Cubs REKAP Podcast

#kap and Gordon debate how the #chicagocubs should fix their very average baseball team. Who can they trade? Who has no-trade clauses? The guys debate changes in the lineup and in the pitching staff.  Why Gordon believes they are farther away than some think. Meanwhile, Kap believes a tinker or two can get the #cubs closer to the 90 win team they want to be.  #takethat REKAP SPONSORS: ------------...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon joins Kap & Gordon and discusses why the Cubs came up short of expectations in 2024, why he had a much better season in Year 2 as a Cub and why he believes it’s okay to say the Cubs should expect greatness and expect to win on a year in year out basis. Taillon also gives his thoughts on the ovation and tribute to Cubs legend Kyle Hendricks. Then Kap & G...

As the season enters its final week, #kap   & Gordon discuss some of the things we heard from #chicagocubs manager #craigcounsell and pitcher #jamesontaillon say last week regarding the #cubs becoming a contender. Counsell says the team must make ‘tough decisions’ in trying to build 90 win teams on an annual basis. Taillon says they need to add stars to make it a ‘scary’ place to come to in th...

Kap and Gordon discuss whether or not the Cubs are still in the race this season. If they fail to make the playoffs, what players will still be around next year? They need to make room for some of their top prospects and perhaps some free agent signings. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC...

Kap and Gordon talk to Kyle Hendricks in this week's podcast. They talk to him about his memories from 2016. They talk to him about this year's team and some of the struggles he went through early in the year. And they ask him about his future. Does he still think he'll be a Cub next year? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: htt...

Kap and Gordon discuss the release of Hector Neris and who might be some closer options for next season. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team)  ☀️ Four Seasons: https://bit.l...

Kap and Gordon talk about the Cubs upcoming schedule. Does an easy schedule mean they can make the playoffs? They also talk about the addition of Isaac Paredes. Do they like the trade? Is the bullpen actually good? Who might the team look to trade this offseason? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEV...

Kap and Gordon discuss the deals that the Cubs did before the deadline, and also the deals they didn't do.  REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team)  ☀️ Four Seasons: https...

Jim Bowden on the moves the Cubs should (and shouldn’t) make REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team)  ☀️ Four Seasons: https://bit.ly/four-seasons-heating-cooling 🍕 Lou Malnat...

Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs recent success. Is it for real? What should the do at the deadline? Is Otis the Owl really helping the Cubs? Who are they looking at in the upcoming MLB draft? ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt  https://shopthekapman.com...

Micahel Cerami joins Kap and Gordon to discuss what's gone wrong this season. They dig into some of the awful offensive numbers. They talk about Craig Counsell's culpability. They discuss how much of the blame falls at the feet of Jed Hoyer. And they also discuss whether the Cubs have anyone of value that they could trade at the deadline. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie...

The guys talk about the state of the Cubs. The offense is showing some signs of life. The starters continue to do well. But their bullpen is a mess. Jed Hoyer says there's no trades available at the moment. Can that be true? Gordon wonders if it will even be worth making a trade if they wait until July. Will they be too far out of it? Kap likes what he's seeing from offense over the last...

#Davidkaplan and  #GordonWittenmyer talk to #Cubs #HallofFamer #RyneSandberg . They talk to Ryne about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, and how he's feeling. Ryne also talks to the guys about youth baseball and some of his favorite memories from his playing days. #SandbergStrong REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-...

The guys discuss the state of the #Cubs. Kap is hearing the #ChicagoCubs want to trade for Pete Alonso. Should the Cubs do that? Or should they target a catcher? Bullpen help? What's their greatest need? They also discuss the job Craig Counsell is doing and if he's proven himself to be an upgrade over David Ross. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/...

What are the Cubs biggest issues? Can the Cubs keep up with the other teams in the division? Did the boos in Milwaukee affect Craig Counsell? Were the guys bothered that Ben Brown was pulled when he was pitching a no-hitter? And the guys argue over the job Jed Hoyer did during the offseason. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatn...

Despite the #chicagocubs poor play of late, the guys debate whether there's reason to be optimistic. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt  https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-t-shirt-thekapman-com REKAP SPONSORS: -----------...

Kap and Gordon talk about the Cubs struggles with their bats and with some of their pitching. What do they do with Kyle Hendricks? How do they fix the bullpen? Do they also need to trade for a bat? Should we be worried about their defense? That and more on this addition of the Cubs REKAP Podcast. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-g...

The guys talk about how the rotation should shake out once Kyle Hendricks comes back into the rotation. Who moves to the bullpen? Can any of the current starters be the closer? They also discuss what needs to happen with Ian Happ. He has been struggling mightily this season. Does he need some time off or do you let him work through it? Dansby Swanson is going through some similar struggles and has...

The Cubs had a very good month of April despite a bunch of injuries and a bad bullpen. Kap and Gordon discuss the first month of the season and what they need to do to address some of their issues - especially the bullpen. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-S...

The Cubs are rolling after sweeping the Astros despite injuries to the starting rotation and the issues closing games. Kap and Gordon talk about what the Cubs can do to solve their closing situation along with how young players like Morel are helping the team continue to win. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/of... ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatne...

Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs recent west coast road trip. There was some good and bad but the bullpen in particular is the focus of their discussion. The guys discuss some roster moves made during taping and what the Cubs can do to get better relief pitching. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVE...

Kap and Gordon discuss Kyle Hendrick's struggles. Can he turn it around? And how do the Cubs solve their ailing bullpen?  REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team)  ☀️ Four...

#DavidKaplan and #GordonWittenmyer talk about the TV deals around the #MLB . The #ChicagoCubs front office says money is drying up around the league in local TV money. Is that true? What happens next? Kap also placed a bet on a #Cubs outfielder to win MVP. Which outfielder do you think he bet on? That and more, on the Chicago Cubs solid start to the season. Stay passionate, stay critical, and stay...

The guys discuss the Cubs loss to the Rangers in game 1 of the season. They discuss Justin Steele's injury and what that means for the Cubs ailing rotation. Do they have enough depth?  REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/se...

Kap and Gordon talk with writers from St Louis and Milwaukee about the Cardinals and Brewers. They talk to Todd Rosiak from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal and Derrick Goold from the St Louis Post-Dispatch. They discuss the health of each organization and what they are expecting from the division. Will the Cardinals bounce back after a rough season last year? Do they have enough pitching? How are t...