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Pete Crow-Armstrong wins NL MVP for Chicago Cubs!

Pete Crow-Armstrong produced one of the best seasons in Cubs history en route to the NL MVP award, which was announced Thursday. Plus: Reviewing PCA's season by the numbe

Nov 13
29 min

HOT STOVE: Are the Chicago Cubs Going to Let Seiya Suzuki Walk?

Sam and Matt discuss tons of rumors and try to dissect which have legs and which don't. They also talk about the potential of Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ both not being Cub

Nov 12
27 min

So Much UNCERTAINTY Surrounding The Chicago Cubs.

Bobby and Sam talk about the 2026 season and what the Cubs can do in the future to change the tune. They also talk about the bad news that the Cubs got today regarding Be

Nov 11
30 min

YIKES: Chicago Cubs already out on Tarik Skubal

If the Cubs are already out on Tarik Skubal, then is their identity REALLY as a big market team or something else? Plus: The connection and stardom of Pete Crow-Armstrong

Nov 10
28 min

Michael King might be TOP TARGET for Chicago Cubs

Find out why Michael King -- who might be the second-best starting pitcher on the free agent market -- could fit with the Cubs. Plus: Jyun-Yue Tseng is the latest interna

Nov 9
28 min

Would a Shortened Season Actually BENEFIT Chicago Cubs?

The guys discuss why Daniel Palencia and Ryan Zeferjahn need to perform in 2027. They poke around with the idea of a shorter season helping the team and close with best a

Nov 6
28 min

Chicago Cubs Will Need Some Internal Pitching To STEP UP In 2027.

Matt and Sam discuss some internal options to help the pitching situation. The guys also discuss the latest CBA proposal from the owners and closet the show with 0-100 on

Nov 5
29 min

Is There A DREAM OFF-SEASON on the table For Chicago Cubs?

Matt and Sam discuss if there's a dream off-season in the works for the Cubs. What would that look like? Is there anything they can do to pass the Brewers in 2027? The gu

Nov 4
30 min

REPORT: Chicago Cubs “badly want” Tarik Skubal

Tarik Skubal is the top free agent on the market and the Cubs are interested, but does it matter with the Dodgers looming? Plus: Revealing the next best rotation targets

Nov 3
28 min

Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series!

In a flashback episode celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Cubs winning the 2016 World Series, relive the top moments and memories connected to a season that will

Nov 2
29 min

Chicago Cubs offseason plan is CRUCIAL

The offseason is officially underway and the Cubs have plenty of work to do. Does the front office have the most pressure of any in baseball? How will they fill holes at

Oct 30
28 min

Wrigley Field Weather Is IMPOSSIBLE To Predict For Chicago Cubs!

Matt and Sam talk about the inconsistency of the Wrigley Winds and how it impacts what the Cubs do in the off-season. They also talk about other teams in the Central besi

Oct 29
28 min

Nico Hoerner Will REBOUND For Chicago Cubs in 2027.

Matt and Sam discuss Nico Hoerner's 2026 season and give it a grade. They also dive into some Marquee network conversation. The show closes with a World Series update. S

Oct 28
28 min

Chicago Cubs should KEEP Carson Kelly | Matt Painter joins again!

Carson Kelly is a free agent and Miguel Amaya is a backup, so who will start for the Cubs at catcher in 2027? Plus: Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Painter joins for t

Oct 27
31 min

Purdue Head Basketball Coach MATT PAINTER joins Locked On Cubs!

Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Painter - who is also a diehard Cubs fan - joins the show to discuss the 2026 Cubs and more. Plus: Updating the top moments in show his

Oct 26
29 min

Has The Dansby Swanson Deal Been WORTH It So Far For Chicago Cubs?

Sam and Matt discuss Dansby Swanson's 2026 season and give it a grade. They also ponder if he's been worth the $ so far in a Cubs uniform. The show closes with best/worst

Oct 23
29 min

Pete Crow-Armstrong Is The Best Baseball Player In the World.

Sam and Matt grade PCAs 2026 season. They talk about the historic context of what he did and then close the show with some fun 0-100 topics Support Us By Supporting Our

Oct 22
29 min

Michael Busch With POWER OUTAGE For Chicago Cubs in 2026

Sam and Matt discuss Michael Busch's 2026 season and give him a grade. They also talk about if he could be traded or not in the off-season. The Show wraps with a World Se

Oct 21
28 min

Chicago Cubs need to be DONE with Ian Happ

Ian Happ was rough offensively and elite defensively for the Cubs in 2026. What grade did he earn? Plus: Happ's outlook for 2027, David Ross might interview with the Astr

Oct 20
28 min

Alex Bregman PROPELS Chicago Cubs as TOP 3B in baseball

Alex Bregman put together a solid season in his first year with the Cubs. What grade did he earn? What is his outlook for 2027? Plus: Why David Stearns should feel the st

Oct 19
28 min

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Love the passion these guys have for the team. They go in-depth not just on the analytics of this team, but every side of the sport, clubhouse, management, etc. Love the banter and the chemistry they have. Will always be an every-dayer.

Max Berni · Sep 2026

I really, really enjoy the content of the show. I enjoy the fresh takes, and the banter back-and-forth at times. However, this show is IMPOSSIBLE to listen to on earbuds/headphones. The audio balancing is horrible and will either bust your eardrums, or have you turning it up to hear the low points... and then someone breaks off yelling into their microphone that is poorly balanced, and it hurts your ears and you find yourself adjusting again.

sbjames24 · Sep 2026

I have been listening to Matt and Sam since they took over the show and let me tell you that these guys need to start doing baseball coverage full time. These guys have been correct 90% of the time when talking about takeaways from games, youth prospects, front office stuff, and even predictions on player performances or roster changes. Basically they have had very few takes where they are incorrect. Considering that this podcast is not a “full time” job for these gentlemen it’s impressive. I listen to this podcast everyday and will continue to do so. If you support the cubbies this is the podcast for you. Feedback: Matt and Sam if you do read this, I would recommend providing more information on prospects. Whether it’s guys at triple A or even low A ball. You guys have been doing a great job already with this fyi. Another recommendation I have is to give us (the listeners) more information about the front office stuff. Whether it’s contract talks, trade stuff, or even rumors you hear.

Ninja31402 · May 2025

Best Cubs Podcast by far! Matt & Sam click like old friends talking Cubs! There MLB knowledge is right on! They do it in only 30 minutes, and don’t drag on over an hour like other Cubs Podcasts that dwell on one thought why to long and are whiney! Go Cubs Go!

OCgerardCA · Apr 2025

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