The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - David Ross Talks 2016 Cubs Magic, Team USA Pressure & Launching New Podcast
Mar 25, 2026
David Ross, two-time World Series champion and former catcher/manager, previews his new podcast with Anthony Rizzo. He revisits the 2016 Cubs build, Joe Maddon’s culture, and the tense Game 7 moments. He also discusses Kyle Tucker’s fit, Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, and big-market spending in MLB.
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How The Lovable Reunion Was Born
- David Ross and Anthony Rizzo developed The Lovable Reunion after talking post-retirement and realizing their chemistry and shared history made a podcast natural.
- They kept the project secret until excited Volume executives sealed the deal and production began.
2015 Momentum Laid Groundwork For 2016
- Ross traces the Cubs' 2016 breakthrough to the developmental run and playoff experience in 2015 that created hunger and momentum.
- Key moves: hiring Joe Maddon, signing John Lester, and integrating young players like Schwarber, Baez, Bryant, and Arrieta.
Use Pressure As Motivation Not Burden
- Embrace the target and use external expectations as motivation rather than distraction.
- Joe Maddon framed the Cubs' approach with messaging that made the postseason target a unifying positive.