Cubs Talk Podcast

Luke Stuckmeyer sits down with Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg for a wide-ranging conversation centered around the infamous "Sandberg Game." Ryne gives insight into his feelings upon being traded to the Cubs (2:00), and discusses the reason he ended up with the #23 (5:00), plus how the 1984 season changed everything and raised his personal expectations sky-high (9:00) and the "Daily Double" dynamic between him and Bob Dernier (16:00).

The mustache. The swagger. The farm. Andrew Chafin is a character you didn't know you wanted more of. On this episode of the Cubs Talk Podcast, Chafin joins David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer as they discuss his style, his cars, and his interests outside of baseball. The crew also discusses his love of pancakes without syrup, his DIY YouTube page, and how he approaches pitching in the analytics era of baseball.

(2:15) - You don't mess with Andrew Chafin

(7:30) - Chafin on becoming a fan favorite and his YouTube page

(12:50) - Chafin is not here for all your numbers. He just wants to pitch

(17:10) - #Boatlife

(22:40) - Chafin's favorite type of movie is old Westerns, because of course

Frederic - aka the Cubs' Director of Morale (DOM) - takes part in the first edition of #BattleKap, debating David Kaplan on all things Cubs, from Jason Heyward to Jake Arrieta to Yu Darvish to Kyle Schwarber.

On this episode of the Cubs Talk Podcast, James Neveau, Nate Poppen and Peter Marzano discuss the Cubs' performance over the last few weeks and how the rest of the NL Central as the season winds down. Will the Cubs get that coveted playoff spot? Later, they break down the current struggles of pitcher Drew Smyly and discuss if they should keep him in the rotation. Finally, are the Cubs in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes? If so, what does that mean for Cody Bellinger?

2:02 - Cubs continue to fight for a playoff spot. Will they get there?

19:25 - Should David Ross pull Drew Smyly?

33:18 - How will the Cubs' pursuit of Shohei Ohtani impact Cody Bellinger?

Tony Andracki and Jared Wyllys recap the Cubs-Reds weekend series at Wrigley Field, culminating in a one-run loss Sunday afternoon. Between Willson Contreras pimping his double and Daniel Murphy getting thrown out in a key spot, the Cubs baserunning issues were on full display in a game they could’ve won and taken advantage of a Brewers loss to add more room in the tight division race.

Plus, hear from Joe Maddon and Contreras himself on the reaction the Cubs manager called “horrible.”