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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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121. Wesneski Sharp in Starting Debut, What to Watch for Down the Stretch, Marlins Preview 19.09.2022 33:53

⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Rockies ⚾️ Wesneski impressive in starting debut ⚾️ Assad rough start dooms Cubs early ⚾️ What to look for down stretch ⚾️ Marlins series preview

120. Cubs Trending Up, Dominant Pitching Performances Galore, Future Looks Bright 15.09.2022 36:21

⚾️ Cubs sweep Mets, beat deGrom ⚾️ Starting pitching near top of MLB in second half ⚾️ Bullpen pitching well ⚾️ Hats off to Cubs coaching staff ⚾️ Rockies series preview #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast

119. Timing Prospect Call-ups, Positional Needs, Minor League Players Need Union Representation 09.09.2022 1:10:16

⚾️ What to expect from Cubs over remainder of season ⚾️ Timing prospect call-ups ⚾️ Where Cubs need to improve in offseason ⚾️ Minor League players really need union representation and look like they're going to get it ⚾️ Giants series preview

118. Cubs Have a Lot to Build On, Being Cautious with Prospects, Mervis Dominating Minors 05.09.2022 1:00:37

⚾️ Cubs continue struggles against Cardinals ⚾️ Cubs have a lot to build on but are slow to bring up prospects ⚾️ Matt Mervis dominating the minors ⚾️ September schedule gets easier #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast

117. Cubs Eye First Winning Month, Ohtani Trade Compelling, Minor League Updates 29.08.2022 49:13

⚾️ Cubs go 1-2 against Brewers ⚾️ Little, Estrada join Cubs in Toronto ⚾️ Mervis to play in AFL ⚾️ Could Cubs trade for Ohtani? ⚾️ MLBPA moves to unionize minor leaguers

116. Cubs Hang Tough Against Cardinals, Breslow's Comments on Kilian, Brewers Preview 26.08.2022 35:22

115. Cubs Stay Hot, Steele is Dominant, Canario Promoted to Iowa 22.08.2022 1:03:28

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Brewers ⚾️ Is Adrian Sampson the real deal? ⚾️ Thompson to IL ⚾️ Justin Steele, Marcus Stroman dominant ⚾️ Prospect news and notes

114. Cubs Win Another Series, PCA Tops MLB Pipeline Rankings, Prospects Far From Sure Thing 18.08.2022 45:04

⚾️ Cubs continue winning ways ⚾️ Nationals series recap ⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong tops MLB Pipeline rankings ⚾️ Prospects far from sure thing ⚾️ Brewers series preview

113. Lots to Like About Cubs, Steele and Thompson Bright Future, Cubs Should Add Ace 15.08.2022 1:04:26

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Reds ⚾️ Suzuki slumping ⚾️ Reyes addition has upside ⚾️ Steele & Thompson anchors of rotation ⚾️ Looking ahead

112. Cubs Playing Well Since Break Behind Solid Pitching, Around the League, More 12.08.2022 56:11

⚾️ Cubs playing well, take Field of Dreams game ⚾️ 2.81 ERA is second best in MLB since All-Star break ⚾️ A look around the league ⚾️ Reds series continues Saturday

111. Projecting Cubs Farm System, Assessing Nick Madrigal, Nationals Series Preview 08.08.2022 51:05

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Marlins ⚾️ Does Nick Madrigal fit into Cubs' future? ⚾️ Players we expect to see in Chicago before year-end ⚾️ Nationals series preview

110. Cubs Acquire Solid Prospects, Cubs Should Extend Contreras, What to Expect in 2023 03.08.2022 1:10:27

⚾️ Trade deadline moves ⚾️ Breakdown of Cubs' trades ⚾️ Should Cubs extend Contreras? ⚾️ What to expect in final two months of season ⚾️ Cubs return to Wrigley on Friday

109. Trade Deadline Special, Scott Effross Trade as it Happened (Live), Dominos Falling 01.08.2022 55:13

⚾️ Scott Effross traded during the show, live, and we're shocked! ⚾️ Did Smyly's outing hurt his value? ⚾️ Are Cubs done being sellers? ⚾️ Untouchable players ⚾️ Post deadline perspective ⚾️ Cardinals series preview

108. Cubs Winning Despite Impending Selloff, Young Players Impressing, Emotions Running High 27.07.2022 1:00:04

⚾️ Cubs are hot ⚾️ Emotional Tuesday matinee for Contreras and Happ ⚾️ Chances Cubs don't trade Contreras ⚾️ Young players impressing ⚾️ Giants series preview

107. Assessing Cubs Draft, Trade Deadline Speculation, Unlikely Prospects May Headline 2nd Half 22.07.2022 56:53

⚾️ Cubs draft 16 pitchers out of 20 total draft picks ⚾️ Is Juan Soto a realistic option? ⚾️ Trade deadline may provide final piece to puzzle ⚾️ What will 2nd half look like for Cubs?

106. Assessing Cubs First & Second Round Draft Picks RHP Cade Horton, LHP Jackson Ferris 18.07.2022 1:02:34

⚾️ Cubs select RHP Cade Horton and LHP Jackson Ferris in MLB draft ⚾️ The path to winning the division ⚾️ Assessing Cubs first half of season, prospects for second half ⚾️ All-Star game preview

105. Lots of Positives For Cubs, Higgins Playing Well, PCA is a Monster, More 11.07.2022 58:33

⚾️ Not all lost for Cubs in LA ⚾️ Higgins could replace Contreras ⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to excel at South Bend ⚾️ Draft Preview ⚾️ Orioles series preview

104. Cubs Are Streaking, Sampson Red-hot, Cubs Travel to LA to Take on Dodgers 07.07.2022 51:25

⚾️ Cubs stay hot, take Brewers series ⚾️ Adrian Sampson has been outstanding ⚾️ Offense and pitching both clicking at same time ⚾️ Dodgers series preview

103. Cubs Win 2-of-3 Against Red Sox, Power Numbers Ticking Up, Pitching Solid 04.07.2022 51:18

⚾️ Cubs on roll, take 2-of-3 from Red Sox at Wrigley ⚾️ Slugging trending upwards ⚾️ Ten percent of total homers have come in last two series ⚾️ Cubs 3.54 ERA over last six games

102. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From Cards, Hoerner on Fire, Evaluating Cubs Season, Reds Preview 27.06.2022 1:08:20

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Cardinals ⚾️ Nico Hoerner having breakout season ⚾️ Learning how to evaluate this season ⚾️ Taking a look around MLB ⚾️ Reds series preview

101. Cubs Drop Pirates Series, Defense Hurting Young Pitchers, Cardinals Series Preview 24.06.2022 1:14:37

⚾️ Cubs drop three of four to Pirates ⚾️ Poor defense hurting Cubs' young pitchers ⚾️ Several players hurting Cubs daily ⚾️ Obvious immediate needs ⚾️ Cardinals series preview

100. Cubs Take Braves Series, Pitching Issues Surfacing, Pirates Series Preview 20.06.2022 55:16

⚾️ Cubs take two of three from Braves ⚾️ Cubs offense hasn't been bad ⚾️ Cubs pitching hasn't been good ⚾️ Kyle Hendricks trade value ⚾️ Other possible moves ⚾️ Pirates series preview

99. Cubs Offense Coming to Life, Kilian's Debut, Orioles Series Preview 06.06.2022 49:00

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-5 from Cardinals ⚾️ Offense coming to life ⚾️ Clamoring to win close games ⚾️ Bullpen shaky ⚾️ Kilian sent back to Iowa ⚾️ Orioles series preview

98. Cubs Stumbling to End May, Fun with Prospects, Looking Ahead 31.05.2022 1:05:25

⚾️ Cubs drop doubleheader to Brewers ⚾️ Opportunities galore for prospects in minor league system ⚾️ A look at prospects being called up versus those staying down ⚾️ Look ahead to Cardinals

97. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From D-backs, Starting Pitching Starting to Click, Pirates Series Preview 16.05.2022 1:03:57

⚾️ Cubs win second straight series ⚾️ Starting pitching comes together ⚾️ Bullpen equally good ⚾️ Cubs end road trip 4-2 ⚾️ Can Cubs get back to .500? ⚾️ Pirates series preview