CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

It's Monday so the crew is back to recap the weekend of Spring Training games. We talk about Ryan's Seiya Suzuki article about how he came to the Cubs. A rumor of the Yankees and Padres reaching out to the Cubs about Willson Contreras has emerged and the crew reacts to that and what free agents the Cubs 'shoulda, coulda, woulda' been on in the offseason. You don't want to miss Cody's rant. To round out the show, Luke, Cody and Kevin preview the Sweet and Savory 16 championship bracket.Follow CHGO Cubs on Twitter at CHGO_Cubswww.allchgo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luke, Corey, and Cody are back with Friday energy after the Cubs officially introduced Seiya Suzuki. The crew talks about the official announcement, major quotes from Suzuki and how he projects with the Cubs in year one. The Carlos Correa rumors have settled down, meaning the Cubs are still an option, but what will it take? Is he worth it? The crew discusses the top shortstops in baseball and if Correa is truly worth the money he wants. We round out the show with our Sweet and Savory 16 bracket update.Follow CHGO Cubs on Twitter at CHGO_Cubswww.allchgo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cody, Kyle, Luke, and Brendan talk about the recent signings the Cubs made over the last 24 hours, including Jonathan Villar, Daniel Norris, and more. Brendan gives us a pitching lesson and dives into why the future is bright for Norris. The Cubs also signed Mychal Givens during the show so the crew reacts to that. It's the Cubs first Spring Training action in Arizona, so we ask the people, does Kyle Hendricks deserve to be the Opening Day starter? To wrap up, we update the Sweet and Savory 16 bracket.Follow on Twitter at CHGO_Cubswww.allchgo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which Chicago athlete is overdue to have his number retired? Join Kevin Kaduk, Greg Boysen, Luke Stuckmeyer and Herb Lawrence as they run down the city's biggest omissions. Plus, baseball is back and a fun Chicago sports-themed St. Patrick's Day game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luke, Cody, Ryan and making his CHGO Cubs debut, Kyle, react to the Cubs signing Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki to a five year, $85 million contract. The crew discusses what it means to the Cubs present and future. The crew also reacts to Anthony Rizzo's two year deal with the Yankees and Kyle Schwarber's deal with the Phillies and what they mean for Cubs fans and how they finally got some closure on the greatest era in Cubs history. To end the show, the crew releases a March Madness-like bracket of Wrigley Field ballpark food and Wrigleyville food.www.allchgo.comFollow CHGO Cubs at CHGO_Cubs on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Corey and Brendan talk about Adbert Alzolay's shoulder injury and its implications for the rotation, Alec Mills' starting rotation announcement, the Cubs rotation sub 90 mph pitchers, and Seiya Suzuki rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One day after hearing the news of Adbert Alzolay's injury, we get an update on the timetable of it. It seems he will be out awhile, so what do the Cubs need to do to fill his role? Seiya Suzuki is also linked to the Cubs and set to meet with the team. What will it take for the Cubs to add his power bat to the lineup? Cody, Luke, and Ryan talk all about it. The PECOTA and Fangraphs season projections are also out, and, well, they hate the Cubs, as you might expect. www.allchgo.comFollow on Twitter at @CHGO_Cubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are just a few days into Cubs camp and the injuries are already starting to pile up. Adbert Alzolay and Ian Happ are the first on the list with Alzolay likely to start the season on the Injured List. The Cubs say Happ should be good for Opening Day. Willson Contreras reported to camp on Sunday and the topic of contract extension has returned. Rumors are flying around surrounding Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant as well. Will the Cubs get involved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cody, Ryan, and Luke go remote as Ryan comes to us from Arizona at Cubs camp. Marcus Stroman had his first bullpen and the Cubs signed Andrelton Simmons. Ryan tells us what he looked like and the buzz surrounding the team. We also talk about the change to the MLB schedule in 2023 where each team could potentially play each other and of course we dive into the free agency update of Carlos Correa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Cubs baseball will be on the air soon, but first the Cubs extended Manager David Ross. Also, the rumors for Carlos Correa coming to the Northside are scorching hot. Cody, Corey, Ryan, and Luke talk about the impact Ross has made on the team as a Manager his first two seasons and the what Correa could bring to the Cubs. An interesting scenario for fans to ponder: If you could sign Correa but be forced to trade Willson Contreras, would you do it? The crew embrace debate.www.allchgo.comFollow CHGO Cubs on Twitter @CHGO_Cubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.