Locked On Cubs

Sean and Ryan discuss the Cubs decision to send outfielder Ian Happ to the minors despite his upside and share their thoughts on the surprising move. Later, the guys take a look at the bullpen (recorded before Duensing was officially designated for assignment) with only a few spots open.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan tease their new YouTube Channel, Talking Cubs, by sharing two of their player previews on Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Hendricks as the two go through projections for each player and give their thoughts on what to expect from both in 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean host the show solo today talking about the major headlines from Spring Training so far, Nico Hoerner showing out in Mesa, Tyler Chatwood being able to throw strikes, and Kyle Schwarber getting back to his roots with his swing. Later, Sean hits on a few Cubs bullets and how FA reliever Craig Kimbrel could reportedly wait until June to sign with a team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan discuss some Spring Training notes on Darvish's first Spring start, an injury update on David Bote, and Ben Zobrist is finally in camp. In the second segment, the guys discuss Kris Bryant's comments about his trying 2018 season and how's he's using negative criticism from last season as motivation for this year (spoiler alert: KB is mad and ready to take it out on some baseballs). And finally, Sean and Ryan discuss the latest Bryce Harper rumors - which sorta involve the Cubs but don't get your hopes up, and MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo has high-hopes for 19-year-old OF prospect Cole Roederer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan hit on the latest Spring Training notes including Yu Darvish throwing left-handed, Ian Happ is pushing for more playing time at 2nd this year, and we have a projected starter for Saturday's exhibition game with the Brewers. In the second segment, the guys go through Dan Szymborski's Cubs ZiPS projections on Fangraphs for the new season and point out a few head-scratching numbers. And finally, the guys wrap the show with a few Cubs bullets and Manny Machado is officially a member of the San Diego Padres.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean welcomes on David Kaplan to get his thoughts on this treacherous Cubs off-season covering a slew of topics from Addison Russell's impact on the season, Tom Ricketts and the budget that lacks funds, and Kap share's his high expectations for Javier Baez in 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan question the sincerity of Addison Russell's first in-person statement to the media since his domestic violence suspension, discuss the impact a rebound season from Tyler Chatwood or Jose Quintana could bring to the Cubs in 2019, and new reliever Brad Brach's comments on the current free agent process in the 1st segment. Later, Ben Zobrist's arrival to Spring Training has been reportedly delayed for personal reasons, but rumors are out there saying the Cubs are engaged with free agent reliever Craig Kimbrel and Zobrist may need to be moved to make the deal work for their budget. Speaking of the budget, Tom Ricketts gave his state of address talk to the team and later spoke to the media, explaining the team "doesn't have anymore money" as their reason for not spending this off-season. And we wrap up the show with a few Cubs bullets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Season 1 finale of Locked on Cubs, Sean and Ryan dissect the Cubs current roster as pitchers and catchers prepare to report to Spring Training Tuesday for the Cubs. Later, we dive into the PECOTA projects, who are seemingly bullish on the Cubs in 2019, and Yu Darvish throws 45 pitches off the mound - all signs point to Darvish being back and ready to contribute. And finally, we wrap the season with some Cubs bullets on playing in London and Anthony Rizzo's AMA on Reddit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan discuss the Joe Ricketts email leak and how terrible of an off-season it has been for the Cubs front office and ownership group. Later, Ryan goes over his latest article from Forbes where he gave his five Cubs most likely to make their debuts in 2019. And we wrap up the show hitting on the latest Bryce Harper rumors, that Giants are interesting in outfielders (which means Jason Heyward has come up in trade rumors), and the MLBPA has proposed a rule change that would bring the DH to the National League.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan address the latest Bryce Harper rumors as the superstar free agent starts to make secondary visits with teams, including the Padres, who have emerged as a late contender for Harper. Later, Ryan got the chance to talk with former Cubs pitcher Micah Bowie who is struggling to be disability through the MLBPA despite only being able to use 8% of his lung capacity due to complications with a spinal cord stimulator. Finally, we wrap up the show with MLB headlines from this week and hit on a few Cubs bullets.Ryan's story on Micah Bowie for ForbesIf you'd like to help Micah Bowie, you can donate to the Association of Professional Baseball Players of America and add a comment that you'd like the money to go to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan discuss the latest rumor surrounding Ben Zobrist as according to the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays see him as a potential fit for their roster. Later, Ryan wrote about Theo Epstein's bullpen bargain shopping for Forbes, we talk about how it's not as crazy of an idea as it sounds. And finally, we wrap the show going over some of the headlines from this weekend and other Cubs news.Ryan's Forbes story on Tampa Bay wanting Zobrist backAnother Forbes story by Ryan on Theo Epstein's approach to building his 2019 bullpen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean welcomes on Tony Andracki of NBC Sports Chicago to fill-in for Ryan Davis today as the two discuss the Brach signing and how it helps give a bullpen with serious questions a much-need face lift. Later, the two debate on whether or not a David Bote trade makes sense for the Cubs, as the young infielder has been linked to the San Diego Padres. And finally, we wrap the show getting Tony's thoughts on the Hall of Fame inductees and Ichiro coming back to Seattle on a minor league deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan takes us through the 2019 Cubs Convention with Sean, recapping the main stories from the event, responses to the tighter than expected budget, and Addison Russell's second chance with the club. And finally, we'll wrap the show recapping the weekend's biggest stories across the MLB.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, we’re going to dissect Joe Maddon’s comments about the Cubs chances of signing Bryce Harper - SPOILER ALERT it’s bad. Later, Cubs Convention is this weekend so highlight all the things to look forward to if you are going to be in attendance. And finally, we’ll wrap the show taking a look at the national story lines across the MLB and some quick Cubs notes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean hosts solo recapping the Cubs arbitration deals, including Addison Russell's new deal for 2019. Later, Sean shares his thoughts on a potential David Bote trade that would send the infielder to San Diego and gives Cubs fan one last glimmer of hope in landing Bryce Harper or Manny Machado this off-season as the two top free agents are expected to sign soon. And finally, we recap the signings for this past weekend and discuss Kyler Murray heading to the NFL draft despite being drafted in the 1st round by the A's in last Summer's MLB Draft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan breakdown the latest Cubs money issues as reports circulate saying the front office would need to move contracts just sign a reliever. Later, Cesar's Palace released their Over/Under's for all MLB teams, the guys take a look at the Cubs and the other NL Central teams projected standings for 2019. And finally, we wrap the show up going over all this weeks Cubs stories and headlines. If you're planning on seeing the Cubs this Spring Training head to https://arizonatourism.com/springtraining for all the other exciting, warm events Arizona has to offer!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan breakdown the latest moves across the MLB including Andrew Miller signing with the St. Louis Cardinals and Troy Tulowitzki heading to the Bronx to play for the Yankees. Ryan was able to sit down with Kelly Wallace, a friend of the podcast, who recently interviewed Addison Russell's ex-wife Melissa Reidy. And finally, we wrap the show talking about the latest reports involving Bryce Harper and Manny Machado - which includes two teams willing to offer Harper a 10-year-deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan breakdown the Daniel Descalso signing and profile what his potential role will be for the Cubs in 2019. Later, the guys bring on Cubs reporter and Senor Digital Producer for NBC Sports Chicago, who just spent the last week in Las Vegas during the MLB Winter Meetings. And finally, we wrap the show discussing Robert Manfred's comments about the the current state of free agency being a "good thing" for baseball and the Cubs are reportedly close to leaving NBC Sports Chicago to start their own TV broadcast company.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan try and find the silver-lining on the Cubs walking away from the Winter Meetings without any major signings and look at some of the other names we like besides Bryce Harper. Later, we discuss the idea of Manny Ramirez as the Cubs new bench coach and also narrow down the teams we think should or are still in on Bryce Harper. And finally, we take a look at the newest Baseball Hall of Fame elects in Lee Smith and Harold Baines.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan discuss the rumors surrounding the Cubs and Bryce Harper as the Winter Meetings get underway this week. We also debate whether or not former Cubs catcher David Ross makes sense as the team's new bench coach. Cubs were linked to RHP A.J. Ramos, Ryan gives us his thoughts on what Ramos brings and if he could be a potential fit. And finally, we wrap the show trying to make a Ben Zobrist trade make sense for the Cubs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices