Away Games: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
292 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsComedians Kevin McCaffrey and Adam Mamawala talk in depth about the Chicago Cubs on this weekly podcast. Real interviews, real analysis, and real talk about everything around their favorite baseball team.
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The World Series & The 2022 Season Mercifully Come To An End
November 09, 2022 16:55 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe Astros did indeed defeat the Phillies in 6 games, and now we can finally throw the 2022 MLB season in a trash can and move on. We talk about the series, how the Phillies will be remembered, Willson Contreras turning down the Qualifying Offer, Hoyer’s absolute refusal to use an exclusive negotiating window with any player, ever, early Contreras contract predictions by Fangraphs and ESPN, and a few other Cubs notes. Follow us everywhere @awaygamespod!
A Happy Anniversary, A Gold Glove Winner, A Homer Party in Philly & Some Real Bad Tweets
November 02, 2022 16:58 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBA Happy Anniversary, A Gold Glove Winner, A Homer Party in Philly & Some Real Bad Tweets Happy Cubs win the 2016 World Series Anniversary Day to all who celebrate! We open up with some happy memories before moving on to talk about Ian Happ winning his first gold glove (yay!), a bad injury for Cubs prospect Alexander Canario (boo), the Phillies 2-1 lead and the World Series so far (mostly yay, we guess?) and some really bad faith tweets from Marcus Stroman (boo). Big ups and big downs on th...
World Series Preview & Watching the Old Cubs In October
October 25, 2022 16:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe Astros and Phillies are matching up the 2022 World Series, and as we write this, Kyle Schwarber is probably just now waking up after singing Robyn songs and riding mechanical bulls. We analyze the two league champions, place our bets (hypothetical and actual), and talk about watching so many former Cubs, still in their prime, helping teams all through this year’s playoffs. We also talk about how while Cubs discourse has wishing we were watching Schwarber/Castellanos/Harper on the north s...
Bat Slams, Rocking Babies, Whiny 100-win Playoff Losers, and More!
October 19, 2022 13:59 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWe’re down to the final four, and we analyze our feelings on the remaining group of Padres, Phillies, Yankees and Astros. We also say goodbye to the teams who have left us, from the extremely quiet group of Cardinal “legends” who slept through two games, to the Mets who pulled a real 2018 Cubs to end their great season, to the Guardians who were fun even if they couldn’t stop annoyingly bragging about bloops. A little Cubs talk too, but this one is mostly a playoff pod — remember when the Cu...
The One With Joe Maddon
October 11, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBOur guest today is Joe Maddon. You may know him from winning the World Series as the manager of the Chicago Cubs. What else do we need to say? Joe teamed with Tom Verducci for a new book out TODAY (October 11), titled “The Book of Joe: Trying Not To Suck At Baseball and Life.” We talk about what non-2016 Cubs team Joe thought was closest to winning it, what 2016 game was most important to that championship run, the unexpected 2015 run, and the story of how Joe said goodbye to the team in one...
2022 MLB Playoff Preview & Reflecting on Pre-Season Picks
October 06, 2022 20:56 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBEvery year Kevin and Adam predict how the season will go, and this year…they actually got a whole lot right? Weird. We preview the wild card round, make our new predictions for the weekend, and look back on how we said things would go. We also talk about 2022’s final week of Cubs baseball, and takeaways from the end of a weird but pretty darn predictable year. Follow us everywhere @awaygamespod!
Adam & Ken's Magical Wrigley Experience
September 28, 2022 16:08 - 48 minutes - 89.4 MBThis episode starts with a standard recap of the past week of Cubs baseball, one that actually saw the streaking Cubs win 5 of their last 6 games (as of this recording). Adam and Kevin talk about the continued development of Sampson and Wesneski, Esteban Quiroz making the most of his opportunity, and a cool opportunity for some of the Cubs' top minor leaguers. In the second half of the episode (starting at 25:22), Adam and Ken discuss their once in a lifetime experience at the Cubs' Season...
Judge’s 60th, Sampson’s Success, and He’s Alzo-live! Adbert Returns
September 21, 2022 17:49 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAdbert Alzolay finally returned to action this week, and he looks pretty good, even if we might be looking at a full-time reliever now. Wesneski dominates again, Sampson just keeps pitching well, and we talk about what this all means for how next year’s pitching staff shapes up. We also talk free agency rumors, the draft lottery, Canario’s 3-homer day for Iowa, and Adam’s biggest baseball regret of the year. Don’t leave the podcast early! Follow us everywhere @awaygamespod!
Cubs Meet The Mets, Beat The Mets & Big MLB Rules Changes
September 14, 2022 19:35 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThe Cubs are trying to flip the script from 2004 and ruin the Mets season, and folks, we’re enjoying it! The Cubs defeated the division-leading Mets in the first two games of their series, including a win over Jacob deGrom. We talk about what holding onto the division would mean for the Mets in a year with an even more expanded playoff, and Adam previews his upcoming VIP Wrigley Field experience. We also talk about the MLB’s newl rules for 2023 that were just announced, including banning the...
Wesneski with the Right Stuff, Seiya Settles & Cubs Flirt with the Lottery
September 07, 2022 15:37 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBForget the St. Louis sweep, we’ve moved on to bigger things like Hayden Wesneski’s dominating debut against the Reds. The man traded for Scott Effross made his MLB debut and dominated, possibly putting himself in line for the next long relief —> starter progression that previously worked so well for Steele and Thompson. We also talk about Jeremiah Estrada’s debut and how exciting he looks as a late inning reliever, and Seiya Suzuki’s offensive adjustments (good!) and defense (less good than ...
Struggling Cubs, Willson's Injury & 2023 Schedule Release
August 31, 2022 22:46 - 20 minutes - 38.1 MBKevin is out of town and unavailable this week so Adam is flying solo today to recap the past week of Cubs baseball. The good: Happ's big game on Friday, Steele continuing to show off unprecedented dad strength, and random fans having sex at a Blue Jays game. The bad: atrocious baserunning, bullpen struggles, Willson's injury, and random fans having sex at a Blue Jays game. (Public sex is nuanced.) Adam also talks about the case for shutting down Willson- at least temporarily- and breaks dow...
Cubs Keep Winning, Real Steele & Forecasting a Winning 2023 Rotation
August 24, 2022 17:07 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBKevin and Adam talk about the Cubs recent run of winning ways, Nico’s talk about winning to attract free agents and motivate this team to be a winner next year, the realness of Justin Steele (and #DaddySteele is accidentally created), what a winning rotation for 2023 would reasonably look like, and a check-in on the farm. We also talk about drinking early and how people shouldn’t eat *while* podcasting. Follow us everywhere @awaygamespod!
Adam Goes To Cincinnati, Steele & Nico Continue To Impress
August 17, 2022 20:56 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBAdam is back from Great American Ballpark and has some strong opinions on Skyline Chili. We talk about the Field of Dreams game, the Cubs amazingly going for a fourth straight series win today, Justin Steele's continued development, and Nico's breakout season. We also discuss players who we've seen enough of (sorry, Rafael Ortega) and dream on Franmil Reyes actually being a part of this team's future. Thanks as always for listening and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes, would ya?!
Contreras Is Fun, J-Hey Is Done, Franmil/Fan Mail
August 10, 2022 23:37 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBAfter a chaotic trade deadline episode last week, the boys are back with a slightly less stressful episode this week. We talk about Willson's go-ahead HR and walk-off caught stealing and what it might take for the Cubs to re-sign him this offseason. Then, with news breaking this week that Jason Heyward won't be returning to the Cubs next season, we discuss the legacy of his Chicago tenure. We also discuss the waiver signing of big boy/big bat Franmil Reyes, how things are going down on the f...
2022 Trade Deadline: LIVE! (Welcome back, Willson & Ian!)
August 03, 2022 01:19 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn a chaotic podcast, Adam and Kevin went YouTube Live to talk about and experience the countdown to the trade deadline, and boy, were there surprises. Mainly, of course: Willson Contreras and Ian Happ remain Cubs. We talk about the return for Scott Effross, David Robertson and Mychal Givens, and the big Soto deal as well as Toronto taking their shot at Whit Merrifield in a surprise-filled hour. But mainly: Willson and Ian staying? WHAT DOES IT MEAN?! Also, now, and forever: EXTEND WILLSON.
Saying Goodbye To Willson & Ian (Probably)
July 27, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBWith Kevin out of town this week, longtime friend of the pod Ken Schultz (Outsports, Bleacher Nation) joins Adam to absolutely fume about Jed Hoyer and the Ricketts. Honestly, indignant Ken is our favorite Ken. We discuss the emotions of what very well may have been the last homestand for Ian Happ and Willson Contreras, Ken's experience at Wrigley on Monday night, and the inexplicable sequence of events that brought us to this moment. Feels like we should be happier after a 6 game winning ...
All-Star & MLB Draft Recap
July 21, 2022 22:56 - 32 minutes - 30 MBKevin and Adam are in sweltering NYC, where the weather is as hot as the Cubs are cold. We recap the Home Run Derby (Schwarbs got robbed AGAIN), the All-Star Game (more mic'd up and less John Smoltz, please) and the MLB Draft. We also talk about the looming trade deadline on August 2nd and how the Field of Dreams game may very well end up feeling like a minor league game. Best of all, we barely talked about the Cubs/Mets series from last weekend. You're welcome.
Enjoying All-Stars Willson Contreras & Ian Happ While We Can
July 13, 2022 17:37 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week we start with a lot of positive stuff, which means we don’t talk about the Dodgers series until about halfway through. Willson Contreras is now a THREE-time All-Star starter, and Ian Happ made his first all-star team as well. Isn’t it nice to have all-stars? We think so, and hope the Cubs organization agrees. We also run down the home run derby lineup (which looks great), talk about Justin Steele’s birthday/becoming a dad/pitching great week, and then do a little bit of a mid-seaso...
A Pat Hughes Cameo, Cubbies Playing Well & The Looming Trade Deadline
July 07, 2022 21:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBAfter a two week hiatus the only way we could make it up to you was by starting this week's episode with a 3 minute Cameo from Pat Hughes to Kevin "The Face" McCaffrey for his 40th birthday. And to Kevin's wife Jaimie who ordered said Cameo, let us just say, "YOU THE REAL MVP." After listening to the dulcet tones of Mr. Hughes (sadly there was no mention of Benjamin Moore or Willson CONEtreras), we get into some Cubbie talk. Our beloved team has shockingly rattled off four straight series wi...
Keegan & Steele Beat the Champs, Willson Looks For All Star Start #3
June 21, 2022 19:44 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe Cubs beat the Braves two out of three behind strong performances from young starters Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson. Kevin is in Vegas for the week and put a bet on…a different Cubs game. Whoops. Willson Contreras leads the NL in All Star votes at catcher (vote Willson online, folks!) and Ian Happ continues a truly strong year at the plate, and that’s about all we have in the good news column to report. All our other good thoughts were bobbled and thrown away by Jonathan Villar.
We Went To The Yankees Series. Sorry.
June 14, 2022 22:45 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBAdam and Kevin each went to two Cubs/Yankees games this weekend, and it was a close race as to who got the worst of it. We talk about that three game series against the best team in baseball that went just about how you’d expect, the DFA of Clint Frazier, Justin Steele’s promising turn against the Padres, and the value of actual Major League Baseball players, and how bizarrely that is overlooked by a surprising subset of fans online who seem to celebrate anything bad happening with former Cu...
Caleb Killian's Callup & Morel Keeps Mashing
June 08, 2022 17:28 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWith the Cubs heading to Yankee Stadium this weekend for three games in Adam and Kevin's territory, we break down the Cardinals series, last night's stinker against the lowly Orioles, and Willson Contreras continuing to be an 80 grade teammate (deep breaths). We also discuss Caleb Killian's highly anticipated debut, Matt Swarmer and Christopher Morel continuing to impress, and the importance of giving Steele/Thompson time to settle in as starters. Lastly, we discuss MadBum being, you guessed...
The Director of Morel & a PJ Party
June 01, 2022 21:31 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIt took until almost June but one of the Away Games boys finally made it to Wrigley! Kevin talks about his experience at game one of Monday's Memorial Day double header and the fact that beer prices haven't gotten any cheaper at the old ballpark despite, you know…(gestures at everything at the ballpark). We talk about recent Cub callups Morel, Higgins, Swarmer and Velazquez, starting pitching concerns both in terms of health and performance, and discuss Tommy Pham's Slap Heard Round The Worl...
Steele Gets Real & Wisdom Goes Streaking
May 24, 2022 17:28 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBJustin Steele followed a 10K performance, with a possibly even more dominant 9K performance, and he’s now the rotation’s leader in ERA. Patrick Wisdom homered in 4 consecutive games while showing off his bat’s big knob (all of that is literal, not dirty, no matter what it sounds like), and Christopher Morel has impressed at multiple positions while combining the most iconic home runs of Willson Contreras and Dexter Fowler’s careers. That’s all the good news, folks! We also talk about the pil...
Willson F’n Contreras 4-Ever...and Welcoming 2 New Cubs)
May 17, 2022 18:41 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWillson Contreras. What else do you want? His 100th homer was a grand slam, appropriately at what should be his forever home of Wrigley Field, and his intensity for a 14-20 team is still World Series-worthy. We talk about him, and how there is no reasonable way forward but an extension. We also talk about the two newest Cubs called to the bigs: Christopher Morel and Brandon Hughes, both unusual players in fun ways. The Cubs have won 3 in a row and 5 of 7, led by -- you guessed it — Willson C...
Always Beating Corbin Burnes (and No One Else)
May 04, 2022 15:29 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIan Happ and Justin Steele both had big weeks: within 24 hours, they each got engaged…and that’s the best news we’ve got! Marcus Stroman also dominated in Milwaukee (Cubs beat Corbin Burnes AGAIN), Alfonso Rivas looks like he is inching toward “regular 1B status,” and we consider Ian Happ as a sensible extension candidate (lol, we know the Cubs don’t do that, but we can dream!). We also talk about a few of the Cubs rising prospects: Caleb Kilian, PCA, and the very fun and under-the-radar Cam...
All We Can Remember is Cubs Win 21-0, Then It Gets Fuzzy
April 27, 2022 11:02 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWhat we know: there was one good Cubs game last week. A 21-0 win over the Pirates. And then, close loss at home copy/paste over and over. In the beginning of season #3, we talk about where we stand on David Ross’s managerial style, and talk about the good (Seiya & his insanely selective plate approach), the bad (consistently playing 1/3 of this team out of position, defensively) and the curious (Justin Steele’s stamina/velocity drop) as we find our team 7-9, which is more in line with what m...
The Contact Cubs & An Exciting Bullpen
April 20, 2022 04:24 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBTwo podcasts, two weeks of the Cubs being over .500. We talk about the new look, high contact bats the Cubs offense is relying on (and the downside of all those double plays), NL Player of the Week Seiya Suzuki and his perfect plate approach, a weird series in Colorado, and the exciting young bullpen arms and two fun veterans doing the job at the back end. If the podcast is every struggling, we’re just going to bring Keegan Thompson in to fix everything. Download the DraftKings at Casino Q...
Cubs Opening Weekend & Series Win Vs. The Brewers
April 12, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThe season is underway, the Cubs are series winners, and the Brewers could not accidentally bean enough Cubs to keep from being series losers. Hendricks looked vintage, Steele outdueled a wild Woodruff, Stroman brought the energy and a great five innings that the Cubs had slip away by the length of a fingernail — and Seiya Suzuki looked gooooood. Fun first weekend — let’s talk about it. Download the DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook app now, use promo code AWAYGAMES, bet just FIVE DOLL...
2022 Chicago Cubs Season Preview
April 06, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBAs tradition has it, Ken Schultz (Outsports) joins Adam and Kevin for the 2022 Chicago Cubs season preview. We answer some viewer questions, pick breakout players, predict team MVPs and regression candidates, and set our expected Cubs win totals for the year. It’s a different vibe this year, but we promise, we end with the things we’re most excited about as we go into this 2022 Cubs season. Twitter: @awaygamespod Download the DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook app now, use promo code ...
2022 MLB Season Preview!
March 31, 2022 23:37 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBKevin and Adam go division-by-division to preview what we expect from this year. We pick the playoff teams, the final four, our expected champions, as well as throw some picks down for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year. Next week? The 2022 Chicago Cubs season preview. Download the DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook app now, use promo code AWAYGAMES, bet just FIVE DOLLARS on any team of your choice and get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in FREE bets INSTANTLY. IL only.
#208 Offseason Roundup and an Existential Look At Current Cubs Fandom
March 23, 2022 17:46 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIt's a solo, Kevin-only episode as Adam is off modeling somewhere, and he talks about some MLB news (“Ohtani” rule, ghost runner returns), Willson Contreras news and rumors around his arbitration hearing, and he takes a good long look at what it means to be a Cubs fan with this leadership that has seemingly once again built a roster to flip at the deadline. We look into the Ricketts bid for Chelsea FC, what kind of a market the Cubs operate in, and look back at the turning point of the 2018-...
#207 Lockout Over, Seiya Suzuki is a Cub & All The News At Once
March 16, 2022 20:36 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBHoly Cow, do we have a LOT to talk about for once on this Cubs podcast. Japanese star Seiya Suzuki is now a Cub, Jesse Chavez returns, Chris Martin joins the bullpen, we have a new singing pitcher, and truly much, much more. Where do the Cubs go from here? It’s confusing, but things are happening! Today's episode is brought to you by our new sponsor, DraftKings! Download the DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook app now, use promo code AWAYGAMES, bet just FIVE DOLLARS on any team of your c...
#206 I Like Big Bases And I Cannot Lie w/ Ken Schultz
March 09, 2022 17:18 - 38 minutes - 72.1 MBWell, we fell for it again. Recorded after a late night of will they/won't they MLB/MLBPA sexual tension that ultimately ended in disappointment, friend of the pod Ken Schultz (Baseball Prospectus, Outsports) pinch hits for Kevin to join Adam this week. We talk all things lockout, whether or not the sides are significantly closer, MLB's piss poor marketing, playoff formats, and banning the shift. Today's episode is brought to you by our new sponsor, DraftKings! Download the DraftKings at ...
#205 The One Where Owners Cancel Opening Day
March 01, 2022 22:47 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe One Where Owners Cancel Opening Day…and minimum two more series. After initiating a lockout, waiting weeks to even come to a negotiation table, and refusing to raise the CBT threshold by LITERALLY a dollar, owners have led the charge into the killing of a season, and maybe more! We’re not happy on this one, and we bet neither are you. You’ll hear some live coverage of Manfred’s pathetic speech, and a lot of reaction to the latest awful baseball news from Adam and Kevin. Use promo code ...
#204 Justin Steele, Chicago Cubs Pitcher
February 03, 2022 15:34 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBLadies and gentlemen, it’s Justin Steele! He joins us after a workout to talk about his MLB debut, going from reliever to starter, getting his first hit off of Corbin friggin’ Burnes, his favorite spots in Chicago, and more. Justin’s one of the good guys, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and be careful if you get matched up with him on PS5, he’s a killer. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
#203 Corey Freedman (Cubs Related Podcast) Talks Interning In Yankees & Dodgers Front Offices
January 26, 2022 21:30 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBOh, its a crossover Cubcast! Corey Freedman (@CFCubsRelated) from the Cubs Related Podcast joins us to talk about his time interning in the front offices of the Yankees and the Dodgers, how he got there, what he got to do, and why he ended up watching tons of Japanese baseball for work. We also talk about how he and Brendan Miller started their podcast, and those magical 2015-16 years. Rate, review, subscribe, and go listen to his podcast, too! Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Mansc...
#202 Jon Lester Retires, We Have Some Memories
January 13, 2022 00:34 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBJon Lester racked up 200 wins, 3 World Series titles, and (arguably) the title for best free agent signing in Cubs history. We remember the man whose signing kicked off the greatest era in Cubs history, talk about his best moments, and generally wish we could hit rewind on the whole thing. See you in Cooperstown for a big old reunion, Jon. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
#201 Considering Correa as a Cub, and The Spineless Failure of Rob Manfred
January 05, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBSo there have been some credible rumors linking the Cubs to arguably the top SS on the market, after signing the top SP on the market. How would you feel about a Correa arrival? We also talk about the embarrassing commissioner of the sport and his latest move, and run down Sahadev Sharma’s five predictions for the Cubs in 2022. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
#200 Lockout Pod! Cubs Free Agent Shopping List & Kevin/Adam Stand Up Talk
December 15, 2021 15:29 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIt’s lockout baseball podcast time, which means we begin by talking about Adam’s album recording at Zanies Chicago last week, and another stand-up clip of Kevin’s going massively viral. Then: we talk about what the Cubs have left to do to fill out the roster, specifically their options at shortstop, and we talk a little about Fangraphs list of top Cubs prospects. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
#199 Welcome, Marcus Stroman! Let’s Talk Cubs Free Agency
December 02, 2021 16:51 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRight at the buzzer before the lockout, the Cubs landed Marcus Stroman, and boy are we psyched. The team got their top of the rotation starter in the biggest move since signing Yu Darvish. We also talk about the Cubs acquiring Yan Gomes and Clint Frazier, why this has to be only the beginning of big moves this offseason, and the frustration that has built up for Cubs fans for *years* leading up to this point. And now: the lockout. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
#198 Wade Miley Arrives, Free Agency Heats Up & Adam’s Big MSG Moment
November 17, 2021 12:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBCubs news starts at the 10:26 mark of this podcast: we talk about Wade Miley’s signing, what that means for this year, and how a sudden run of free agent signings affects the Cubs. Before that? Adam Mamawala talks about getting pulled out of the crowd at Madison Square Garden, and winning a skills competition that ended in him nailing an NBA 3-pointer for cold hard cash. It’s a great story! Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
#197 The Atlanta Jorge Solers Win The World Series (Also, The Braves)
November 03, 2021 17:46 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe Houston Astros can now toss the 2021 season in the trash can, because the Atlanta Braves have won the World Series. Our good friend Jorge Soler won the MVP with three home runs, including one of the hardest hit balls we’ve ever seen, which put the Braves up for good in game 6. We talk about the series and, because it’s us, also talk a little bit about the 5 year anniversary of the greatest World Series. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
#196 Braves vs. Astros World Series
October 26, 2021 17:31 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn the Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves World Series, we have to ask the question: who would you like to see lose more? We actually do like a lot of the players on the Braves roster, and we talk about Dusty Baker’s long and winding road to this point, and wonder if he has one more playoff meltdown in him. We also talk a bit about the ALCS and NLCS. One more series and then: bring on the offseason, baby! Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
#195 Playoff Talk, Cubs New GM and the Ricketts Email
October 20, 2021 14:59 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBAdam returns from the Dominican, Kevin returns from doing stand up in Chicago, and we talk about the Cubs-less MLB playoffs (check swings, Hader hating, Schwarber/Joc success, etc.), the Cubs new GM Carter Hawkins, and Tom Ricketts’s email to Cubs fans. Is it *good* when you own a top-5 money-making team and you *have* to send an email saying “we’re probably gonna try”? Maybe not! Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
#194 Chicago Cubs 2021 Season Review
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBDon’t cry because it’s over, cry because it happened. It’s the 2021 Cubs, baby! Let’s take a look back at the biggest moments of this year, both good (Javy running wild vs. Pirates, Javy walking off the Reds, Rizzo 14-pitch masterpiece, Schwindel?!) and the bad (multiple double-digit losing streaks, trading everyone we love), and when we knew the season changed (hint: very temporary 7-0 lead). Sure, it was a frustrating one. But we might be about to have an exciting offseason. The comeback s...
#193 MLB Playoff Preview and Predictions
October 06, 2021 14:23 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBThe Cubs are out, but weirdly, baseball is allowed to keep going? Rude, but okay. Adam and Kevin break down all the matchups and possible matchups between the Rays, Red Sox, White Sox, Astros, Giants, Dodgers, Cardinals, Brewers and Braves. Oh, and the Yankees (RIP). Today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED™! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AWAYGAMES at Manscaped.com. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.
#192 The Playoff Picture, Losing at Wrigley, and One More Cubs 2021 Weekend
September 29, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBAdam was in Chicago for the Cubs final weekend of getting swept at home, and you know what? We’re at peace. We talk about the exciting playoff picture elsewhere in MLB, the triple-collapse of former 1st place teams in Chicago, New York and San Diego, look forward to an offseason of development for Steele/Alzolay/Thompson, and start preparing for next week’s “End of Season” podcast. Thanks for listening! Today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED™! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the...
#191 Our End-Of-Year Wishes and the Worst Games We’ve Ever Been To
September 22, 2021 17:13 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIt’s the kind of year where Kevin and Adam organically open with 10 minutes of talking about the worst Cubs games they’ve been to in person. After that, we get into the current roster makeup, what we hope to see the rest of the year, the upcoming games with the Cardinals, and the vibes around this roster right now. Today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED™! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AWAYGAMES at Manscaped.com. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools fo...
#190 Kris Bryant Returns and We Hope To Spoil Some Things
September 15, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBKris Bryant returned to Wrigley, was thoughtful, candid, emotional, and left with three wins. Tom Ricketts climbed out of his bunker long enough to take a photo with a Cubs hero at home plate, and we’re left talking about Ian Happ & Frank Schwindel’s hot months, and hoping to spoil the sort-of contending Cardinals run for wild card spot #2. Today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED™! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AWAYGAMES at Manscaped.com. Unlock your confidence and alw...