Bruce Miles, Chicago Cubs Beat Writer for The Daily Herald from 1998-2019, joins the show! We discussed the disappointing end to the Cubs’ 2019 season, and where their collapse ranks amongst others in franchise history. We also talked about the end of the Joe Maddon era, and the top managerial candidates available […]
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Jake Arrieta’s Quiet Resurgence
At the end of June, as the Cubs limped into the All-Star Break with a record failing to eclipse the .500 mark, Jake Arrieta was at a crossroads in his career. His historic 2015 season had become a mere afterthought, and his struggle to replicate those numbers only caused more […]
Despite Innings Limitation, Hendricks Deserves Cy Young Award
Following the now irrelevant 2015 season in which the Chicago Cubs fell to the New York Mets, questions surrounded Kyle Hendricks and his ability to be an effective starting pitcher. Even though he compiled an excellent rookie season, his so-called “sophomore slump” took a toll on his overall statistics, as […]
Resilient Cubs Nix World Series Drought
When recalling the 2015 NLCS, in which the Cubs fell to the New York Mets by a dismal three game deficit, I can still feel that repugnant sting. In my eyes, 2015 was the year for the Cubs to bring the championship home. They survived the cutthroat Wild Card playoff, […]
You Won’t Believe What Ronnie Brown Says About Matt Forte and the Bears!
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“Cubtober” Cannot Come Soon Enough
Recently, I began to reflect on my tenure as a Chicago Cubs fan, starting with the excruciating pain endured in 2006. At that point in time, the Cubs were comparable to the 2016 Atlanta Braves, as they housed numerous veterans at the end of their careers, along with young prospects […]
Seventeenth Podcast Featuring Special Guest David Aardsma!
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