The Rant Live - Chicago Cubs Podcast
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Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Strong, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast is initially recorded as a live webcast and can be seen on YouTube, Facebook, and Periscope. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.
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Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Strong, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast is initially recorded as a live webcast and can be seen on YouTube, Facebook, and Periscope. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.
Language:
English
Episodes
137. Cubs Winning Ways Continue, Jordan Wicks to the Rescue, Brewers on Deck
8/26/2023
⚾️ Cubs winning close games against subpar opponents
⚾️ Bullpen holding team together
⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue
⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough
⚾️ Brewers on deck
Duration:00:45:35
136. Cubs Struggling in Key Stretch, Pitching Concerns, Bats Cold, Where to Go From Here
8/19/2023
⚾️ Cubs struggling against sub-par teams in battle for NL Central
⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting
⚾️ Stroman on mend
⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch
⚾️ Barnhart DFA'd
Duration:00:32:44
135. New York Not Good to Cubs, Blue Jays on Deck, Schedule Favors Cubs
8/10/2023
⚾️ Pete Alonso single-handedly defeats Cubs
⚾️ Wesneski is broken
⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough?
⚾️ Schedule favors Cubs
Duration:00:42:24
134. Return of The Rant(!), Cubs Should Win NL Central, Prioritize Re-Signing Bellinger
8/5/2023
⚾️ The Rant returns and you're welcome
⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves
⚾️ No need to freak out
⚾️ Projecting path to playoffs
Duration:00:51:21
133. Cubs Mid-Field Defensive Transformation, Options at 3B, How Much Have Cubs Improved?
12/20/2022
⚾️ Cubs transform mid-field defense with Bellinger, Swansby signings
⚾️ Options at third base dwindling
⚾️ How much better should Cubs be next season?
⚾️ Spreading Christmas cheer
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Duration:00:52:22
132. De-coding Hoyer's Master Plan, Cubs Running Out of Options, CubsCon May Be Riot
12/13/2022
⚾️ Consternation building as Cubs sit on sidelines
⚾️ CubsCon may be a riot, literally
⚾️ De-coding Cubs plans for future
⚾️ Is this Hoyer's last stand or would signing Correa or Swanson save him?
Duration:01:04:58
131. Free Agent Market Heating Up, Winter Meetings, Cubs Needs Versus Wants
12/6/2022
⚾️ Free agent market heating up
⚾️ Turner signs with Phillies
⚾️ Winter meetings kick off Sunday
⚾️ Minimum moves Cubs need to make to satisfy fan base
⚾️ Minimum moves to be competitive
Duration:00:58:00
130. Matt Mervis, Cubs' Minor League Prospect, Joins as Special Guest
11/23/2022
⚾️ Matt Mervis, Cubs' prospect, joins as our special guest today
⚾️ Hit .309/.379/.606 over 137 MiLB games with 36 HRs
⚾️ Arizona Fall League all-star
⚾️ Anticipated Cubs debut in 2023
Duration:00:52:17
129. Discussing Cubs 40-Man Roster Moves, Cubs Acquire Mastrobuoni, Friday's Non-Tender Deadline
11/16/2022
Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team:
⚾️ Brennen Davis, Kevin Alcantara, Ben Brown and Ryan Jensen added to 40-man roster
⚾️ Cubs acquire Miles Mastrobuoni
⚾️ Potential impact of Friday's non-tender deadline
⚾️ Looking ahead
Duration:00:49:09
128. Cubs with Plethora of Options, Contreras Likely Gone, Good News For Davis
11/9/2022
⚾️ Cubs with plethora of options as free agency sets to begin
⚾️ Good news for Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, & Ed Howard
⚾️ Mervis in Chicago feels inevitable
⚾️ Contreras departure likely
Duration:00:52:27
127. Schwarber Taunting Hoyer, Davis and Canario Injuries Complicate Cubs Trade Options, More
11/2/2022
⚾️ Phillies take one game lead on Astros in World Series
⚾️ Schwarber taunting Jed Hoyer
⚾️ Davis and Canario injuries complicate big trade options
⚾️ Weighing in on Koudai Senga
Duration:00:56:35
126. Free Agency Nearing, Anthony Rizzo Opting Out, What to Expect When You're Expecting
10/26/2022
⚾️ Free agency clock about to start ticking, could begin as soon as 11/6
⚾️ Anthony Rizzo opting out of final year
⚾️ Will Cubs fans endure another disappointing offseason?
⚾️ World Series predictions
Duration:00:57:13
125. Odds Aaron Judge Lands in Chicago, Realistic Offseason Adds, Brennen Davis Missing
10/18/2022
⚾️ Speculation season continues
⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge?
⚾️ Realistic offseason additions
⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis?
⚾️ Championship series predictions
Duration:01:09:33
124. Cubs Management Under Pressure to Substantially Supplement Roster, Speculation Season Upon Us
10/12/2022
⚾️ Interpreting Ricketts and Hoyer year-end messages to fans
⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster
⚾️ Arizona Fall League update
⚾️ Division series predictions
Duration:00:57:41
123. End-of-Season Awards, Biggest Needs for 2023, Postseason Preview
10/6/2022
⚾️ Cubs finish with 74-68 record after blowing out Reds
⚾️ Season in review and end-of-season awards
⚾️ Cubs biggest needs for 2023
⚾️ Postseason preview
Duration:00:58:43
122. Cubs Finishing 2022 Strong, Competing for NL Central in 2023, Offseason Expectations
10/3/2022
⚾️ Cubs sweep Reds, finish September with 15-11 record
⚾️ Second half Cubs have been very, very good
⚾️ 2023 Cubs can win NL Central
⚾️ Cubs take on Reds in final series
121. Wesneski Sharp in Starting Debut, What to Watch for Down the Stretch, Marlins Preview
9/19/2022
⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Rockies
⚾️ Wesneski impressive in starting debut
⚾️ Assad rough start dooms Cubs early
⚾️ What to look for down stretch
⚾️ Marlins series preview
Duration:00:33:49
120. Cubs Trending Up, Dominant Pitching Performances Galore, Future Looks Bright
9/15/2022
⚾️ Cubs sweep Mets, beat deGrom
⚾️ Starting pitching near top of MLB in second half
⚾️ Bullpen pitching well
⚾️ Hats off to Cubs coaching staff
⚾️ Rockies series preview
#ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast
119. Timing Prospect Call-ups, Positional Needs, Minor League Players Need Union Representation
9/9/2022
⚾️ What to expect from Cubs over remainder of season
⚾️ Timing prospect call-ups
⚾️ Where Cubs need to improve in offseason
⚾️ Minor League players really need union representation and look like they're going to get it
⚾️ Giants series preview
118. Cubs Have a Lot to Build On, Being Cautious with Prospects, Mervis Dominating Minors
9/5/2022
⚾️ Cubs continue struggles against Cardinals
⚾️ Cubs have a lot to build on but are slow to bring up prospects
⚾️ Matt Mervis dominating the minors
⚾️ September schedule gets easier
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