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Cubs REKAP Podcast

David Kaplan & Gordon Wittenmyer

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Get ready Cubs fans, because your favorite dynamic duo is back! David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer are joining forces once again to bring you the most exciting and insightful podcast about the Cubs you've ever heard. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just a casual observer, the Cubs REKAP podcast will keep you on the edge of your seat with all the latest news, analysis, and commentary about the team you love. From player interviews to game highlights, from trade rumors to injury reports, Kapl ...
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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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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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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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As we approach May, the #chicagocubs have proven to be one of the better teams in baseball. Atop the #nlcentral, they’ve played the toughest schedule in baseball that includes their entire season series against the #losangelesdodgers, #sandiegopadres & #arizonadiamondbacks. Despite having holes in the bullpen, 3rd base and the rotation, the #cubs o…
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Jim Duquette has worked in the front office of a couple of organizations in baseball and is currently a star on the MLB network. Kap and Gordon talk to him about the challenges Jed Hoyer faces with losing Justin Steele so early. The guys ask Jim who he'd be looking to acquire. They also ask him about the bullpen and who might be good trade candidat…
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Kap and Gordon discuss CBS ranking the #chicagocubs as the 3rd best team in baseball. But Gordon thinks the Cubs are in big trouble now that #justinsteele is done for the year. But Kap is more optimistic and thinks the Cubs have options. Can the Cubs trade for #sandyalcantara? How soon will the #miamimarlins be willing to trade him? What will it ta…
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Guff joins Kap and Gordon as they discuss the 1st place Cubs. #kyletucker has been amazing so far. The #vladimirguerrerojr contract dropped late last night. Will the Tucker contract need to be similar? Will #tomricketts be willing to offer a contract that large? Are the new #chicagocubs powder blue jerseys awesome or ugly? REKAP SPONSORS: ---------…
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#kap & Gordon Wittenmyer are joined by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel #brewers beat writer Todd Rosiak as the trio breakdown the defending division champion Brewers and who may win the division in 2025. While Kap believes this is the #chicagocubs for the taking, the others think not so fast and include the upstart #cincinnatireds in that discussion…
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#kap & Gordon are joined by #espn reporter Jesse Rogers in a wode ranging discussion on the 2025 #chicagocube and things REALLY get heated whrn the discussion turns to the probable #mlb labor strike coming in 2027 is #tomricketts not spending because of it? Kap & Gordon have differing opinions to say the least as the #cubs head to Tokyo a week out …
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Kap and Gordon talk about why they believe that you will know if the Cubs will win the division by April 28th. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP D…
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Kap and Gordon talk about the #chicagocubs early preseason success. Does it mean anything? They talk about #justinturner and his role on this team. Will the Cubs get to the playoffs this year? Kap also brings you the latest on their TV woes. Are they really going not be available on Xfinity anymore? What is the problem and how do they fix it? They …
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Kap and Gordon talk about the #chicagocubs missing out on #alexbregman and then pivoting to #justinturner. Why was the cubs offer so low? How does the CBA factor in? They also talk about the first week of #springtraining and what to look forward to as games begin this week. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland …
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Kap and Gordon discuss the state of the #chicagocubs as pitchers and catchers report to Mesa. #jedhoyer and #craigcounsell met the media and Gordon was there to hear what they had to say and ask them a few questions. What did Counsell think of his first year as Cubs manager? Did Jed hint at adding anymore significant pieces? REKAP SPONSORS: -------…
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Kap and Gordon discuss the #chicagocubs trade for closer #ryanpressly from the #houstonastros. Is #jedhoyer done or will they continue to add before spring training begins in 2 weeks? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Com…
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#chicagocubs President of Baseball Operations #jedhoyer pays #kap & Gordon Wittenmyer a visit in the #rekap studios for a lengthy sitdown and conversation on all things #cubs. The guys press Hoyer on the 2024 season, why it didn’t work, why they came up short and additions that didn’t happen. While discussing the addition of #kyletucker, the guys w…
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Kap and Gordon discuss Sammy Sosa's apology and Ricketts welcoming Sammy back into the organization. What prompted the apology? What this long overdue? Why did Ricketts need an apology? Will Sammy get a statue at Wrigley? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 …
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Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs moves today as they traded for outfielder Kyle Tucker and signed catcher Carson Kelly. Do they like the trade? Did the Cubs give up too much? And what else do the guys think the Cubs will do? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago …
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The #mlb #wintermeetings are set to begin and #kap & Gordon discuss if the #chicagocubs are ever going to act like a major market team or continue to thread the needles with mid level signings like #matthewboyd. Kap tells Gordon that the #cubs are definitely winning the #nlcentral in 2025. Gordon laughs it off and says ‘prove it’. As usual, a spiri…
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With the holiday season in full swing, #kap and Gordon Wittenmyer have put together a shopping list for #jedhoyer and company as the #blackfriday deals get set to release. Are there big names on the list? If so, who? Or are the #cubs shopping in the bargain bin in hopes of adding to a roster trying to win the 2025 #nlcentral? Another spirited conve…
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#kap and #gordonwittenmyer always are spirited when they get together and this episode is no different. Gordon believes the big market #chicagocubs should be in on just about everybody, while Kap knows there are some restrictions. The #cubs have had success in bringing Japanese players in recent years and currently have #seiyasuzuki & #shotaimanaga…
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The GM Meetings are over which means we’re moving closer to #jedhoyer & #carterhawkins to moving forward with building the 2025 #chicagocubs roster. After #codybellinger opted IN to 2025, how does that impact how the #cubs can spend moving forward? What impact should or could it have, if any? #kap & Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the state of the Cubs a…
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In this special edition of the Cubs REKAP Podcast, Gordon and Kap discuss the implications of Cody Bellinger opting in for another year with the Cubs. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://…
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#kap and Gordon debate how the #chicagocubs should fix their very average baseball team. Who can they trade? Who has no-trade clauses? The guys debate changes in the lineup and in the pitching staff. Why Gordon believes they are farther away than some think. Meanwhile, Kap believes a tinker or two can get the #cubs closer to the 90 win team they wa…
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon joins Kap & Gordon and discusses why the Cubs came up short of expectations in 2024, why he had a much better season in Year 2 as a Cub and why he believes it’s okay to say the Cubs should expect greatness and expect to win on a year in year out basis. Taillon also gives his thoughts on the ovation and tribute t…
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As the season enters its final week, #kap & Gordon discuss some of the things we heard from #chicagocubs manager #craigcounsell and pitcher #jamesontaillon say last week regarding the #cubs becoming a contender. Counsell says the team must make ‘tough decisions’ in trying to build 90 win teams on an annual basis. Taillon says they need to add stars…
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Kap and Gordon discuss whether or not the Cubs are still in the race this season. If they fail to make the playoffs, what players will still be around next year? They need to make room for some of their top prospects and perhaps some free agent signings. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https…
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Kap and Gordon talk to Kyle Hendricks in this week's podcast. They talk to him about his memories from 2016. They talk to him about this year's team and some of the struggles he went through early in the year. And they ask him about his future. Does he still think he'll be a Cub next year? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------…
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Kap and Gordon discuss the release of Hector Neris and who might be some closer options for next season. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital…
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Kap and Gordon talk about the Cubs upcoming schedule. Does an easy schedule mean they can make the playoffs? They also talk about the addition of Isaac Paredes. Do they like the trade? Is the bullpen actually good? Who might the team look to trade this offseason? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Deale…
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Kap and Gordon discuss the deals that the Cubs did before the deadline, and also the deals they didn't do. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digit…
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Jim Bowden on the moves the Cubs should (and shouldn’t) make REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are the REKAP Digital Marketing Team) ☀️ Four Seasons: https://bi…
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Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs recent success. Is it for real? What should the do at the deadline? Is Otis the Owl really helping the Cubs? Who are they looking at in the upcoming MLB draft? ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Sh…
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Micahel Cerami joins Kap and Gordon to discuss what's gone wrong this season. They dig into some of the awful offensive numbers. They talk about Craig Counsell's culpability. They discuss how much of the blame falls at the feet of Jed Hoyer. And they also discuss whether the Cubs have anyone of value that they could trade at the deadline. ➡️ Offici…
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The guys talk about the state of the Cubs. The offense is showing some signs of life. The starters continue to do well. But their bullpen is a mess. Jed Hoyer says there's no trades available at the moment. Can that be true? Gordon wonders if it will even be worth making a trade if they wait until July. Will they be too far out of it? Kap likes wha…
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#Davidkaplan and #GordonWittenmyer talk to #Cubs #HallofFamer #RyneSandberg. They talk to Ryne about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, and how he's feeling. Ryne also talks to the guys about youth baseball and some of his favorite memories from his playing days. #SandbergStrong REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicag…
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The guys discuss the state of the #Cubs. Kap is hearing the #ChicagoCubs want to trade for Pete Alonso. Should the Cubs do that? Or should they target a catcher? Bullpen help? What's their greatest need? They also discuss the job Craig Counsell is doing and if he's proven himself to be an upgrade over David Ross. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoo…
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What are the Cubs biggest issues? Can the Cubs keep up with the other teams in the division? Did the boos in Milwaukee affect Craig Counsell? Were the guys bothered that Ben Brown was pulled when he was pitching a no-hitter? And the guys argue over the job Jed Hoyer did during the offseason. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekap…
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Despite the #chicagocubs poor play of late, the guys debate whether there's reason to be optimistic. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" T-Shirt https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-t-shirt-thekapman-com REK…
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Kap and Gordon talk about the Cubs struggles with their bats and with some of their pitching. What do they do with Kyle Hendricks? How do they fix the bullpen? Do they also need to trade for a bat? Should we be worried about their defense? That and more on this addition of the Cubs REKAP Podcast. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopt…
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The guys talk about how the rotation should shake out once Kyle Hendricks comes back into the rotation. Who moves to the bullpen? Can any of the current starters be the closer? They also discuss what needs to happen with Ian Happ. He has been struggling mightily this season. Does he need some time off or do you let him work through it? Dansby Swans…
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The Cubs had a very good month of April despite a bunch of injuries and a bad bullpen. Kap and Gordon discuss the first month of the season and what they need to do to address some of their issues - especially the bullpen. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products/official-chasing-greatness-hoodie-thekapman-com ➡️ Of…
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The Cubs are rolling after sweeping the Astros despite injuries to the starting rotation and the issues closing games. Kap and Gordon talk about what the Cubs can do to solve their closing situation along with how young players like Morel are helping the team continue to win. ➡️ Official "Chasing Greatness" Hoodie https://shopthekapman.com/products…
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Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs recent west coast road trip. There was some good and bad but the bullpen in particular is the focus of their discussion. The guys discuss some roster moves made during taping and what the Cubs can do to get better relief pitching. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealer…
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Kap and Gordon discuss Kyle Hendrick's struggles. Can he turn it around? And how do the Cubs solve their ailing bullpen? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Company: Rank #1 On Google: https://bit.ly/seolevelupllc (We are t…
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#DavidKaplan and #GordonWittenmyer talk about the TV deals around the #MLB . The #ChicagoCubs front office says money is drying up around the league in local TV money. Is that true? What happens next? Kap also placed a bet on a #Cubs outfielder to win MVP. Which outfielder do you think he bet on? That and more, on the Chicago Cubs solid start to th…
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The guys discuss the Cubs loss to the Rangers in game 1 of the season. They discuss Justin Steele's injury and what that means for the Cubs ailing rotation. Do they have enough depth? REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dealers: https://bit.ly/chevy-drives-chicago 🚀 SEOLEVELUP, LLC Website Design SEO Com…
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Kap and Gordon talk with writers from St Louis and Milwaukee about the Cardinals and Brewers. They talk to Todd Rosiak from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal and Derrick Goold from the St Louis Post-Dispatch. They discuss the health of each organization and what they are expecting from the division. Will the Cardinals bounce back after a rough season …
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Kap and Gordon discuss whether the Cubs need starting pitching help now that Jaimeson Taillon is expected to miss some time. Can they sign Snell or Montgomery? They guys also answer listener questions like which of their top prospects will have the best pro career. REKAP SPONSORS: -------------------------------------------- 🚗 Chicagoland Chevy Dea…
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Kap and Gordon discuss whether the Cubs made the right moves at the '21 trade deadline. Did that set them up for future success or is the jury still out? Could Nick Madrigal could be traded since the Cubs have some redundancy at his position? Is this year's team much different from last year? Will Matt Mervis get an opportunity this year? Will Matt…
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Kap and Gordon discuss the Cody Bellinger press conference. Are the guys okay with the Cubs letting Scott Boras speak at the presser? Have the Cubs done enough to win the division? Can Christopher Morel be the every day third baseman for the Cubs? Stay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us. 🙌 We're not just a channel; we're your Chica…
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