Episodes

  • How "Real" Was Matt Shaw's Second Half Offense?

    How "Real" Was Matt Shaw's Second Half Offense?
    Oct 28 2025
    We talk about the exact changes Matt Shaw made to his batting profile — stance adjustments, point of contact changes, swing path tweaks, and more.
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    22 mins
  • Cubs Season in Review and Future Outlook—Overlaps and Extremes

    Cubs Season in Review and Future Outlook—Overlaps and Extremes
    Oct 14 2025
    The Chicago Cubs’ season comes to an end in Milwaukee after a hard-fought Game 5 loss in the NLDS. In this episode, we unpack what this season revealed — the overlaps, the extremes, and what they tell us about who this team really is and where they are going.
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    20 mins
  • Cease vs. the Cubs: Simulating Cease's Gameplan as Cubs Go for Sweep

    Cease vs. the Cubs: Simulating Cease's Gameplan as Cubs Go for Sweep
    Oct 1 2025
    The Chicago Cubs take Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series! We break down Nick Pivetta’s surprising strategy shift against the Cubs and speculate on how Cease might adjust his approach, including what his core game plan could look like.
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    20 mins
  • Pivetta vs. the Cubs: How do Cubs Hitters Match Up?—A Simulation

    Pivetta vs. the Cubs: How do Cubs Hitters Match Up?—A Simulation
    Sep 30 2025
    The Chicago Cubs are back playing playoff baseball at Wrigley Field! Today, we deep dive into Nick Pivetta's stuff and how the Cubs matchup. This podcast is almost like a simulation on how Pivetta may attack the Cubs lineup. Tomorrow, Wednesday, we will do the same for Dylan Cease.
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    21 mins
  • Can the Cubs Exploit the Padres’ Weaknesses?

    Can the Cubs Exploit the Padres’ Weaknesses?
    Sep 23 2025
    The 2025 playoff-bound Chicago Cubs will be playing the San Diego Padres in the playoffs. This episode is your in-depth preview of the series. How do the Cubs matchup against their starters? Do the Padres matchup better against Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton?
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    39 mins
  • Could Porter Hodge be a Late-Season Surprise ? — What to Look for Ahead of Playoffs

    Could Porter Hodge be a Late-Season Surprise ? — What to Look for Ahead of Playoffs
    Sep 16 2025
    The Chicago Cubs magic number is three, and all signs point towards the next two weeks being the final exam for Craig Counsell's roster. Will Porter Hodge pass and be given higher leverage in a playoff scenario? Is Boyd fatiguing? Is Pete Crow-Armstrong showing signs of breaking out of his funk? How much playing time will Moises Ballesteros receive?
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    20 mins
  • What are the Reasons for Cubs Optimism — and Who Replaces Daniel Palencia?

    What are the Reasons for Cubs Optimism — and Who Replaces Daniel Palencia?
    Sep 9 2025
    What trends point to optimism? What trends point to concern? With Daniel Palencia on the Injured List with a shoulder injury, how does the Cubs bullpen shape up?
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    22 mins
  • Seiya’s Slump, Palencia’s Dip — What’s Really Happening?

    Seiya’s Slump, Palencia’s Dip — What’s Really Happening?
    Sep 2 2025
    We dig into Daniel Palencia’s recent struggles with his fastball and slider and why Seiya Suzuki’s patience at the plate is raising eyebrows. Plus, we break down the Cubs’ roster shuffle with the additions of Aaron Civale and Carlos Santana, the optioning of Owen Caissie, and the call-up of Kevin Alcántara.
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    20 mins