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iTalk Studios called Dansby Swanson's contract with the Cubs a "Bad Contract". Do you agree? I react to this claim and back it up with some real facts.
Original video from iTalk Studios:
• The WORST Contract In Baseball Nobody...
iTalk Studios' video on Bellinger:
• The Cubs Have A Cody Bellinger Proble...
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Happy Thanksgiving Cubs Fans! Appreciate all of you who listen/watch.
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The Dodgers continue to spend money on the best players in baseball. But does signing Blake Snell take them out of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes?
Watch my video about Roki Sasaki's priorities for his next team:
• 5 Reasons Why the Cubs WILL Sign Roki...
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Cubs No. 2 prospect Owen Caissie joins me to discuss his next steps to making his major league debut.
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Content in this Episode:
0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Swing Comparison
2:51 - Contract Purchased
5:46 - Social Media
7:04 - Roommate BJ Murray
8:31 - PCA Story
9:31 - Top Pro Moments
12:40 - 2024 Iowa Season
14:25 - Mental Prep for MLB
25:30 - Crazy 2020
26:57 - Offseason in AZ
29:55 - Tauchman Non-Tendered
31:03 - 27th Out: Rapid Fire
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Owen Caissie breaks down his top 2 home runs of his pro career. Watch as he explains this a funny moment in the WBC.
Full interview with Owen comes out Nov 26, 2025.
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Tyler Zombro was hired as the new Cubs' Special Pitching Assistant, and since the hire, there has been a lot of buzz. But why? What makes him so special? How will he help the team now? Marquee Sports' Lance Brozdowski joins me to talk about how much this will help Cubs' pitchers.
Watch X video from Jeff Passan about Zombro: https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/14309...
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The Cubs are likely to make some more trades this offseason. Would any be as shocking as this one? Miguel Amaya and Michael Busch to the Diamondbacks for…?Watch to learn who I propose
Watch my breakdown and reaction to the 2 trades on Nov 20: https://youtube.com/live/t2RcdsQAKu4
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Intro to BTV
1:35 - Nov 20 Trade w/CLE
3:20 - Laugh at 1
4:27 - Take 1
8:26 - Fan Proposal
11:59 - Busch & Amaya to AZ
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Despite being DFA'd (designated for assignment) on November 19th, Adbert Alzolay and Brennen Davis have a strong chance of returning to the Cubs in a week. Watch as I break down the rules for these transactions, plus who might be next.
What is Jed's plan for the offseason? Watch:
• Is Jed Hoyer on the Hot Seat? What's ...
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Intro
1:52 - Support the Setup Man Channel
4:30 - Breakdown of Transactions
11:45 - Nov 22 Non-Tender
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What is Jed Hoyer's plan for the Cubs offseason? Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation joins me to discuss this.
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Watch my interview with Boog Sciambi where we discuss the Cubs lineup issues:
• How will the Cubs Add Wins to their L...
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - Michael Cerami, Bleacher Nation
4:24 - Jed Hoyer on Hotseat?
11:25 - Jed's Plan
21:00 - Nico on Trade Block?
24:10 - Bold Moves & Pitching
36:00 - Roki Sasaki
42:23 - Projections
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The Dodgers are said to be favored to sign Roki Sasaki, but do the Cubs not have just as good of a shot?
Michael Cerami from Bleacher Nation joins me to discuss.
Watch Michael's full interview with me. That will be released on our channel Nov. 19, 2024.
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Boog Sciambi discusses the wild way that Wrigley played in 2024 due to the wind consistently blowing in.
Watch my entire interview with Boog:
• How will the Cubs Add Wins to their L...
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How do the Cubs get better this offseason? What role will Craig Counsell play in years to come? Cubs’ play-by-play broadcaster Jon “Boog” Sciambi sat down with me to discuss these topics and more.
Watch my 1st interview with Boog from 2023:
• Boog Sciambi - Ronald Acuna, Torey Lo...
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Content in this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Offseason and World Series
6:50 - Cubs Offseason Plan
25:55 - Insight on Craig Counsell
44:40 - Fan Questions
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Would you do this trade if you were the Cubs? Cubs get phenom Garrett Crochet for some promising prospects. Let me know in the comments
Watch my interview with Porter Hodge:
• Porter Hodge: Absolute Stud for the C...
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What are the actual chances the Cubs can sign Roki Sasaki?
Learn more about Saski from Lance Brozdowski:
• Let's Examine Roki Sasaki's NPB Pitch...
WATCH How Cubs Pitching Coaches Helped Shota Imanaga:
• Cubs Pitching Coaches do THIS Better ...
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Sasaki Posted
1:38 - Sasaki’s Accomplishments
3:08 - International Signing Details
10:48 - Saski’s Priorities
12:20 - 5 Reasons For Cubs
18:17 - 5 Reasons Not Cubs
22:55 - Poll Results
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Foul Territory (a popular MLB podcast) put Tom Ricketts and Jed Hoyer on blast for bowing out of the Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes sweepstakes in the first week of free agency. And I was happy to hear it!
Check out this video for a deeper perspective and insight you may not know.
Foul Territory's Entire Video:
• Giants reduce spending, Cubs out on J...
Watch - Cubs compared to Dodgers:
• How far is the Cubs Organization from...
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After another disappointing 83-win season, the Cubs feel like they are in a hopeless battle to improve an impacted lineup in order to truly compete for a playoff spot.
But are they really that far away from being a playoff team and potentially a World Series contender? I compared some key stats from the Cubs to the 2024 Champion Dodgers to try and answer these questions.
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Would you do this trade? Watch as I:
-Evaluate a proposed trade
-Laugh at a goofy trade
-Make a trade proposal to the Yankees
Help me make next week's proposed trade. Email me: [email protected]
Here's another Cubs mock trade:
• Trade Proposal: Nico Hoerner to Angel...
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Porter Hodge was not expected to contribute to the Cubs bullpen in any significant way in the 2024 season. But the Rookie went on to have a 1.88 ERA and was the lockdown closer by the end of the season. He joins me to discuss how he was able to do that.
Watch my interview with Cubs Assistant Pitching Coach Daniel Moskos:
• Cubs Pitching Coaches do THIS Better ...
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Porter's Hobbies
5:31 - Growing up in Utah
7:55 - Draft vs. College
10:49 - Smokies Championship
11:33 - All-Star AA Roster
13:20 - MLB Debut v. Braves
17:05 - Leaning on Veterans
18:50 - Nate Pearson
19:40 - What Clicked?
22:40 - Demotion to Minors
24:04 - Closer Role
26:35 - Miguel Amaya
27:54 - Panic Attack?
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Cody Bellinger's surprise opt-in decision leaves the Cubs with some handcuffs (both in payroll and roster flexibility). What does the payroll now look like and where can Jed make some moves?
Watch - Top Free Agents Available: https://youtu.be/Wxyu-TmDJoI
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Would you do this trade? Nico to the Angels for Logan O'Hoppe... What trades do you want to see the Cubs explore this offseason?
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