Locked On Cubs

This Cubs Offseason has so far been a mystery but with Ryan Davis back on the show today he helps give us some pitchers the Cubs could target this offseason, go through a few in-house options, and also vent for a moment on the MLB owners who are asking the players once again to take less money in 2021.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 Locked On NL Central hosts trio of Lucas Smith (Locked On Cardinals), Jeff Carr (Locked On Reds), and Sean Sears got together to discuss the 2020 season, preview what each NL Central teams offseason may look like, and dive into a NL Cy-Young conversation between Trevor Bauer and Yu Darvish in part one of this two-part podcast.Rock AutoToday's episode is brought to you by RockAuto.com. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need.Lucas Smith - @Ljfastball, @LO_cardinals Jeff Carr - @Jeffcarr @LockedOnReds Ethan Smith - @mvp_EtHaN, @lockedonpiratesBen Larson - @cheeseheadtalks, @lockedonbrewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Locked On NL Central hosts trio of Lucas Smith (Locked On Cardinals), Jeff Carr (Locked On Reds), and Sean Sears got together to discuss the 2020 season, preview what each NL Central teams offseason may look like, and dive into a NL Cy-Young conversation between Trevor Bauer and Yu Darvish in part one of this two-part podcast.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.Lucas Smith - @Ljfastball, @LO_cardinals Jeff Carr - @Jeffcarr @LockedOnReds Ethan Smith - @mvp_EtHaN, @lockedonpiratesBen Larson - @cheeseheadtalks, @lockedonbrewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan and Sean take a look at the Cubs free agent options this offseason, talk through who could be possible trade targets for the Cubs, and which players the Cubs could attempt to move with 2021 expected to finally bring change to the Cubs roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theo Epstein had his end of the season press conference recapping the 2020 Cubs season, we’ll go through some of the key points in the 1st segment and then try to figure out the Cubs projected offseason plans in the 2nd segment. Plus, Jon Lester could still return despite his buyout and Tom Ricketts expects Epstein to stick around through 2021.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.PostmatesFor a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Davis joins Sean as the two go through the 2020 season no more time, plus David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago reported this weekend that Theo Epstein could look to leave the Cubs a year earlier than expected. We get Ryan's thoughts on the Epstein news plus we get his thoughts on what the Cubs options may be heading into an offseason full of questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs are swept by the Marlins, losing Friday’s game 2-0 despite Yu Darvish’s excellent outing, the Cubs failed to score a single run in game 2 and their season is over. So what comes next? We’ll recap the tough season-ending loss in the 1st segment and then preview what’s to come for the Cubs as they enter into the offseason - should we expect change finally with this roster?Rock AutoToday's episode is brought to you by RockAuto.com. Amazing 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 lose Game 1 of the Wild Card Series as the Marlins score 5 runs in the 7th to take a 5-1 win from Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs Wednesday afternoon. We’ll recap the Game 1 loss in the 1st segment and then preview Thursday’s Game 2 matchup featuring Yu Darvish and Sixto Sanchez on the mound.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty to talk about on today's episode as Ryan and Sean preview the Cubs Wild Card 1st round match-up against the Miami Marlins. Ryan shares his players to keep an eye on in this series for the Marlins, we work through the Cubs potential Game 1 and 2 starters, touch on the Brailyn Marquez debut, and of course we talk about Kris Bryant's quotes after Saturday night's game with the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by Ryan Davis who helps work through David Ross' decision to bench Kyle Schwarber, as the results on Monday from Schwarber were promising. We also discuss Jon Lester's strong outing and if Ryan would trust him to be the Cubs Game 3 starter in a postseason series, plus we talk about the Kris Bryant injury and whether David Bote is really a downgrade from Bryant this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs drop two of three against the Twins after the offense fails to score more than three runs in the three-game set. We’ll recap the rough weekend series in the 1st segment and then preview the Pirates series starting Monday in the 2nd segment, plus more on David Ross’ decision to bench Kyle Schwarber in the 3rd inning of Sunday’s game and a few injury updates for the bullpen.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 $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs kick-off their weekend series with the Twins this Friday, so we bring on Ryan Davis to preview what should be good litmus test for the Cubs against a potential playoff team in the Twins. Plus, we take a look at the Cubs rotation alignment for the postseason and who they could be facing in the 1st round of this year’s Fall Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs sweep the Indians in their quick two-game set this week, we’ll recap the series in the 1st segment and then hit on a few Cubs news bullets like Jon Lester’s comments after what could have been his last regular-season start at Wrigley Field Wednesday night, plus we have an update on Andrew Chafin and more.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 start a two-game set with the Indians Tuesday night, featuring Yu Darvish and Carlos Carrasco on the mound. We’ll preview the series in the 1st segment and hit on a few Cubs news bullets in the 2nd segment, including the MLB and MLBPA agreeing to a playoff format in a bubbles located in Texas and California. 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 bounce back after a tough 1-0 walk off to the Brewers and win the final two games of the series, including a no-hitter from Alec Mills on Sunday, we’ll recap the historic Sunday no-no from Mills (the 16th in Cubs Franchise history) with Ryan Davis in the 2nd segment after we recap the weekend series with the Brewers in the 1st segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs win the game they need to on Monday but lose 3-5 against the Cardinals’ this Labor Day Weekend, we’ll recap the weekend series and then preview Tuesday night’s game against the Reds and hit on a few news bullets after a long weekend, including an injury update on Jose Quintana, Tyler Chatwood, and Jason Heyward. Plus, the Cubs have added some speed to their roster in former Reds OF Billy Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Sun-Times beat writer Russell Dorsey joins the show to help us sort through the rotation options the Cubs will have for Saturday's double-header with Cardinals, why Adbert Alzolay hasn't been given a real shot on the MLB-level, and Russ shares his thoughts on how the Cubs handled last Wednesday's game against Detroit when Jason Heyward and others sat out in protest of the events that happened in Kenosha, WI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cubs hang on to beat the Pirates 8-7 Tuesday night after leading 6-1 at point, but Jon Lester once again struggled on the mound. But it was the pitching choices David Ross made Leste exited that made Ryan Davis scratch his head. He helps breakdown the sloppy 8-7 win over the Pirates and takes a look at the Cubs new left-handed reliever and also dives into Kyle Ryan's high-leverage situation numbers. Plus, Jose Quintana was added to the 10-day IL but still no Adbert Alzolay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a surprisingly active MLB Trade Deadline despite there being very little time leading up to one of the more exciting days on the MLB Calendar. We’ll recap the Cubs flurry of moves that happened shortly after we finished recording yesterday in the 1st segment and then preview the Cubs three-game set with the Pirates as they finish up their 10-game road trip (currently 3-4 on the trip) and we’ll hit a few Cubs news bullets to wrap up the show.PostmatesFor a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON.IndeedRIGHT NOW, Indeed is offering our listeners a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to boost your job post - which means more quality candidates will see it, fast. Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at indeed.com/lockedonmlb. Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them L

The Cubs split their four-game set with the Reds, including two really disappointing losses on Friday and Saturday night. We’ll recap the four-game series, talk about the historic Sunday game for the Cubs outfield in the 1st segment, and then in the 2nd segment we’re talking about the Trade Deadline as the Cubs have already acquired Jose Martinez and signed reliever AJ Ramos to a minor league deal, but with the Chatwood injury, it could add some pressure for the Cubs to add another arm.PostmatesFor a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON.IndeedRIGHT NOW, Indeed is offering our listeners a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to boost your job post - which means more quality candidates will see it, fast. Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at indeed.com/lockedonmlb. Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com