Locked On Cubs

Kris Bryant rumors didn’t stop over the weekend, but we do have some news on the Cubs plans for the former MVP. We’ll jump into some rumors and talk about the non-tender deadline coming this Wednesday in the 1st segment and touch on Jed Hoyer’s new staff promotions, along with some GM candidates to pay attention to in the 2nd segment.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jed Hoyer and Tom Ricketts have been careful with their words on the direction they plan to lead this Cubs team, but reading the tea leaves from both of their comments seems to point towards a possible rebuild on the North Side. Plus, we talk through some of the latest rumors involving Jon Lester and Kris Bryant.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs new President of Baseball Operations, former General Manager Jed Hoyer, spoke to the media for the first since Theo Epstein's exit. He gave some direction for this offseason, but there are still plenty of uncertainties surrounding the Cubs for 2021 and beyond. Plus, Kris Bryant trade rumors are ramping up again as reports continue to come out saying the Cubs are in active conversations with teams.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Andracki joins the show today to talk through the Theo Epstein exit, what he thinks the Cubs direction is 2021, and how Jed Hoyer will bring change to the North-Side in 2021 and beyond. Plus, Tony shares his favorite Theo Epstein memories while on the Cubs beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Davis joins the show to share his thoughts on Theo Epstein leaving Chicago a year earlier than expected and what it could mean for the direction of this Cubs team. We also reminisce about Epstein's greatest accomplishments and some of his most frustrating mistakes, while we wonder what the Cubs will look like in the post-Theo Epstein Era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theo Epstein, shockingly, announces he is stepping down from the President of Baseball Operations, and Jed Hoyer will assume the role, effective Nov. 20th. Sean shares his initial thoughts on the surprise news from Tuesday and discusses what this means for the Cubs future and how Jed Hoyer may start to tackle the next great Cubs team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Cubs Offseason has so far been a mystery but with Ryan Davis back on the show today he helps give us some pitchers the Cubs could target this offseason, go through a few in-house options, and also vent for a moment on the MLB owners who are asking the players once again to take less money in 2021.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Locked On NL Central hosts trio of Lucas Smith (Locked On Cardinals), Jeff Carr (Locked On Reds), and Sean Sears got together to discuss the 2020 season, preview what each NL Central teams offseason may look like, and dive into a NL Cy-Young conversation between Trevor Bauer and Yu Darvish in part one of this two-part podcast.Rock AutoToday's episode is brought to you by RockAuto.com. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need.Lucas Smith - @Ljfastball, @LO_cardinals Jeff Carr - @Jeffcarr @LockedOnReds Ethan Smith - @mvp_EtHaN, @lockedonpiratesBen Larson - @cheeseheadtalks, @lockedonbrewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Locked On NL Central hosts trio of Lucas Smith (Locked On Cardinals), Jeff Carr (Locked On Reds), and Sean Sears got together to discuss the 2020 season, preview what each NL Central teams offseason may look like, and dive into a NL Cy-Young conversation between Trevor Bauer and Yu Darvish in part one of this two-part podcast.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.Lucas Smith - @Ljfastball, @LO_cardinals Jeff Carr - @Jeffcarr @LockedOnReds Ethan Smith - @mvp_EtHaN, @lockedonpiratesBen Larson - @cheeseheadtalks, @lockedonbrewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan and Sean take a look at the Cubs free agent options this offseason, talk through who could be possible trade targets for the Cubs, and which players the Cubs could attempt to move with 2021 expected to finally bring change to the Cubs roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theo Epstein had his end of the season press conference recapping the 2020 Cubs season, we’ll go through some of the key points in the 1st segment and then try to figure out the Cubs projected offseason plans in the 2nd segment. Plus, Jon Lester could still return despite his buyout and Tom Ricketts expects Epstein to stick around through 2021.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.PostmatesFor a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Davis joins Sean as the two go through the 2020 season no more time, plus David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago reported this weekend that Theo Epstein could look to leave the Cubs a year earlier than expected. We get Ryan's thoughts on the Epstein news plus we get his thoughts on what the Cubs options may be heading into an offseason full of questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs are swept by the Marlins, losing Friday’s game 2-0 despite Yu Darvish’s excellent outing, the Cubs failed to score a single run in game 2 and their season is over. So what comes next? We’ll recap the tough season-ending loss in the 1st segment and then preview what’s to come for the Cubs as they enter into the offseason - should we expect change finally with this roster?Rock AutoToday's episode is brought to you by RockAuto.com. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs lose Game 1 of the Wild Card Series as the Marlins score 5 runs in the 7th to take a 5-1 win from Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs Wednesday afternoon. We’ll recap the Game 1 loss in the 1st segment and then preview Thursday’s Game 2 matchup featuring Yu Darvish and Sixto Sanchez on the mound.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty to talk about on today's episode as Ryan and Sean preview the Cubs Wild Card 1st round match-up against the Miami Marlins. Ryan shares his players to keep an eye on in this series for the Marlins, we work through the Cubs potential Game 1 and 2 starters, touch on the Brailyn Marquez debut, and of course we talk about Kris Bryant's quotes after Saturday night's game with the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by Ryan Davis who helps work through David Ross' decision to bench Kyle Schwarber, as the results on Monday from Schwarber were promising. We also discuss Jon Lester's strong outing and if Ryan would trust him to be the Cubs Game 3 starter in a postseason series, plus we talk about the Kris Bryant injury and whether David Bote is really a downgrade from Bryant this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs drop two of three against the Twins after the offense fails to score more than three runs in the three-game set. We’ll recap the rough weekend series in the 1st segment and then preview the Pirates series starting Monday in the 2nd segment, plus more on David Ross’ decision to bench Kyle Schwarber in the 3rd inning of Sunday’s game and a few injury updates for the bullpen.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs kick-off their weekend series with the Twins this Friday, so we bring on Ryan Davis to preview what should be good litmus test for the Cubs against a potential playoff team in the Twins. Plus, we take a look at the Cubs rotation alignment for the postseason and who they could be facing in the 1st round of this year’s Fall Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs sweep the Indians in their quick two-game set this week, we’ll recap the series in the 1st segment and then hit on a few Cubs news bullets like Jon Lester’s comments after what could have been his last regular-season start at Wrigley Field Wednesday night, plus we have an update on Andrew Chafin and more.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs start a two-game set with the Indians Tuesday night, featuring Yu Darvish and Carlos Carrasco on the mound. We’ll preview the series in the 1st segment and hit on a few Cubs news bullets in the 2nd segment, including the MLB and MLBPA agreeing to a playoff format in a bubbles located in Texas and California. Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices