Cubs REKAP Podcast

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#MarcSilverman - aka #Silvy from the "#WaddleandSilvyShow" on #ESPN100 radio - joins #Davidkaplan hours after the baseball deadline. Prior to the deadline, Silvy had been hoping for the #ChicagoCubs to be sellers and to continue to build their minor league system. Kap has consistently said he wanted to see the Cubs be buyers. The #ChicagoCubs ended up acquiring the biggest bat that was a...

The #ChicagoCubs had a big weekend against the #STLouisCardinals over the weekend and the guys discuss what they need to do this week in order to force #JedHoyer to add to the team instead of subtract. They also discuss how likely it is that the #Cubs can keep #Bellinger beyond this season.  🔗 REKAP ONLINE:  https://bit.ly/the-rekap-online  REKAP SPONSORS: —---------------------------------------...

Kap and Gordon discuss where the Cubs stand coming out of the All-Star Break. They came out and lost 3 of 4. Does that make them sellers? Will Cody Bellinger and Marcus Stroman be gone soon? Could Kyle Hendricks be traded? Gordon asked Justin Steele at the All Star Game whether it would be disappointing or not for the Cubs to sell at the deadline. What did Steele say? What will other teams in the...

#BrandonHyde is the manager of the Orioles. His young team has been very good this year and is currently in 2nd place in a very competitive AL East. He talks about baseball in 2023 along with his time with the #Cubs during their magical 2015 and 2016 seasons. 🔗 REKAP ONLINE:  https://bit.ly/the-rekap-online  REKAP SPONSORS: —-------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealer...

As the All-Star break approaches, Kap and Gordon talk about where the Cubs stand in the division. The Reds are the surprise leaders of the division with a good young team but poor pitching. The Cubs are 7 games back but have good pitching. The guys discuss whether they think the Cubs can overtake the Reds for the division. Will the Cubs be willing to add before the deadline? Will other teams even...

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Kap and Gordon start with Marcus Stroman's social media complaints that the Cubs haven't had any real contract negotiations with him. Tune in to find out if Kap and Gordon think Stroman has a legitimate beef or if they think he's in the wrong for putting this out on social media. The guys also talk about the pitchers that will be available in the offseason if Stroman ends up getting...

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Kap and Gordon talk about who on the Cubs could potentially make the All Star Game this summer. They also talk about the Cubs bad bullpen. Will they fix it this season? Is this a lost season already? How do we judge David Ross as the manager when he's been given a bad bullpen and offense. But they do both have some issues with Ross's lineup construction. Kap also wants to see Miguel Amay...

#DavidKaplan & #GordonWittenmyer are the best #Cubs sparring partners in the business and right out of the gate they show disgust at the worst team in the National League.  How did they get here?  Why are they here?  After an above average April, it's been an absolutely awful May.  It even included the team giving out Hall of Famer #BillyWilliams bobbleheads with the WRONG NUMBER!!!!  The...

David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the Cubs dismal 2-7 road trip that has put the Cubs in their worst spot of the season.  But, the guys debate whether this week is the key to figuring out just who this team is.  The rotation has struggled, but they're getting Kyle Hendricks back as soon as this week.  Hayden Wesneski is in Iowa and Jameson Taillon has been awful with an ERA north of...

David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer have a spirited discussion about why it took the Cubs so long to call up Christopher Morel. Morel was red hot at AAA this season and has continued that pace after a call up to the big leagues. He’s rejuvenated the lineup and has shown capability as an everyday player. Kap wonders why it took so long.  The bullpen ineffectiveness, particularly with Michael Fulmer...

Cubs rookie phenom Matt Mervis joins Gordon Wittenmyer after a whirlwind week, making his big league debut at Wrigley Field, recording his first hit & RBI and doing it with a huge fan club of family, friends and ex high school and college teammates.  Mervis talks about his journey, how he always stayed on task and didn’t focus on the noise and excitement of Cubs fans craving for Mervis to be c...

The Cubs had a tough weekend in Miami, but Kap and Gordon still took away some positives. The Cubs were in every game, Justin Steele looked good again, and Patrick Wisdom keeps hitting home runs. The guys also go over their biggest takeaways from the Cubs first month of play. Both of them agree that the offense has been better than expected, but the bullpen hasn't been as good as expected. Ka...

Despite early season team success, the Chicago Cubs have bullpen issues, most notably at the back end. David Kaplan & Gordon Wittenmyer discuss if it’s fixable, and if not, who can they get to help?   Gordon suggests the Cubs look 8 miles south and target White Sox closer Liam Hendriks once he returns. That would send shockwaves through Chicago and wake up the rest of baseball.  Plus, the guys...

#DavidKaplan & #GordonWittenmyer are buying in, well, let’s be honest, Kap had long ago, but after a series win over the #Dodgers, even Gordon is tipping his cap to what the #Cubs have done to start the 2023 season.  Gordon has the stats to back it up.  Most notably, the pair highlight the performance of #MarcusStroman & #JustinSteele in the rotation. They’ve been lights out, and with Stee...

David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss several topics beginning with the Cubs good start to the 2023 season, with strong showings against good teams like the Brewers, Rangers and Mariners. Kap says the team might be a surprise all season, while Gordon admits even he didn’t see this coming. Gordon adds that Dansby Swanson, the big free agent addition for the Cubs, had been better than advertise...

The guys give their thoughts on the season opening series against the Milwaukee Brewers. David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer say it was a little disappointing after an impressive win on Opening Day. The starting pitching outside of Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele needs to be better. Kap can’t get enough of this question: Should Cubs go after Shohei Ohtani? Shouldn’t every team?  And one glaring an...

Kap & Gordon start things off discussing the big news prior to the regular season; the Cubs extended second baseman Nico Hoerner to a 3 yr,$35 million dollar extension, meaning he won’t be a free agent until age 29. What does it mean for the Cubs?  For Hoerner?  And how much does it matter for new shortstop Dansby Swanson to have that connection in place for the next three seasons? Plus - who’...

Lead St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals writer Derrick Goold joins Kap and Gordon to discuss where the Cardinals fit into the 2023 NL Central division picture.  Defending champions, did St. Louis do enough to capitalize in the off-season and take the next step after an early exit in the postseason. All three debate whether or not they did after not adding a marquee starter.  Btw, why is Gordon shir...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Todd Roziak joins #DavidKaplan & Gordon Wittenmyer to discuss why the Milwaukee Brewers are the team in the NL Central that the Cubs should most worry about in 2023! While Kap has been focused on the defending division champions St. Louis Cardinals, Gordon says that the Brewers have a chip on their shoulder, both as a team and within key individuals. Roziak agrees...

With the season less than 3 weeks away, David Kaplan & Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the few roster battles that remain at Cubs camp in Mesa. Plus, why they’ve flipped the script from previous podcasts and believe that pitcher Hayden Wesneski has earned a spot in the big league rotation.  The conversation pivots to how the Cubs got here, and by here, a team that had to tear it down again in order...

On Episode 3, David Kaplan and Gordon Wittemyer discuss the latest at Cubs spring training, including the rotation. Will Kyle Hendricks be back earlier than anticipated after being ahead of schedule in Mesa?  Although he will unlikely be ready for Opening Day, what can be expected of the former Game 7 starter if he can return to his old self?   The guys discuss the Cubs lack of ability to lock up...

Kap & Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the injury bug that’s stricken Cubs camp.  Will Seiya Suzuki be ready for opening day?  Should there be concern?  Plus, their thoughts on yet another megadeal signed in San Diego as Manny Machado lands an 11 year, $350 million dollar extension.  Sponsored by: 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers 💻 Website: https://www.chevydriveschicago.com --- 🏆 ENTER KAP's Give...