Wicks, Zack Littell signs a new deal and Jesus Luzardo signs an extension, and Johan Rojas and Jurickson Profar get suspended for PED's. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly discusses his trip to Mesa where he saw the Cubs win two games, talked to coaches, broadcasters, and players and laid in the berm! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin talk about World Baseball Classic pool play results and updates on the different Cubs playing in the tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin discuss Cubs and MLB news including injury updates on Porter Hodge and Jordan Wicks, Zack Littell signs a new deal and Jesus Luzardo signs an extension, and Johan Rojas and Jurickson Profar get suspended for PED's. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 342, Crawly and Dustin recap the weekend's Spring Training games including Edward Cabrera’s debut, Alex Bregman’s first Spring Training home run, Ben Brown’s sinker, and some struggles for Shota, Crawly talks to Bradley Woodrum, writer for Baseball Prospectus, to preview the World Baseball Classic which finally returns this week! Bradley will talk pool play, matchups to watch, and which team will end up on top, plus the guys discuss Justin Steele being cleared for unrestricted activities, Shelby Miller goes on the 60 day IL and the Cubs pick up Ben Cowles (again), and the Cubs’ participating in the WBC leave camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin discuss Justin Steele being cleared for unrestricted activities, Shelby Miller goes on the 60 day IL and the Cubs pick up Ben Cowles (again), and the Cubs’ participating in the WBC leave camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin recap the weekend's Spring Training games including Edward Cabrera’s debut, Alex Bregman’s first Spring Training home run, Ben Brown’s sinker, and some struggles for Shota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly talks to Bradley Woodrum, writer for Baseball Prospectus, to preview the World Baseball Classic which finally returns this week! Bradley will talk pool play, matchups to watch, and which team will end up on top. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 341, Crawly and Dustin look at the top performers over the last three Cubs Spring Training Games including Matt Boyd, Cade Horton, and Shota Imanaga, as well as some of the players that have gotten of to slow starts, the guys look at some interesting interviews that Alex Bregman and PCA have given where Bregman discusses picking the Cubs over the Red Sox and watching the Cubs on WGN as a kid and PCA talks about contract extensions and his dislike of Dodgers fans, plus they discuss the injuries to Tyler Austin, Jordan Wicks, and Jonathon Long and how it will impact the team, Max Scherzer finally finds a home, and Chris Sale is staying in Atlanta. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin look at the top performers over the last three Cubs Spring Training Games including Matt Boyd, Cade Horton, and Shota Imanaga, as well as some of the players that have gotten of to slow starts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin look at some interesting interviews that Alex Bregman and PCA have given where Bregman discusses picking the Cubs over the Red Sox and watching the Cubs on WGN as a kid and PCA talks about contract extensions and his dislike of Dodgers fans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin discuss the injuries to Tyler Austin, Jordan Wicks, and Jonathon Long and how it will impact the team, Max Scherzer finally finds a home, and Chris Sale is staying in Atlanta. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 340, In this segment, Crawly and Dustin break down the first set of Spring Training games that saw the Cubs go 1-3, Seiya Suzuki hit the first home run, and the Cubs hit into a rare triple play, Crawly talks to Cubs fan and Arizona resident Steve Sher to give you all the tips you need to enjoy your trip to Sloan Park and the other spring training facilities in Arizona if you want to catch the Cubs on the road, plus the guys discuss the latest MLB news that saw the Cubs sign Michael Conforto to compete for the fourth outfield spot, Moises Ballesteros gets his visa issues cleared up, and the ABS makes its return to Spring Training. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin break down the first set of Spring Training games that saw the Cubs go 1-3, Seiya Suzuki hit the first home run, and the Cubs hit into a rare triple play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly talks to Cubs fan and Arizona resident Steve Sher to give you all the tips you need to enjoy your trip to Sloan Park and the other spring training facilities in Arizona if you want to catch the Cubs on the road Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest MLB news that saw the Cubs sign Michael Conforto to compete for the fourth outfield spot, Moises Ballesteros gets his visa issues cleared up, and the ABS makes its return to Spring Training. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 339, Crawly and Dustin analyze comments made by Cubs owner Tom Ricketts about expectations, extensions, and the Marquee Network, Crawly talks to Tim Sheridan, the Voice of Spring for the Chicago Cubs, who has been the public address announcer for the North Siders since 1984, to talk about the magic of Spring Training games, plus the guys discuss the release of the Cubs promotional schedule that includes bobbleheads, pins, jackets, and jerseys as well as the announcement of the 2016 reunion and the Cubs Hall of Fame weekends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin analyze comments made by Cubs owner Tom Ricketts about expectations, extensions, and the Marquee Network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly talks to Tim Sheridan, the Voice of Spring for the Chicago Cubs, who has been the public address announcer for the North Siders since 1984, to talk about the magic of Spring Training games Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin discuss the release of the Cubs promotional schedule that includes bobbleheads, pins, jackets, and jerseys as well as the announcement of the 2016 reunion and the Cubs Hall of Fame weekends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 338, Crawly is joined by Josh Frydman of WGN Sports to discuss his observations of Cubs Spring Training camp including Alex Bregman’s home run off of Jameson Taillon, Matt Shaw’s swing changes, and a visit from Charles Barkley, Crawly talks to Craig Goldstein, editor in chief of Baseball Prospectus, to talk about what PECOTA is and why IT has the Cubs winning the NL Central, plus Crawly and Dustin discuss more MLB signings that include Shelby Miller signing with the Cubs, ex-Cubs Nick Castellanos and Jose Quintana signing with new teams, Cubs killer Paul Goldschmidt returning to the Yankees, and Cubs potential free agent signing Zac Gallen stays in Arizona. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly is joined by Josh Frydman of WGN Sports to discuss his observations of Cubs Spring Training camp including Alex Bregman’s home run off of Jameson Taillon, Matt Shaw’s swing changes, and a visit from Charles Barkley. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly talks to Craig Goldstein, editor in chief of Baseball Prospectus, to talk about what PECOTA is and why IT has the Cubs winning the NL Central. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crawly and Dustin discuss more MLB signings that include Shelby Miller signing with the Cubs, ex-Cubs Nick Castellanos and Jose Quintana signing with new teams, Cubs killer Paul Goldschmidt returning to the Yankees, and Cubs potential free agent signing Zac Gallen stays in Arizona. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 337, Crawly and Dustin breakdown Jed Hoyer’s press conference where he discussed his off season acquisitions, the next steps for PCA, how the Cubs’ players participating in the WBC affects camp, and the expectations for the 2026 Cubs, analyze comments Craig Counsell made to beat reporters about his new bullpen options, finding playing time for Matt Shaw, and how this team looks this season defensively, plus the guys update some surprising MLB news and injuries as Nick Castellanos is released by the Phillies, a trio of All Stars suffer hamate bone injuries, and Zac Gallen running out of suitors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin breakdown Jed Hoyer’s press conference where he discussed his off season acquisitions, the next steps for PCA, how the Cubs’ players participating in the WBC affects camp, and the expectations for the 2026 Cubs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin analyze comments Craig Counsell made to beat reporters about his new bullpen options, finding playing time for Matt Shaw, and how this team looks this season defensively. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin update some surprising MLB news and injuries as Nick Castellanos is released by the Phillies, a trio of All Stars suffer hamate bone injuries, and Zac Gallen running out of suitors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.