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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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71. Stroman Signing May Signal More Big Deals to Come, Players Mock MLB on Twitter, & More 03.12.2021 31:20

⚾️ Marcus Stroman signing may signal more big deals to come ⚾️ Shortened timeline could favor Cubs pursuit of Carlos Correa ⚾️ MLB scrubs player data from sites, players mock them on Twitter

70. Deciphering Cubs Approach to Intelligent Spending, Yan Gomes Signs Three-Year Deal, & More 30.11.2021 39:51

⚾️ Interpreting Cubs intelligent spending approach ⚾️ Catcher Yan Gomes signed to 2-year $13 million deal ⚾️ Javy Báez signing with Detroit ⚾️ CBA expires on Dec. 1

69. Cubs Pursuing LHP Steven Matz, Miguel Amaya May Need Tommy John Surgery, & More 23.11.2021 48:14

⚾️ Cubs acquire OF Harold Ramirez ⚾️ Cubs pursuing LHP Steven Matz ⚾️ Miguel Amaya may need Tommy John surgery ⚾️ CBA deadline approaching with no signs of agreement

68. Nelson Velazquez Tearing Up AFL, Hoyer Selling Intelligent Approach, MLB Lockout Likely 19.11.2021 1:05:26

⚾️ How excited should we be about Nelson Velaquez? ⚾️ Hoyer continues to sell intelligent approach to free agency ⚾️ Lockout likely as CBA deadline nears ⚾️ Ugly business of baseball

67. Cubs Balance of Power, Market for Kris Bryant, Hawkins Like Kid in Candy Shop, CBA Update 15.11.2021 57:33

⚾️ Cubs balancing power and contact ⚾️ Hawkins like kid in candy shop ⚾️ Market for Kris Bryant ⚾️ Cubs continues to be linked to Corey Seager ⚾️ CBA update

66. GM Winter Meetings, Chances Cubs Sign Corey Seager, CBA Update, & More 11.11.2021 40:59

⚾️ GM winter meetings ⚾️ Chances Cubs sign Corey Seager in the offseason ⚾️ Status of qualifying offers ⚾️ CBA update Lockout seems inevitable

65. Free Agency Begins, Key Offseason Dates, Cubs Roster Moves, CBA Negotiations 05.11.2021 50:57

⚾️ Key offseason dates and deadlines ⚾️ Cubs roster moves as free agency period begins ⚾️ Option decisions of non-Cubs that could impact team ⚾️ Update on status of CBA negotiations

64. Cubs Hire Greg Brown as Hitting Coach, Knowns and Unknowns Heading into MLB Offseason 03.11.2021 51:30

⚾️ Cubs hire Greg Brown as hitting coach ⚾️ Knowns and unknowns heading into MLB offseason ⚾️ World Series moves back to Houston for game 6 ⚾️ Should MLB make rule changes to limit pitching merry-go-round in playoffs

63. Cubs Hire Ehsan Bokhari as Assistant GM, Progressive Front Office May Speed Up Rebuild 27.10.2021 53:05

⚾️ Cubs name Ehsan Bokhari assistant general manager ⚾️ Progressive front office may help Cubs re-set happen more quickly ⚾️ Jason McCleod moves on ⚾️ Joc Pederson and Braves unlikely run to World Series

62. Cubs Hire New GM Carter Hawkins, Going All-in On Player Development Strategy 22.10.2021 1:02:54

⚾️ Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as new GM ⚾️ Player development key to Cubs near-term success ⚾️ Re-setting expectations ⚾️ Cubs interest in signing elite free agent shortstop ⚾️ MLB's proposed streaming service

61. Exploring Cubs Offseason Plans, Postseason Heating Up 13.10.2021 1:04:57

⚾️ Postseason heating up ⚾️ Exploring Cubs offseason plans ⚾️ Chances Cubs trade current players on active roster ⚾️ Likely pitching targets ⚾️ World Series picks

60. Offseason Decisions Loom, Cubs Need to Add at Least Two Starters 23.09.2021 56:09

⚾️ Cubs fall to 9-10 in September after starting off 8-4 ⚾️ Offseason looms, just what will Cubs focus be? ⚾️ Starting rotation likely needs to add at least two pitchers

59. Brennen Davis Rakes in Iowa Debut, Discussing Cubs Financial Conundrum 15.09.2021 55:12

⚾️ Kris Bryant's return to Wrigley ⚾️ Cubs 8-4 in September ⚾️ Brennan Davis called up to Iowa and homers in first two ABs ⚾️ Cubs final homestand next week ⚾️ Offseason preview

58. Plenty of Reason for Optimism, Schwindel and Wisdom on Fire, Báez Might Be Cheap Pick Up 02.09.2021 46:53

⚾️ Plenty of reason for optimism ⚾️ Frank Schwindel is on fire, Patrick Wisdom not far behind ⚾️ Adbert Alzolay's role going forward ⚾️ CBA negotiations already underway ⚾️ Javy Báez may be available at discount

57. Cubs Beat Rockies, Two-Game Winning Streak, Minor League Pitching Prospects Rising 25.08.2021 46:16

⚾️ Cubs beat Rockies in first game of doubleheader ⚾️ Two-game winning streak ⚾️ Cubs flush with minor league pitching prospects ⚾️ Where will offense come from?

56. Hoyer Good at Being Bad, Future of Team in Minor Leagues, Keeping Perspective 17.08.2021 55:23

⚾️ Cubs big league struggles continue ⚾️ Keeping the right perspective ⚾️ Future of Cubs is in minor leagues ⚾️ What to look for going forward ⚾️ Kris Bryant thriving in San Francisco ⚾️ Will Cubs be buyers in offseason?

55. Cubs Death Spiral Continues, Prospects To Watch, Assessing the Future 11.08.2021 37:37

⚾️ Cubs 2-8 in last 10 games ⚾️ Taking winning for granted ⚾️ Will Cubs win another series this year? ⚾️ Changing the way we look at assessing the quality of the Cubs ⚾️ Weekend series against Marlins

54. Discussing Trade Deadline Moves, Minor League Prospects, Path Forward for Cubs 05.08.2021 52:03

⚾️ Discussing trade deadline moves ⚾️ When will Cubs get back to winning? ⚾️ Reset or Rebuild? Do we care? ⚾️ Manny Rodriguez impresses with first save as a Cub ⚾️ White Sox series preview

53. Trade Deadline Special Edition 30.07.2021 1:08:16

⚾️ Trade deadline madness ⚾️ Anthony Rizzo trade implications ⚾️ Will Kris Bryant be moved? ⚾️ Kimbrel likely to be a blockbuster ⚾️ Looking forward to remainder of the season for the Cubs

52. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From Dbacks, Latest Trade Rumors, Reds Series Preview 26.07.2021 46:44

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Dbacks ⚾️ Heating up at Wrigley Field ⚾️ Are Brewers a lock to win the National League Central? ⚾️ Pondering trade deadline moves ⚾️ Reds series preview

51. Cubs Rally in 9th to Beat Cardinals, Hug Watch in Full Effect, Players Most Likely to Be Traded 21.07.2021 45:26

⚾️ Cubs rally in 9th to beat Cardinals ⚾️ Hug-watch humor surrounding Kris Bryant ⚾️ Players Cubs most likely to trade by the deadline ⚾️ Could Cubs acquire MLB-ready talent?

50. Cubs in Sell-Mode, Draft Jordon Wicks in First Round, Thoughts on Second Half 12.07.2021 44:21

⚾️ Are Cubs in all-out sell mode? ⚾️ What players will the Cubs want to hold onto? ⚾️ Cubs draft LHP Jordan Wicks in 1st round ⚾️ Looking towards 2nd half

49. Cubs End Losing Streak, Ricketts May Tear It Down, Financial Impact of Rebuild 08.07.2021 1:02:21

⚾️ Cubs end 11-game losing streak ⚾️ Discussing possible paths forward as trade deadline nears ⚾️ Is season salvageable? Is it worth trying to salvage? ⚾️ Cardinals series preview

48. Cubs Stumble in Los Angeles, Travel to Milwaukee to Battle for First Place in NL Central 28.06.2021 37:33

⚾️ Cubs stumble in LA, drop series ⚾️ Bullpen falters, costing Cubs 2 losses ⚾️ Alzolay blasted on Sunday ⚾️ Winning record in June still a possibility for Cubs ⚾️ Looking forward to Brewers series

47. Cubs Narrowly Avoid Sweep, Arrieta Consistently Inconsistent, Tribe Up Next 21.06.2021 31:35

⚾️ Cubs avoid sweep with shutout ⚾️ Brewers, Cubs both 5-5 over last 10, tied for first place ⚾️ Lethargic offense continues to plague Cubs ⚾️ Arrieta struggling to find consistency ⚾️ Indians series preview