Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
384 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsFor fans of the Chicago Cubs.
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CCB #199: Correcting the Pythag
May 15, 2023 18:12 - 50 minutesSara and Danny are excited about Christopher Morel's return and not much else that happened during a rough three game series in Minnesota that saw the Cubs give up 27 runs in the last two games en route to losing another series. After the break they preview three games against the World Series Champion Astros who have been struggling a bit lately, but then, so were the Twins and Cardinals...so... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs Pod #10: Twins 5/12-14
May 15, 2023 11:21 - 56 minutesCubs got their butts kicked in Minneapolis but managed to squeak out a win. Head to Houston to hopefully right the ship tonight. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto Show #959: Rockett's Birthday Pregame
May 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourThe Son Ranto Show welcomes Danny Rockett's mom on his birthday. Plus we welcome Crawly and Sara Sanchez to tallk about the Cubs .500 home stand and to preview the series with the Twins. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub Buy your gear here http://www.sonranto.com/shopping Buy your Amazon here http://www.sonranto.com/stuff Buy your shirts here http://w...
CCB #198: Willson Contreras Returns to Wrigley Field
May 11, 2023 18:15 - 49 minutesSara and Danny are back talking about the Willson Contreras heel turn as he returns to Wrigley Field, all of the drama with his temporary demotion from starting catching duties and the disarray of the St. Louis Cardinals while also looking at how the Cubs dropped two of three to the worst team in the NL Central. After the break they look at a three game series in Minnesota taking on a first place Twins team that really doesn't look all the scary. Plus, be sure you plan to join us for Danny's ...
Cubs Pod #9 Marlins 5/5-7
May 08, 2023 22:32 - 57 minutesThe Cubs won 2 of 3 against the Marlins as some kids came up to play with the big club. Cardinals next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #197: Matt Mervis Arrives
May 08, 2023 19:06 - 51 minutesSara and Danny are back and the Cubs are back to .500 after taking two out of three from the Marlins. There were balk-ins, good pitching, and two new Cubs, Miguel Amaya and Matt Mervis at the center of it. After the break Sara and Danny dig in a bit on the Willson Contreras drama in St. Louis (what are the devil birds even doing) with the Cardinals heading to Wrigley for the first three games between the Cubs and Cardinals this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Son Ranto #958: Merverted Road Trip
May 05, 2023 14:43 - 2 hoursThe good news? Matt Mervis is heading to the big show in Chicago! The bad news? The Cubs went 1-6 on the road trip. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub 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 shir...
CCB #196: Swept out of Miami
May 01, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutesSara and Danny are talking the Cubs losing not one, not two, but three one-run games against the Marlins on a gray and dreary Chicago day. Everything that could go wrong this series did, bullpen blowups, starter meltdowns, TOOTBLANs and more, the Cubs provided it all. Meanwhile Matt Mervis and Christopher Morel continue to rake in Iowa for #reasons. Speaking of raking, the Mexico City games were incredible from luchador masks to dingers they had it all, and Sara and Danny would like this to h...
Cubs Pod #8: Marlins 4/28-30
May 01, 2023 17:57 - 1 hourThe Cubs got swept by the Marlins in 3 one-run games. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #957: California Freezing
April 28, 2023 20:00 - 2 hoursThe Cubs took 2 of 3 from a literally cold Padres team as we all froze our butts off at Wrigley Field. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub 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 here http:/...
Cubs Pod #7: Padres 4/25-27
April 28, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutesThe Cubs take 2 of 3 from the Padres and head to Miami. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #195: A Padres Series Win With Crawly
April 28, 2023 15:53 - 53 minutesSara is joined by Crawly to talk about the Cubs winning two out of three against the Padres. Yan Gomes is hot, so is Nelson Velázquez and they wonder how he could possibly get sent down when he's on fire. They are also looking at strong performances in Iowa from Christopher Morel and Matt Mervis, and discussing Kyle Hendricks' rehab start. After the break they preview three games against a struggling Marlins team that may see the return of Caleb Kilian to the Cubs. Learn more about your ad ch...
Cubs Pod #6: Dodgers 4/20-23
April 24, 2023 16:22 - 1 hourThe Cubs lost 3 of 4 to the Dodgers at Wrigley. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #194: Bittersweep
April 21, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutesSara and Danny are back to talk about the Cubs sweeping a not very good Oakland team to close out an outstanding 5 of 6 wins on the West Coast road trip, but it's bittersweet with news that the A's have signed a binding agreement on land in Vegas for a new stadium. They are breaking down each of these wins from Wisdom's league leading 8 HR to Nico's league leading 9 steals and Cody Bellinger's hitting streak. They are also wondering why Matt Mervis wasn't in Chicago yesterday and previewing a...
Cubs Pod #5: A's 4/17-19
April 20, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutesThe Cubs sweep a terrible A's team so badly they decide to move to Las Vegas. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.CubsPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto Show #956: The Wicked Good Roadtrip of the West
April 20, 2023 15:02 - 2 hoursThe Cubs go 5-1 out in California and now come back to Wrigley to face California. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub 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 here http://www.sonranto.com/sw...
CCB #193: We Love LA
April 17, 2023 19:44 - 54 minutesSara and Danny are back and the Cubs are in second place in the division after taking two of three against the Dodgers on the road. They are pretty thrilled with this development and talk through each of the games, from the outstanding pitching to a Dodgers walk-off, Belli bombs and Wisdongs, they'll talk about it all. They are also looking at Nico's torrid stolen base pace, wondering why Matt Mervis is still in AAA to walk 23 percent of the time and previewing a three-game series against Oak...
Cubs Pod #4: Dodgers 4/14-16
April 17, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutesThe Cubs took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers and now head to Oakland to face the A's. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs Pod #3: Mariners vs Cubs: 4/10-12
April 14, 2023 17:03 - 45 minutesThe Cubs ate Meatloaf against the Mariners. 2 out of 3 ain't bad! Become a Patreon Patron for Daily AD-FREE Content! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto More at http://www.sonranto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #192: Go West Young Cubs
April 13, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutesSara and Danny are back and ecstatic about the Cubs winning two of three games against a Mariners team that is really talented. Game one was a walk off and game two was a comeback for the ages, but they still had some questions about David Ross' decisions in the series. They are also discussing a 3-year $61 million extension for Ian Happ and previewing a west coast road trip that will begin in LA on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto Show #955: It's the End of the Home Stand as We Know It
April 13, 2023 17:41 - 1 hourThe Cubs eat Ranger and Mariner meatloaf at Wrigley under new lights and expensive beer bats full of foam. Plus Ian Happ gets an extension! Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub 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...
CCB #191: Series wins, sunshine and empty seats
April 10, 2023 19:08 - 48 minutesSara and Danny are back talking about how the Cubs took two of three from the Rangers on a beatiful Easter holiday weekend at Wrigely, and wondering why more of you weren't out there to see it. They also talk about the huge concessios price hikes at Wrigley Field, why the balanced schedule isn't leading to more exciting matchups and preview three games with the Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs Pod 4/8-10
April 10, 2023 12:15 - 53 minutesThe Cubs beat the Rangers 2 of 3 at Wrigley and face the Mariners this week. Become a Patreon Patron for Daily Ad-Free Cubs Pod http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Son Ranto #954: Cubs Brewing Up Reds
April 06, 2023 17:18 - 2 hoursReds and Brewers fan comedians Billy Devore and Eric Wielo join the Son Ranto Crew to recap the Reds and Brewers series. Plus, is David Ross a good manager? Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub 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 C...
CCB #190: Opening Day thoughts (CCB delayed)
April 06, 2023 17:00 - 1 hourSara and Danny bring you their Opening Day preview pod...just a few days late, but we had a lot of good preseason takes that shouldn't be lost to Sara's technological limitations. Hear what we think about the final roster decisions, what we are (or are not) looking forward to, and more on this week's unexpected double shot of CCB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs Pod #1: Brewers vs Cubs 3/31-4/3
April 03, 2023 16:27 - 59 minutesThe Cubs lost 2 of 3 to the Brewers during the Opening Series of the Year. Cubs Pod is a daily show released every day completely ad-free on Son Ranto's Patreon Rss Feed. Subscribe today for only a dollar. http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub 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 ...
Son Ranto #953 The 2023 Ranter Roundtable
March 31, 2023 16:46 - 3 hoursIt's Son Ranto's 2023 Season Preview Roundtable! Featuring Bleacher Nation‘s Michael Cerami and Luis Medina, Cubs organist John Benedeck, Fly the W‘s Crawly, Club 400′s Stewart McVicar, Cubs Insider‘s Michael Canter, CHGO‘s Cody Delmendo, Bleacher Bum Band, Comedian Fans of the NL Central Eric Wielo, Zach Funk, and Billy Devore, Cuppa Cubbie Blue‘s Sara Sanchez, and Cubs on Deck‘s Greg Huss. Early and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www....
Son Ranto #952: Our Bullpenis Awesome
March 25, 2023 22:53 - 2 hoursEarly and ad free access when you support the Son Ranto Show by becoming a Super Ranter at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Buy your tickets here http://www.sonranto.com/stubhub 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 here http://www.sonranto.com/swag Listen to Bleacher Bum Band! https://open.spotify.com/album/0gedLl... Learn more...
CCB #189: New Look, Even More Cubs News, Insights & Banter
March 21, 2023 19:54 - 59 minutesSara and Danny are back and at our NEW HOME -- welcome to Fans First Sports Network where you can find Cuppa Cubbie Blue, Son Ranto and more all throughout the season. They kick off the show with Sara recapping her time at the World Baseball Classic in Miami, then move into some Cubs Spring Training notes, and roster decisions with less than two weeks to Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #188: Pitchers and Catchers and Podcasters Report
February 22, 2023 23:48 - 54 minutesSara and Danny are back looking at the new rules that will be enforce when Spring Training games start in less than a week. We are also talking about Seiya Suzuki's new very swole dad bod, the Cubs bullpen, which added Michael Fulmer, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #187: New Season, New CCB
January 31, 2023 20:32 - 52 minutesSara and Danny are back and so is CCB for now -- they open with what listeners can expect as CCB migrates away from SBNation at the end of February, plus a look at the new Cubs and what we expect at 1060 W. Addison this season on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #186: Cubs Con and Treric Hosmancini
January 19, 2023 14:44 - 56 minutesSara and Danny are back talking all things Cubs Con, the good, the bad, the people, the panels. If you missed the Cubs annual fan convention in Chicago or were there and want to relive it, they have you covered. They also look at the newest Cub, 1B/DH/OF Trey Mancini, what it means for the (still mid) 2023 Cubs and wonder when this team will finally have some GUYS, not to be confused with guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choi...
CCB #185: Hosmer Shmosmer on the Eve of Cubs Con
January 09, 2023 20:40 - 55 minutesSara and Danny are back talking about the very mid-Cubs who added Eric Hosmer to a team that features a lot of number 3 starters and some guys who could be alright. They are also looking at the massive contracts other teams have signed, and the latest in the Carlos Correa contract negotiation which still isn't wrapped up over medical concerns. Finally they are both headed to Cubs Con this weekend and talk about what they are looking forward to as they cover the event for BCB. Learn more about...
CCB #183: Cubs Sign Swanson Avoid Correa Chaos
December 21, 2022 22:20 - 1 hourSara and Danny are talking all things Dansby Swanson who definitely makes the Cubs better, but probably not into contention just yet. They are also looking at the absolute debacle that had Carlos Correa's introductory press conference cancelled in San Francisco mere hours before he signed with the Mets who just don't seem to care about the luxury tax even a little bit at all. After the break they spend some time on the Cubs ZiPS projections and discuss rumors that the Cubs, yes, your Cubs mig...
CCB #183: Hoyering Our Way to Existential Dread
December 16, 2022 03:03 - 58 minutesDanny is back and all he and Sara can do is laugh as the Cubs have now missed out on pretty much every big free agent. They discuss Willson Contreras heading to the Cardinals (stick around to the end for Danny's newest Cubsmas song to commemorate the occasion), how the Cubs lost out on Christian Vázquez, the shortstop situation, the mixed messages on spending coming out of the Cubs front office, what they expect at Cubs Convention (boos that put Elon to shame), where to go if you want to join...
CCB #182: Willson Contreras is a Cardinal. This is Fine.
December 09, 2022 19:56 - 40 minutesWillson Contreras is a Cardinal and while Danny is still doing post-nuptial stuff Sara is joined by Kevin McCaffrey from the Away Games Pod to try and figure out how the Cubs let their best hitter go to their biggest rival on a totally reasonable deal. They also talk about the chances that Hoyer and Co. will actually use the money that ownership is very publicly saying is available to them as the market goes absolutely bananas with an 11 year/$280 million deal that enticed Xander Bogaerts to ...
CCB #181: Hoyering the Hot Stove
December 02, 2022 22:24 - 1 hourDanny is celebrating his wedding in Mexico so Sara is joined by Ken Schultz to talk about the Cubs needs while comparing them to the early free agent returns this offseason. They're talking Abreu, Contreras, whether the market rates have shifted and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #180: Hot Stove Season
November 16, 2022 21:45 - 53 minutesSara and Danny are back talking about the deals the Cubs could do, or not do, as the case may be. We talk intelligent spending, Matt Mervis, possible free agent options including Abreu, Senga and more on the latest Bleed Cubbie Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #179: We Are All Phillies Fans
October 25, 2022 01:42 - 53 minutesSara and Danny are back recapping a remarkably fun NLCS and a dour ALCS. They're marveling at Bryce Harper and wondering what happened to the Yankees before previewing a World Series that has turned the vast majority of baseball fans into temporary, lifelong Phillies fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #178: Cheering for the NL and a Meteor
October 22, 2022 16:42 - 45 minutesSara and Danny are back talking about future Cubs in the Fall League and a cut in season ticket prices. They also discuss the Division Series including the insurgent campaigns of the Phillies and Padres whose fans are competing to see who can be the most intense crew in the playoffs. They're less enthusiastic about the battle of evil empires occurring in the American League between the Astros and the Yankees. The majority of BCB readers seem to agree, which is why they are cheering for a mete...
CCB #177 Kyle Schwarber is still in the playoffs and Albert Pujols is not
October 12, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutesSara and Danny talk about Jed Hoyer's press conference and marvel at how he can reveal so little in an hour, they also discuss the Cubs inability to fill Wrigley this year and how the qualifying offer might impact Willson Contreras before recapping the Wild Card round and previewing the Divisional Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #176: Cubs Season Review and Playoff Preview
October 07, 2022 15:02 - 58 minutesDanny and I look back at a 74-88 campaign from the Chicago Cubs and discuss what went right, what went wrong and our offseason wishlists. After the break we are previewing the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs, cheering for Kyle Schwarber to vanquish the Cardinals one more time and temporarily a Blue Jays podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCB #175: The Phillies lack vibes and W's
September 30, 2022 17:54 - 1 hourSara and Danny are back talking about an improbable (and unprecedented) season series sweep of the Phillies who really need wins if they are going to sneak into the expanded playoffs. They are also talking about the above average pitching the Cubs have gotten this season, Christopher Morel fist bumping the Ricketts before hitting bombs and speculate on free agents. After the break they look at Anthony Rizzo's managerial debut, the fact that no one wants these NL Wild Card spots and preview th...
CCB #174: The Cubs Beat the Buccos
September 26, 2022 19:56 - 55 minutesSara and Danny are looking back at a four game series against the Pirates that saw the Cubs win three to salvage a season series win against their division foes. But honestly, it felt pretty ho hum. All of September feels ho hum. Whatever drama used to exist in wild card races appears to be mostly gone. After the break we are previewing the Cubs last chance to impact those races as they host Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies for three games at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
CCB #173: September Snoozefest
September 22, 2022 17:50 - 48 minutesSara and Danny look back at a forgettable series against a forgettable Marlins team that the Cubs won, but really, if you won't remember most of these players in the next five years what are we even doing here? They look at competitive issues across the league, talk about Kyle Schwarber's 40 home run season, the AL wild card race and the NL pennant race before previewing four games in Pittsburgh where the Cubs will attempt to get to a winning record against the Pirates for 2022. Learn more ab...
CCB #172: Back to Cubs Reality
September 19, 2022 18:29 - 50 minutesSara and Danny are back talking about three lackluster games against the Colorado Rockies over a beautiful weekend of baseball at Wrigley Field. They spend a bit of time talking about Cubs giveaway and why some of the best ones are special ticket offers that can be hard to navigate, plus overall there should just be more of most giveaways. Also, shoutout to Frank the Mistaken Identity Podcast who made Sara's day on Sunday. After the break Sara and Danny are checking in our beloved Blue Jays b...
CCB #171: Sweep the Mets!
September 15, 2022 22:42 - 58 minutesSara and Danny are stunned, happy and singing about the Cubs sweeping the Mets in New York, they look at all of the highlights from the series that saw the Cubs handily win against a first place team with small ball, long balls, solid starting pitching and a great bullpen. They are also talking about the amazing and official MiLB union, why we are going to be Toronto Blue Jays fans for the playoffs and previewing a three game weekend series against the Colorado Rockies. Learn more about your ...
CCB #171: Sweep the Mets!
September 15, 2022 22:42 - 58 minutesSara and Danny are stunned, happy and singing about the Cubs sweeping the Mets in New York, they look at all of the highlights from the series that saw the Cubs handily win against a first place team with small ball, long balls, solid starting pitching and a great bullpen. They are also talking about the amazing and official MiLB union, why we are going to be Toronto Blue Jays fans for the playoffs and previewing a three game weekend series against the Colorado Rockies. Learn more about your ...
CCB #170: Rain on the Mets Parade
September 12, 2022 20:14 - 1 hourSara and Danny talk about two forgettable series losses to the Reds and Giants that saw a spectacular debut from Hayden Wesneski and more bullpen woes. They are also giving begrudging kudos to Albert Pujols, who is hitting so many home runs he can afford to be generous with them. After the break they look at the surprise news that MLB will recognize the MiLB union and the possible implications of rule changes for the 2023 season before previewing three games against the New York Mets at Citi ...
CCB #169: Betting in a Time of Pujols
September 06, 2022 15:11 - 55 minutesSara and Danny are back after the Cubs were swept out of St. Louis by the man, the myth, the resurgent, Albert Pujols and honestly at this point, what even is baseball other than praying some team out there not named the Yankees or Dodgers will defeat the Cardinals. They are also looking at how gambling impacts watching the nation's pastime right now in ways that just don't seem on the level at all. After the break, they are previewing a series between the Reds and Cubs that looks a lot more ...