Onto Waveland: A show about the Chicago Cubs

Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele continued to shine in a series win over the Rangers at Wrigley but the Cubs failed to complete the sweep on Sunday because of some questionable defense. How much better will this club be when Seiya Suzuki returns and when will he return from rehab? What will that mean for the rest of the roster? Finally, will the Cubs do enough to consistently win close games this...

The Cubs split a pair of games in Cincinnati getting a lift from their new look offense and veteran bats. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev question David Ross' decision to have Patrick Wisdom bunt in a key spot but also appreciate the fact that Ross is willing to analyze his own decisions after the fact, something that didn't happen under certain past managers. Plus, what is going on in St. Louis with O...

The Cubs got a pair of great starts, great performances from Dansby Swanson and dropped two of three. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the opening series loss to the Brewers and discuss what we can take from it. -The importance of maximizing a small number of home runs -How will club react to high walk totals -Figuring out the best uses of the bullpen arms -How will the Iowa Cubs roster imp...

Brett, Patrick and Sahadev rejoice in the opening of a new baseball season. From the new beer bats to the actual product on the field, the guys are breaking it all down. They discuss how an improved defense is going to keep the team in games and present more opportunities for wins. They also talk about Marcus Stroman's impressive start and his new arsenal, the bullpen lining up and a smaller than...

Opening Day is one week away! Brett, Sahadev and Patrick look at some Spring Training numbers that may be cause for concern and then justify not worrying about them. Plus, Seiya Suzuki could return early from his oblique injury. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Aca...

As Cubs Spring Training rolls on, Brett and Patrick check in on the WBC. Will the Edwin Diaz injury make more people question the WBC? Plus, Javier Assad looks dominant with a high 90s fastball against Team USA for Mexico. How will he factor into the Cubs pitching staff. The guys also try to answer some other questions around the Cubs bullpen as Opening Day approaches. Follow Brett on Twitter: @Bl...

Brett, Patrick and Sahadev continue to take in all the "meaningless" baseball this spring. How much can we take from Cody Bellinger's good at-bats? Does Hayden Wesneski have the inside track on the fifth starter job? The guys also evaluate how they think the Cubs are evaluating their young players. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on...

After a week of Spring Training games in the books, the guys react to the rule changes and how they've impacted games so far. They also discuss Seiya Suzuki's injury and what the Cubs will do about right field while he's out and some impressive pitching performances early on from the Cubs young arms. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick...

The Cubs open up Cactus League play this weekend and Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are ready for it. On this episode of Onto Waveland, they dive into what you should be ready to overreact to once the games begin. They also get into the club's increased pitching depth, and the rise of the sweeper pitch. They guys finish up by discussing all of the third base options in camp. Follow Brett on Twitter: @...

And We're back! Sahadev is in Arizona with the Cubs and he joins Brett and Patrick as Pitchers and Catcher's report to Mesa. They discuss the possibility of the club extending Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ this spring. Plus, favorite Spring Training storylines from third base playing time to Jameson Taillon's new slider. Finally, the guys dive into the biggest question of all... can the Cubs content i...

Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are back after a month away to recap the return of Cubs Convention! They go on to breakdown the clubs offseason so far. How much has the team upgraded with the additions of Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, Trey Mancini, Eric Hosmer, Jameson Taillon and more. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_M...

Patrick and Sahadev are in sunny San Diego for the Winter Meetings. Brett is stuck in the frigid midwest. But the Hot Stove is heading up as the Cubs sign Cody Bellinger to a 1-year, $17.5 million. The guys discuss that and wonder if the club could still ink one of the big shortstops on the market. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on...

As the Postseason rolls on in Major League Baseball, the Cubs look to the offseason with Jed Hoyer holding his state of the franchise news conference. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick react to Hoyer and reflect on a very exciting Wild Card round. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com H...

The Cubs stay red hot entering the final series of the season in Cincinnati riding a 7-game win streak. Brett and Patrick discuss what was probably Willson Contreras' final series at Wrigley Field as a Cub. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The Cubs are spoiling the Phillies postseason push this week. Brett and Sahadev discuss the positive vibes around Wrigley after Wednesday's Hayden Wesneski start. Also, Cubs Convention is back for the first time since before the pandemic. What does that mean for the offseason. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney E...

Brett, Sahadev and Patrick start by discussing the Cubs winning second half and how it impacts the club's draft position. Also, how should the front office be viewing this stretch as they enter the offseason. The guys also discuss the players who have been responsible for the improved product and who the organization can depend on in the future. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Saha...

Brett and Sahadev celebrate the champion Cubs, the South Bend Cubs of the Midwest league. Are wins and losses an indicator of prospect talent for future big league use? The return of Keegan Thompson. And the need for the Cubs to go out and get starting pitching.  Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavel...

Brett, Patrick and Sahadev take a moment to reflect on the Cubs being officially eliminated from postseason contention. Then they continue to look ahead to the future and how the current roster will play in 2023. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Brett and Patrick reflect on the Cubs sweep of the Mets! They go on to discuss how the positive signs from the second half of the season will translate into player evaluation in the offseason. Does it show that it's time to spend heading into 2023? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gma...

As the Cubs play out the season, Brett, Sahadev and Patrick look for answers to some questions the club will face in the offseason. Will Drew Smiley be back with the team in 2023? What did Tom Ricketts comments to the media this week mean for the organization moving forward? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Ema...

This week the Cubs had their lowest single game attendance mark since the 2013 season. Is the front office taking note? Brett, Patrick and Sahadev talk about that and also Hayden Wesneski's brilliant debut. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Brett and Patrick take a look back at a rough weekend in St. Louis and reframe the final month of the season and share their thoughts on the most important things to watch in September. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

As the Cubs finish off a .500 month, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev discuss what it means. Is this the first step towards being competitive again or is it a fluke? Are there comparisons to where the team is now and where they were back in 2014? The guys also discuss how important the team's starting pitching has been over this recent stretch.   Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev o...

Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look ahead to the Blue Jays series. Pitching prospects Jeremiah Estrada and Brendon Little will get a look in Canada as Justin Steele and Adrian Sampson go on restricted list. Also, minor leaguers may be moving towards union representation. What will that mean for teams in the future? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Foll...

How close are the Cubs to contending in the NL Central next season? Following the Cardinals' series, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev discuss the state of the organization and how aggressive they believe the front office will be this offseason. Plus, should the team extend Nico Hoerner? The guys share their thoughts on the shortstop’s future. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Tw...