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Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Strong, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast is initially recorded as a live webcast and can be seen on YouTube, Facebook, and Periscope. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.
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137. Cubs Winning Ways Continue, Jordan Wicks to the Rescue, Brewers on Deck
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⚾️ Cubs winning close games against subpar opponents ⚾️ Bullpen holding team together ⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue ⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough ⚾️ Brewers on deckDoor Dugout Sports Media
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136. Cubs Struggling in Key Stretch, Pitching Concerns, Bats Cold, Where to Go From Here
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⚾️ Cubs struggling against sub-par teams in battle for NL Central ⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting ⚾️ Stroman on mend ⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch ⚾️ Barnhart DFA'dDoor Dugout Sports Media
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135. New York Not Good to Cubs, Blue Jays on Deck, Schedule Favors Cubs
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⚾️ Pete Alonso single-handedly defeats Cubs ⚾️ Wesneski is broken ⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough? ⚾️ Schedule favors CubsDoor Dugout Sports Media
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134. Return of The Rant(!), Cubs Should Win NL Central, Prioritize Re-Signing Bellinger
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⚾️ The Rant returns and you're welcome ⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves ⚾️ No need to freak out ⚾️ Projecting path to playoffsDoor Dugout Sports Media
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133. Cubs Mid-Field Defensive Transformation, Options at 3B, How Much Have Cubs Improved?
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⚾️ Cubs transform mid-field defense with Bellinger, Swansby signings ⚾️ Options at third base dwindling ⚾️ How much better should Cubs be next season? ⚾️ Spreading Christmas cheer Be sure to follow us at www.cubsinsider.com. #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcastDoor Dugout Sports Media
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132. De-coding Hoyer's Master Plan, Cubs Running Out of Options, CubsCon May Be Riot
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⚾️ Consternation building as Cubs sit on sidelines ⚾️ CubsCon may be a riot, literally ⚾️ De-coding Cubs plans for future ⚾️ Is this Hoyer's last stand or would signing Correa or Swanson save him?Door Dugout Sports Media
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131. Free Agent Market Heating Up, Winter Meetings, Cubs Needs Versus Wants
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⚾️ Free agent market heating up ⚾️ Turner signs with Phillies ⚾️ Winter meetings kick off Sunday ⚾️ Minimum moves Cubs need to make to satisfy fan base ⚾️ Minimum moves to be competitiveDoor Dugout Sports Media
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130. Matt Mervis, Cubs' Minor League Prospect, Joins as Special Guest
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⚾️ Matt Mervis, Cubs' prospect, joins as our special guest today ⚾️ Hit .309/.379/.606 over 137 MiLB games with 36 HRs ⚾️ Arizona Fall League all-star ⚾️ Anticipated Cubs debut in 2023Door Dugout Sports Media
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129. Discussing Cubs 40-Man Roster Moves, Cubs Acquire Mastrobuoni, Friday's Non-Tender Deadline
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Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team: ⚾️ Brennen Davis, Kevin Alcantara, Ben Brown and Ryan Jensen added to 40-man roster ⚾️ Cubs acquire Miles Mastrobuoni ⚾️ Potential impact of Friday's non-tender deadline ⚾️ Looking ahead…
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128. Cubs with Plethora of Options, Contreras Likely Gone, Good News For Davis
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⚾️ Cubs with plethora of options as free agency sets to begin ⚾️ Good news for Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, & Ed Howard ⚾️ Mervis in Chicago feels inevitable ⚾️ Contreras departure likelyDoor Dugout Sports Media
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127. Schwarber Taunting Hoyer, Davis and Canario Injuries Complicate Cubs Trade Options, More
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⚾️ Phillies take one game lead on Astros in World Series ⚾️ Schwarber taunting Jed Hoyer ⚾️ Davis and Canario injuries complicate big trade options ⚾️ Weighing in on Koudai SengaDoor Dugout Sports Media
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126. Free Agency Nearing, Anthony Rizzo Opting Out, What to Expect When You're Expecting
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⚾️ Free agency clock about to start ticking, could begin as soon as 11/6 ⚾️ Anthony Rizzo opting out of final year ⚾️ Will Cubs fans endure another disappointing offseason? ⚾️ World Series predictionsDoor Dugout Sports Media
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125. Odds Aaron Judge Lands in Chicago, Realistic Offseason Adds, Brennen Davis Missing
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⚾️ Speculation season continues ⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge? ⚾️ Realistic offseason additions ⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis? ⚾️ Championship series predictionsDoor Dugout Sports Media
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124. Cubs Management Under Pressure to Substantially Supplement Roster, Speculation Season Upon Us
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⚾️ Interpreting Ricketts and Hoyer year-end messages to fans ⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster ⚾️ Arizona Fall League update ⚾️ Division series predictionsDoor Dugout Sports Media
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123. End-of-Season Awards, Biggest Needs for 2023, Postseason Preview
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⚾️ Cubs finish with 74-68 record after blowing out Reds ⚾️ Season in review and end-of-season awards ⚾️ Cubs biggest needs for 2023 ⚾️ Postseason previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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122. Cubs Finishing 2022 Strong, Competing for NL Central in 2023, Offseason Expectations
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⚾️ Cubs sweep Reds, finish September with 15-11 record ⚾️ Second half Cubs have been very, very good ⚾️ 2023 Cubs can win NL Central ⚾️ Cubs take on Reds in final seriesDoor Dugout Sports Media
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121. Wesneski Sharp in Starting Debut, What to Watch for Down the Stretch, Marlins Preview
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⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Rockies ⚾️ Wesneski impressive in starting debut ⚾️ Assad rough start dooms Cubs early ⚾️ What to look for down stretch ⚾️ Marlins series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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120. Cubs Trending Up, Dominant Pitching Performances Galore, Future Looks Bright
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⚾️ Cubs sweep Mets, beat deGrom ⚾️ Starting pitching near top of MLB in second half ⚾️ Bullpen pitching well ⚾️ Hats off to Cubs coaching staff ⚾️ Rockies series preview #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcastDoor Dugout Sports Media
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119. Timing Prospect Call-ups, Positional Needs, Minor League Players Need Union Representation
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⚾️ What to expect from Cubs over remainder of season ⚾️ Timing prospect call-ups ⚾️ Where Cubs need to improve in offseason ⚾️ Minor League players really need union representation and look like they're going to get it ⚾️ Giants series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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118. Cubs Have a Lot to Build On, Being Cautious with Prospects, Mervis Dominating Minors
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⚾️ Cubs continue struggles against Cardinals ⚾️ Cubs have a lot to build on but are slow to bring up prospects ⚾️ Matt Mervis dominating the minors ⚾️ September schedule gets easier #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcastDoor Dugout Sports Media
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117. Cubs Eye First Winning Month, Ohtani Trade Compelling, Minor League Updates
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⚾️ Cubs go 1-2 against Brewers ⚾️ Little, Estrada join Cubs in Toronto ⚾️ Mervis to play in AFL ⚾️ Could Cubs trade for Ohtani? ⚾️ MLBPA moves to unionize minor leaguersDoor Dugout Sports Media
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116. Cubs Hang Tough Against Cardinals, Breslow's Comments on Kilian, Brewers Preview
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115. Cubs Stay Hot, Steele is Dominant, Canario Promoted to Iowa
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⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Brewers ⚾️ Is Adrian Sampson the real deal? ⚾️ Thompson to IL ⚾️ Justin Steele, Marcus Stroman dominant ⚾️ Prospect news and notesDoor Dugout Sports Media
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114. Cubs Win Another Series, PCA Tops MLB Pipeline Rankings, Prospects Far From Sure Thing
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⚾️ Cubs continue winning ways ⚾️ Nationals series recap ⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong tops MLB Pipeline rankings ⚾️ Prospects far from sure thing ⚾️ Brewers series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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113. Lots to Like About Cubs, Steele and Thompson Bright Future, Cubs Should Add Ace
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⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Reds ⚾️ Suzuki slumping ⚾️ Reyes addition has upside ⚾️ Steele & Thompson anchors of rotation ⚾️ Looking aheadDoor Dugout Sports Media
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112. Cubs Playing Well Since Break Behind Solid Pitching, Around the League, More
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⚾️ Cubs playing well, take Field of Dreams game ⚾️ 2.81 ERA is second best in MLB since All-Star break ⚾️ A look around the league ⚾️ Reds series continues SaturdayDoor Dugout Sports Media
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111. Projecting Cubs Farm System, Assessing Nick Madrigal, Nationals Series Preview
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⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Marlins ⚾️ Does Nick Madrigal fit into Cubs' future? ⚾️ Players we expect to see in Chicago before year-end ⚾️ Nationals series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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110. Cubs Acquire Solid Prospects, Cubs Should Extend Contreras, What to Expect in 2023
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⚾️ Trade deadline moves ⚾️ Breakdown of Cubs' trades ⚾️ Should Cubs extend Contreras? ⚾️ What to expect in final two months of season ⚾️ Cubs return to Wrigley on FridayDoor Dugout Sports Media
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109. Trade Deadline Special, Scott Effross Trade as it Happened (Live), Dominos Falling
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⚾️ Scott Effross traded during the show, live, and we're shocked! ⚾️ Did Smyly's outing hurt his value? ⚾️ Are Cubs done being sellers? ⚾️ Untouchable players ⚾️ Post deadline perspective ⚾️ Cardinals series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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108. Cubs Winning Despite Impending Selloff, Young Players Impressing, Emotions Running High
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⚾️ Cubs are hot ⚾️ Emotional Tuesday matinee for Contreras and Happ ⚾️ Chances Cubs don't trade Contreras ⚾️ Young players impressing ⚾️ Giants series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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107. Assessing Cubs Draft, Trade Deadline Speculation, Unlikely Prospects May Headline 2nd Half
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⚾️ Cubs draft 16 pitchers out of 20 total draft picks ⚾️ Is Juan Soto a realistic option? ⚾️ Trade deadline may provide final piece to puzzle ⚾️ What will 2nd half look like for Cubs?Door Dugout Sports Media
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106. Assessing Cubs First & Second Round Draft Picks RHP Cade Horton, LHP Jackson Ferris
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⚾️ Cubs select RHP Cade Horton and LHP Jackson Ferris in MLB draft ⚾️ The path to winning the division ⚾️ Assessing Cubs first half of season, prospects for second half ⚾️ All-Star game previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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105. Lots of Positives For Cubs, Higgins Playing Well, PCA is a Monster, More
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⚾️ Not all lost for Cubs in LA ⚾️ Higgins could replace Contreras ⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to excel at South Bend ⚾️ Draft Preview ⚾️ Orioles series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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104. Cubs Are Streaking, Sampson Red-hot, Cubs Travel to LA to Take on Dodgers
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⚾️ Cubs stay hot, take Brewers series ⚾️ Adrian Sampson has been outstanding ⚾️ Offense and pitching both clicking at same time ⚾️ Dodgers series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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103. Cubs Win 2-of-3 Against Red Sox, Power Numbers Ticking Up, Pitching Solid
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⚾️ Cubs on roll, take 2-of-3 from Red Sox at Wrigley ⚾️ Slugging trending upwards ⚾️ Ten percent of total homers have come in last two series ⚾️ Cubs 3.54 ERA over last six gamesDoor Dugout Sports Media
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102. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From Cards, Hoerner on Fire, Evaluating Cubs Season, Reds Preview
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⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 from Cardinals ⚾️ Nico Hoerner having breakout season ⚾️ Learning how to evaluate this season ⚾️ Taking a look around MLB ⚾️ Reds series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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101. Cubs Drop Pirates Series, Defense Hurting Young Pitchers, Cardinals Series Preview
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⚾️ Cubs drop three of four to Pirates ⚾️ Poor defense hurting Cubs' young pitchers ⚾️ Several players hurting Cubs daily ⚾️ Obvious immediate needs ⚾️ Cardinals series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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100. Cubs Take Braves Series, Pitching Issues Surfacing, Pirates Series Preview
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⚾️ Cubs take two of three from Braves ⚾️ Cubs offense hasn't been bad ⚾️ Cubs pitching hasn't been good ⚾️ Kyle Hendricks trade value ⚾️ Other possible moves ⚾️ Pirates series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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99. Cubs Offense Coming to Life, Kilian's Debut, Orioles Series Preview
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⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-5 from Cardinals ⚾️ Offense coming to life ⚾️ Clamoring to win close games ⚾️ Bullpen shaky ⚾️ Kilian sent back to Iowa ⚾️ Orioles series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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98. Cubs Stumbling to End May, Fun with Prospects, Looking Ahead
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⚾️ Cubs drop doubleheader to Brewers ⚾️ Opportunities galore for prospects in minor league system ⚾️ A look at prospects being called up versus those staying down ⚾️ Look ahead to CardinalsDoor Dugout Sports Media
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97. Cubs Take 2-of-3 From D-backs, Starting Pitching Starting to Click, Pirates Series Preview
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⚾️ Cubs win second straight series ⚾️ Starting pitching comes together ⚾️ Bullpen equally good ⚾️ Cubs end road trip 4-2 ⚾️ Can Cubs get back to .500? ⚾️ Pirates series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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96. Series Win in San Diego, Contreras Red-Hot, Injuries Galore, D-backs Series Preview
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⚾️ Cubs bounce back to win series in San Diego ⚾️ Injuries mounting for Cubs ⚾️ Willson Contreras red-hot ⚾️ Alfonso Rivas settling in at first ⚾️ Dbacks series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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95. Cubs Historically Bad, Path Forward From Here, Trade Candidates, Padres Series Preview
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⚾️ Cubs drop five straight at home ⚾️ How to assess things ⚾️ It's a long season ⚾️ Players Cubs will not trade ⚾️ Most likely to be traded ⚾️ Padres series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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94. Stroman Dominates Brewers, Wisdom Heating Up, White Sox Series Preview
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⚾️ Stroman lights out in Brewers series finale ⚾️ Patrick Wisdom heating up ⚾️ Alfonso Rivas batting leadoff needs to continue ⚾️ White Sox series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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93. Cubs Drop 2-of-3 to Braves, Happ Stays Hot, Brewers Series Preview
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⚾️ Cubs drop 2-of-3 to Braves ⚾️ Offensive struggles galore ⚾️ Happ's hot start continues ⚾️ Suzuki slows down ⚾️ Booms and dooms ⚾️ Brewers series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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92. Cubs Drop 3-of-4 to Pirates, Assessing Ross's Lineup Decisions, Braves Series Preview
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⚾️ Cubs drop 3-of-4 to Pirates ⚾️ Assessing Ross's lineup decisions ⚾️ Hendricks trending in right direction ⚾️ Steele continues to struggle ⚾️ Tough road ahead ⚾️ Braves series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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91. Special Guest - RHP Ben Leeper, Rays Series Recap, Pirates Series Preview
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⚾️ Special guest, RHP for Iowa Cubs, Ben Leeper ⚾️ Signed in July 2020 as undrafted free agent ⚾️ Rays series recap ⚾️ Pirates Series PreviewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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90. Cubs Split Four-Game Series in Colorado, Madrigal and Wisdom Break Out
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⚾️ Cubs split four-game series in Colorado ⚾️ Booms and dooms ⚾️ Wisdom, Madrigal break out ⚾️ Suzuki stays hot ⚾️ Rays series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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89. Cubs Split Pirates Series, Hendricks Rough Outing, Bullpen Solid
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88. Cubs Win 2-of-3 Over Brewers, Suzuki Breaks Out, Pirates Series Preview, & More
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⚾️ Cubs take 2-of-3 in opening series over Brewers ⚾️ Seiya Suzuki breaks out ⚾️ Starting rotation solid ⚾️ Bullpen shows mixed results ⚾️ Pirates series previewDoor Dugout Sports Media
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