Locked On Cubs

Cubs beat Brewers 5-3 after Trevor Williams carries a no-hitter through 5 IP, all while his father (a life-long Cubs fan) was in the stands. We’ll recap the win in the 1st segment, preview Tuesday’s match-up between Adbert Alzolay and Freddy Peralta in the 2nd segment, and we’ll wrap up the show discussing the new reliever the Cubs traded for Monday afternoon and the MLB’s reportedly choosing Colorado as the new site for the All-Star game.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We recap the weekend series games against the Pirates as the Cubs take 2-3 from their NL Central foe, highlighting the differences between Friday's Opening Day dud and this past weekend. Plus, the Cubs are getting great performances out of Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel to start the season, they are our highlighted players from this weekend. Finally, we preview the Cubs' upcoming three-game set with the Brewers before heading on the road for the first time in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Davis is back after the Cubs awkward 5-3 loss to the Pirates on Opening Day. We go through what went wrong for the pitching, dig up some silver linings on the offensive end, and previewed the rest of the weekend series. Plus, the MLB decided to move the All-Star game from Atlanta, and Cubs pitching prospect Duncan Robinson makes a surprising retirement announcement.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opening Day is upon us Cubs fans so Ryan Davis joins the show to talk through the Cubs 26-man roster, what David Ross' lineup card might look like, and why Kyle Hendricks may not repeat his 2020 Opening Day performance. Plus, we build off a point made by Brett Taylor on the "Onto Waveland" podcast in regards to Anthony Rizzo and the Cubs' approach to extension talks with their franchise-face. Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs are looking to put the final touches on their opening day roster with a back-up catcher, plus the Cubs rotation has been getting some love recently despite mainstream expectations and projection systems being down on the Cubs, and finally, Marquee Network is getting rid of the suits and ties (Great, but what about getting the channel back on streaming services?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, Sean was excited after reports about an Anthony Rizzo extension in the works, but after hearing Rizzo speak yesterday and with the offer details being reported it’s hard to not be upset with the Ricketts this Tuesday morning. Plus, Eric Sogard's wife shares her thoughts on the vaccine and makes it clear her husband isn't jumping at the opportunity to get vaccinated.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs finalize their roster, so Sean goes over who made the cut in the 1st segment, talk through the extension rumors in the 2nd segment as we got some news on an Anthony Rizzo extension, and we’ll finish the show touching on the Athletics’ bold prediction for the Cubs rotation in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs made the least surprising announcement of Spring Training Tuesday as Manager David Ross confirmed that Kyle Hendricks will take the mound on Opening Day for the Cubs. We discuss the Professor getting his second Opening Day nod in the 1st segment, touch on the possibility the DH could still return to the NL in 2021, and why the Cubs haven't signed any of their core players to a long-term deal yet (despite talks with Javier Baez apparently progressing). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome on Jeff Carr of the Locked on Reds show to share his thoughts on the 2021 Cincinnati Reds, where Jeff thinks this team will land in the NL Central standings, how their pitching is going to do without Trevor Bauer and key arms leaving their bullpen, and if Nick Senzel can finally figure things out in 2021! Plus, Jeff makes the comparison between the Cubs and Reds, pointing out that both teams are heading into this season not sure if they're truly going for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs have made their 3rd roster cuts, so we go through the final roster projections in the 1st segment, discuss the bullpen and rotation decisions ahead for David Ross while also trying to resolve Adbert Alzolay's option issues, and we wrap up the show talking about the MLB Pipeline's top 30 Cubs prospects and some surprises on that list.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by Jake Mastroianni, the host of the Locked On Brewers show, today to give us his thoughts on the 2021 Brewers, who are some players he's excited to see this season, what concerns him about the Cubs this season, and where the Brewers stack up against the rest of NL Central. Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the first of the Locked On Networks' Division Crossover series and this week we have Lucas Smith of the Locked On Cardinals show to share his thoughts on the Cardinals in 2021. We debate with team has the better player at each position, share what we think each of our team's biggest weaknesses and strengths is, and just relish in what is the best rivalry in all of sports! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Sean is joined by the four other NL Central hosts on the Locked on Network to discuss the upcoming 2021 season, where each team is trending before the season starts, some prospects to keep an eye on, and where each time will end up once the season is complete. This is part two of our conversation.Jake Mastroianni - Locked on Brewers - @ShortStopBallEthan Smith - Locked on Pirates - @mvp_EtHaNJeff Carr - Locked on Reds - @jefffcarrLucas Smith - Locked on Cardinals - @ljfastballSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Sean is joined by the four other NL Central hosts on the Locked on Network to discuss the upcoming 2021 season, where each team is trending before the season starts, some prospects to keep an eye on, and where each time will end up once the season is complete. This is part one of our conversation with part two coming out Tuesday, March 2nd.Jake Mastroianni - Locked on Brewers - @ShortStopBallEthan Smith - Locked on Pirates - @mvp_EtHaNJeff Carr - Locked on Reds - @jefffcarrLucas Smith - Locked on Cardinals - @ljfastballSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times joins the show to talk about what it was like covering the Jake Arrieta signing, where he sees this Cubs team going into 2021, and what he's looking forward to most on his trip to Mesa, AZ to cover Spring Training.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome David Kaplan, radio host of the Kap and J-Hood show on ESPN 1000 and host of the Football Aftershow on NBC Sports Chicago. We get Kaps' thoughts on the Cubs' offseason of financial woes, what he's expecting from this team in 2021, and why the Cubs are increasing their budget now this close to Spring Training. Plus, we ask Kap a series of questions where he can only respond with "Yes" or "Hell Yes", which Kap loved!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs are reportedly planning to have extension talks once Spring Training gets underway, but Jed Hoyer wouldn’t rule out any trades this Spring and the Cubs roster still has plenty. of holes. Plus, we have some news on the COVID health and safety protocols, MLB Pipeline has a few good surprises for the Cubs, and Joc Pederson shares why he picked the Cubs.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs have signed former Dodgers OF Joc Pederson to a deal, but the Cubs had their thunder stolen by the Cardinals after they reportedly trade for Rockies superstar Nolan Arenado. So we breakdown the Pederson signing for the Cubs in the first segment and then bring on Lucas to get his thoughts on the Cardinals' new 3rd baseman and how Arenado's presence impacts the NL Central.Tweet Thread on MLBPA's decision to reject the MLB's offer for a 154-game season (pay the same as 162-game season) with DH and expanded postseason here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome on writer, publicist, and author of the book, A Bitter Cup of Coffee, Doug Gladstone, to share with us why there are currently 614 former MLB players who are not eligible for the league's benefit plan and how the MLB and the Player's Association had turned it's back to these former players. Doug has been working to create awareness of this issue for the last decade and a half to no avail, so we brought on Doug to share the story of some of these players and why baseball has a moral duty to give something back to these players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs have been reportedly in talks with FA 2nd baseman Kolten Wong, so Ryan Davis stops by the show to explain how Wong could help the Cubs' versatility and flexibility in 2021. Plus, Ryan talks through the Cubs' decision to not sign Jon Lester and how they could be saving money to go after a bigger name (we recorded before the Joc Pederson signing). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices