Best Chicagocubs Podcasts (2025)

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PCA’s INSANE Season: Why He’s Entering BARRY BONDS Territory #chicagocubs #cubs 7:32

11d ago7:32

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is putting up a season that could make him the Cubs’ next MVP, and maybe one of the best in franchise history. Joey Christopoulos breaks down the mind-blowing stats that put him in the same conversation as Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, and Mookie Betts. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-co…

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Bears Offensive Line Ranked 4th?! Why This Changes Everything for Caleb Williams #chicagobears 10:44

3d ago10:44

10:44

Can the Chicago Bears’ offensive line really be Top 5 in the NFL? Joey breaks down what this means for Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson’s new offense, and if we should actually believe the hype. #Bears #NFL #calebwilliams https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bears-Offensive-Line-ranking-PODCAST.mp3…

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Howdy, Pilgrim | S9E25 1:17:31

5d ago1:17:31

1:17:31

This week Ron, Elliott, and Pete welcome back special guest Dustin “The Duke” Duquenne as they dive headfirst into last weekend's fireworks at Wrigley, highlighted by an eight-homer beatdown of the Cardinals on the Fourth of July that set league and franchise records (for both teams!). As Elliott, Duke, and Pete gleefully recap every bomb, Ron cope…

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All-Star Snubs, ZS38 and Scotty E Updates, and the Yanks' meltdown! 1:02:36

7d ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Head to the Binny's at 3000 N Clark St in Lakeview to get your Parce. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs All-Star game selections and surprising omissions, talk about friends o…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S3 - EP13) - The Cubs are ready to deal, but other teams ready to sell? 27:53

8d ago27:53

27:53

It’s officially trade season in #mlb and the #chicagocubs are ready to make a deal as one of baseball’s best teams. #kap and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the latest with the #cubs, why it’s time to pounce, but why other teams are holding things up more than the Cubs themselves. Is the nature of the added #wildcard making more teams believe they have a…

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New Blood vs. Old Stars: Who Survives the Bears’ Offensive Overhaul? #ChicagoBears #BearDown 6:41

9d ago6:41

6:41

Is the Chicago Bears offense about to flip upside down? Joey Christopoulos breaks down whether Cole Kmet, DJ Moore, and D’Andre Swift are safe under Ben Johnson, or if new faces like Colston Loveland, Kyle Monangai, and Rome Odunze will take over. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ben-…

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Happy Bonilla Day! | S9E24 1:13:36

13d ago1:13:36

1:13:36

It’s the most magical of baseball holidays: Bobby Bonilla Day! Baseball’s most legendary deferred payment continues, and Pete has the updated list of players who will be cashing checks long after their cleats hit the shelf. Bobby may have been the first, but he’s no longer alone. Meanwhile, the trade deadline is just a month away, but you'd never k…

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Justin Steele calls in from AZ! Plus, Tucker's return to Houston! 58:57

14d ago58:57

58:57

Head to the Binny's at 1720 N Marcey St in Lincoln Park to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Dakota takes the week off and the guys call in returning champion Justin Steele. S…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S3 - EP12) - Why the Chicago Cubs will be 'All-In' at the trade deadline 27:53

14d ago27:53

27:53

The #chicagocubs enter July in 1st place. Coming off of a .500 June where they went 13-13, the #cubs still have a lot of momentum and a lot of buzz as the #mlbtradedeadline awaits at the end of the month. #kap and #guff, who sits in for Gordon Wittenmyer, break down why there shouldn’t be a sense of panic and that the best is yet to come. MLB Netwo…

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Why the Cubs Need More Than One Trade, and FAST #chicagocubs #craigcounsell 32:32

17d ago32:32

32:32

The Chicago Cubs started the season white hot, but are they falling apart now? We break down why the offense, rotation, and bullpen can’t click at the same time, what Jed Hoyer’s trade deadline plan really means, and which pitchers could (or won’t) fix the Cubs’ playoff hopes. #hoyer MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicag…

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Are THREE-POINTERS hurting the game of basketball? #nba #chicagobulls #basketball 6:22

20d ago6:22

6:22

Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos breaks down why three-pointers are hurting the NBA. #bulls MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-Basketball-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Finally… | S9E23 1:02:34

20d ago1:02:34

1:02:34

After nearly three months and 78 games, Major League Baseball finally graced its 2025 fans with one of the best rivalries in sports. This week, the full team joined the end of Game 2 in progress and discussed the latest happenings on both sides of the I-55 Rivalry. Plus, an abridged version of "Ron's Soccer Minute"! Check out this week’s livestream…

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A wild weekend at Wrigley, plus the Boss loves homers and hates BABIP! 1:05:02

21d ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Head to the Binny's at 7330 W North Ave (Route 64) in Elmwood Park,to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys look back at a wild weekend series at a very hot and windy Wr…

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No Tucker extension yet? Chapman best closer? PCA for MVP? Cubs Mailbag questions! #chicagocubs 11:20

22d ago11:20

11:20

Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos takes Cubs questions from producer John Meadows’ mailbag! #cubsnation https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-Cubs-PODCAST.mp3 MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/By Sports Talk Chicago

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2 catchers? The 78? White Sox mailbag! #whitesox 13:54

23d ago13:54

13:54

Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos takes White Sox questions from producer John Meadows’ mailbag! #soxnation MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-White-Sox-PODCAST_1.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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We’re still the Off-Season Kings! Mailbag questions! We’re better than 5 and 12, right?! #beardown 23:02

24d ago23:02

23:02

Producer and Off-Season King John Meadows returns with his mailbag of questions for Joey as they talk about the Bears. #chicagobears MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-Bears-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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The Boss Walks it off on Father's Day, The Devers Trade and Philly Cheese Steak or Italian Beef? 1:00:52

28d ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Ian's walk off hit on Father's Day and what it meant to h…

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Hot to the Touch | S9E22 53:49

28d ago53:49

53:49

The 2024 trade season has NOTHING on 2025! Luis Arraez may have been traded in May 2024, but Rafael Devers goes to the Giants in mid-June?! Ron, Elliott, and Pete dissect what they think this means for the Cubs, the Cards, and this year's trade deadline. Plus, the most subdued Soccer Minute you've ever heard. Check out this week’s livestream on You…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S3 - EP10) - What Would a Kyle Tucker Deal Look Like Right Now for Cubs? 28:30

29d ago28:30

28:30

#kap and #gordon discuss the current state of the #chicagocubs what could a potential deal look like for #kyletucker ? should the cubs offer him a 10 year contract at this point in the season, all things considered… or, should they wait until later in the season? plus, they discuss the cubs closer #danielpalencia … finally, they close out the #podc…

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We are still the Off-Season Kings, but it’s too early to tell. #beardown 6:04

1M ago6:04

6:04

Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos tells us why he’s skeptical and protecting his heart. #chicagobears MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bears-need-to-prove-it-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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The White Sox are bring up prospects. Are they finally watchable? #whitesox 18:35

1M ago18:35

18:35

Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos breaks down the prospects that the White Sox are bringing up that are finally making them watchable again. #willvenable MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-White-Sox-are-finally-watchable-PODCAST.mp3…

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Is Reinsdorf finally selling the White Sox? Does this mean a new stadium? #whitesox 23:08

1M ago23:08

23:08

Joey finally talks about the White Sox and it’s positive news? Hallelujah! (buckle up…the editor has at least three years worth of ‘Da Pope’ jokes) (seriously he wore a White Sox hat) (HE WORE A WHITE SOX HAT! HALLELUJAH!) #chicagobaseball MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/White-Sox-be…

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The Boss Gets Hot in Philly, Prime Judge or Prime Trout and Nico's Ejection! 56:41

1M ago56:41

56:41

Head to the Binny's at 3121 Thatcher Ave in River Grove, to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Ian's homer binge in Philadelphia, the Cubs recent string of ej…

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Back at It! | S9E21 1:12:05

1M ago1:12:05

1:12:05

After a week of vacation and old man procedures, all three hosts are back at it. The Cardinals seem to be leveling off, while the Cubs have upped their NL Central lead a bit. Are the Cubs better off with Ian Happ at leadoff, or is PCA the better – and more traditional – choice? The Cards won a series this week against MLB's darling franchise, but t…

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Top 20 Individual Player Seasons of the 21st Century #cubs #sox 51:52

1M ago51:52

51:52

Joey breaks down his top 20 individual player seasons. Let the arguments begin. #chicagocubs #chicagowhitesox MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-STC-06072025-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S3 - EP9) - Is the 2025 season World Series or bust for the Chicago Cubs? 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

#kap & Gordon are back with the latest happenings with the #chicagocubs as the calendar turns to June. Yes, the #cubs have some issues, like most teams, but unlike most teams, the Cubs are 15 games over .500 and one of the best offenses in all of baseball. Kap poses the question to Gordon - is this season #worldseries or bust? Kap believes it is, w…

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Live Show Recap and Dave Phillips on the next generation of baseball technology 1:03:08

1M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Head to the Binny's at 7330 W North Ave (Route 64) in Elmwood Park,to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys recap the live show this past weekend at the Music Box Theatre …

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Chicago Cubs All-Quarter Century Team #chicagocubs 11:12

1M ago11:12

11:12

The MLB put out it’s team, so Joey is putting out his Cubs team. #cubsnation MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-STC-05312025-Cubs-All-Quater-Team-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Chicago White Sox All-Quarter Century Team #whitesox 19:38

1M ago19:38

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The MLB put out it’s team, so Joey is putting out his White Sox team. #soxnation MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WLS-STC-05312025-Sox-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Call it What You Want! | S9E20 1:06:26

2M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

The Cardinals and Cubs are winning—and the ToR crew is actually in a good mood. For now. Before diving into baseball, the guys kick things off with a detour into movies and TV, living up to their promise: “everything you want to hear, from the big sports to the big screen.” Expect unsolicited recommendations, sharp takes, and Pete’s signature brand…

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‘Would you rather…’ with the Cubs amazing 2025 start. PCA MVP. PCA MVP. #chicagocubs #cubbies 23:33

2M ago23:33

23:33

Joey asks fun questions with the Cubs great start to the 2025 season. We’re rooting for PCA MVP. #pca MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WLS-STC-05312025-Cubs-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Compound Live with PCA is this Saturday! Plus, the Cubs unexpected heroes and Schwarber's 300th 58:44

2M ago58:44

58:44

Get tickets to our live show on Saturday, May 31st with Pete Crow-Armstrong at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guest-pete-crow-armstrong Head to the Binny's at 3121 Thatcher Ave in River Grove, to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S3 - EP8) - The best Chicago players of the last 25 years 52:31

2M ago52:31

52:31

#kap and #gordonwittenmyer are joined by #guff as the trio debate, and sometimes very heated, the best player at every position from the last 25 years in Chicago. This discussion included players from both the #chicagocubs and #whitesox, with only one player at each position earning the nod, respectively. There were some heated debates at catcher b…

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The Bears have a TOUGH 2025 schedule #beardown 21:52

2M ago21:52

21:52

Joey give his 2025 predictions for the Chicago Bears. Do they even make .500? #bearsfootball #benjohnson MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bears-2025-Schedule-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Ben Johnson brings INTENSITY to the OTAs #benjohnson #beardown 10:18

2M ago10:18

10:18

Joey breaks down some initial reporting coming out of the OTAs. #calebwilliams #bearsfootball MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ben-Johnson-OTAs-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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REPORT: According to upcoming book, Caleb Williams did not want to play for the Bears #calebwilliams 15:13

2M ago15:13

15:13

Joey gives his thoughts on the revelations of Caleb Williams in Seth Wickersham’s upcoming book. #chicagobears #beardown MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Caleb-Williams-book-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Is this Real? | S9E19 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Pete's back, and he has questions. With Elliott mere hours away from vacation and madly packing the Family Truckster, Ron and Pete dive deep into the world of baseball and beyond, tackling everything from the clown show in St. Louis to the Cubs' continued early-season success to the Cardinals' surprising stretch of good baseball. The show starts wi…

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Soto Returns to the Bronx, Who Belongs in the Hall of Fame and How a Pitcher Develops a New Pitch! 1:08:46

2M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Get tickets to our live show on Saturday, May 31st with Pete Crow-Armstrong at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guest-pete-crow-armstrong Head to the Binny's at 7330 W North Ave (Route 64) in Elmwood Park,to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves:…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast (S3 - EP7) The state of the Cubs after the bullpen blows a save in Miami 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

Kap and Gordon talk about the state of the bullpen after the #chicagocubs blow a save in Miami. Guff interview #drewpomeranz about his success in his return to the MLB after a couple of years out of the league. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP,…

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Bulls get the No. 12 Draft Pick because……Bulls…. #chicagobulls 5:20

2M ago5:20

5:20

Bulls get the No. 12 Draft Pick to keep that mediocrity train moving. #joshgiddey #giannisantetokounmpo MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WLS-Bulls-Podcast.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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The bans are lifted and no, you still can’t let them in. #HOF #peterose #shoelessjoejackson 15:00

2M ago15:00

15:00

The bans are lifted and Joey explains why they still shouldn’t be let in. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WLS-HOF-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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The Cubs NEED to extend Kyle Tucker. NOW. #chicagocubs #kyletucker 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

Joey explains why the Cubs need to extend Kyle Tucker. Now. No more waiting. DO IT. #cubsnation https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WLS-Cubs-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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The Boss Goes on the IL, Javy and Schwarber Are Thriving and Cade Horton's debut! 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

Get tickets to our live show on Saturday, May 31st with Pete Crow-Armstrong at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guest-pete-crow-armstrong Head to the Binny's at 1720 N Marcey St in Lincoln Park to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good.…

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Streaking! | S9E18 55:30

2M ago55:30

55:30

With Pete out, Ron and Elliott get to go wild on Star Wars talk, but not before covering some interesting ground on the baseball front. MLB reinstates Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and others. The Cubs call up one of their top prospects, Cade Horton, while sending Ian Happ to the IL (which will make Pete HAPP-y). The Cardinals are on a nine-game…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S3 - EP6) - Cade Horton's debut and the guys discuss their favorite baseball movies 39:46

2M ago39:46

39:46

The guys talk about #cadehorton and his major league debut. Also will the #chicagocubs try to ‘jump the market’ in the #mlb trade frenzy prior to the deadline? Ryan McGuffey joins #kap and #gordonwittenmyer in a discussion spraying into many fields Guff adds 2 BIG arms he hopes #jedhoyer has already been active on They also discuss their favorite b…

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Chicago Sports Power Rankings: Cubs GOOD, Bulls….meh…. #cubs #bears #blackhawks #whitesox #bulls 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

With summer right around the corner, Joey gives his Power Rankings of Chicago’s sports teams. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/05102025-Chicago-Sports-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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At the Quarter Pole, and Is the New Pope a Cubs Fan? | S9E17 1:04:54

2M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Ron and Pete trade places this week, with Pete in the role of Road Warrior, checking in from Orlando, Florida. That's why this week's pod recorded during their original Thursday night slot. With both the Cubs and Cardinals nearing Ron's critical 40-game mark, it's only a little too early for the guys to engage in a spirited debate about the perform…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast (S3 - EP5) - How do the Cubs replace Shota's starts and who will be an All-Star? 28:59

2M ago28:59

28:59

Kap and Gordon talk about the injury to #shotaimanaga and how they think the #chicagocubs should replace him in while he's on the injured list. They also discuss which Cubs they think should be All-Stars. They also debate whether #aaronjudge is the greatest right-handed hitter in the history of baseball. REKAP SPONSORS: ----------------------------…

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Cubbies Stay Hot on the Road, Shota Visits the IL and MLB Travel Logistics! 59:10

2M ago59:10

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Get tickets to our live show on May 31st with Pete Crow-Armstrong at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guest-pete-crow-armstrong Head to the Binny's at 3000 N Clark St in Lakeview to get your Parce. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠https://br…

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Grading the Bears draft class. #bearsfootball #beardown #benjohnson 25:17

2M ago25:17

25:17

Joey grades the 2025 Bears draft class. WE GOT A RUNNING BACK. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Draft-reaction-part-2-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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