Bleed Cubbie Blue: for Chicago Cubs fans

Andi is off this week, but Sara is joined by Marquee Sports Network's Tony Andracki for a special Cubs season preview. We are breaking down the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation, how the infield shapes out, which players are hoping for bounce back years, the X-Factor of the Cubs coaching staff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are thrilled to be joined by Beth Mowins who will be making a bit of history (herstory?) on Saturday when she becomes the first woman to call play-by-play for the Chicago Cubs who face off with the Rockies at 3 pm on Marquee Sports Network. Find out how she called games from her Big Wheel riding around the neighborhood growing up, why she just loves Day Playoff Baseball, who her favorite Cubs were growing up and more on this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and wondering why the Angels still haven't fired Mickey Callaway before taking a closer look at the Cubs red hot start to spring training. There are dingers, great hair and guys with great hair hitting dingers. They are also talking about Nico Hoerner's breakout, the possibility of watching a baseball game in person in 2021 and what needs to happen to make that a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are looking at the fallout from Kevin Mather's decision to say the quiet parts out loud at the Rotary Club. They are also looking at the latest Cubs moves that bring Cameron Maybin back in the minor league fold, Ian Happ's arbitration victory, the possibility of extending Bryzzo and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and so is Jake Arrieta, who signed a one-year deal with the Cubs last week. Sara and Andi are also looking at the monster extension Fernando Tatís Jr. signed with the Padres and wondering who (if anyone) the Cubs might be able to extend this spring. After the break they are looking at bullpen additions in Pedro Strop and Brandon Workman, talking about the historic decision to bring Beth Mowins in as one of the backup play-by-play announcers for the Cubs and reminiscing about the original Unconventional, which will always be hosted by our friends at Son Ranto and Ivy Envy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are stoked there is less than a week before pitchers and catchers report. They have you covered with all the big moves from the offseason, they are also talking about the Nolan Arenado trade that would have been rejected in most fantasy leagues, news MLB will deaden the baseball for 2021, why we want to name our projection system MALORT and more on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi open the show reflecting on Kim Ng being named General Manager of the Marlins and how it should have happened a decade ago, plus a look at both leagues' MVPs, and how one weird ballot got Ryan Tepera an MVP vote while another weird ballot decided Yu Darvish wasn't in the Cy Young conversation at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a much needed hiatus Sara and Andi are back with everything you need to know as offseason starts including what to expect in Theo's final season, which players they expect back, and which rule changes MLB should keep in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are looking back on an awesome series on the South Side that featured lefty Javy, 2 Chains KB and a Willson Contreras bat flip that may still be in orbit as the Cubs took two of three from the White Sox. They are also previewing the Cubs Wild Card matchup against the Marlins with everything you need to know about who's hot and who's pitching as the teams face off at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are joined by White Sox writer Janice Scurio to talk all things Crosstown Classic as both teams have clinched a spot in the postseason but failed to lockdown their respective divisions setting up a three-game series that counts for more than bragging rights during the final weekend of the regular season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and trying to figure out a Cubs offense that just goes on vacation every other series after a brutal series loss to the Twins where the Cubs only scored 2 runs over 27 innings. They are also looking ahead to a 4 game series in Pittsburgh that on paper favors the Cubs but really feels a lot more tenuous than that as the NL Central race tightens in a lightning fast pandemic baseball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are looking at the Cubs two-game sweep of the Indians including cool Javy plays and what maybe (we hope wasn't) Jon Lester's last start at Wrigley. They are also looking at the division and possible playoff scenarios before previewing the Cubs three-game set against a hot Minnesota Twins team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and on cloud nine after the Cubs took two of three from the Brewers including a late inning rally against Josh Hader and an improbable no hitter by Alec Mills. They are also breaking down the state of the NL Central race as the Cubs head into the final two weeks of the regular season before looking ahead to a two-game series with Cleveland at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back after a Labor Day Weekend break looking at both the Cardinals and the Reds series, plus they are breaking down a ton of roster moves and what the Cubs need to do to finish the 2020 season strong as they head to Wrigley North for three games with the Brewers and only 15 games left on their regular season schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and looking back at the Cubs three game series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. They are also thrilled Jason Heyward is the Cubs' Roberto Clemente nominee and looking ahead to a critical five game series against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field over Labor Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi break down everything from a four game series with the Reds including Rizzo v. Votto and why pitchers need to stop throwing fastballs at players heads, plus there were dingers. Historic amounts of dingers. They are also looking at how the Cubs did at the trade deadline, and looking ahead to three games in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back as most of baseball joins in historic sports strikes in solidarity with the protesters demanding the end of police violence against Black Lives and MLB commemorates Jackie Robinson Day. Rather than our traditonal news, notes and banter, we are opting for a deep dive on the events of the past week, the Cubs unfortunate place in them and what we hope to see from the MLB moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi is off this series but Sara is joined by Tigers SRD co-hosts Rogelio Castillo and Chris Brown to look at the state of baseball in the Central divsions as the Cubs head to Detroit for three games against the Tigers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and pretty stoked the Cubs took three of five from the Cardinals at Wrigley Field where Adbert Alzolay stepped up big, Craig Kimbrel looked like his old self and Ian Happ continued to rake from the leadoff spot. They are also breaking down the unwritten rules and how Fernando Tatís Jr. seems to have unleashed Pandora's Box of grand slams in San Diego (spoiler alert, we're here for it) plus a preview of the Crosstown Classic, which kicks off at Wrigley Field on Friday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back breaking down a rough four-game series against the Brewers that has the Cubs in their first three-game losing streak of the year. They're also looking at the NL Central standings, how a positive COVID test over the weekend shut down the Reds and the Pirates and what Cubs fans can expect as the Cardinals head to Wrigley Field for five games in three days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and beyond thrilled with the Cubs performance in Cleveland. They are talking about the incredible starting pitching and the emergence of Jeremy Jeffress plus a pandemic baseball update on the Cardinals before previewing a four-game series with the Brewers this weekend at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and it seems like maybe, kinda the Cubs might be back and playing in Cleveland later today...or not, given two Indians players violating MLB protocols in Chicago. This episode has everything you need to know about the state of pandemic baseball plus a look at who is swinging a hot bat heading into this two game series, probable pitchers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are joined by Cardinals writer and podcaster Tara Wellman to look at what is going on with the Cardinals COVID-19 outbreak and preview the series that we thought would happen over the weekend in St. Louis. They are also looking at the Cubs incredibly hot start powered by the bats and starting pitching while addressing the biggest weakness on the Cubs to date: the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back with everything you need to know from a wild weekend in baseball that saw the Cardinals shutdown with rumors of even more positive COVID cases. We'll also be looking back at the Cubs sweep of the Pirates, how that sets them up in the division, what if anything can be done with the bullpen and what to expect as the Cubs play four games against the Royals - two at Wrigley and two in Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back as news breaks that the Cardinals are the first team in the NL Central with positive coronavirus cases plus some of the rule changes MLB is considering as the Marlins outbreak worsens. They are also looking back at the first official week of Cubs baseball! The Cubs are 4-2 atop the NL Central and the bats and starting pitching look great, but the bullpen is still a problem. Plus they are looking ahead to a 3-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, talking about Joe Kelly's antics with the Astros, and more on the latest Cuppa Cubbie Blue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are joined by Shakeia Taylor for a must listen pandemic baseball season preview. They have everything you need to know about the most recent Cubs exhibition games, Comcast and Marquee negotiations, and historic baseball moments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and fired up about the start of the 2020 season. They are telling you everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing for teams, the Cubs practice games, what to expect in a 60 game season and who's hot on the Cubs right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and the Cubs have one week of summer camp in the books. MLB's COVID-19 testing protocol didn't handle the 4th of July holiday well and a handful of more players have opted out. Meanwhile, Willson Contreras is hitting bombs, Anthony Rizzo is the best bleacher bum and it turns out you can watch a game at Wrigley Field from the rooftops in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are cautiously optimistic for the start of baseball as (masked!) Cubs arrive back at Wrigley Field, they are also talking about players who opted out of 2020 and why, their plans to have cardboard cutouts in the Coliseum and more on the latest Cuppa Cubbie Blue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and it maybe sort of kind of seems like baseball is too? They've got you covered breaking down everything you need to know about the 60 game season, the new rules (thanks we hate them), how the Cubs shape up in the Central division and more on the latest Cuppa Cubbie Blue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and reviewing a busy week that included more MLB negotiations over when and if there will be a 2020 season, the Cubs draft picks and the sloppily edited, Cardinals-centric 30 for 30: Long Gone Summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and taking a closer look at the statements and actions teams and MLB made (or didn't make) in response to the protests in the aftermath of George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis. They are also talking about the offers to potentially restart the 2020 MLB season as the summer ticks away and owners just keep proposing the same offer players already rejected in slightly different ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi and Sara are joined by Cubs fan and musical artist Katie Day to discuss her love of baseball and her latest song "Just a Game" which captures the special place baseball holds for her and for all of us, even in trying times. They're also talking about the salary dispute between players and owners, Jetergate and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi is back and her and Sara are celebrating the one year podcastiversary of Cuppa Cubbie Blue! They are looking ahead to the biggest challenges baseball faces as it tries to make a comeback in 2020, talking about their favorite podcast moments from the first year, and just checking in with each other in these crazy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi had a non-pandemic related family emergency but Sara is joined by the Cubs spring PA announcer Tim Sheridan who shares his favorite stories from over 30 years of Cubs spring training seasons. You can catch some of those stories on his "Cubs Talk" documentary series at boysofspring.com. Tim and Sara are also talking about the possible implications of a five round draft, the owners proposal to get baseball back in 2020 and the MLB COVID-19 antibody test results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and reviewing yet another plan to potentially bring MLB to fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are also talking about the Red Sox sign stealing scandal and why MLB apparently doesn't want anyone to talk about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are thrilled to welcome the legendary voice of Chicago Cubs radio Pat Hughes to the podcast! They are talking his favorite baseball moments, favorite calls and more as the COVID-19 pandemic delays the start of the MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and looking at the possible plans to bring baseball back in 2020. Hear what they have to say on no fans, "baseball biodome," the designated hitter, realignment plans and more on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball is still on hiatus but Sara and Andi were thrilled to chat with Cubs minor league hitting coach Rachel Folden for this special episode of Cuppa Cubbie Blue. She's a big believer in process and tells us a bit about how her career as a top tier softball player and coach led to her being the first female coach in the Cubs organization. She's also talking about her time at Spring Training and what's keeping her busy during the COVID-19 shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are adjusting to pandemic life without sports. Both are under stay at home orders but keeping close tabs on Cubs news including Jason Heyward and Anthony Rizzo doing awesome community work, keeping up with Willson Contreras and Steven Souza Jr. on Tik Tok and Instagram, what a shortened season might look like and where die hard fans can find Cubs sim games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball might be paused but Cuppa Cubbie Blue is not. Sara and Andi were absolutely thrilled to be joined by Marquee Network Studio Host Craig Wright for this episode. He tells us about growing up playing baseball and waiting tables in Chicago, taking his daughter (she's a catcher!) to see the UCLA softball team before sports were shutdown, and why he made the jump from the NFL Network to Marquee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Less than 24 hours since our last episode all major sports, including baseball, have been shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sara and Andi are breaking it all down in an emergency podcast edition of Cuppa Cubbie Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are talking about the impact of COVID-19 on sports, travel and the start of the MLB season. They are also looking at Cubs opening day starter options, the fifth spot in the rotation and a possible extension for Javy Báez. *Note, this episode was recorded about 2 hours before the NBA suspended it's season, if anything similar happens with MLB there will be an emergency episode of CCB.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are thrilled to be joined by Marquee Network's Taylor McGregor who is the Cubs' new field reporter. Taylor's talking about how she fell in love with baseball, why she's had a Cubs hat in her room since middle school, her favorite Cubs interview (so far) and more on this special episode of Cuppa Cubbie Blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs are back and so are Sara and Andi! They are talking all things Marquee Network debut, David Ross, and your favorite Cubs plus looking at news from around the league including how the Astros are being greeted by rival fans in Spring Training and solving the mystery of Mason Saunders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi is back and she and Sara are breaking down all the news out of Cubs spring training camp from Kris Bryant: Leadoff Hitter to who will get the fifth spot in the rotation. They are also loving David Ross' management style and looking ahead to the launch of the Cubs Marquee Network on Saturday and who will actually be able to watch it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi is out this week, but special guest and friend of the show Michael Cerami joins Sara to talk about the 2020 projections for the Cubs as pitchers and catchers report in Arizona. They are looking at which players they expect to exceed expectations, the Cubs opening day press conference, the Jason Kipnis trade, the sign stealing scandal and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back and there is a ton of Cubs news! The episode kicks off with farewells to Nicholas Castellanos and Pedro Strop who have both signed with the Cincinnati Reds, so road trip plans are definitely in order. They are also talking about Kris Bryant's service time grievance, which finally was settled just before it had to sign up for kindergarten. After the break they discuss the Bryant for Nolan Arenado trade rumors and the Cubs signing not one, but two, players to real life major league contracts for 2020.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are joined by Michael Bolling to talk all things Cubs Convention. They are also chatting about Cubs rumors, the fall out from the baseball sign stealing scandal, and two new stats that appreciate the brilliance of Javier Báez and Willson Contreras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi talk about the moves, or lack thereof, the Cubs have made and how fans should evaluate that. They are also looking at some of the latest Marquee developments - will your cable carrier have Cubs games next year and who will be on the air for them? Finally they finish up the show with a brief conversation with Danny Rockett about Cubs Convention and Unconventional. If you're in Chicago the 17-18 you're definitely going to want to check this out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are closing out 2019 with a special guest - Cubs play-by-play broadcaster Len Kasper! They are talking about how Len got started announcing, personnel changes for the Cubs so far, trade rumors, rule changes for 2020 and more on this special episode of CCB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi talk about the state of free agency and trades as the holidays approach and it really just looks like the Cubs are staying pat. There are budget and other reasons for this and they explore all of it. They are also talking about the increasingly heated war of words between MLB and MiLB and are looking forward to Cubs Caroling with Son Ranto and our 2019 wrap up episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode Sara and Andi welcome Rob Neyer to the show to talk about all things winter meetings, the hot stove, the baseball, extended netting and more - if you want to know Rob's favorite park you're going to have to listen to the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are back after awesome Thanksgiving breaks. They kick off the 53rd episode with a massive sigh of relief as the Cubs non-tendered Addison Russell. They are also looking at other free agent signings, the Cubs intriguing new coaching hires and a preview of Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi do a rundown of a pretty terrible, no good, very bad month for MLB including a bunch of rules changes for the sake of rules changes, their plan to eliminate 42 minor league teams, and the latest in the sign stealing scandal. They are also talking Rizzo's puppy, KB's baby announcement, taking your trade questions and a possible extension for Javy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a busy first week without baseball and Sara and Andi have you covered. First up they are taking some questions from listeners and looking at possible starting rotation options for the Cubs in 2020, whether the Cubs will sign Nicholas Castellanos, and what the coaching staff might look like. They are also talking about the Giants decision to hire Gabe Kapler, who also interviewed for the Cubs opening. Finally they look at the hottest Cubs' trade rumors involving Willson Contreras, whether or not they'll re-sign Brandon Morrow and an elaborate sign stealing system the Astros deployed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are counting down the days until pitchers and catchers report, talking all things opt outs, options, free agents and the luxury tax before looking back at a historic World Series run by the Nationals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi recap the Cubs press conference where former Cubs catcher David Ross was introduced as the 55th manager of the Chicago Cubs. There is a clear theme here: win. They are also super excited about Cubs Convention and tell you how to get passes! After the break they are talking all things World Series including cancelling the #UmpShow, beer guy and how to get banned at every MLB park indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As promised Sara and Andi are here with all of their thoughts and reactions to the news that former Cubs backup catcher David Ross will be the 55th (or is it 61st?) Cubs manager. They are also looking at how not to handle a PR crisis in Houston and an absolutely stunning showing by the Nationals who find themselves up 2-0 in their first ever World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara is joined by friend of the show and Away Games podcaster Kevin McCaffrey to talk about all of the craziness in the ALCS and look ahead to the World Series. They are also checking in on the Cubs managerial hunt and reacting to the news that Joe Espada had a second interview in Chicago this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi have a lot to say about the National League Championship Series where the Nationals dominated the Cardinals in a four-game sweep. They are also looking ahead to the rest of the American League Championship Series which has been temporarily delayed by a bomb cyclone, wishing Joe Maddon the best of luck with the Angels and discussing the last two Cubs manager interviews with Joe Espada and Gabe Kapler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look at the Cubs managerial candidates, both confirmed and rumored. They are also talking about Cole Hamels and Nicholas Castellanos as the Cubs have some decisions to make about their free agents. After the break they are talking all things 2019 playoffs including Sotober (they're here for it) and a wild Braves/Cardinals series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back at the last three games of the Cubs regular season where they finally won a road series against the Cardinals. They are also talking about Theo Epstein's press conference, the Cubs future without Joe Maddon and what they expect in the Wild Card games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs season is basically over, but they have three games in St. Louis left to play spoiler. Sara and Andi are talking about what went wrong, possible changes and the end of an era as WGN broadcasts its final Cubs game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back at a heartbreaking series against the Cardinals that was filled with emotional goodbyes. They are also talking about more injuries, three games with the Pirates and what to expect from Cuppa Cubbie Blue in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back on a disappointing series with the Reds that saw the Cubs drop two out of three at home. They also do a quick check in on Cubs injuries (there are a lot of them) and then look ahead to the most important series of the season: four games at Wrigley against the Cardinals, which will include WGN's final televised game at Wrigley Field.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back on a historic offensive output by the Chicago Cubs who scored 47 runs against the Pirates over three days completing a much needed sweep. However, it came with a cost as Anthony Rizzo went down in game three with a rolled ankle. They also look at the state of the tightening race, explain why they are Nationals fans this week and talk about the Reds coming to Wrigley for a three game series that begins on Monday with #CubsSocial Media Night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are releived the Cubs held on to win 2 out of 4 against the Padres. They are also looking forward to Andi visiting Chicago for #CubsSocial Media night and Pedro Strop Bobblehead Day and talking all things pennant race and Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are understandably bummed with just about everything that could go wrong going wrong in Milwaukee over the weekend. They are also talking the state of the playoff race and whether the Cubs have a better shot at the division or the Wild Card, their upcoming plans for #CubsSocial Media Night, and praying this Nico Hoerner call up rumor is real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs bats are back and so are Zobrist and Willson. Sara and Andi are talking about how the bats carried the Cubs to a two-game sweep of the Mariners, LONG home runs, #CubsSocial shenanigans and the state of the playoff race. After the break they look ahead to a crucial four-game series with the Brewers and what to expect on a Chicago v. Wisconsin weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back at how the bats just stopped working for two games in the Brewers series. The timing for this offensive outage really couldn't be worse with the Cardinals surging as the Cubs falter. They are also looking ahead to a short two game series with the Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are overjoyed as the road Cubs sweep the Mets. There were incredible things in this series, Darvish has new pitches, Lester is a grinder, Caratini hits dingers - they''ll break it all down. They're also looking at the state of the NL Central, what to expect as the Brewers head to Wrigley and working with A Pod of Their Own to help raise money to combat domestic violence this September.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back at a pretty disastrous series with the Nationals and there is a lot of blame to go around. They also talk about the playoff race as the Cardinals stay red hot and the Brewers continue to fall off a cliff. After the break they are looking ahead to a three game set with the Mets where the Cubs will have to run the gauntlet of their pitching staff: Stroman, Syndergaard and deGrom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are recording right after the Cubs have taken two out of three from the Giants and holy wild roller coaster game two Batman! They are also talking about how the team has persevered through some shaky starting pitching, wondering if they can keep Nicholas Castellanos and looking ahead to the Nationals visit to Wrigley Field this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi breathe a lot easier after the Road Cubs finally win a series against the Pirates. They are also loving pretty much everything about the Little League Classic. After the break they take a look at the state of the NL Central and what to expect as the Giants head to Wrigley Field for three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi literally cannot with the Road Cubs and at this point we are begging the team to win two out of three against the Pirates. The last game of that series will be on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball and you know what that means podcast fans: BINGO! In substantially better news the Reds beat the Devil Birds so the Cubs are still pretty close to first and we're talking about Ben Zobrist's comeback in Iowa.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two out of four is an improvement and we'll take it. Sara and Andi loved what they saw in game one from the Cubs and particularly the contributions from the new guys Nicholas Castellanos and Jonathan Lucroy. The comeback in game four more than made up for the meh baseball in games two and three. Now the Cubs head to Philadelphia for three games against a Phillies team that is fighting for it's life in an absolutely wild NL East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs took two out of three from the Athletics and Sara and Andi are talking about how this series had a little bit of everything, grand slams, close games, blowouts and more. They are also talking about the new players' weekend jerseys and wonder if the road voodoo will finally break in Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are totally thrilled the Cubs swept the Brewers at Wrigley but worried they may have lost a key player in Willson Contreras. They talk about possible options to replace the All Star Catcher. They are also looking at a pretty dominant starting rotation that hasn't given up a walk in 6 games, talking about Ben Zobrist's new walk-up song and tell you what to keep an eye on as the Athletics head to Chicago for three games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi are pretty desperate for the road Cubs to figure it out, but hey at least the Nicholas Castellanos kept them from getting no-hit in St. Louis, which would certainly be an apocalyptic level event for Cubs fans. They are also talking all things trade deadline, including how Yasiel Puig managed to get himself suspended for his old team after being traded and Trevor Bauer taking his place in the N.L. Central. Then they are looking forward to the returns of Cole Hamels and Ben Zobrist and talking about how the Cubs can take care of business as the Brewers head to Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back at a truly frustrating series at Wrigley North as the Cubs drop two of three to the Brewers even though they had a lead in the eighth inning in all three games. After the break they talk trade deadline and try to answer the question "why are the Mets?" before looking ahead to a battle of the NL Central titans as the Cubs head to Busch Stadium for three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs ran into a bit of a juggernaut in a red hot San Francisco Giants team that is 17-3 in July, but managed to win on Wednesday. It may have even helped the Cubs by keeping Madison Bumgarner off the market. Sara and Andi are talking about who's hot, who's hurt and who got sent to Iowa. After the break they are also looking ahead to a crucial series between the Cubs and the Brewers at the Cubs summer home in Milwaukee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back at how the Cubs took two out of three to win their series over the Padres. That capped off a 7-2 homestand as the Cubs came out of the All Star Break. They are also talking about a red hot Anthony Rizzo who has a 20 game on base streak and a 12 game hitting streak, why it's imperative you confirm blue check marks during trade season (beware fake Ken Rosenthal) and what to expect as the Cubs play 3 games in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Cubs started their second half off right by sweeping the Pirates out of Wrigley in a series that had a little bit of everything: great pitching, lots of offense, and close games. Sara and Andi loved just about all of it (minus Willson Contreras being out for foot soreness). After the break they look ahead to three games with a Reds team that has been problematic for the Cubs all season and they are taking your questions on the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi have all your Home Run Derby and All Star Game highlights and then they are looking forward to the second half of the season which the Cubs will kick off against the Pirates at Wrigley on Friday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first place (barely) Chicago Cubs split against the White Sox. They continue to do damage against Lucas Giolito and still can't figure out Ivan Nova, because baseball. Sara and Andi are also looking back at how the Cubs got here and then talking all things All Star Game and what they are looking for in Tuesday's night Midsummer Classic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs are somehow still in first place despite their best efforts as they wrap up a brutal 50 games in 52 days stretch that saw them go 22-28. Sara and Andi were not amused by 99% of what happened against the Pirates. They're talking pitching woes, mental errors and why the Pirates pitch up and in so much. They are also really excited for Robel Garcia. After the break Danny Rockett joins to invite all Cuppa Cubbie Blue listeners to John Baker Day before Sara and Andi look ahead to the conclusion of the Crosstown Classic and the All Star Break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi is back from Disneyland and she and Sara are looking back at how the Cubs dropped two out of three in Cincy, talking a bit about the All Star Game and then looking ahead to a four game set in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi is still in Florida (literally at Disney World) but Sara is joined by astrophysicist Dr. Meredith Wills (Bbl_Astrophysics) to talk about her research on baseballs that was recently in The Athletic. Spoiler alert: the baseballs are behind the home run surge. Then friend of the show Danny Rockett (@SonRanto) joins to talk about a wild Braves split that included a spat between Willson Contreras and Tyler Flowers, Cookie Monster singing the stretch, and Craig Kimbrell's first save. They're also looking ahead to a three-game series against the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi joins Sara from Daytona Beach and they look back on an up and down Cubs Mets series that included the debut of Adbert Alzolay who immediately endeared himself to Cubs fans. They also both love oppo Javy bombs and are talking about Javy's 100th that gave the Cubs a comeback win on Sunday. Finally they are hoping the Cubs bats show up against a red hot Braves team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi is on vacation, but Sara is joined by Al Yellon to look back at the Cubs split series with their crosstown rivals the White Sox including Eloy breaking hearts in Wrigleyville, a career mile stone for Cole Hamels and Willson Contreras dingers. Sara and Al also want to cancel the #UmpShow and are in awe of Max Scherzer. After that Amazin' Avenue's Maggie Wiggin joins the pod to talk Mets injuries, all things Peter Alonso and Sunday's marquee matchup between Cole Hamels and Jacob deGrom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back at a not great series in LA that included the Cubs losing 3 out of 4, Kyle Hendricks landing on the injured list and way too many men left on base. However, it's not all doom and gloom! Andi is super impressed with Karlie the ballgirl and Yu Darvish had another great outing. After the break they look ahead to a two game set with the White Sox, but keep getting distracted because the White Sox aren't really the Cubs rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back on a not great series at Coors Field where the Cubs dropped two out of three to the Rockies and Steve Cishek was injured playing catch before game three. They also are really over the bean ball war that broke out between the Cubs and the Rockies. Suffice to say they are both happy the Cubs are out of Colorado. After the break they look ahead to a four game series against a hot Dodgers team, including Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy and Andi has a surprise for Sara at the end of the podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andi had so much fun in Chicago over the weekend that she left part of her voice there, but her and Sara still have plenty to say about a weekend where the Cubs introduced Craig Kimbrel and then promptly swept the Cardinals. After the break, Sara and Andi are talking about their favorite outfits from the Cubs' Jon Lester themed road trip, what they are looking for as the Cubs head to Coors Field and sending all of their love and prayers to Boston and David Ortiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago: The Cubs have a Closer! Sara and Andi are talking all things Craig Kimbrel and trying to figure out what our new tagline is going to be - "Let's get RISP-y" anyone? They're also looking back a solid 3 out of 4 wins to kick off the homestand including a ridiculous performance by David Bote and some improvement from Carl Edwards Jr. After they break they are talking about what they are looking for as the Cardinals (and Andi!) head to Wrigley Field this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Josh look at the Cubs top picks, their strategy for the draft including a look at their first round pick Ryan Jensen, a look at Chase Strumpf's home run less than a minute after the Cubs drafted him and why there were so few pitchers in the early rounds of the draft. Andi will be back with the podcast for our regular episode on Thursday, but for now, get to know all the newest Cubs!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a very special edition of the podcast Deputy Managing Editor of Bleed Cubbie Blue, Josh Timmers, joins Sara and Andi to talk all things draft including who the top prospects are, what the Cubs might be looking for with their 27th pick in the first round, and how to follow along at home, including a draft drinking game, if you're so inclined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back on a disappointing weekend in St. Louis where the Cubs were swept out of first by the Cardinals and some of the things that may have contributed to the Cubs recent 2-8 stretch. After the break they are talking about a one game make-up game with the Angels and the return of a red hot Tommy LaStella on Monday. Then they are previewing what to expect as the Colorado Rockies come to Wrigley for the first time since the 2018 Wild Card Game with some help from some of the awesome people of Rockies' Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back at how the Cubs dropped two out of three in their series in Houston. They also look at an eye popping number of home runs by the Cubs in May and a particularly scary moment from the third game that really demands MLB put up more protective netting in ballparks. After the break they are talking all things Cubs vs. Cardinals including Andi hosting a social media Twitterati meet up in the Lou, whether or not the Cubs broke the Cardinals in May and a look at probable pitching match-ups.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs are still in first place but it really doesn't feel like it after dropping two out of three to the Reds (again). Sara and Andi look back at that series, worry about Kris Bryant and the bullpen, and give props to Yu Darvish and Tyler Chatwood. After the break they look ahead to a battle of first place teams as the Cubs take on the Astros in Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back at how the Cubs split their four game series with the Phillies, that included a standing ovation for Jake Arrieta and way too many men left on base. They also look at the outsized impact umpires had on those games and talk about some pretty impressive recent home runs from Anthony Rizzo, Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora, Jr. Plus, did Javy Báez call his walkoff pinch hit single in game 2? After the break they look at the Reds series and discuss the bullpen including who the Cubs might give up for a closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Andi look back at how the Cubs took two of three from the Nationals in a series that included an offensive onslaught from the Cubs in game one, a shutdown performance by Stephen Strasburg in game two and a narrow victory on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball in game three. Next they look ahead to the four game series with the Phillies, including Jake Arrieta's first start at Wrigley Field in a new uniform.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs dropped two of three to the Reds so their series win streak is over, but a bunch of other streaks are still alive. Sara and Andi look at a weird series in Cincinnati, Kris Bryant's 26-game on base streak, Javy Báez's 14-game hit streak and Mike Schildt's very uncharacteristic reaction to a streaker as the Cardinals play the Braves. They also look at the Cubs upcoming series against the Nationals in Washington, D.C. featuring some incredible pitching matchups, why Alex Rodriguez was called "Allen" in Wrigleyville for two weeks, and then decide ESPN Sunday Night Baseball will be a lot better with a BINGO card.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs have won eight series in a row for the first time since 2008 and Bleed Cubbie Blue founder Al Yellon joins Sara and Andi to look at the Cubs-Brewers series. Andi talks about how Kris Bryant's bat may be behind his recent power surge, Sara, Andi and Al would all like to see the Cubs start all of their night games earlier and a look ahead to a three game series in Cincinnati against a Reds team that may be better than their 18-23 record suggests.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off episode three with a look at Addison Russell's first game back with the team since serving a 40 game suspension for domestic violence. If that is content that is difficult for your anyone you're listening with, jump right into the pod at 14:13 where we discuss Ben Zobrist being placed on the Restricted List. At 18:20 we talk about the rest of the Marlins series before looking ahead to the Brewers first visit to Wrigley Field in 2019 at 24:27.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs swept the St. Louis Cardinals out of Chicago over the weekend. Sara and Andi look back at that series including why they hope Javy Báez never changes and Kris Bryant's recent power surge. They also look at the start of the Cubs series against the Marlins including some bullpen woes on Monday night and a KB walkoff home run on Tuesday at Wrigley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Sanchez and Andi Cruz Vanecek talk all things Cubs baseball with a series by series look at the team. Episode one covers: Introductions (:08), a look at what we learned during the mini-sweep of the Seattle Mariners (2:08) including a discussion of Dillon Maples' sliders (6:00), a look around the NL Central (8:15) a review of the 81-pitch masterpiece Kyle Hendricks threw on Friday (11;55 (other side of commercial), we confirm that St. Louis is still boring (16:55) and a look ahead for the rest of the series (20:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices