Locked On Cubs

The Cubs bounce back after a tough 1-0 walk off to the Brewers and win the final two games of the series, including a no-hitter from Alec Mills on Sunday, we’ll recap the historic Sunday no-no from Mills (the 16th in Cubs Franchise history) with Ryan Davis in the 2nd segment after we recap the weekend series with the Brewers in the 1st segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs win the game they need to on Monday but lose 3-5 against the Cardinals’ this Labor Day Weekend, we’ll recap the weekend series and then preview Tuesday night’s game against the Reds and hit on a few news bullets after a long weekend, including an injury update on Jose Quintana, Tyler Chatwood, and Jason Heyward. Plus, the Cubs have added some speed to their roster in former Reds OF Billy Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Sun-Times beat writer Russell Dorsey joins the show to help us sort through the rotation options the Cubs will have for Saturday's double-header with Cardinals, why Adbert Alzolay hasn't been given a real shot on the MLB-level, and Russ shares his thoughts on how the Cubs handled last Wednesday's game against Detroit when Jason Heyward and others sat out in protest of the events that happened in Kenosha, WI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs hang on to beat the Pirates 8-7 Tuesday night after leading 6-1 at point, but Jon Lester once again struggled on the mound. But it was the pitching choices David Ross made Leste exited that made Ryan Davis scratch his head. He helps breakdown the sloppy 8-7 win over the Pirates and takes a look at the Cubs new left-handed reliever and also dives into Kyle Ryan's high-leverage situation numbers. Plus, Jose Quintana was added to the 10-day IL but still no Adbert Alzolay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a surprisingly active MLB Trade Deadline despite there being very little time leading up to one of the more exciting days on the MLB Calendar. We’ll recap the Cubs flurry of moves that happened shortly after we finished recording yesterday in the 1st segment and then preview the Cubs three-game set with the Pirates as they finish up their 10-game road trip (currently 3-4 on the trip) and we’ll hit a few Cubs news bullets to wrap up the show.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.IndeedRIGHT NOW, Indeed is offering our listeners a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to boost your job post - which means more quality candidates will see it, fast. Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at indeed.com/lockedonmlb. Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them L

The Cubs split their four-game set with the Reds, including two really disappointing losses on Friday and Saturday night. We’ll recap the four-game series, talk about the historic Sunday game for the Cubs outfield in the 1st segment, and then in the 2nd segment we’re talking about the Trade Deadline as the Cubs have already acquired Jose Martinez and signed reliever AJ Ramos to a minor league deal, but with the Chatwood injury, it could add some pressure for the Cubs to add another arm.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.IndeedRIGHT NOW, Indeed is offering our listeners a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to boost your job post - which means more quality candidates will see it, fast. Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at indeed.com/lockedonmlb. Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com

The Cubs are coming off two consecutive series losses to the White Sox and Tigers, but now have to face the Reds are also scuffling as of late. It's a big series for both teams as the Cubs hold their NL Central lead and the Reds sit just one game out of the final playoff spot in the National League. Can the Cubs finally put away an NL Central team or are the Reds going to push themselves back into the playoff conversation? A big series for both clubs this weekend, we take preview each match up in today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs lose to the Tigers 7-6 Wednesday night, but the real story was Jason Heyward sitting out of the game in protest after the events in Kenosha. We recap the loss but focus more so on the quotes that came out after the game, as Heyward, David Ross, and Anthony Rizzo all spoke on the issue.Black Lives Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Davis joins Sean today to breakdown Tyler Chatwood's first start since returning from the IL and the 2020 debut of Jose Quintana, plus Ryan highlights some of the play from guys like Jason Heyward, Ryan Tepera, and Adbert Alzolay this season. The guys also preview Wednesday night's match-up between Jon Lester and Michael Fulmer, as the Cubs try to win their three-game series with the Tigers before heading to Cincinnati to face the Reds - who just designated for assignment former Cubs reliever Pedro Strop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs take the 1st game against the Tigers including a two-home run game from Javier Baez, who looks like he might be back. We’ll recap the 9-3 win over the Tigers in the 1st segment and preview the Tuesday night’s match featuring Tyler Chatwood’s return from the 10-day IL, plus Jose Quintana is available starting today in the bullpen, plus Sahadev Sharma speaks with 670 and breaks down some of the Cubs offensive woes from this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Cubs drop two of three against the White Sox this weekend, we bring on Herb Lawerence and Chris Tannehill from the Locked On White Sox show to recap the weekend series. We get the White Sox crew's thoughts on the Cubs before and after this weekend, where they see this White Sox club going in 2020 and beyond, plus, we take a look ahead towards the end of the season as the Cubs will head to Guarantee Rate to finish the 2020 season against the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucas Smith of Locked On Cardinals joins our show to recap this five-game set with the Cardinals, we get his thoughts on the Cardinals so far, what his thoughts are on this division, and recap Wednesday's double-header. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Davis joins us today to look ahead to the trade deadline, as the Cubs clearly need to add some bullpen help but could also benefit from having another bat on the bench. However, with so many teams still very much in the hunt for a playoff spot, it's going to be slim pickings at this year's trade deadline. Plus, we recap another excellent performance from Yu Darvish as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 6-3 Tuesday night. We preview Wednesday's double-header, but also look out for our live show with Lucas Smith of the Locked On Cardinals show starting right after the Cubs/Cardinals finish their double-header Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs lose their first series of the year against the Brewers and then welcome the Cardinals to Wrigley Field to a double-header, thankfully David Bote said the day in game 2 of the double-header but the Cubs are not looking so hot. We’ll recap the Cardinals doubleheaders from Monday in the 1st segment, preview Tuesday night’s match-up in the second segment, plus we’ll take a look into Kris Bryant’s rough start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs complete the two-game sweep of the Indians Wednesday night, winning 7-2. They’ll now head back to Wrigley Field to start a four-game set with the Brewers. We’ll recap Wednesday night’s game including another excellent outing from Kyle Hendricks, then we’ll preview the Thursday night match-up between Yu Darvish and the Cubs vs Brett Anderson and the Brewers. Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.cbdMDOur friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs beat up on the Indians bullpen for 6 runs in a 7-1 win over the Cleveland Tuesday night, we bring on Ryan Davis to help recap Tuesday night's win and recap the Wednesday night match-up featuring Kyle Hendricks and Carlos Carrasco. Plus, Sahadev Sharma delivered on explaining the defensive improvements we've seen from Kris Bryant's and we take a look at how Kyle Hendricks have become the Cardinals' worst nightmare.cbdMDOur friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout.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 return to play today against the Cleveland Indians, we’ll preview Tuesday night’s match up in the first segment and then hit on a few Cubs bullets in the second segment, like the Cubs cardboard cut out hitting drills and what the playoffs would look like had the season ended today (Cubs have the top seed!!!). Plus Eno Sarris from the Athletic dives into why offensive numbers so down this year.cbdMDOur friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Davis joins the show today, you can follow Ryan on twitter at RyanQDavis, he writes for Forbes Sports and occasionally Cubs Insider, as well as co-hosts this show with me. We recap the Cubs season so far and talk about the impact COVID-19 has had the Cubs weekend series with the Cardinals.cbdMDOur friends at cbdMD have an amazing duo that can help you relax, regroup, and recharge when life gets chaotic. And to make it even easier cbdMD is offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code LOCKED ON MLB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs beat the Royals again 6-1, clinching a series win with one more game to go in Kansas City. Yu Darvish threw another quality start for the Cubs and with some key at bats from Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, and Kris Bryant the Cubs were able to cruise past the Royals Wednesday night. We’ll recap the game in the 1st segment and then preview the final game of this four game set in the second segment, plus some interesting ways to use Jose Quintana that could help Kimbrel? We’re open to suggestions.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

Kyle Hendricks puts together the Cubs five straight quality start, the offense smashed three long balls, and the bullpen was able to hang out (barely) to a 5-4 win over the Royals Tuesday night. We’ll recap the game and take a look at the NL Central standings in the 1st segment and the preview Wednesday’s match-up along with taking a look at the dugout energy David Ross has been able to create in season with no fans.PostmatesFor a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free deliverycredit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use codeLOCKEDON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices