Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

June for the Chicago Cubs: In like a lamb, out like a lion. The Cubs are offense was anemic as the month of June began, but a resurgent offense has the Cubs starting July as the hottest team since June 11. Winners of 15 of 19, Cubs hope to keep the momentum going this weekend against division rival St. Louis. Cards took 2 of 3 against the Cubs in late May. PCA has been the NL Player of the Month f...

60 games in and it's been a remarkable year. 2 10-game win streaks and 1 10-game losing streak. 2017 Dodgers did it, too. They went to the World Series. Let's hope the Cubs can do the same. Cubs went 13-15 in May, here's to June being a more successful month for the team. Ian Happ about to hit a major milestone, PCA is heating up and Jordan Wicks has been sent back to Triple-A Iowa. Matthew Boyd a...

The Chicago Cubs are on a roll. A 9-game win streak, plus a 15-game win streak at home. It's already the second 9-game win streak of the year for the Cubs and the season isn't quite a quarter complete. Another injury this week as Matthew Boyd has found his way to the Injured List. Ben Brown opens tonight. A recap of the Cubs vs Red series which saw 3 consecutive walk-offs for the Cubs. News and no...

The Chicago Cubs have won 10 games in a row! I was there for the first win in Philadelphia and they haven't lost since. It's great to see the turnaround. The offense has found ways to get it done. Starting rotation has been better than expected. Bullpen depth has proven valuable. Not mentioned but worht point out here: Nicky Lopez is back! Cubs acquired him on Thursday and have moved on from Scott...

After starting the year on the IL, Seiya Suzuki is expected to be in the Cubs lineup this afternoon. His bat is greatly needed. Cubs are 6-6, last in the NL Central. A chance to gain ground this weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Two weeks in and already big changes to the Cubs starting rotation. Will share reactions to the first two weeks of the Cubs season. It's a long season, only 12 games...

Another season is upon us! The 2026 Chicago Cubs will be the best Cubs team we've seen since 2016.  How's that for an opening statement?! Let's talk about the Cubs opening series with the Nationals, make some predictions for the 2026 season, PCA's got a new deal and more. Plus, This and That, a look at news and notes from around Major League Baseball. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers ....

Here we go! Cubs vs Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. Game 1 is a few hours away. Here's a preview of what to expect and how the teams got here. Any surprises from the Cubs roster? Not likely. A couple names of who could take a hypothetical final roster spot. News and Notes with a few notes from around Major League Baseball. Plus, a look at (and predictions for) the other Wild Card Series matchup...

The Cubs are playing in October for the first time in many years. Today's win in Pittsburgh guarantees the team its first postseason since the short 60-game season in 2020. So, really, 2018 was the last time. A look back at March predictions show a pretty good success rate. PCA with an incredible year. He, Tucker and Suzuki established themselves as the 3 leaders of the offense. The starting rotat...

It's been a tough stretch for the Chicago Cubs. 2 months of .500 ball. A 15-game swing with Milwaukee over the last 2 months. But, there is hope. If the Cubs can take 4 of 5 from the Brewers this week at Wrigley Field, perhaps there's a reasonable shot at the division. If not, it's all about the wild card. Rotation reinforcements are back. Jameson Taillon should return for the Brewers series. Javi...

The Chicago Cubs enter play today with the 3rd-best record in Major League Baseball, yet are in second place in the National League Central. Cubs and Orioles face off this afternoon at Wrigley Field. A recap of Cubs trade deadline deals, but are they enough? Bad news on the injruy front for the Brewers, while the Cubs expect key returns from injury. Tucker and Suzuki are mired in a slump. This and...

The Chicago Cubs enter play on Sunday with the best record in baseball. Big fan of the Cubs lineup shake-up! But, why is Michael Busch back to sitting against a left-handed starter? Why the Cubs have been hot yet only have a one-game lead in the NL Central. A preview of trade deadline moves. My top 2 starters and a couple third-base candidates. Plus, news and notes from around Major League Basebal...

The arrival of the month of July brings a lot of fun trade talk. First time in many years, it looks like the Cubs are ready to spend and make moves. I'll share the moves I am keeping an eye on. No one called this, but Matthew Boyd has been the Cubs best starter through the first half of the season. All Star Game fan voting, plus news and notes from around Major League Baseball. Share your thoughts...

It's early June and the Chicago Cubs sit atop the NL Central. Cubs are currently grinding through a tough road trip and are holding their own. Struggled to get much happening against top pitchers Mackenzie Gore, Tarik Skubal and Zack Wheeler. All the talk of the Cubs offense is well-deserved, but the defense has been impressive, too. Lineup suggestions for Craig Counsell (the Spring of Carson Kell...

The connection between being in 1st place on June 1 and making the postseason. Also, injury updates on Cubs pitchers and the likely return of Shota Imanaga. The Cubs lineup has proven productive from top to bottom this year. A preview of this afternoon's series finale with Cincinnati, plus news and notes from around Major League Baseball. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Fac...

Coming into this season, I was most excited to see 2 Cubs prospects. Looks like they both get the call within a matter of days of each other. Cade Horton debuted over the weekend, Moises Ballesteros to be called up today. But, what's the corresponding roster move? No team needs 3 catchers, but the Cubs catching corps this year is unmatched. 3 things to watch: Ballesteros call-up, what's happening...

Another MLB season is underway! The Chicago Cubs have now played on 2 Opening Days in 2025. A quick recap of the Japan series, plus last night's opener in Arizona. Lots of roster talk this spring, we'll get you up to speed with who made the cut. Share some news and notes from around Major League Baseball. Plus, a few Cubs predictions for the 2025 season. On X, connect and comment at  bricksbleache...

After a long wait, it's time for the 2025 Chicago Cubs to hit the field! Pitcher and catchers are reporting today to the Cubs complex in Arizona. It's been a busy offseason for the Cubs front office. Cubs enter camp with way more bullpen arms than can be kept on the roster. Will talk about that and the starting rotation. Will the Cubs add anyone still (Bregman and Cease come to mind)? Only one is...

The Chicago Cubs pull off a big trade with the Astros. Kyle Tucker is now a Chicago Cub. Even though he has yet to play for the Cubs, I'm saying he's the best player on a Cubs roster in many years. A really solid all-around player. Under contract for just one year. Team's willingness to re-sign him will shape the club's future for several years. Also, other Cubs roster moves you may or may not hav...

The season is over for the Chicago Cubs. Back-to-back years of 83 wins, but the 2024 Cubs team was better. I'll explain why. Also, I float a trade idea to boost the 2025 roster. Lots of year-end observations. Plus, a look around Major League Baseball with our News and Notes segment. A preview of the 2025 Cubs schedule. Predications for the MLB Postseason. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleacher...

We're coming down the homestretch -- 16 games left for the Chicago Cubs. A brief recap of a successful series in Los Angeles. How the Cubs are outperforming on the road. Injury updates, the tiny (1.1%) chance of the postseason, plus news and notes from around Major League Baseball in our This and That segment. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers P...

The 4th no-hitter in MLB in 2024 belongs to the Chicago Cubs! A combined no-hitter, led by Shota Imanaga on Wednesday. A nice close to a disappointing series with the Pirates. Cubs remain 4 back in the NL Wild Card standings with just over 3 weeks to go. Props to Swanson, PCA and Amaya for continuing to deliver. There's no better 7-8-9 in baseball. A look ahead to what is likely the Cubs' most dif...

It's been a good week for the Chicago Cubs. The offense exploded on Wednesday, helping secure a 14-10 comeback win in Pittsburgh. The Cubs trailed 10-3 after 6 innings. 11 runs in the final 3 frames is quite the feat. It helped secure a sweep of the Pirates. Next up, Nationals! There's a Taylor Swift connection to the stretch of games seeing the Cubs win 9 of 12. News and notes from around Major L...

Here we go! It's late August, Cubs need a lot to go their way to still be playing in October. The schdule is favorable. I've crunched the numbers, I'll lay out what needs to happen for the Cubs to claim a wild-card spot. Plus, a reshuffling of the Cubs bullpen is underway. Javy Baez returns and more in a look at news and notes from around Major League Baseball. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbl...

The greatest game ever played took place in Cleveland a few years ago. The Chicago Cubs are back in Cleveland this week. A recap of the series opener. The Cubs offense is back! News and notes from around Major League Baseball. Plus, a preview of the rest of the Cubs/Guardians series (good timing for the Cubs). It's been an exciting couple weeks of Cubs baseball. Keep it up and we're in for a great...

The Chicago Cubs are in a lengthy offensive slump. 3 moves ahead of the Trade Deadline. What's left for the 2024 Cubs? I have a suggestion of one move to make to bolster the Cubs chances the rest of this year. Also, a look ahead to 2025. Early projections on what is needed. Plus, news and notes from around Major League Baseball. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Facebook: Bri...