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The Chicago Cubs have been on a role lately, even when they are not really dominating opponents. Though many recent games have been close, the Cubs have been getting what is most important, wins. There is a long way to go, but we will discuss the importance of their current series with the Milwaukee Brewers and upcoming tilt with the St. Louis Cardinals.

One of the main topics of conversation for this episode is the recent surge from Jason Heyward. His first two years as a Cub had been very disappointing with the bat, but this past week he has been on a tear. Is this just a hot stretch at the plate or a sign he is finally coming around? We will look in depth at what he has done and try to come up with answers.

All of this and more on Climbing the Ivy!

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The Chicago Cubs have been on a role lately, even when they are not really dominating opponents. Though many recent games have been close, the Cubs have been getting what is most important, wins. There is a long way to go, but we will discuss the importance of their current series with the Milwaukee Brewers and upcoming tilt with the St. Louis Cardinals.

One of the main topics of conversation for this episode is the recent surge from Jason Heyward. His first two years as a Cub had been very disappointing with the bat, but this past week he has been on a tear. Is this just a hot stretch at the plate or a sign he is finally coming around? We will look in depth at what he has done and try to come up with answers.

All of this and more on Climbing the Ivy!

The Chicago Cubs returned from a road trip in Pittsburgh and New York where they went 6-1. Now the team faces a tough June ahead as they face off with the Phillies, Brewers and Cardinals in the coming weeks. Has the recent good play of the team indicate they are hitting their stride for the long run? Alex, Adam along with guests Jake and Cody discuss.

We also discuss the return of Jake Arrieta, who may not be pitching this series, but will still be present at Wrigley Field. Like Cubs history? There is some of that in this episode. All of this and more on Climbing the Ivy!

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The Chicago Cubs returned from a road trip in Pittsburgh and New York where they went 6-1. Now the team faces a tough June ahead as they face off with the Phillies, Brewers and Cardinals in the coming weeks. Has the recent good play of the team indicate they are hitting their stride for the long run? Alex, Adam along with guests Jake and Cody discuss.

We also discuss the return of Jake Arrieta, who may not be pitching this series, but will still be present at Wrigley Field. Like Cubs history? There is some of that in this episode. All of this and more on Climbing the Ivy!

A lot of people are talking about Anthony Rizzo’s slide into home Monday afternoon. We will break it down and discuss the rules regarding the slide. Also talking about the Cubs position in the NL central as the race continues to be tight with the red-hot Brewers on a role.
We will also discuss the injuries to Yu Darvish and now surprisingly Carl Edwards Jr. Will these injuries be harmful for the Cubs? Or can they overcome? All of this and more on Climbing the Ivy!

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A lot of people are talking about Anthony Rizzo’s slide into home Monday afternoon. We will break it down and discuss the rules regarding the slide. Also talking about the Cubs position in the NL central as the race continues to be tight with the red-hot Brewers on a role.
We will also discuss the injuries to Yu Darvish and now surprisingly Carl Edwards Jr. Will these injuries be harmful for the Cubs? Or can they overcome? All of this and more on Climbing the Ivy!

Manny Machado has been a hot topic in Chicago recently. Both the Cubs and White Sox have been linked to the Orioles All Star infielder as he may be traded this season before hitting free agency in the offseason. Do these talks make more people believe the Cubs would make a deal for him? Or is this getting a little silly at this point?
Meanwhile the Cubs had an overall successful road trip last week before returning to Wrigley Field. The pitching staff did an overall good job on the road trip and has done well overall. However are walks a problem for the entire staff? We will analyze the pitching so far this season and look at the strengths and weaknesses.
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Manny Machado has been a hot topic in Chicago recently. Both the Cubs and White Sox have been linked to the Orioles All Star infielder as he may be traded this season before hitting free agency in the offseason. Do these talks make more people believe the Cubs would make a deal for him? Or is this getting a little silly at this point?
Meanwhile the Cubs had an overall successful road trip last week before returning to Wrigley Field. The pitching staff did an overall good job on the road trip and has done well overall. However are walks a problem for the entire staff? We will analyze the pitching so far this season and look at the strengths and weaknesses.
All of this and more on Climbing the Ivy!

The past week for the Chicago Cubs went from winning five in a row, to losing five in a row. Getting swept by the rival St. Louis Cardinals in gut-wrenching fashion may have been one of, if not the worst regular season series for the Cubs in a long time. Luckily Monday night the bats finally broke out, which is something that had not been done since their series in Cleveland. We will discuss the goods and bads of the past week and even offer some solutions to several problems.

Some interesting rumors swirling around Manny Machado and the Cubs potential interest. Serious rumors or not, we will discuss them.

Lastly, we will also go down memory lane to revisit the Kerry Wood 20 K game. 5/6/98 was already 20 years ago but the memories are still fresh in the minds of many Cubs fans. We welcome all who witnessed that game to call in and share their memories.

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The past week for the Chicago Cubs went from winning five in a row, to losing five in a row. Getting swept by the rival St. Louis Cardinals in gut-wrenching fashion may have been one of, if not the worst regular season series for the Cubs in a long time. Luckily Monday night the bats finally broke out, which is something that had not been done since their series in Cleveland. We will discuss the goods and bads of the past week and even offer some solutions to several problems.

Some interesting rumors swirling around Manny Machado and the Cubs potential interest. Serious rumors or not, we will discuss them.

Lastly, we will also go down memory lane to revisit the Kerry Wood 20 K game. 5/6/98 was already 20 years ago but the memories are still fresh in the minds of many Cubs fans. We welcome all who witnessed that game to call in and share their memories.