Cubs Related: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber return to Wrigley Field Bullpen carrying Cubs to winning record Joc Pederson and Ian Happ surging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Hendricks' near complete game Trevor Williams' struggles Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner's return to lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adbert Alzolay's 15 slider whiffs David Bote's bad offensive numbers Nico Hoerner's return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cubs higher-than-usual contact Outfield suffers multiple injuries Starting pitching trending up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keegan Thompson's first career start Kyle Hendricks' rebounding 7-inning complete game Javy Báez's recent plate discipline improvements Jake Marisnick and Matt Duffy's value as depth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kris Bryant's MVP-caliber start to season Nico Hoerner's defensive versatility The volatile lineup and pitching staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adbert Alzolay's top-ranked slider Kyle Hendricks' shaky mechanics Ian Happ's "benching" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Happ's leadoff role Jason Heyward's plate discipline compared to Ian Happ's Recapping Adbert Alzolay and Jake Arrieta's starts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kris Bryant's adjustments against high fastballs Trevor Williams' increased curve usage David Ross' bullpen management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WIllson Contreras' batting posture change Kris Bryant's plate discipline numbers best of career David Bote's recent success against high fastballs Trevor Williams' increased curve usage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Javier Báez's volatile plate approach Adbert Alzolay's impressive slider Overall offensive approach struggles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Passive plate approaches from most of the lineup Effect of upcoming tough schedule on Jed Hoyer's plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor Williams dazzles in Cubs debut Adbert Alzolay showcases strong fastball Kyle Hendricks fastball returns in 2nd start Cubs offense can't get base hits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Arrieta's curveball in season debut Kyle Hendricks' rough opener Craig Kimbrel's lock-down saves Kris Bryant's hot start Quality at-bats from lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking down the projections and expectations for the '21 Cubs season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Rizzo's extension talks stall and will not direct agent to negotiate during season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics: Nico Hoerner optioned to make room for David Bote's presumable starting role Adbert Alzolay wins 5th rotation spot and Alec Mills to the bullpen Cubs bullpen shapes up with Dillon Maples locking the last spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Potential Cubs lineups Jason Heyward and Ian Happ's discipline and leadoff potential Trevor Williams' impressive outings and refined slider Craig Kimbrel's encouraging velocity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Rizzo's extension update Shelby Miller and other pitchers' new pitches Cubs bullpen candidates shaping up Jake Arrieta's fastball command Trevor Williams' "10 new pitch grips" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nico Hoerner's hot spring start Joc Pederson's strong impression Jake Arrieta's first spring outing Cubs pitchers hard work in the pitch lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices