Locked On Cubs

Happy Tuesday Locked on Cubs Family!!It's a windy April afternoon at Wrigley, and the Cubs need to secure the final 3 outs of the 9th inning to card a sweep of the rival Brewers. So, who gets the ball?! Rowan Wick? David Robertson? Plan C? Manager David Ross says it might be a group effort to start the year. Closer by committee? NO!! We examine the best 9th inning options for the Cubs in 2022!MLB.com has 8 ranked tiers of playoff groupings for the 2022 season. Where do the Cubs slot in? Hint: you're not going to like their prediction! We analyze the NL Central and MLB.com's playoff scenarios for each club in the division!Plus, we check in with the Spring Training goings on from Mesa with Cubs news, notes, nuggets and quotes!!LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY FRIDAY LOCKED ON CUBS FAMILY! THE WEEKEND IS UPON US!ARE YOU READY TO CELEBRATE?! CUBS SLUGGER SEIYA SUZUKI WILL MAKE HIS CUBS DEBUT LATER TODAY AGAINST KRIS BRYANT AND THE COLORADO ROCKIES!HOW WILL THE LINEUP LOOK WITH THE NEWCOMER NOW BEING A PART? PLUS, WHAT WILL DAVID ROSS' LINEUPS LOOK LIKE FOR THE REST OF THIS 2022 SEASON? WE BREAK DOWN ALL OF HIS OPTIONS AT EVERY POSITION ON THE DIAMOND. WILL IAN HAPP SEE TIME IN THE DH ROLE? WHAT ABOUT JASON HEYWARD IN CENTER? WE BREAK IT DOWN FOR YOU!PLUS, LET'S FLY YOU OUT TO MESA AND CATCH UP ON THE LATES FROM SPRING TRAINING!! JOIN US!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY THURSDAY LOCKED ON CUBS FAMILY!Can the Chicago Cubs win the 2022 NL Central Division? Yes, yes they can! How do we figure? Reason #2 deals with strength at the top of their starting rotation! Join us as we discuss Kyle Hendricks, Marcus Stroman, and Wade Miley!Plus, with the introduction of the designated hitter full time to the National League, what options do the Cubs have to fill the role? Quite a few, actually. We assess what David Ross will do with his new lineup wrinkle!LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday Locked on Cubs Family!!We have waited so long to get to this point in Spring Training, and we are finally seeing the Cubs starting rotation take shape. Behind Kyle Hendricks, Marcus Stroman, and Wade Miley, how will the group shake out? It's a game of musical chairs for the remaining two spots. Drew Smyly, Alec Mills, Keegan Thompson, Justin Steele? All of the above? We analyze the scenarios today!Would the Cubs really trade their All-Star Catcher Willson Contreras?! Well, it appears they actually may. Now the New York Yankees have shown interest in the Cubs slugging backstop after trading away Gary Sanchez. Is Willson on the move? We hope not!Plus, we have quotes, news, nuggets and an update on the goings on out in Mesa, AZ! Let's take a trip to sunny Arizona together!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY TUESDAY LOCKED ON CUBS FAMILY!The dream of Carlos Correa patrolling the shortstop position for the Chicago Cubs in 2022 is now gone after the slugger officially departs the Houston Astros and signs a 3-year contract with the Minnesota Twins. 3 year contract?! We thought the Cubs were in on Correa if he'd accept a shorter term deal! What happened? Join us and find out!Plus, how exactly did the Chicago Cubs land Japanese slugger Seiya Suzuki? The process was a long one, but patience is a virtue! We chronicle how they courted Seiya and made him feel confident enough in Chicago and the Cubs to get a deal done!Finally, let's head to Mesa, shall we?! Virtual Spring Training trip to catch up on all of the roster moves in the last couple days, and there have been plenty!!LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY FRIDAY LOCKED ON CUBS FAMILY!Can the Chicago Cubs win the 2022 NL Central Division? Yes, yes they can! How do we figure? Reason #1 deals with strength up the middle and better contact at the plate! Join us as we discuss Nico Hoerner, Nick Madrigal, Andrelton Simmons and Carlos Correa.The 2022 MLB schedule looks a bit different than you may be accustomed to due to the MLB Lockout. We break down the updated 2022 Cubs schedule including highlights on Interleague Play, holiday games, Opening Day and more!LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Wednesday Episode!!Your Chicago Cubs have signed Japanese Slugger Seiya Suzuki to a 5 year deal! We introduce you to the newest Cub.Plus, what does this mean for the Cubs moving forward? Is Carlos Correa still on the horizon?Finally, goodbye to Anthony Rizzo for good?JOIN US!!LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ALL NEW EPISODE THIS MORNING! THANKS FOR JOINING US!Do you have questions about the 2022 Spring Training schedule? Or, what about the Regular Season? When do the Cubs finish the season? What do the playoffs look like?With the schedule impacted from the MLB Lockout, you have questions and we have answers. Is an early November Chicago World Series possible?Plus, did you hear the comments Willson Contreras made about potentially hitting free agency? REALLY?! Should this not bug us like it does? Does it bother you?! We discuss!! Join us!LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ALL NEW LOCKED ON CUBS EPISODE! HAPPY TUESDAY!Free agent frenzy has begun! Andrelton Simmons is the newest member of your Chicago Cubs. Why all the hate? He can't hit? That's all we are focusing on. This is a BIG deal move that also does not mean the Cubs are out of the Carlos Correa sweepstakes. If you do not like the signing, you should change your tune! Join us today to find out why!Plus, we've got two under the radar free agents the Cubs must target to bolster their pitching staff heading into 2022. Who are we talking about?Finally, have you heard the Cubs coaching news? No, we don't mean the David Ross extension! And....we've got one piece of the new CBA that you likely HAVE NOT heard about!JOIN US NOW, ON AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF LOCKED ON CUBS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS SATURDAY EPISODE!The last several days have been nothing short of a whirlwind!We wanted to make sure we broke down the goings on for YOU as best as we can! Let's make sense of all of this!-David Ross signs contract extension-What really went into the new CBA?-What does this mean for us fans and the 2022 season?ALL OF THIS AND MORE ON A SPECIAL SATURDAY BONUS EDITION OF LOCKED ON CUBS!!LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BASEBALL IS BACK! THE LOCKOUT HAS BEEN LIFTED! LET THE FRENZY BEGIN!IN TODAY'S ALL NEW EPISODE:-Are Chicago Cubs season tickets worth the investment? We take a look at several current, former, and prospective season ticket holders to get their opinions on whether or not s package is worth the time/money!-Are YOU a fantasy baseball player? Do you have a dynasty league in which you draft minor league talent? If you answered "yes", let Locked on Cubs help you pick 3 Cubs stars of tomorro0w for your fantasy squad today!-If defense wins championships, good bullpens win MULTIPLE CHAMPIONSHIPS! Do you have any idea how good the Cubs pen was in the first half of 2021?! Can they be that good again? We take a look at what they MUST do prior to the start of 2022 to regain that first half form!JOIN US!iTunes: :https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vt2NwiQgV37p1Mi1IoDkA?si=d28512d7eb514438 Learn more about your ad choices.

Happy Wednesday Locked on Cubs Family!We can't stop gushing about the Chicago Cubs plethora of minor league talent in today's show. It's fun to pretend the talent of tomorrow is hard at work on the Sloan Park backfields, as we examine players such as Pete Crow-Armstrong, Reggie Preciado, Cristian Hernandez, Brailyn Marquez, and more!!Plus, let's translate this talented group right to your 2022 fantasy squad! Do you have a keeper league? Do you have "dynasty" positions on your roster to draft minor league talent? Well, if you do, then you MUST check our advice for drafting "dynasty" players, especially these Cubs studs!!Also, is it fair to say the Cubs have the BEST offense in the NL Central Division? Or, with an addition or two after the MLB Lockout (Carlos Correa anyone?!), could they? in 2022?!ALL OF THIS AND MORE ON AN ALL NEW LOCKED ON CUBS, NOW!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY MONDAY LOCKED ON CUBS FAMILY!!Although the MLB Lockout presses on, we have PLENTY of Chicago Cubs related baseball things to discuss!-Will "copying" the San Francisco Giants approach in 2021 mean success for the Cubs in 2022? In other words, what kind of depth will David Ross have to work with on his club this upcoming season? From Clint Frazier, to Ian Happ, to a potential shortstop that isn't even on the roster yet (Carlos Correa, anyone)!?-Plus, Locked on Cubs wants to help YOU win your fantasy baseball league in 2022!! Will adding Kyle Hendricks to your rotation be beneficial this upcoming season?-Finally, how does the Cubs leather stack up against the rest of the Central Division? We give you the good, the bad and the ugly!! After all, defense wins championships!!JOIN US: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY THURSDAY LOCKED ON CUBS FASMILY!!In today's episode, we take a look at the BAD business of Major League Baseball. Commissioner Manfred has bagged the first two regular seaosn series of the year, possibly with more to comer. With little hope on the horizon, now we have Chicago Cubs regular season games being cancelled. Are you ready to your back on the game?Plus, what kind of fantasy value does Rafael Ortega carry as we hope to someday head into the 2022 season?Can the Cubs be a first place contender once the season finally gets underway? Or, are the Brewers and Cardinals just too tough? We examine how this squad stacks up against the rest of the NL Central Division! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: MLB AND COMMISSIONER ROB MANFRED HAS CANCELLED REGULAR SEASON GAMES TO START THE 2022 SEASON.....With no Major League Baseball games on the horizon, we must turn to other "baseball" news to get out fix!ALL NEW EPISODE OF LOCKED ON CUBS AVAILABLE NOW!!-Is Frank Schwindel a solid pick for you 2022 fantasy baseball team?-Is Chicago Cubs manager David Ross the best in the NL Central Division?-If and when we get to baseball, what will the back end of the Cubs rotation look like?ALL THIS AND MORE, PLUS CBA UPDATES AND NEWS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will we have Major League Baseball in 2022? Well, we sure hope so, however things look grim as it stands.Commissioner Rob Manfred has noted that they are willing to cancel regular season games if that is what it comes to.INSIDE AN ALL NEW LOCKED ON CUBS:1) CBA UPDATES2) FANTASY BASEBALL OUTLOOK AS IT PERTAINS TO YOUR CHICAGO CUBS! SHOULD IAN HAPP BE ON YOUR DRAFT RADAR?3) HOW DOES THE CHICAGO CUBS STARTING ROTATION STACK UP AGAINST THE REST OF THE DIVISION?!FIND OUT TODAY! ALL NEW EPISODE NOW!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the MLB Lockout continuing to press on despite daily meetings between the Player's Association and team owners in Jupiter, FL, little to no progress has been made. How close are we to losing regular season games? Apparently, closer than we had hoped?Will Commisioner Rob Manfred navigate the ship? Or, is the 2022 season doomed?While we are locked out, we continue to take a look at some fun "fake" Spring Training headlines, pretending that we are immersed in what would have been another great Chicago Cubs Cactus League schedule.Plus, CBA updates as always! Join us!!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB and the owners are meeting daily in Jupeter, FL to hash out the new CBA. Are we close to Spring Training 2022?Will Brennen Davis make the Chicago Cubs roster out of camp, if and when the season starts? We take a look at some great "fake" Spring headlines.Plus, how does the Cubs bullpen look to shake out in 2022? We have a couple intriguing prospect names for you to get familiar with!!JOIN US!!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Much has been discussed about the Chicago Cubs bringing in Carlos Correa for 2022 and beyond. What is "Plan B" at the shortstop position? Trevor Story maybe? What about incumbent, Nico Hoerner?Today we turn the page beyond 2022 and take a look at some options for the "6" hole beginning with 2023, if the Cubs don't make a mega deal splash with Correa this offseason.Plus, we examine the potential Cubs "bench mob" based on the ZiPS 2022 26 man roster projections!Finally, CBA updates, news and notes as well! Will the MLB Lockout end this week?!?JOIN US!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the designated hitter being integrated into the National League, Locked on Cubs takes a look at potential DH candidates for the 2022 season.If Anthony Rizzo makes his return to the North Side, how would that impact their DH outlook?Plus, how good is the Cubs bullpen as it stands right now? We explain who they may add to bolster the group prior to the season.Finally, who will be in the Marquee Sports Network Booth calling Cubs games this season? Join us and find out!!LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-cubs-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-cubs/id1333234563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices