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The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast

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Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Ferlise, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast can be found on most podcasting platforms. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.

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146. Spring Training Kicks Off, Owen Caissie Injury, Cubs Still Have Questions to Answer 22.02.2025 47:16

145. Thoughts on Bregman Situation, Spring Training Speculation, How Cubs Get to 90 Wins 08.02.2025 1:05:49

144. Focusing on Cubs' Bullpen, Lots of Moving Pieces, Mesa Humming with Activity 25.01.2025 57:10

143. Cubs Toying with Tucker, Steele Agrees to Contract, Alonso Likely Out of Reach 10.01.2025 1:09:04

142. Sammy Sosa's Return, CubsCon is Coming, Cubs Still Have Work to Do 03.01.2025 57:33

141. Tucker Acquisition Changes Dynamic, Shaw's Clear Path to Wrigley, Bellinger's Future 15.12.2024 57:32

140. Hot Stove Season Has Arrived, Bellinger Opts to Stay, Cubs Path Unclear 03.11.2024 58:28

139. Hoyer's Path Forward, What Offseason Success Looks Like, Dreaming of Juan Soto 07.10.2024 1:00:00

138. Speculation Season Begins, Cubs Season Ends, Looking Ahead is Hard 22.09.2024 48:09

137. Cubs Winning Ways Continue, Jordan Wicks to the Rescue, Brewers on Deck 26.08.2023 45:35

⚾️ Cubs winning close games against subpar opponents ⚾️ Bullpen holding team together ⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue ⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough ⚾️ Brewers on deck

136. Cubs Struggling in Key Stretch, Pitching Concerns, Bats Cold, Where to Go From Here 19.08.2023 32:44

⚾️ Cubs struggling against sub-par teams in battle for NL Central ⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting ⚾️ Stroman on mend ⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch ⚾️ Barnhart DFA'd

135. New York Not Good to Cubs, Blue Jays on Deck, Schedule Favors Cubs 11.08.2023 42:24

⚾️ Pete Alonso single-handedly defeats Cubs ⚾️ Wesneski is broken ⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough? ⚾️ Schedule favors Cubs

134. Return of The Rant(!), Cubs Should Win NL Central, Prioritize Re-Signing Bellinger 05.08.2023 51:21

⚾️ The Rant returns and you're welcome ⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves ⚾️ No need to freak out ⚾️ Projecting path to playoffs

133. Cubs Mid-Field Defensive Transformation, Options at 3B, How Much Have Cubs Improved? 20.12.2022 52:23

⚾️ Cubs transform mid-field defense with Bellinger, Swansby signings ⚾️ Options at third base dwindling ⚾️ How much better should Cubs be next season? ⚾️ Spreading Christmas cheer Be sure to follow us at www.cubsinsider.com. #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast

132. De-coding Hoyer's Master Plan, Cubs Running Out of Options, CubsCon May Be Riot 13.12.2022 1:05:00

⚾️ Consternation building as Cubs sit on sidelines ⚾️ CubsCon may be a riot, literally ⚾️ De-coding Cubs plans for future ⚾️ Is this Hoyer's last stand or would signing Correa or Swanson save him?

131. Free Agent Market Heating Up, Winter Meetings, Cubs Needs Versus Wants 06.12.2022 58:03

⚾️ Free agent market heating up ⚾️ Turner signs with Phillies ⚾️ Winter meetings kick off Sunday ⚾️ Minimum moves Cubs need to make to satisfy fan base ⚾️ Minimum moves to be competitive

130. Matt Mervis, Cubs' Minor League Prospect, Joins as Special Guest 23.11.2022 52:26

⚾️ Matt Mervis, Cubs' prospect, joins as our special guest today ⚾️ Hit .309/.379/.606 over 137 MiLB games with 36 HRs ⚾️ Arizona Fall League all-star ⚾️ Anticipated Cubs debut in 2023

129. Discussing Cubs 40-Man Roster Moves, Cubs Acquire Mastrobuoni, Friday's Non-Tender Deadline 16.11.2022 49:09

Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team: ⚾️ Brennen Davis, Kevin Alcantara, Ben Brown and Ryan Jensen added to 40-man roster ⚾️ Cubs acquire Miles Mastrobuoni ⚾️ Potential impact of Friday's non-tender deadline ⚾️ Looking ahead

128. Cubs with Plethora of Options, Contreras Likely Gone, Good News For Davis 09.11.2022 52:27

⚾️ Cubs with plethora of options as free agency sets to begin ⚾️ Good news for Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, & Ed Howard ⚾️ Mervis in Chicago feels inevitable ⚾️ Contreras departure likely

127. Schwarber Taunting Hoyer, Davis and Canario Injuries Complicate Cubs Trade Options, More 02.11.2022 56:35

⚾️ Phillies take one game lead on Astros in World Series ⚾️ Schwarber taunting Jed Hoyer ⚾️ Davis and Canario injuries complicate big trade options ⚾️ Weighing in on Koudai Senga

126. Free Agency Nearing, Anthony Rizzo Opting Out, What to Expect When You're Expecting 26.10.2022 57:13

⚾️ Free agency clock about to start ticking, could begin as soon as 11/6 ⚾️ Anthony Rizzo opting out of final year ⚾️ Will Cubs fans endure another disappointing offseason? ⚾️ World Series predictions

125. Odds Aaron Judge Lands in Chicago, Realistic Offseason Adds, Brennen Davis Missing 18.10.2022 1:09:33

⚾️ Speculation season continues ⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge? ⚾️ Realistic offseason additions ⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis? ⚾️ Championship series predictions

124. Cubs Management Under Pressure to Substantially Supplement Roster, Speculation Season Upon Us 12.10.2022 57:41

⚾️ Interpreting Ricketts and Hoyer year-end messages to fans ⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster ⚾️ Arizona Fall League update ⚾️ Division series predictions

123. End-of-Season Awards, Biggest Needs for 2023, Postseason Preview 06.10.2022 58:51

⚾️ Cubs finish with 74-68 record after blowing out Reds ⚾️ Season in review and end-of-season awards ⚾️ Cubs biggest needs for 2023 ⚾️ Postseason preview

122. Cubs Finishing 2022 Strong, Competing for NL Central in 2023, Offseason Expectations 03.10.2022 32:59

⚾️ Cubs sweep Reds, finish September with 15-11 record ⚾️ Second half Cubs have been very, very good ⚾️ 2023 Cubs can win NL Central ⚾️ Cubs take on Reds in final series