Bricks and Bleachers Podcast

Approaching the halfway point of the season, the Cubs remain atop the National League Central. An All Star Game vote update is just out, plus a look at Cubs returning to the lineup. Major League Baseball begins cracking down on substances, plus more. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers Podcast And be sure to subscribe, if you're not already. Spoti...

If you went to bed early last evening, you may have missed it. The Chicago Cubs are leaders of the National League Central as begin the month of June! A quick recap of the weekend series with Cincinnati, plus the Memorial Day game with San Diego. An injury update as the Cubs have more injuries right now than at any moment in recent memory. A look ahead to rest of the series with San Diego and a to...

What a weekend series with the Cubs and Cardinals! If you missed it, no worries. We'll recap it for you. Plus, look at the resurging Cubs offense. We go on record with the 'biggest surprise' of the first quarter of the 2021 season. Do you agree with the call? This and That is our news and notes from around the league segment. A preview of the Pittsburgh series, plus the most difficult stretch of t...

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 3-game sweep against the defending champion Dodgers. Who saw that coming? No one, that's who. Still trying to get a handle on this team. We'll recap the playoff-like series. Also, update you on Cubs injuries, Kris Bryant's impressive start, a preview of this weekend's series with the Pirates plus This & That with news and notes from around Major League Baseball Sh...

15 games in to the 2021 Major League Baseball season and the Chicago Cubs are 6-9. It's pretty amazing when you consider how weak the offense has been. We talk about that, a recap of the weekend series with the Braves and make a couple predictions related to expiring Cubs contracts. Who's coming back for 2022? The This and That segment highlights news from around the league. Plus, a look at the we...

Chicago Cubs continue to sit atop the NL Central. After dropping 2 of 3 in Cincinnati, they've split the first 2 in DC. 9th inning drama last night. Why Joe Maddon was saying the Cubs are protesting the game. Plus, a lot of news and notes in our "This and That" segment. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers Podcast And be sure to subscribe, if you'r...

After the disastrous week and a half to begin the year, the Chicago Cubs have become the hottest team in Major League Baseball. Addison Russell has rejoined the Cubs, Ben Zobrist is on leave, a resurging Willson Contreras, and more. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers Podcast And be sure to subscribe, if you're not already. Spotify, Apple, iHeartR...

No predicted a 1-6 start for the Chicago Cubs. A recap of how we got here, roster moves just announced, and what's new this season at Wrigley Field. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers Podcast And be sure to subscribe, if you're not already. Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio and more. All things Chicago Cubs in under 10 minutes.

It's Opening Day and there is plenty to talk about. Recap of the Opening Day roster (really, only 2 spots were in question), 2019 season predictions, NL Central moves, and early season scheduling. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers Podcast And be sure to subscribe, if you're not already. Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio and more. All things Chicago Cu...

It's Spring Training time! The Chicago Cubs return to the field in hopes of building upon a 95-win season that ended in disappointment. More moves made this offseason to the coaching staff than to the player roster. I share a couple stories worth following this spring (an epic comeback attempt and rules changes talk). A review of an early 2019 season prediction, notable moves in the division, and...

The 2018 Chicago Cubs season came came to an early, disappointing end. But, it was not unexpected. If you listened to our last episode, you know what we identified as the worst-case scenario is indeed what played out. We take a brief look back, share a couple updates, revisit 2018 Spring Training predictions and look ahead to 2019. Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons lice...

162 games may not be enough to determine a NL champion! Cubs and Brewers are tied heading into this final day of the regular season. I discuss how we got here, various postseason scenarios forward, and how I think the Cubs fare moving forward. Feel free to tweet your thoughts on these topics (@bricksbleachers). Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-sa. Share y...

Cubs are in great position heading into the final 4 weeks of the regular season. A recap of the NL Central, how the waiver process works, a recap of the weekend series in Philadelphia, and what's ahead. Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-sa. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers Podcast And be sure to subscri...

Trade Deadline has passed, we'll recap how the NL Central shapes up. Latest on Cubs injuries, preview of Cubs week ahead, "This and That" with a look around Major League Baseball, and an interesting "Would You Rather?". Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-sa. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers Podcast And b...

Cubs continue to lead the way in the NL Central (and the NL overall). Anthony Rizzo in the leadoff spot is on fire. Trade deadline is approaching and I have 2 potential targets not named Zach Britton. Update on Cubs injuries, a look around Major League Baseball, and more. Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-sa. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . F...

The Chicago Cubs are back in first place. Not only are the Cubs leading the Central, they will have sole possession of the best record in the National League at the All-Star break. Cubs in the All-Star Game festivities, a look at the NL Central, and elsewhere in the National League. Plus, a preview of today's Cubs-Padres game and the post-break series with the Cardinals. Music: "Bad Example" by 60...

Call them the "Comeback Cubs". Yesterday's come from behind win is the 27th comeback win for the Cubs this year. All-Star rosters are announced later today, how many Cubs will make the cut? Kris Bryant's return to the Cubs is more clear, the latest on his injury is here. Brewers make a flurry of moves, the Nationals are struggling despite a rare occurrence this week, and the latest on Manny Machad...

We are just past the halfway point of the MLB season. Let's take a quick look back at the Cubs first half. What's worked and what's not. No shortage of Cubs injuries, an update on potential returns. Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-sa. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers . Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers Podcast And be sure to subscribe,...

Cubs held their own against a surprisingly tough Braves squad. Last night's postponement makes 6 already in 2018! We'll discuss its impact on the roster for this weekend. Jason Heyward's return is imminent. My thoughts on Manny Machado coming to the Cubs. A preview of 4 in Cincinnati. Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-sa. Share your thoughts, on X: @bricks...