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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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46. Cubs Drop 3-of-4 in New York, Marlins Come to Wrigley For Weekend Series 18.06.2021 36:37

⚾️ Cubs drop 3-of-4 in New York ⚾️ Mets' pitching saddles Cubs offense ⚾️ Hendricks saves day with 7th straight win ⚾️ Cubs maintain one game lead in National League Central ⚾️ Preview Marlins series

45. Cubs Sweep Cardinals, Possible Trade Scenarios, Heyward Speaks Against Vaccine 14.06.2021 47:47

⚾️ Cubs sweep Cardinals ⚾️ 8-4 record in June ⚾️ Brewers keeping pace in NL Central division race ⚾️ Rizzo & Heyward speak about not getting vaccine ⚾️ Preview Mets series

44. Cubs Back on Track in San Diego, Cardinals Coming to Full-Capacity Wrigley 10.06.2021 48:45

⚾️ Cubs back on track in San Diego ⚾️ Arrieta outduels Darvish ⚾️ Davies best performance of season ⚾️ Sogard clearly Cubs weakest player ⚾️ Injuries continue to play role ⚾️ Preview Cardinals series

43. Cubs Struggling on West Coast Swing, Chance to Salvage Two Games in San Diego 08.06.2021 33:28

⚾️ Cubs move to 3-4 record in June and it's not getting easier ⚾️ Impact of Patrick Wisdom going forward ⚾️ What to do with Jason Heyward ⚾️ Looking ahead to Cardinals series

42. Cubs Sweep Padres, Alzolay Oozing Confidence, Four-Game Weekend Series in San Francisco 03.06.2021 41:05

⚾️ Cubs sweep Padres, in first place in NL Central ⚾️ Injury updates: Heyward, Marisnick, Duffy, Hoerner, Steele, Mills ⚾️ Alzolay brimming with confidence ⚾️ Giants series preview

41. Cubs Closing in on First Place, Padres Come to Wrigley for Three Games 31.05.2021 35:01

⚾️ It's Memorial Day and Cubs are half game out of first place ⚾️ Cubs winning streak ends at six ⚾️ June may define the path for Cubs future ⚾️ Padres series preview

40. Cubs Sweep Pirates, Javy Báez is a Wizard, Reds at Wrigley For Weekend Series 28.05.2021 36:23

⚾️ Cubs sweep Pirates ⚾️ Javy Báez is pure magic ⚾️ Cubs 16-7 in May ⚾️ Big turnaround in both hitting and pitching from April to May ⚾️ Reds come to Wrigley

39. Cubs Take Down Cardinals, Head to Pittsburgh Tuesday 24.05.2021 46:44

⚾️ Cubs beat Cards, win series ⚾️ Cubs winning in variety of ways is encouraging sign ⚾️ Javy's 10th inning home run Sunday ⚾️ May could cure all that ails Cubs ⚾️ Cubs travel to Pittsburgh for three

38. Cubs Playing Well Heading into Critical Stretch of Season 21.05.2021 42:46

⚾️ Cubs take 3-of-4 from Nationals ⚾️ Ross showing managerial mettle ⚾️ Bullpen dominating in May ⚾️ Starters still struggling ⚾️ Critical stretch over next 22 games ⚾️ Preview Cardinals series

37. Winning in Detroit Was Expected, Now It's Time To Take Down the Nationals 17.05.2021 55:52

⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Tigers ⚾️ Hendricks with vintage performance on Sunday ⚾️ Happ bounces back with big game ⚾️ Cubs three back from Cardinals ⚾️ Nationals come to Wrigley for four games

36. Greg Huss From Growing Cubs Podcast Catches Us Up on Cubs Minor League System 14.05.2021 58:29

What's happening in the minors Early standouts among prospects Must-see affiliate(s) for Cubs fans Cubs limp to Detroit

35. Mike Bryant Talks Approach, Adjustments Kris Bryant Made This Season 10.05.2021 1:25:38

⚾️ Kris Bryant's dad, Mike Bryant, is our guest today ⚾️ What it takes to make swing adjustments ⚾️ Changes Kris has made to his swing ⚾️ Mike's approach to launch angle ⚾️ Cubs travel to Cleveland

34. Cubs Sweep Dodgers in Dramatic Fashion and We Feel Good 06.05.2021 35:57

⚾️ Cubs sweep Dodgers ⚾️ Now THAT felt like the playoffs ⚾️ Cubs beat Kershaw, Bauer, and Beuhler ⚾️ Matt Duffy is clutch ⚾️ Cubs vs. Pirates preview

33. Cubs Drop Series to Reds, Ross's Perplexing Comments, Dissecting Hendricks Start to Season 03.05.2021 35:28

⚾️ Cubs drop series to Reds ⚾️ Are the Cubs better or worse than their record? ⚾️ David Ross said what now? ⚾️ Cubs open three-game series against Dodgers at Wrigley

32. Cubs Stumbling, Reds On Deck 30.04.2021 30:17

⚾️ Cubs are spiraling and that's not good ⚾️ Five-game losing streak ⚾️ Is there still hope? Of course, there is... ⚾️ Cubs battle Reds for last place this weekend

31. Cubs on Verge of Series Sweep Against Mets, Brewers Series on Deck 22.04.2021 35:48

⚾️ Cubs offense showing signs of life ⚾️ Javy bashes grand slam, goes 1-for-4 with no strikeouts Wednesday ⚾️ Davies struggles continue ⚾️ Arrieta continues his hot start ⚾️ Looking forward to Brewers series

30. Cubs Battered By Braves, Drop Another Series 19.04.2021 28:03

⚾️ Cubs drop 4th straight series ⚾️ Hitting below Mendoza line as a team is not good ⚾️ Hendricks looks lost ⚾️ Team ERA 4.98 with 5.11 BB/9 ⚾️ Mets series on deck

29. Cubs Stumble Out of Milwaukee, Nine-Game Homestand Up Next 15.04.2021 30:20

⚾️ Celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Rant ⚾️ Can things possibly get worse for Cubs? ⚾️ Cubs start nine-game homestand ⚾️ We could all use a winning streak #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball

28. Searching For Positives After Series Loss to Pirates 12.04.2021 52:44

⚾️ Searching for positives after series loss to Pirates ⚾️ Reviewing MLB review process ⚾️ Cubs weak contact issues continue ⚾️ Davies and Williams rough outings ⚾️ Looking forward, not back

27. Cubs Drop Series to Brewers, Offense in a Funk 08.04.2021 33:45

⚾️ Cubs fall short against Brewers ⚾️ Joc Pederson goes yard ⚾️ Offensive woes continue ⚾️ Cubs with nine hits in series ⚾️ Pirates series preview

26. Cubs Win Opening Series, Brewers Up Next 05.04.2021 41:02

Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team: ⚾️ Kris Bryant locked in ⚾️ Joc Pederson's rough start ⚾️ Kyle Hendricks control issues ⚾️ Jake Arrieta's great outing ⚾️ Zach Davies solid debut ⚾️ Brewers series preview

25. Opening Day Special Edition 01.04.2021 45:44

Join Evan and Jon today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and celebrate Opening Day: ⚾️ Opening Day joy! ⚾️ Evan and Jon predict Cubs 2021 record ⚾️ We'd rather be at Wrigley ⚾️ Preview Pirates series ⚾️ The Rant moves to twice a week #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball

24. Cubs Pitching Prospect Jerrick Suiter, Alzolay Named Starter, Rizzo Extension Not Close 29.03.2021 1:25:48

Join Evan and Jon today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news surrounding the team, including an interview with pitching prospect Jerrick Suiter: ⚾️ Cubs name starting rotation, Alzolay makes the cut ⚾️ Breaking down the bullpen ⚾️ Nico Hoerner optioned ⚾️ Guest Jerrick Suiter, RHP and converted first baseman #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball

23. Cubs Pitching Prospect Max Bain Shares Insights, Experiences, More 16.03.2021 1:12:45

Join Evan and Jon today with special guest, Cubs pitching prospect, Max Bain: ⚾️ Signed with Cubs in January 2020 ⚾️ Big man with a big arm ⚾️ Completely transformed his approach and fitness level ⚾️ Thoughts on pitch repertoire ⚾️ Approach heading into season #Chicago #Cubs #MLB #Baseball #MiLB

22. Live From Sloan Park, Fans at Wrigley, Hoerner is Hot, Starting Rotation Coming into Focus 09.03.2021 17:07

Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the team as we head into the 2021 season: ⚾️ Live broadcast from Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona ⚾️ Fans at Wrigley on opening day ⚾️ Position battles to keep an eye on in spring training ⚾️ Thoughts on starting rotation #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Baseball