Cubs Talk Podcast

In a special Thanksgiving-themed edition of the Cubs Talk Podcast, Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss who was on the wrong end of the Cubs’ 2022 season and who didn’t get a fair shake. The guys also discuss some things Cubs fans should be thankful for heading into next season.

The Cubs are looking to improve this winter as their rebuild continues, but how likely is it they will land a big free agent? ESPN's Jesse Rogers joins Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer to discuss and debate how the Cubs will approach this offseason and if they will be significant players in landing a big fish. The crew also discusses potential landing spots for Willson Contreras, predict the big...

On this edition of the Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins discuss the void left by Willson Contreras at catcher and who's out there for the Cubs to pursue.nnThe guys also discuss Friday's non-tender deadline and a potential pursuit of Cody Bellinger should the Dodgers part ways with him.

Willson Contreras' time with the Cubs appears over after he turned down the Cubs’ $19.65 million qualifying offer. How will you remember the Contreras era? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins discuss Contreras and his time with the Cubs ending, and what's next for the Cubs catching position. The guys also discuss one of the newest members of the organization acquired in a trade with t...

MLB free agency is open for business, and on this episode of the Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins go over the top 10 players available and predict where they will sign. Will the Cubs get any of them? How much are they willing to spend to get back in contention for the division?

On this episode of the Cubs Talk Podcast, Gordon Wittenmyer joins David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas. The guys discuss news around the Cubs, including whether they're early favorites for Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga, plus Scott Boras' comments on the free agent shortstops he represents. Later, they debate if the Cubs will sign a free agent for more than five years.

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ receives his first Gold Glove for his outstanding defense in the 2022 season. With his impending free agency coming up, will the Cubs be able to re-sign him after not being able to keep any of the previous star bats? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins debate and discuss is it worth it for the Cubs to keep Ian Happ.

David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins discuss injury news around top Cubs prospects Alexander Canario and Brennen Davis and what it could mean for 2023. Later in the podcast, the guys discuss their favorite moments and funny, never heard stories from the 2016 World Series run six years later. Plus, as the 2022 World Series wraps up, will the Cubs reach out to Anthony Rizzo, who's expect...

What can Cubs fans reasonably expect from the team in 2023? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins discuss on this edition of the Cubs Talk Podcast. Plus, the guys discuss the Phillies' rise over the past few seasons as they get set to play in the World Series and compare it to the Cubs' process in this rebuild.

Hot Stove season is around the corner and the Cubs are expected to be active. David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins discuss contract projections for some of the top MLB free agents and whether the Cubs should make those deals.

On this edition of the Cubs Talk Podcast, former Cubs manager and 2016 champ Joe Maddon joins David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins. The guys discuss 2016 and the Cubs breaking up their core, the changing role of managers in today's game, Maddon's new book, his interest in managing again, and a whole lot more.

On this episode of the Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins discuss the free-agent shortstop class and debate who they think the team should sign. Later they discuss the possibility of José Abreu coming to the North Side.

David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins discuss takeaways from Cubs president Jed Hoyer's end-of-season press conference. What is the Cubs' biggest offseason need? Will they pursue top-of-the-rotation starting pitching? Plus, the guys discuss longtime White Sox slugger José Abreu as a potential fit.

The 2022 Cubs season is over and it's time to look at the season that was and project what the rebuilding Cubs can take from this season. David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins break down everything in the 2022 season for the Cubs including the Cubs not trading Wilson Contreras, the up-and-coming pitching staff, was this year successful in knowing what you have in the farm system and a l...

Jason Heyward makes his final appearance before the Chicago media as the World Series champion and discusses his time in Chicago, his career as a Cub, and what may lie in his future. Give your final hat tips to Jason Heyward.

Cubs fans should be excited because the prospects for the South Bend Cubs won the High-A Championship. Could these prospects be ready to win one for the Big League club? David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer are joined by the play-by-play voice for the Midwest League Champion South Bend Cubs. They discuss the play of the Cubs minor league team and which prospects have the chance to bring their winnin...

David Kaplan is joined by Chicago Sun-Times Cubs beat reporter Maddie Lee, as they discuss the foundation and future of the Cubs. They discuss Hayden Wesneski's immaculate inning, the future of the pitching staff, are the Cubs gonna be players in free agency this off-season, and is David Ross the right leader for this team.

With the 2022 season winding down, it's not too early to look toward the Cubs' future in 2023 and beyond, especially with talent coming up through the farm system. To break down what the Cubs have and how they are performing in the minors, Iowa Cubs broadcaster, Alex Cohen joins David Kaplan to discuss prospects including Matt Mervis, Pete Crow-Armstrong and others.

The Cubs are re-tooling the roster and that means finding and building talent. Matt Mervis could be one of those players who becomes a building block. David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss Mervis and if he could be the first baseman the Cubs need to replace Anthony Rizzo. The guys also discuss the future of the starting rotation and why Drew Smyly should be in those plans.

The Cubs' 2022 season is almost over, but an interesting winter could be ahead. Tom Ricketts and the Cubs could be major players in the offseason. David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the upcoming offseason and what they think the Cubs might do as they set their sights on making a splash. Make sure to check out the Cubs Talk Podcast on YouTube . You don’t want to miss it!

Baseball is making big changes and will implement three major rule changes next season: a pitch clock, larger bases, and restricting the shift. How will these changes impact the game? David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins, and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss each rule and how they feel about them. Get ready, Cubs fans, a new era is on its way in baseball.

As we enter the last month of the season, the Cubs are bringing up and working out prospects on the big league stage and the newest member is pitcher Hayden Wesneski. The Cubs are also analyzing rising first basemen, Matt Mervis. Who are they and what are they projected to be on the big league stage? Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the young prospects and where they fit in the future of...

With Willson Contreras set to become a free agent, could the St. Louis Cardinals come calling this winter? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer and Tim Stebbins discuss whether Cubs fans could see Contreras in Cardinal red next season. Plus, the guys discuss Ian Happ as an extension candidate this offseason and what that deal could look like. Finally, the guys debate if the Cubs will set a record for p...

The trade deadline is over but that doesn't stop speculation. There have been rumors around the league that the Angels could be willing to part ways with superstar pitcher and hitter Shohei Ohtani. With a rare star rumored to be attainable, should the Cubs place their bid? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins debate the legitimacy of the rumor and if the Cubs should make a bid for one...

Live from Wrigley Field Cubs beat writers, Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the latest on the Cubs including their review of the Cardinals series and how the Cubs handled 700 home run chaser, Albert Pujols. They also discuss the new faces the Cubs are bringing up, and they discuss Jed Hoyer meeting the media.