Bricks Behind the Ivy

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Wondering which teams Cubs fans should cheer for in the 2024 MLB Postseason?

In this episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, we break down the top 3 playoff teams with strong Cubs connections that fans will want to follow.

In our 'Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray' segment, we discuss Kyle Hendricks’ potential final game as a Chicago Cub and share insights from Jed Hoyer’s latest press conference on the Cubs' season and future.

Tune in for a mix of heartfelt tributes, insider analysis, and tips on who to root for this October. Go Cubs!

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As the 2025 MLB offseason approaches, the Chicago Cubs face crucial decisions after being eliminated from playoff contention. In this week’s episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, we break down the 3 big questions the Cubs must answer this offseason: What’s next for the roster, how should they approach free agency, and what’s the future of the coaching staff?

Plus, we lighten the mood with “Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray,” a special check-in from the legendary Cubs announcer. Even though the Cubs didn’t make the postseason, we’re here to bring you all the Cubs updates and a little fun along the way.

Bricks Behind the Ivy is a weekly Cubs podcast for Cubs fans, by Cubs fans, covering all the latest news, insights, and analysis.

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Anthony Rizzo Returns to Wrigley for the first time since his trade in the 2021 season and Bricks Behind the Ivy returns to answer the important question. After the Anthony Rizzo Highlights left our heads and we calmed from an emotional return, we ask: Is Anthony Rizzo to be remembered as an all-time great Chicago Cub?

After missing a week due to roofers falling through the ceiling, Bricks Behind the Ivy, a Chicago Cubs YouTube Podcast and audio podcast, returns to give you the Chicago Cubs highlights from the last two weeks, including a Box Score Blitz of 90 seconds ending with the Chicago Cubs vs Dodgers series. 

Bricks Behind the Ivy is a Chicago Cubs Podcast for Cub fans, BY Cub fans. Join us each Friday as we break down the team and the game, leaving you feel better than a Wrigley Field Home Run. 

Time Stamps: 

Box Score Blitz  05:47

Is Anthony Rizzo an All Time Cub?  07:25

What has been your favorite moment of 2024?  27:22

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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️

Kyle Hendricks was not able to hold onto a lead vs the Pittsburgh Pirates on wednesday, but the suddenly hot Chicago Cubs offense came back from a 10-3 deficit to secure the sweep. 

The question needs to be asked: Is Kyle Hendricks good as a starter. Is his shoulder healthy? Is the game passing him by?

We discuss that on this week's Bricks Behind the Ivy, a weekly Cubs podcast, on YouTube and all audio platforms, for Cub fans, BY Cub fans.

Intro to Pat Eriksen, a new Co-host - 01:10

Box Score Blitz - 11:43

What should the Cubs do with Kyle Hendricks? 23:02

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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️

The Chicago Cubs maintained their winning ways with some decent home cooking versus the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers at the beautiful and historic Wrigley Field. If the Cubs keeping wining, maybe tickets to Wrigley Field will become harder to get again!

Harry Caray toasts one of the all time 2016 World Series team's great players, Javier Baez, as he finally returned since departing via a trade to the New York Mets in 2021. 

When watching a Cubs game, it has become very hard to ignore the strike zone given to Seiya Suzuki versus other players. Why is Seiya Suzuki's strike zone different than for others? To help answer that question, Matt Trueblood (@MATrueblood) of North Side Baseball and Baseball Prospectus joins us this week to discuss a recent article and deep dive he did to figure out if his zone truly is different and where it is different. The results may surprise you!

Welcome to another week of Bricks Behind the Ivy, a weekly Cub podcast for Cub fans, BY Cub fans. Make sure to review wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't watched us on YouTube yet, please head over there to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments!

⏰ Time Stamps:

• Box Score Blitz, 01:40

Seiya Suzuki Zone Article

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I have 3 things the Cubs have to do in order to make the 2024 MLB playoffs. I didn't say they were easy, I just said I had ways for them to get in the tournament. Regardless, it will require a lot of winning. 

In this week's episode, we go over the fun on the South Side while trying to remember the name of their ballpark and if there is a Crosstown Cup. We also return to the location of the greatest game ever played on a Wednesday just to see our dreams crushed in front of us. Cleveland in this case did not rock. 

Harry Caray returns for another addition of Deep Thoughts!

We are joined by special guest Jacob Zanolla, founder/writer of ivyleaguecubs.com to discuss playoff odds and the path forward. 

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⏰ Time Stamps:

Box Score Blitz 01:55

Standings 06:00

3 Things to Make the Playoffs: 06:45

Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray 14:50

Jacob Zanolla 19:42

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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️

The Trade Deadline came and went and we still stand. The team is different and one of baseball's best smiles (Christopher Morel) has gone to crush home runs in Tampa Bay. But how did we do? Was this enough to help 2025?

Join us this week as Evan Altman of Cubs Insider talks with us the positives and opportunities missed from the 2024 deadline. The good news is the boys are hot with our first every named Pitcher and Player of the Week.

Dig in, Brickheads!

⏰ Time Stamps:

Box Score Blitz, Trade Deadline Edition (01:24)

Evan Altman of Cubsinsider.com (10:24)

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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️

The Cubs stumbled out of the break and now face the reality of their underperformance. We take a look at what makes Jameson Taillon a good trade candidate, along with a peak at his contract to see how hard it would be to move. Our pal, Harry Caray returns to share his "deep thoughts."

⏰ Time Stamps:

01:00 - Box Score Blitz

05:00 - Standings Update

07:18 - Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray

13:00 - Trading Jameson Taillon

21:20 - Series Preview

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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️

Jim Christopher of Ballpark Nation joins us to promote his BRAND NEW show and highlight the Wrigley Field Episode, featuring a Guest spot by your very own Jeff "CandidCubs" Ragauskis!

We discuss the love affair of Wrigley and his conversion to Cubdom, and the challenges of when a fanbase is presented with scandal and heartbreak.

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