A thrilling baseball year ends, and we’re fired up about where Chicago goes next. We kick things off by saluting three Cubs Gold Gloves—Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Horner, and Ian Happ—and why these awards actually matter for roster building, contract value, and a defense-first identity that plays in October. From there, we relive a chaotic, edge-of-the-seat World Series and tackle the hottest take in the sport: the Dodgers aren’t ruining baseball. They develop as well as they spend, and that’s the blueprint every serious team should follow.

We dig into what Los Angeles did right, why the Blue Jays’ payroll undercuts the “small guy vs. big guy” narrative, and how Yamamoto’s fearless workload became a postseason lesson in value. Then we bring it home to the Cubs: how to approach starting pitching without overpaying for risk, why relievers are best found through development and rebound bets, and how to keep the defense elite while adding more on-base and late-inning swing-and-miss. We also talk about Ian Happ’s underrated consistency, the importance of durability, and which arguments about awards actually hold water.

Between segments, we share a burst of life: London plans (type G plugs, bum bags, pub crawls), EPL ticket gymnastics, and a quick Goose tour recap. It’s baseball-first with just enough culture and humor to keep your commute moving. If you care about the Cubs’ next step—and want a clear-eyed plan for getting there—this one’s for you.

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- Carl & Mahoney