Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
402 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsFor fans of the Chicago Cubs.
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CubsPS+ #81: Reflecting on the Cubs & A Podcast Journey
July 09, 2024 20:29 - 1 hourEpisode Title: Reflecting on the Cubs & A Podcast Journey Hosts: Mike Waller Release Date: July 9, 2024 Summary: In this special episode of Cubs PS Plus, I reflect on the two-year anniversary of my podcast and the mid performance of the Cubs over this period. I delve into the team's journey, highlighting key moments and players, and intertwine personal anecdotes about my own life changes and how they influenced my passion for podcasting and baseball. Key Topics: Anniversary Milestone: Celeb...
Son Ranto #1001: Chicago Cubs F-Yeah!
July 05, 2024 12:34 - 2 hoursThe Cubs keep losing, but at least this time it's against good teams. Danny and Michael have a good time going through it anyway, with some Rakes, Flakes, Throws and Blows to for June! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.c...
CubsPS+ #80: Mid-Season Mailbag - Struggles, Prospects & Trade Deadline Decisions
July 02, 2024 14:21 - 1 hourThis episode dives deep into the current state of the Chicago Cubs, reflecting on their recent performance and answering listener questions in a special mailbag edition. From dissecting the team's recent losses to discussing the potential of young prospects and exploring trade deadline strategies, this episode covers it all. Whether you're curious about the Cubs' chances this season or looking to understand the future of the team's roster, this episode provides a thorough analysis. Episode Hi...
Game 2: Inning 1-Strikes
July 02, 2024 05:02 - 37 minutesThis Rabbithole goes looking for all the times the MLB stopped playing baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #1000: Ryno Ranting
June 28, 2024 17:12 - 2 hoursRyno gets a statue while the Cubs stand like statues and watch strike 3 go by. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more sh...
CubsPS+ #79: Sandberg, Morel & Old School vs Analytics
June 25, 2024 06:15 - 2 hoursMichael Cotton (Son Ranto Show, Baseball Rabbit Hole) joins me for this episode. We reminisce about Ryne Sandberg and talk about his statue, we discuss Christopher Morel as a third baseman and we get into old school “feel” vs advanced analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baseball Rabbithole-Game 1-Inning 9
June 25, 2024 05:02 - 56 minutesFor almost 50 years we had the best of both worlds, but there are all sorts of misconceptions about the Designated Hitter, and that's where this Baseball Rabbithole is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #999: Rooftop Pickle Ball
June 21, 2024 11:40 - 2 hoursThe Cubs split the week with teams just like them and will now play another team that's even more expensive and mediocre than they are...the Mets! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://w...
Son Ranto #998: A Whole Lotta Ranting Going On
June 14, 2024 12:04 - 2 hoursThe Cubs finish a terrible road trip and come home to face the Cardinals. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more shirts ...
Baseball Rabbithole-Game 1-Inning 8
June 11, 2024 05:02 - 29 minutesWally Pipp, one of the most notorious names in baseball history takes us down this Baseball Rabbithole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CubsPS+ #78: Limping Into June & What Can We Expect From Christopher Morel?
June 08, 2024 18:44 - 41 minutesThe Cubs are struggling to hang around .500 and the injuries continue to pile up. This week I talk about where the Cubs are struggling, talk about some early trade deadline potential and dig into Christopher Morel’s hitting profile this year and what to expect going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #997: Where Have All the Catchers Gone?
June 07, 2024 04:46 - 1 hourIt's been rough behind the dish since Willson wasn't resigned as the Cubs lose to the Reds on the road. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO"...
Son Ranto #996 RanterFest Recap
June 04, 2024 12:21 - 1 hourRanterFest 2024 is in the books! Hear all about it from the folks who lived it! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more ...
Son Ranto #995: RanterFest Eve
May 31, 2024 08:53 - 1 hourIt's RanterFest Eve! And the Cubs are giving us quite a bit to Rant About! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more shirts...
Baseball Rabbithole-Game 1-Inning 7
May 27, 2024 16:32 - 19 minutesIt's time for the seventh inning stretch here at The Baseball Rabbithole, so let's take some time to see what this is all about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #994: A MisCubberstanding
May 24, 2024 12:34 - 2 hoursJoe Kilgallon joins us to watch Cotton lose his mind. We sorta talk about the Cubs too. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Bu...
CCB #233: The Great Madrigal Mastrobuoni Debate
May 21, 2024 18:00 - 57 minutesSara and Danny are back talking about the decision to let Miles Mastrobuoni and Nick Madrigal hold down the middle of the Cubs defense and lineup for the better part of a week. They also discuss Sho Time at Wrigley Field and look ahead to the Braves and Cardinals series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #993: IL to Illinois
May 16, 2024 12:18 - 1 hourThe Cubs are hurt, but it doesn't seem to matter as they split the road trip and keep pace with the Brewers. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SON...
Son Ranto #992-Splitting and Home and Splittin'
May 10, 2024 14:47 - 2 hoursThe Cubs split the homestand with the Brewers and Padres and now head to face the Pirates and Braves for 2 weeks as their injured players come back! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http:/...
CubsPS+ #77: Injuries, Bullpen Woes & Why You Should Believe in Javier Assad
May 07, 2024 20:21 - 1 hourThis week, I want to talk through how this team had done treading water through a variety of injuries and highlight the obvious problem areas and how things are likely to change as players come back from injury. Included in this is a deeper look at Javier Assad and why he continues to be quite good in spite of a general view that he’s bound to regress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #991: A 3 Hour Tour
May 03, 2024 12:23 - 3 hoursThe Son Ranto Show becomes a 3 hour Odyssey about a losing East Coast road trip and a weird helmet play. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO...
Son Ranto #990 Cubs Pod and the 1st Son Ranto
April 30, 2024 12:32 - 1 hourListen to Lyle and Danny recap and reminisce and stay tuned for the first Son Ranto, previewing the 2013 Season! For Daily Cubs Pod delivered to your inbox http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #989: Winning Off to Boston
April 26, 2024 20:45 - 2 hoursThe injured cubs keep winning somehow as Lyle joins us live in Portland Maine! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" for 10% Off! Buy more s...
CubsPS+ #76: Jed’s Big Bet on Depth
April 24, 2024 23:38 - 1 hourJed Hoyer bet on organizational depth this offseason. This week I want to talk about that depth and what it has meant for the Cubs this year (both good and bad). I’ve talked a lot about roster construction and we’ve seen a lot of changes already, including a flurry of moves yesterday. The Cubs are playing a tough schedule, working through a number of significant injuries and have still been able to remain competitive. How might the Cubs continue to manage the rotation and bullpen and why was ...
CCB #230: Split Fish
April 24, 2024 14:49 - 55 minutesSara and Danny lament a split series with a bad team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baseball Rabbithole: Game 1-Inning 6
April 23, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutesWith all the focus on stats and numbers and math, I decided to look at something a bit different on this Baseball Rabbithole. Poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #988: How the West Was Won
April 18, 2024 21:24 - 1 hourThe Cubs played pretty darn well out West surprising everyone. Even though they lost stupidly twice. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRANTO" fo...
CCB#229: Best in the West
April 16, 2024 15:52 - 52 minutesSara and Danny are feeling good about the Cubs .500 road trip so far. Well. Except that one game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #987: Seattle Sutton
April 13, 2024 14:39 - 1 hourThe Cubs beat the Dodgers, lose heartbreakingly to the Padres and head to Seattle for some healthy eating! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonranto CODE "SONRAN...
CubsPS+ #75: A Solid Start Needing More Efficiency
April 12, 2024 03:22 - 59 minutesWith the Cubs 12 games in, I talk mostly about pitching this week. Starters have been mostly solid and the bullpen has been inconsistent – but there’s a common thread: Efficiency. Fans are getting restless and it’s likely too early for trading, so how much difference can even a little more efficiency make? Let’s discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baseball Rabbithole: Game 1 Inning 5
April 09, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutesBaseball players are great athletes and this Baseball Rabbithole is all about guys who played more than just baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB#228-A Winning Week
April 09, 2024 00:22 - 56 minutesSara and Danny dish on the Cubs winning home stand! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #986: First Week Sauce
April 06, 2024 12:35 - 2 hoursThe Cubs have a successful first week of the 2024 season! Plus we spin the B Clock and Michael watches basketball and screams a lot. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch...
CubsPS+ #74: Pitch Lab - The Tech Driving Pitching Development with Matt Pirro
April 01, 2024 03:00 - 55 minutesThis week’s episode is all about pitching. Pre-recorded, it includes my thoughts on Justin Steele’s injury the day after Opening Day and then I transition that into an interview I had with Matt Pirro, former Wake Forest ace and Washington Nationals farmhand. Matt and I talk about the changes in pitching development and the implementation of technology during his career, which started at Wake right before they started working to become the most tech-advanced program in the country. Learn more ...
CCB#227-CCB and the Cubs are Back!
April 01, 2024 01:10 - 58 minutesSara and Danny return to bring you their takes on the Cubs 2024 Campaign, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #985: Opening Duds
March 29, 2024 12:40 - 1 hourThe Cubs start their 2024 campaign and Cotton and Rockett couldn't feel happier abut it! Plus a call in from Texas from the infamous Crawly! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.int...
CubsPS+ #73: Season Preview - 5 Big Stories for 2024
March 27, 2024 01:53 - 58 minutesThe 2024 season kicks off Thursday. What are you expecting from the Cubs this season? In this season preview episode I look at five big stories that will tell me a lot about what the Cubs season will look like. Most importantly, how many games will they win? Can the Cubs win division? Will they make the playoffs? Let’s find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baseball Rabbithole: Game 1-Inning 4
March 26, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutesWhere were the most All Star Games played? That's what I wanted to know and this Baseball Rabbithole was a surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto Show #984-Slammin' Sammy's Back!
March 25, 2024 05:03 - 2 hoursClub 400's Stewart McVicar brings Sammy Sosa back and as joins the Son Ranto Show to tall the tale. Plus, Comedians Eric Wielo and Billy Devore join the show to let us know how the Brewers and Reds are looking in 2024. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your ...
Son Ranto #983: Season Cubbing Fast!
March 22, 2024 11:45 - 1 hourWe are less than a week away from Opening Day and the Cubs still have too many players! Who will make the cut? And Ohtani did a bad thing. Whoops... Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http:/...
CubsPS+ #72: Podcasting & the Cubs with Matt Cozzi
March 18, 2024 18:08 - 40 minutesThis weekend Matt Cozzi joined me to talk podcasting and the Cubs. We talk a little shop about the differences between a daily and weekly podcast and then got into what we’re hoping to see from the Cubs this season, including the impact of Craig Counsell & Shōta Imanaga’s ability to miss bats. We get into where we see the most variance in outcome on this team and what that could mean for their win projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #982: Not a Belli Itcher
March 15, 2024 12:17 - 2 hoursThe Cubs will enter the season a starter down, and the Son Ranto Show is a podcaster down. Plus a phone call from Crawly! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.com/sonran...
CubsPS+ #71: Prospect Talk, Draft Prep & Avoiding Quicksand with Greg Zumach
March 13, 2024 19:25 - 1 hourThis spring we’ve seen a lot from Cubs prospects in spring training games, so Greg Zumach of Northside Bound and the Cubs on Deck podcast joined me for this episode. We talk about what we’ve seen from the Cubs prospects this spring and what that means going forward and then talk about several guys the Cubs might have a shot at with the #14 pick in the 2024 MLB draft. Among those we discuss, since I’m a homer, is Iowa’s Brody Brecht. Find Greg Zumach www.northsidebound.com @IvyFutures on Twi...
Son Ranto #981: Cubbing Together
March 08, 2024 13:15 - 1 hourThe Cubs roster decisions are getting clearer as injuries pile up. Cubs Desk Jockey and Crawly join us for trivia and more details for RanterFest! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://w...
CubsPS+ #70: Cubs Roster Musical Chairs - Position Players
March 05, 2024 22:06 - 59 minutesCody Bellinger is on board and spring training games are rolling! The “add more” part of the offseason is about over, so now it’s time to look ahead to the Opening Day roster, which will be rounding into shape in the next couple of weeks. Today, I focus on the position player half of the active roster and get into who is locked in, who’s on the bubble and which directions the Cubs might go. Will Owen Caissie’s hot spring win him a roster spot? Can PCA or Canario stick? Which non-roster invite...
Son Ranto #980-Live from Cubs Spring Training!
March 01, 2024 13:30 - 1 hourDanny Rockett is in Mesa and Cody Bellinger is a Cub! And manager Craig is letting the kids play! Plus, we rip some packs...of baseball cards! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.i...
Baseball Rabbithole-Animals:Game 1, Inning 3
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutesWhat do you find in Baseball Rabbitholes? Animals of course. This episode, Michael chases down a number of odd stories of how animals have affected baseball games, championship runs, and even the history of broadcasting sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #979: See Through Pantsball
February 24, 2024 17:49 - 1 hourBaseball is hilariously back! With see through pants! The Cubs actually played a ballgame and all our prayers have been answered! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://www.intheclutch.co...
CubsPS+ #69 - Nothing Good Comes from Tom Ricketts Talking Money
February 21, 2024 22:45 - 52 minutesSpring Training is finally here, but this offseason won’t die. Tom Ricketts & Scott Boras have a war of words and Tom annoys Cubs fans everywhere by talking about teams being able to win without being big spenders. This week, I talk about those comments, what Tom has done well and poorly as an owner and talk about what comes next as spring training games start Friday. Will the Cubs add more or will the Opening Day roster come from this current pool of camp invitees? Let’s discuss! Learn more ...
Son Ranto #978: Citchers and Patchers
February 16, 2024 13:01 - 1 hourThe Cubs are in Mesa stretching out the kinks, but there aren't enough Cubs! Or at least not the right ones, as for some reason Cody Bellinger remains a Free Agent. Plus, we highlight the ugliest uniforms of all time. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/tickets Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your A...