Onto Waveland: A show about the Chicago Cubs

David Ross took on the disciplinarian side of his managerial role earlier this week, benching Javy Baez mid-game after the starting shortstop's mental lapse on the basepaths. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick kick off this episode of Onto Waveland discussing Javy's benching and why it was different from situations in which Ross did not bench other players. The guys then take a look at the farce that has...

It wasn't a great week for the Cubs, who dropped five of seven games to the Mets and Marlins. And yet, they wake up on Monday still in first place in the NL Central, and they may have discovered a silver lining during the 2-5 week. Could Alec Mills be part of the answer to their rotation woes? Brett, Sahadev and Patrick get into that on this episode of Onto Waveland. They also discuss the backup c...

The Cubs have dropped the first three games in their series with the Mets in Queens, exposing some of the issues they've been able to hide over the last few weeks. Namely, the starting pitching is a serious problem, and the offense has fallen back into some bad habits. To be fair, the Cubs remain in first place, and most teams, even the good ones, play worse against better competition. Still, with...

Beautiful weather, first place in the NL Central, and a sweep of the hated Cardinals. Yup, the Cubs couldn't have drawn up a better weekend for Wrigley Field to be open to 100% capacity for the first time since 2019. Brett and Patrick discuss the series sweep by the first-place Cubs on this episode of Onto Waveland. The guys react to Zach Davies' best start in a Cubs uniform, and discuss how shock...

The Cubs spent the last weekend in California, and after dropping the first three games of the trip in San Francisco, they return home having gone 3-4 against two of the best teams in the NL. With each passing week, the Cubs keep proving that they are legitimate playoff contenders, and they head into this weekend's series with the Cardinals atop the NL Central. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick break dow...

The Cubs dropped three of four against the Giants, but at least they took the game on getaway day! Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss the weekend series by the Bay, with a focus on a rotation that is starting to put a real strain on an elite bullpen. Plus, more Patrick Wisdom Mania, and a plea for more time for Sergio Alcántara. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @...

The Cubs have significantly exceeded expectations to this point of the season, and Jed Hoyer recently intimated that the team would have some flexibility to make in-season moves. Where they stand as the trade deadline draws nearer will depend on how they fare against a brutal schedule in June, but could this team possibly be buyers? Brett, Sahadev and Patrick consider that question on this episode...

The Cubs wrapped up an 18-9 month of May playing in front of 60% capacity crowds at Wrigley Field! Brett, Patrick and Sahadev discuss the positive vibes at the old ballpark. They also explain why it's not crazy to think that surprising performances from Patrick Wisdom and Kohl Stewart could continue. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Email us: wavel...

The Cubs are now 15-6 in their last 21 games, heading into the weekend after a must-have sweep of the Pirates. The Cubs are getting the job done despite having as many players on the IL, this side of the Mets, of any team in the league. Brett and Sahadev discuss the Cubs racking up wins, despite all those injuries, in advance of a very tough stretch of their schedule that kicks off in earnest agai...

The Cubs are 13-6 in May and coming off a series win against the first-place Cardinals in St. Louis. They have the best run differential in the NL Central, and fourth best mark in the entire senior circuit. It's safe to call the first two months of the season a success. With the Cubs approaching Memorial Day just two games out of first in the division, Brett, Sahadev and Patrick consider the way f...

It took two months for the Cubs and Cardinals to get together this season, but it was worth the wait. The Cubs took two out of three from the NL Central leaders and appear to be legitimate contenders in the division heading into Memorial Day weekend. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick break down the three-game series and what it means for the Cubs in the immediate and long-term future on this episode of O...

Brett Taylor, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma touch on the Cubs series win over the Tigers and Matt Duffy's popularity and importance on the roster before turning their attention to the return of Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber to Wrigley Field. They look back on the glory days and remember what it meant when Lester agreed to leave Boston for Chicago. The guys also take advantage of the Cubs off-d...

Brett Taylor, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma react to three straight losses by the Cubs by asking fans not to overreact. All three games were winnable but the breaks went the other way. The guys also take advantage of the Cubs off-day and revisit the extra innings runner on second rule. Despite some push back against the rule, the guys are all still loving it. Follow Brett on Twitter: @Bleacher...

The Cubs have won seven of ten after taking two of three from the Pirates. Young pitchers like Adbert Alzolay, Keegan Thompson and Justin Steele are contributing in 2021. Is this the start of a new wave of talented young pitching in the organization. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss that and look ahead to this week's series with the Indians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Brett Taylor, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma react to the Cubs surprising sweep of the Dodgers. They dive into the production of Jake Marisnick, Nico Hoerner and Matt Duffy and the challenges that David Ross faces going forward to keep his hot bats in the lineup. Also, this wouldn't be possible if Kris Bryant wasn't willing to move off of third base defensively. Follow Brett on Twitter: @Bleach...

Brett, Sahadev and Patrick get you ready for the potentially disastrous series with the Dodgers. Kris Bryant is back performing at an MVP type level, but what does it mean for the Cubs long term with free agency looming. Minor League baseball returns this week so the guys check in on the next wave of Cubs prospects. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma...

Brett, Patrick and Sahadev debate whether Anthony Rizzo's pitching performance was all in good fun or a dark moment in a season going off the rails. The guys also take a closer look at what's wrong with Kyle Hendricks and the pitching staff. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com...

After scoring 15-runs in a Friday win, the Cubs bats go cold in a pair of weekend losses. Brett, Sahadev, and Patrick take a closer look at the Brewers series and the call up of Nico Hoerner. The young second baseman impressed at Wrigley. Will he stick in the Majors and what should expectations be for him the rest of the season Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @s...

Brett, Sahadev, and Patrick take a closer look at the Cubs offensive explosion on Wednesday against the Mets. 16 runs and only one homer is a lot of fun. Can MLB rule changes create more action like that? Then the guys analyze Zach Davies' latest performance and try to figure out if he's close to figuring it out. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Fo...

Brett, Sahadev, and Patrick examine the early struggles of the Cubs’ rotation and discuss how the script following 2016 has gone so wrong for the franchise. Did the success in 2018 hide some of the organization’s long-term flaws? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Subscribe to...

The Cubs are off on Thursday, heading into the third weekend of the season at 5-7. Their next 19 games come against the Braves, Mets, Brewers, Reds and Dodgers, all teams that are expected to be firmly in the postseason hunt this season. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick take this opportunity to consider a couple of big questions for the Cubs. Namely, is it possible that the approach that made the 2015-1...

Heading into play on April 12, the Cubs rank 27th in the majors in runs, 30th in batting average, 30th in OBP and 28th in slugging, all while carrying the third-highest strikeout rate. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? Brett, Sahadev and Patrick have no choice but to get into the doom and gloom on this episode of Onto Waveland. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahade...

If you tuned in to watch any of the Cubs first six games of the season, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was still 2020. Or 2019. Or the second half of 2018. The offensive issues that have plagued this team for years seem ever-present, and that's already causing heartburn in 2021. But hey, the pitching and defense have been excellent! Brett and Sahadev get into all that, plus read some of your em...

The Cubs took two of three from the Pirates in their first series of the season, with Kris Bryant and the bullpen standing out as the stars of the series. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss that season-opening series on this episode of Onto Waveland. They also get into the return of fans to Wrigley Field, Ian Happ looking comfortable atop the lineup, and our listener mailbag. Follow Brett on Twitt...

Opening Day brings another season of hope for the Cubs, who should be able to compete in an NL Central that doesn't have any World Series favorites. Yet, that hope has been dampened among much of the fanbase by the lack of an extension for Anthony Rizzo. Brett, Sahadev on Patrick discuss Rizzo's contract situation on this episode of Onto Waveland. The guys also get into their expectations for the...