We take a look at our biggest disappointments and pleasant surprises of the season. The starting pitching has been bad. The bullpen has been good. The offense has not been good.There's a lot of negative stuff to cover but the guys valiantly try

Episode 47: Time to send Happ back down?

May 30th, 2017 50m 52s

The guys took a little time out on Memorial Day to bring you another episode of BP Wrigleycast. Ryan and Isaac welcome back Joel to the podcast, and they dive in head first with discussion about the Cubs' recent struggles in Los Angeles. They b

Episode 46: Cubs playing better thanks to Zobrist and Happ

May 25th, 2017 38m 22s

After a one month absence, Ryan and Isaac get together to chat about the recent HAPPenings with the Chicago Cubs. Jake Arrieta's strong start against Milwaukee is discussed, which leads into more trade discussions about starting pitching. The g

Episode 45: Heyward gets hot, Lackey loses his cool

Apr 26th, 2017 44m 58s

Ryan and Isaac lead off discussing the recent struggles of John Lackey, including a few reasons why this could be who the 38-year-old pitcher is now. But are there any potential upgrades from within the organization or via trade?Later, the guys

Episode 44: As Cubs play eh baseball, we are all spoiled

Apr 18th, 2017 45m 24s

After an intro gone horribly wrong, the guys discuss the hot/cold offense and then move onto the pen, where a fantasy draft ensues. Who ends up with the more desirable pair of relievers? You'll have to tune in to find out.We also take a look at

Episode 43: Cubs raise banner at home, baseball feels different, week 1 thoughts

Apr 11th, 2017 51m 50s

Real baseball that actually counts is back! The guys discuss what (if anything) has changed now that a World Series titled has been accomplished.Then they discuss some quick hits from the early season. From Heyward's bat to Almora's glove, ther

Episode 42: Previewing the 2017 baseball season

Apr 1st, 2017 1h 7m

Ryan and Isaac talk about some vague changes in the future of the podcast before digging into what you've all come here for: Hardcore baseball talk! The guys chat about changes to the 2017 roster, Albert Almora Jr., Tommy La Stella, and a littl

Episode 41: Spring Training is here and why it matters

Mar 2nd, 2017 47m 27s

Spring Training is here and that means Dr. Pepper? Carlos starts things off with a bizarre comparison that includes a desert and Dr. Pepper.Then the guys discuss some quirky Maddon moves and whether he's overmanaging or not: Schwarber in the le

Episode 40: PECOTA Projections and Cubs add pitching depth

Feb 9th, 2017 34m 57s

Projections are fun because fresh stats in the winter are like a warm hug from an old friend you haven't seen in a long time.But that's all they are: projections, and the guys highlight some interesting outliers.Then they discuss some recent SP

Episode 39: BP Top Ten Prospects List and Cubs Convention

Jan 19th, 2017 52m 36s

The BP Top Ten is out and the guys run through some overall thoughts on the list, as well as some strong opinions by Isaac on one particular player.Then we chat about some players to keep an eye on that didn't make the top ten and why we like t

BP Wrigleycast Episode 38: Ryan goes rogue, and also Cubs talk

Dec 16th, 2016 53m 41s

Ryan, Isaac, and Joel get together to discuss the events of the last two weeks. Included is debate about the merits of the Wade Davis for Jorge Soler deal, the bullpen overall, the Jon Jay signing, the split of playing time among the outfielder

Episode 37: Gauging the Urgency of the Offseason after Winning it All

Nov 29th, 2016 43m 46s

Things have changed now that the Cubs are World Series champions. But does that change the urgency in the front office and how badly fans want to win?The guys take a look at that and the most pressing offseason needs for a team that has only a

Episode 36: Replacing the Departed and Subverting the Narrative

Nov 15th, 2016 48m 40s

The guys discuss their favorite moments of the 2016 postseason before closing the book on a magical season and discussing potential offseason moves.While they appear to have obvious candidates for Dexter Fowler, Jason Hammel, and Aroldis Chapma

Episode 35: The Cubs Win the World Series!

Nov 3rd, 2016 57m 29s

They did it! Joel and Carlos were on hand in Cleveland to witness the epic seventh game of the World Series, while Isaac and Ryan watched from home. They collaborate to give their recollection of the events, including how this changes things fo

Quick Take: One More W

Nov 2nd, 2016 41m 3s

The Cubs had to win...and they did. Despite the offensive outburst from Kris Bryant, Addison Russell, and Anthony Rizzo, the talk will inevitably center around how Joe Maddon used Aroldis Chapman.But let's not forget: The Cubs will be playing i

Quick Take: Joe Maddon Burns the Ships, Cubs Head to Cleveland for Game 6

Oct 31st, 2016 31m 29s

Joe Maddon made some questionable decisions, including bringing closer Aroldis Chapman in to pitch in the 7th inning (and never warming anyone up after that). But in the end the Cubs won the game and lived to play another day.The guys discuss d

Quick Take: Cubs Win a World Series Game, Even Series

Oct 27th, 2016 31m 44s

The Cubs made history by winning a World Series game for the first time in a LONG time. It's historic, it's special, it's amazing. But the guys seem to forget about it and jump right into analyzing the game until Isaac steers the ship in the ri

Quick Take: Fly the L for Game One

Oct 26th, 2016 18m 38s

With the Cubs playing in the World Series for the first time in 71 years, the guys come away unimpressed with the overall performance. Discussion includes positive and negative takeaways from the game, Corey Kluber's utter dominance, and the tr

Episode 34: The Chicago Cubs are going to the World Series

Oct 24th, 2016 50m 15s

With Game 6 of the NLCS in the books, the Chicago Cubs are going to the World Series for the first time since 1945! Ryan, Isaac, and Joel get together and recall a magical evening from their individual perspectives.Later, they look ahead to Kyl

Quick Take: Cubs take game 5, don't touch the cupcake

Oct 21st, 2016 22m 46s

In an episode we've dubbed "Don't Touch the Cupcake" in honor of Ryan and The Simpsons, we cover the aftermath of game 5, which includes some positives and some negatives.From Javy Baez and Jon Lester to Aroldis Chapman, we break it all down an

Quick Take: Cubs Offense Awakens to Take Game 4

Oct 20th, 2016 21m 42s

The bats needed to come to life if the Cubs were going to have a shot at winning the series, and last night it finally happened.Also, big moments from Willson Contreras and the bullpen as the Cubs guarantee a return to Wrigley Field.

Quick Take: Dodgers Take Game 3, Offense Still Missing

Oct 19th, 2016 16m 19s

Nothing good happened last night as the Cubs lost game 3. Oh wait, Kris Bryant had a few singles.Is it time to panic or is this just #baseball? The guys discuss.

Quick Take: Cubs look dead and shock us all, plus looking ahead

Oct 12th, 2016 27m 54s

Still trying to put into words what happened the night before, Ryan and Isaac get together and discuss the events of Game 4 and Game 3. That includes questionable decisions by Joe Maddon, brilliant decisions by Joe Maddon, and how things were f

Quick Take: Wood homers, Cubs get Samardzija, 2-0 series lead

Oct 9th, 2016 19m 51s

The Cubs take game two over the Giants, thanks in large part to a surprise contribution from Travis Wood. We look at what happened and give instant reaction, talking about Jeff Samardzija, Wood's homer, Kyle Hendricks' early exit, and looking a