Locked On Cubs

Find out why the Cubs are back in the race for first place in the NL Central. We discuss the 11-3 stretch since June 9, series-to-series goals, and more. Matt also reveals two non-baseball reasons for why owner Tom Ricketts said the Cubs are 'buyers.' Plus: Prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to rise and previewing Cubs/Phillies.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only.

The Cubs posted another solid week, going 4-1 with a road sweep of the Pirates and splitting two games with the Cardinals in London. We discuss the London trip, Ian Happ's offensive surge, Trey Mancini's struggles defensively, and more.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms

The Cubs and Cardinals play in London this weekend and the pitching matchups favor the North Siders, who could return stateside at the .500 mark if they win both games. Plus: Two everydayers from across the pond - Mike in the United Kingdom and Charlie in Ireland - join the show!Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISC

Kyle Hendricks pitched well on Wednesday as the Cubs won 8-3 to finish the sweep of the Pirates. We discuss how Hendricks return is helping change the trajectory of the entire season. Meanwhile, the Cubs crushed the Pirates again and are now 10-2 since June 9.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in selec

The Cubs posted another win over the Pirates on Tuesday. Prior to the game, Sam sent out a tweet offering tickets to a fan if Tucker Barnhart homered (and Barnhart homered!); however, the tweet carried a critical typo. We discuss what happened, the tweet going viral, the Cubs continuing to play well, and more.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go Fa

The Cubs are 8-2 since June 9 as they notched another blowout win over the Pirates on Monday. We discuss the offensive surge, the bullpen taking shape, and the importance of this week with all 5 games against NL Central opponents.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real mo

The Cubs finished strong on the homestand, combining a sweep of the Pirates with a series win over the Orioles as the North Siders have now won 7 of their last 9 games. We recap the weekend, take a look at the rest of the NL Central, and preview Cubs/Pirates.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select

Get the brooms out! The Cubs completed the sweep of the Pirates with a win on Thursday as Marcus Stroman pitched well and the offense continued their resurgence. Plus: Cubs/Orioles preview, Matt Mervis sent to Triple-A, and more.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DI

The Cubs win another game over the Pirates, this time in comeback fashion as they go from down 5-1 to 10-6 victory. We discuss the clutch hits, bullpen performances, and more. Plus: Mike Tauchman continues to play well, possible roster moves with Cody Bellinger returning soon, and pitching prospect Ben Brown impresses again at Triple-A.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Swea

The Cubs crushed the Pirates 11-3 on Tuesday to begin a 6-game homestand. We break down the most important things from the game. Plus: Cody Bellinger starts a rehab assignment -- at first base -- and we review the roster implications upon his return. Finally, we play a clip from David Ross' latest appearance on 670 The Score as the Cubs continue to withhold information on players.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment Mo

Marcus Stroman wants to remain with the Cubs, but said over the weekend the organization has not approached him about a contract extension as Stroman carries a player option for 2024. We breakdown the Stroman situation, possible extension terms, and possible trade destinations. Plus: How will Jed Hoyer respond, if at all?Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up

Find out the top concerns for the Cubs moving forward as they finish 4-6 on the road trip and are now 28-37 overall. Will the main hitting core bounce back? Will the young pitching improve? Plus: Kyle Hendricks throws a gem, mystery surrounding a possible injury to Seiya Suzuki, and more. Please join us again on Tuesday's episode for discussion on Marcus Stroman!Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the

The Cubs are currently playing uninspiring baseball as they lost their fourth straight game on Thursday via a sweep to the Angels. Plus: Cubs/Giants preview, debuting a new segment called 'guess the game' with Sam guessing scores of Cubs games this season with minimal clues, and a few laughs along the way.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonmlb today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Ever

Find out why the Cubs have a top flight pitching prospect in their organization in Cade Horton, who struck out 10 in 5 innings for High-A South Bend on Wednesday. Plus: Cubs lose again to the Angels, road trip struggles for Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki, and more.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonmlb today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get you

Find out why the Cubs are the OPPOSITE of what we thought they would be entering the 2023 season. Plus: NL Central might be heating up and comments and questions from listeners.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonmlb today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you

The Cubs took another step back Monday in a loss to the Padres as the North Siders continue to trend down, especially in series finales this season. From pitch clock violations to the lack of adjustments offensively, there were a multitude of issues during Monday's game. Plus: David Ross finally ejected and Cody Bellinger's timeline remains unclear.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonmlb today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for

Marcus Stroman continued his excellence this season in Sunday's win for the Cubs as the North Siders have won 2-out-of-3 from the Padres so far. Plus: Checking in on a trio of young players -- Jeremiah Estrada, Matt Mervis, and Christopher Morel -- and enjoying a TV booth of Pat Hughes and Rick Sutcliffe.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonmlb today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every

Find out why the Cubs should switch up the batting order TODAY. Plus: Previewing Cubs/Padres as the North Siders begin a 10-game road trip, continuing to evaluate the NL Central, Mike Tauchman has been good, and more.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at spo

The Cubs lost to the Rays on Wednesday in the most familiar way: the Cubs can't hit when it matters, they can't pitch when it matters, and managerial decisions. Plus: Justin Steele leaves with an elbow injury that could have serious implications.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restric

The Cubs posted a big upset win over the Rays on Tuesday. Kyle Hendricks helped defeat the best team in baseball while Nico Hoerner and Mike Tauchman provided the scoring. Adbert Alzolay pitched the final two innings and might be in the closer spot moving forward. Plus: Hayden Wesneski is called up to pitch out of the bullpen and previewing the final game of Cubs/Rays.Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlburSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in