Behind the Yellow Line: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Randall and Jeremy hold down the fort and discuss Cubs spring training to date. Standouts, surprises, roster decisions, and more. Plus they break down the new balanced schedule coming to MLB in 2023:

The crew is reassembled to everyone's relief. What did the Cubs do to land their prized free-agent Seiya Suzuki? What is the future of Willson Contreras with the Cubs? And a look at some of the signings on the margins the Cubs have made in the last week.

Ronan and Jeremy recap a suddenly active Cubs transition wire. What are we most excited about with Seiya Suzuki? Can David Robertson lock down the closer job? And a few Cubs World Series heroes have new homes.

A new CBA has been agreed upon and baseball is back in a whirlwind! Ronan and Randall break down some of the changes in the new CBA, as well as some Cubs team transaction news with a new MLB year finally underway.

Last-ditch efforts to save a season seem to be going nowhere - the crew discusses whether an international draft should be a sticking point. MLB signs another broadcast deal, five Cubs minor leaguer pitchers to keep an eye on this season, and a promising young Cubs reliever goes under the knife.

MLB fails to reach a deal with the union and the crew is NOT happy.. Where do the two sides go from here and how do we wait? Plus, a look at where Chicago-area fans can get their baseball fix this spring and summer.

The crew recaps the past week of negotiations between the players and owners and discusses expectations for the near future (spoiler: it's not good)

The crew welcomes 20 year season-ticket holder and photographer extraordinaire Matt DeLeon (@MBDChicago) to the podcast to discuss his photographic work and his life as a Cubs fan.

The latest on the lockout, including reasons for optimism? Might the Cubs take on money from a team looking to unload contract in order to net a prospect? A look at the Eric Kay trial and the ugly implications for MLB, and memories of the worst losses the crew has ever witnessed in person.

After a week respite the crew is back to discuss the ongoing MLB instituted lockout and the lack of progress in CBA negotiations. Is Anthony Rizzo in the plans for the 2022 Cubs? The crew discusses plus a trip back in time to 1970 Wrigley Field.

The crew opens with the latest on the Collective Bargaining Agreement and pay tribute to former Cubs coach and player Gene Clines. There's movement in Mesa and the Hall brings in one Boston great. A tour through the number 54s of Cubs history and reactions to the Bears GM and head coach hires.

The crew holds a draft as they each select 10 All Time Cubs to make up their own lineups. Listen and debate as to which team is best and find out which current Cubs player was drafted. Additionally discussions on the new released Baseball America top 100 prospect list and current CBA negotiations

Big news in the Cubs world! It's Randall J. Sanders' birthday!! Jon Lester retires and the crew reflects on his career plus special birthday themed trivia.

New year, same Behind the Yellow Line. The crew discusses the news of ESPN's major shakeup of Sunday Night Baseball plus the Cubs poach a former collegiate coaching legend from the Mets.

The crew says goodbye to 2021 nearly 1 year to the date of their inaugural podcast. Are the Cubs relying on shadowy figures to navigate through the lockout offseason? The Iowa Cubs are sold and more in this edition of Behind The Yellow Line1

The crew looks forward to the holidays as they hope to unwrap a Carlos Correa-sized gift from under the tree. Hall of Fame ballot season is here and find out which crew member is receiving the gift of an adventurous 2022.

A lighter episode of Behind the Yellow Line as the lockout continues. The crew discuss the recently published Cubs Zips projections and Randall tries to stump Ronan and Jeremy with his little nuggets.

A week into lockout the crew reflect on a minor move made by the Cubs. Ronan and Jeremy test some of Randall's beliefs and trivia returns in a College World Series format.

The Cubs make a major signing! The crew reacts to the Cubs signing Marcus Stroman plus analysis of the Cubs other signings as well as the bonkers offseason so far. The clock strikes 12:01 as the owners initiate a lockout and Jeremy magically vanishes into thin air

The Cubs keep adding new faces to the major league staff as the crew reviews their pre-season predictions. Major League Baseball reveals a new Minor League housing policy

A special Kyle Farnsworth edition of Behind the Yellow Line. The crew discusses Wade Miley, previews the offseason, and predicts where some free agents may be headed.

The Cubs continue to fill their vacancies while the crew reviews the World Series and its champion Atlanta Braves and reflects on the 5 year anniversary of the 2016 Cubs

The Cubs hire a new assistant general manager, an update from the Arizona Fall League, the rumored cancellation of baseball's marquee offseason event and more in this Halloween edition of BTYL.

The triumphant return of Cubs trivia as well as a review of Carter Hawkins introductory press conference. The crew touches on the LCS and discusses the news that MLB will provide housing for MiLB players

The Cubs reportedly hire a new general manager. The crew discusses the Division Series and the Arizona Fall League heats up.