Gordon joins Kap LIVE from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando as things wrap up. They break down the Cubs’ moves — or lack thereof — and react to where the front office stands heading into the offseason. Plus, we hear from Craig Counsell on Shota Imanaga, Matt Shaw, Kyle Tucker, and what happened at the end of the 2025 season.

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As the #mlbwintermeetings get set to take over #orlando next week, the #chicagocubs have thus far been relatively quiet this offseason. Off the board is #dylancease.  Expected is a frenzy among teams vying to make a big splash next week with former #cubs #kyletucker and #kyleschwarber expected to be two of the biggest bats to sign elsewhere. And, after the cuts this week at #marqueesportsnetwork, what does that mean for the Cubs finances?  #kap and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss when, if at all, the Cubs will sign players to help compete for an #nlcentral crown and more in 2026.

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The #chicagocubs got a jump on the relief market by adding veteran #philmaton on a 2-year deal. #kap is hearing that there is mutual interest in starter #dylancease.  The #cubs need a high end starter and he’d fit the bill. Plus, Kap & Gordon Wittenmyer go deep into an article from The Athletic where #newyorkyankees owner #halsteinbrenner discusses the benefit of a salary cap in #mlb.  So, is it realistic?

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The #chicagocubs aren’t playing in the deep end of the pool when it comes to free agency and fans and others, including #kap, aren’t happy. #kyletucker is off to greener pastures as the #cubs zero in on starting pitching targets. Kap & Gordon Wittenmyer discuss who those targets are and why they can’t do more in free agency.  We hear from #jedhoyer who spoke at the GM Meetings in #lasvegas as GW challenges him on budget plans for 2026 & more. 

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The World Series is almost over, which means the offseason starts soon. Will the Cubs be aggressive in upgrading the roster?

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Kap, Guff and Gordon talk about the moves they want Jed to make to make the Cubs a legitimate contender next season.

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In a 'win or go home' Game 5  live from #milwaukee, the #chicagocubs sent opener #drewpomeranz to the mound against opener #trevormegill of the #milwaukeebrewers.  In a tight game throughout, the #brewers rode 3 solo HRs into the 9th inning, as the #cubs managed just a solo shot from #seiyasuzuki.  The Cubs just didn't get enough offense and the Brewers got just what they needed and rode their bullpen to advance to the #NLCS.  #kap #guff and Gordon are here for the final breakdown and reaction from the Best of 5 series.

Folks it gets good here: https://www.youtube.com/live/RTFH9V_9-uQ?si=MQwdl9kemdM569ks&t=914

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00:28 - Cubs didn’t have enough offensive traffic
01:54 - Deadass team performance analysis
04:00 - Upcoming trade deadline strategies
08:13 - Andrew Chafin's impact on the team
10:24 - Cubs offense struggles in playoffs
19:45 - Evaluating the Cubs' season success
21:06 - Player accountability and performance
23:56 - Cubs' prospect development since Mark Grace
28:15 - Cubs lost to a superior team
31:18 - Cubs focus on 2023 season goals
32:37 - Fans deserve better performance
34:50 - Cubs need more power hitters
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44:10 - Where is Hawk Harrelson?
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Talk about a response!!  The #chicagocubs needed one in Game 4 to stay alive and they got it.  #ianhapp crushed a 3-run HR in 1st (stop if you've heard this before) and #matthewboyd pitched into the 5th inning as the #cubs force a win or go home, deciding Gm. 5 on Saturday night in #milwaukee.  #kap #guff and Gordon are back for live reaction from an electric #wrigleyfield.  How about big nights from Happ, #mattshaw & #kyletucker?  Three players fans haven't been happy with.  

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