Locked On Cubs

On today’s episode Sean breaks down sadly another terrible loss for the Cubs, recapping Thursday’s 9-4 loss in the first segment. Later, he previews this weekends Brewers series and go over the NL Central standings in the second segment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean's got another disappointing Cubs loss to breakdown as they drop Wednesday game 6-4. He discusses the bullpen issues costing the Cubs another win in the 1st, previews the final game of this series, takes a look at the David Bote extension and if we can expect more extensions to come this year in the 2nd segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode Sean attempts to recap the Cubs ugly 8-0 nothing loss as the defense commits 6 errors against the Braves. Later in the second segment we’ll hit on a few bullets, check the NL central teams and wrap up the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nn today’s episode Sean recaps this weekend series with the Rangers, that saw the Cubs score 28 runs but still come away with two losses. Sean breaks down the pitching issues in the first segment, takes a look at what was working in the second segment, and wraps the show up a quick preview of the Cubs series with the Braves and some early NL Central standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan recap the Cubs Opening Day win over the Rangers, going over Baez' two home runs, Jon Lester's strong start, and the strange bullpen decisions late in the first segment. In the segment, the guys preview Saturday's start featuring Yu Darvish and Edinson Volquez facing off on the mound and recap the Brewers win over the Cardinals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean previews the Season opener against the Texas Rangers. Sean goes over the pitching match-up, some key players to watch, and wraps the show with a few bold predictions for the Cubs in 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show Sean dives into the Kyle Hendricks extension as the Professor will be sticking around in Chicago for another four seasons. The final roster spot came down to two lefty relievers, Randy Rosario and Kyle Ryan, Sean shares his thoughts on the Cubs pick and more in the second segment. And Cubs also agreed to a minor league deal with reliever Junichi Tazawa, who the Cubs had just released a few days, despite his strong spring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan sit down with Locked on Reds host Jeff Carr as he shares his thoughts on the Reds improved roster and what he's expecting from the club in 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan discuss the Cubs decision to send outfielder Ian Happ to the minors despite his upside and share their thoughts on the surprising move. Later, the guys take a look at the bullpen (recorded before Duensing was officially designated for assignment) with only a few spots open.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan tease their new YouTube Channel, Talking Cubs, by sharing two of their player previews on Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Hendricks as the two go through projections for each player and give their thoughts on what to expect from both in 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean host the show solo today talking about the major headlines from Spring Training so far, Nico Hoerner showing out in Mesa, Tyler Chatwood being able to throw strikes, and Kyle Schwarber getting back to his roots with his swing. Later, Sean hits on a few Cubs bullets and how FA reliever Craig Kimbrel could reportedly wait until June to sign with a team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan discuss some Spring Training notes on Darvish's first Spring start, an injury update on David Bote, and Ben Zobrist is finally in camp. In the second segment, the guys discuss Kris Bryant's comments about his trying 2018 season and how's he's using negative criticism from last season as motivation for this year (spoiler alert: KB is mad and ready to take it out on some baseballs). And finally, Sean and Ryan discuss the latest Bryce Harper rumors - which sorta involve the Cubs but don't get your hopes up, and MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo has high-hopes for 19-year-old OF prospect Cole Roederer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan hit on the latest Spring Training notes including Yu Darvish throwing left-handed, Ian Happ is pushing for more playing time at 2nd this year, and we have a projected starter for Saturday's exhibition game with the Brewers. In the second segment, the guys go through Dan Szymborski's Cubs ZiPS projections on Fangraphs for the new season and point out a few head-scratching numbers. And finally, the guys wrap the show with a few Cubs bullets and Manny Machado is officially a member of the San Diego Padres.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean welcomes on David Kaplan to get his thoughts on this treacherous Cubs off-season covering a slew of topics from Addison Russell's impact on the season, Tom Ricketts and the budget that lacks funds, and Kap share's his high expectations for Javier Baez in 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan question the sincerity of Addison Russell's first in-person statement to the media since his domestic violence suspension, discuss the impact a rebound season from Tyler Chatwood or Jose Quintana could bring to the Cubs in 2019, and new reliever Brad Brach's comments on the current free agent process in the 1st segment. Later, Ben Zobrist's arrival to Spring Training has been reportedly delayed for personal reasons, but rumors are out there saying the Cubs are engaged with free agent reliever Craig Kimbrel and Zobrist may need to be moved to make the deal work for their budget. Speaking of the budget, Tom Ricketts gave his state of address talk to the team and later spoke to the media, explaining the team "doesn't have anymore money" as their reason for not spending this off-season. And we wrap up the show with a few Cubs bullets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Season 1 finale of Locked on Cubs, Sean and Ryan dissect the Cubs current roster as pitchers and catchers prepare to report to Spring Training Tuesday for the Cubs. Later, we dive into the PECOTA projects, who are seemingly bullish on the Cubs in 2019, and Yu Darvish throws 45 pitches off the mound - all signs point to Darvish being back and ready to contribute. And finally, we wrap the season with some Cubs bullets on playing in London and Anthony Rizzo's AMA on Reddit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan discuss the Joe Ricketts email leak and how terrible of an off-season it has been for the Cubs front office and ownership group. Later, Ryan goes over his latest article from Forbes where he gave his five Cubs most likely to make their debuts in 2019. And we wrap up the show hitting on the latest Bryce Harper rumors, that Giants are interesting in outfielders (which means Jason Heyward has come up in trade rumors), and the MLBPA has proposed a rule change that would bring the DH to the National League.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan address the latest Bryce Harper rumors as the superstar free agent starts to make secondary visits with teams, including the Padres, who have emerged as a late contender for Harper. Later, Ryan got the chance to talk with former Cubs pitcher Micah Bowie who is struggling to be disability through the MLBPA despite only being able to use 8% of his lung capacity due to complications with a spinal cord stimulator. Finally, we wrap up the show with MLB headlines from this week and hit on a few Cubs bullets.Ryan's story on Micah Bowie for ForbesIf you'd like to help Micah Bowie, you can donate to the Association of Professional Baseball Players of America and add a comment that you'd like the money to go to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Ryan discuss the latest rumor surrounding Ben Zobrist as according to the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays see him as a potential fit for their roster. Later, Ryan wrote about Theo Epstein's bullpen bargain shopping for Forbes, we talk about how it's not as crazy of an idea as it sounds. And finally, we wrap the show going over some of the headlines from this weekend and other Cubs news.Ryan's Forbes story on Tampa Bay wanting Zobrist backAnother Forbes story by Ryan on Theo Epstein's approach to building his 2019 bullpen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean welcomes on Tony Andracki of NBC Sports Chicago to fill-in for Ryan Davis today as the two discuss the Brach signing and how it helps give a bullpen with serious questions a much-need face lift. Later, the two debate on whether or not a David Bote trade makes sense for the Cubs, as the young infielder has been linked to the San Diego Padres. And finally, we wrap the show getting Tony's thoughts on the Hall of Fame inductees and Ichiro coming back to Seattle on a minor league deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices