Cubs REKAP Podcast

Kap and Gordon discuss whether the Cubs need starting pitching help now that Jaimeson Taillon is expected to miss some time. Can they sign Snell or Montgomery? They guys also answer listener questions like which of their top prospects will have the best pro career.  REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEO...

Kap and Gordon discuss whether the Cubs made the right moves at the '21 trade deadline. Did that set them up for future success or is the jury still out? Could Nick Madrigal could be traded since the Cubs have some redundancy at his position? Is this year's team much different from last year? Will Matt Mervis get an opportunity this year? Will Matt Shaw make an impact at the big league l...

Kap and Gordon discuss the Cody Bellinger press conference. Are the guys okay with the Cubs letting Scott Boras speak at the presser? Have the Cubs done enough to win the division? Can Christopher Morel be the every day third baseman for the Cubs? Stay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us. 🙌 We're not just a channel; we're your Chicago sports community. Drop a like, hit t...

Center fielder #CodyBellinger and the #ChicagoCubs are in agreement on a three-year, $80 million contract! 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...

Kap is excited because pitchers and catchers have reported! Or is he? Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs offseason and why the Cubs haven't signed more free agents prior to spring training. Even if they sign Bellinger, which isn't a sure thing, they are basically bringing back the same team. What happened to a big offseason? Are they trying to win this year? Why are they struggling to get f...

The guys talk about why 4 of #ScottBoras's big clients are still on the market, including #CodyBellinger. Is Scott asking for too much money? Or is there collusion? Will the #Cubs actually agree to something with Cody or will another team swoop in and pay him what he wants? Some are starting to think the Cubs aren't actually going to get Bellinger. But #JeffPassan said on the radio yeste...

Kap and Gordon discuss the slow free agency offseason. Why are there so many big names left on the market? Will the Cubs sign Cody Bellinger? Should the Cubs be going after more free agents or should they leave room for their young prospects to play? Can they do both? Kap and Gordon have a lively debated about this and more. Stay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us. 🙌 We're n...

Kap and Gordon discuss what's going on with the Cubs as Spring Training quickly approaches. The Cubs have been fairly quiet recently as other teams have started signing more players. Are the Cubs going to do anything else?? Stay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us. 🙌 We're not just a channel; we're your Chicago sports community. Drop a like, hit that subscribe butto...

Kap and Gordon discuss whether or not the Cubs are still a destination for big time free agents. Before they won the World Series in 2016, free agents wanted to come to the Cubs to be a part of the team that would finally win the championship in Chicago. But that's no longer a selling point and the Cubs don't spend at the top of the market, so will they ever attract the top free agents?...

Former baseball executive Dan Evans joins Kap and Gordon to talk about the Cubs acquisition of Shot Imanaga. Dan scouted Shota extensively in Japan and tells the guys all about his pitches, his likability, and how good he thinks he can be in the MLB.  Kap and Gordon also talked to Dan about what other moves he expects the Cubs to make and how far along they are in their rebuild timeline. REKAP SPO...

The #chicagocubs have yet to do ANYTHING this offseason at the 2 month mark and into the calendar year of 2024.  They're not the only team that's been quiet, but after a record breaking contract to #craigcounsell , it was expected that the #cubs would be BIG spenders this offseason.  So...why so quiet?  Is #codybellinger nearing a return?  Does he HAVE to in order for this offseason to b...

Kap asks: "Who will the Cubs add this winter?" - Gordon Wittenmyer chimes in.  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-h...

Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs introduction of Craig Counsell as manager.  He won the press conference, but what does it mean when it comes to free agency and on the field.  What is a successful offseason?  What marks a failure? With the Cubs being 'All-In' with a $40 million dollar manager, the guys discuss the pursuit of superstar Shohei Ohtani.  Are the Cubs a viable landing spot aft...

Kap is fired up because the Chicago Cubs have hired a new manager, Craig Counsell. The news shocked the baseball world has the Cubs relieved manager David Ross of his duties and shockingky hired Craig Counsell to one of the largest manager contracts ever. Most people in baseball assumed the Mets were going to get Craig, but Jed Hoyer operated stealthily and under the radar and swept in and hired h...

Kap and Gordon talk about the baseball playoffs. More specifically they focus on the Phillies who are playing great baseball and have 2 former Cubs and 1 guy who named his dog Wrigley. The guys talk about those three players and if the Cubs are going to spend big dollars this offseason like the Phillies have. They also talk about how the Rangers have spent big money, which has also lead to their s...

Kap and Gordon discuss whether or not they think the Cubs will go after Juan Soto. Soto has one year left on his rookie deal and is not yet 25 years old. He'll cost a lot, but with just one year of control left, he can't possibly cost too much. They also discuss whether or not getting Soto should stop them from going after Bellinger as well. They also discuss whether letting Kyle Schwarb...

Kap and Gordon discuss whether the 2023 Chicago Cubs season was a disappointment or a success.  They seem to differ on several topics.   Is Cody Bellinger as good as gone?  Or is he coming back on a multi-year deal? Will the Cubs trade for Mets slugger Pete Alonso?  What will that package look like? The guys breakdown GM Jed Hoyer's postseason press conference.  Kap thinks it's the best...

Kap and Gordon debate if the Cubs season is over or not. Kap and Gordon both agree that the Cubs made a mistake in not trading for more pitching at the deadline. Gordon tells the story about a pitcher that he heard the Cubs thought they were getting. The Cubs may have had a better chance in September if they had added more bullpen help. Especially after they traded for Candelario, they should have...

#Gordon stopped at #WhiteCastle and while enjoying a #slider, he realized the Cubs have something in common with the fast food joint. #Kap and Gordon also break down the last two weeks of the season. Do they think the #ChicagoCubs will get into the playoffs? If they do, can they do any real damage? Who do the guys think has been the #MVP of the #Cubs this season? Is it the obvious answer - #Bellin...

Kap and Gordon discuss the state of the Cubs pitching. Suddenly they are looking a little bit short in both the rotation and the bullpen. Do they have the horses to get to the postseason?  The Cubs really need to win games next week when they are playing some easier teams before they finish the season against the Braves and Brewers. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 C...

Welcome to the debut of the "Feldco Bears REKAP LIVE" with David Kaplan and 2 of the BEST, Tom Waddle and Olin Kreutz!  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)  ☀️ Fo...

Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs recent hot streak. They talk about some of the young pitchers that have contributed to the Cubs' recent success. Kap says the Cubs are going to be a tough out in the playoffs. Does Gordon agree? They also take a look at the rest of the Cubs' schedule. How difficult is the final month for the Cubs? After Justin Steele's performance against the Giants,...

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Kap and Gordon discuss how Shohei Ohtani's injury will impact his impending free agency. Should the Cubs still go after him? Would he consider a short term deal while he rehabs his arm? They also discuss the Cubs rotation. What seemed like a strength a month or two ago has become a major concern. The guys debate who they still trust in the rotation and who might be able to help from the minor...

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