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With the 2022 season winding down, it’s not too early to look toward the Cubs’ future in 2023 and beyond, especially with talent coming up through the farm system. To break down what the Cubs have and how they are performing in the minors, Iowa Cubs broadcaster, Alex Cohen joins David Kaplan to discuss prospects including Matt Mervis, Pete Crow-Armstrong…

The Cubs’ 2022 season is almost over, but an interesting winter could be ahead. Tom Ricketts and the Cubs could be major players in the offseason. David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the upcoming offseason and what they think the Cubs might do as they set their sights on making a splash.

As we enter the last month of the season, the Cubs are bringing up and working out prospects on the big league stage and the newest member is pitcher Hayden Wesneski. The Cubs are also analyzing rising first basemen, Matt Mervis. Who are they and what are they projected to be on the big league stage? Tim Stebbins and Gordon…

The trade deadline is over but that doesn’t stop speculation. There have been rumors around the league that the Angels could be willing to part ways with superstar pitcher and hitter Shohei Ohtani. With a rare star rumored to be attainable, should the Cubs place their bid? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins debate the legitimacy of the...

Live from Wrigley Field Cubs beat writers, Tim Stebbins and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the latest on the Cubs including their review of the Cardinals series and how the Cubs handled 700 home run chaser, Albert Pujols. They also discuss the new faces the Cubs are bringing up, and they discuss Jed Hoyer meeting the media.

David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins discuss the newest Cub, Franmil Reyes, and what the Cubs want to do with him in the last stretch of the season. The guys also discuss the prospects in the minor leagues and who’s ready to come up to the Bigs, they look at the future, the chances the Cubs can get an impactful player...

If you are a Cubs fan, you need to get to know these two prospects that plan on one day leading the big league squad to another World Series win. David Kaplan goes to South Bend Indiana to interview outfielder Peter Crow-Armstrong and starting pitcher Kohl Franklin. Later in the pod, Kap interviews the owner of the South Bend Cubs,…

The number of Cubs and White Sox home games are waning, meaning a limited number of promotions are available for the remainder of the season.

On this episode of Unfiltered, David Kaplan is joined by Gordon Wittenmyer to discuss the emotional day at Wrigley. Wittenmyer talks about what could have been Willson Contreras’ final game and what makes them so different from the Cardinals front office.

In the 2022 MLB Draft, the Cubs selected right-handed pitcher Cade Horton 7th overall. Are they looking to correct past mistakes by building up the pitching talent? David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins break down the Cubs draft class and what the organization is trying to build. Later in the pod, the guys discuss if the Cubs should trade for Washington…

On this episode of Unfiltered, Jon Lester joins David Kaplan to discuss all things Chicago Cubs. Jon Lester looks back at his time in Chicago on and off the field, why he chose the Cubs, and more.

The first half is done and its time to recap what the Cubs have done so far and predict what the expectations should be for the second half. David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins discuss what they saw from the Cubs in the first half including have the Cubs underperformed and if so how can they be better. They also predict…

On this episode of Unfiltered, David Kaplan is joined by Gordon Wittenmyer to discuss all things Cubs. Gordon talked about the Orioles’ rebuild, what the Cubs should do with their 1st round draft pick, and more.

On this episode of Unfiltered, David Kaplan is joined by Detroit Tigers’ Javy Báez to discuss his return to Chicago. Báez talks about why he didn’t get a contract extension, the Cubs trading Anthony Rizzo, the 2016 World Series and more.

After Monday’s tragedy in Highland Park, members of the Cubs spoke out on gun violence. David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss what the team said as it processed the tragedy. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the trade deadline and what the Cubs should do with Ian Happ.

There are pros and cons to a rebuild. Among the pros, you get to build the foundation for long-term success. Among the cons, well, you may miss out on star talents in free agency, i.e. Carlos Correa. Gordon Wittenmyer — who caught up with Correa — David Kaplan and Tim Stebbins discuss the shortstop’s thoughts on the Cubs during his…

Stroman hasnt pitched since June 3 and has made just four starts over the last two months, while Smyly hasn’t pitched since May 30.

Hendricks, 32, is under contract through next season and his deal includes a vesting option for 2024.

On this episode of Unfiltered, David Kaplan is joined by Gordon Wittenmyer to discuss all things Chicago Cubs. The two talk about the Cubs’ current rebuilding situation, if the team missed out on not making trades in 2016 and more.

Willson Contreras is a Cub, for now after he and the Cubs agree on a deal that will pay the All-Star catcher $9.625 million dollars for this season but can they agree on a long-term deal? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss the settlement and if this means that the Cubs will extend Contreras.