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Crawly talks to Tribune writer/columnist Paul Sullivan about his article on Tom "Otis" Hellmann, the Cubs' longtime clubhouse manager who recently passed away. Hellman worked in baseball for 50 years, including four decades with the Cubs. Sullivan shared his stories and memories of Hellman and reflected on the legacy he leaves behind.

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Crawly talks to Kevin Schwartz of Schwartz Sports about the upcoming Chicago Sports Spectacular. There will be many athletes signing but none bigger than Cubs legend Sammy Sosa, who's set to make his return to the Chicagoland area. Crawly and Schwartz discuss purchasing tickets during the presale, prices for the various athletes' signatures and tips to help you navigate the Chicago Sports Spectacular.

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In season 2, episode 10, former Cubs public relations director Bob Ibach takes us back to the early 1980s, when the Cubs were a struggling franchise, general manager Dallas Green was starting a "new tradition" and making deals and the 1984 team forever changed the history of the franchise.

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In this first segment, former Cubs public relations director Bob Ibach reflected on the Cubs teams of 1981 to 1983, a rough spring training in 1984 and general manager Dallas Green making deals to turn the club's fortunes around.

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In this second segment, former Cubs public relations director Bob Ibach recalls the second half of the 1984 season, which included a memorable four-game series against the Mets in August, the club clinching in Pittsburgh and manager Jim Frey and the team walking on the field and thanking fans.

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In this segment, former Cubs public relations director Bob Ibach reflects on 1984 NLCS matchup between the Cubs and the Padres, who won the series in five games. Ibach recalls the agony of defeat for the Cubs and discusses the legacy of that team.

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In season 3, episode 9, Crawly and Dustin break down the Cubs' addition of reliever Hector Neris, which relievers are likely to break camp with the team and what it all means for their 40-man roster. Crawly then interviews Lloyd Sy, the diehard Cubs fan who went viral for his takedown of Albert Pujols on Jeopardy! Also, Joe Johnson from Obvious Shirts stops by with a few gifts. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including the return of reliever Carl Edwards Jr. on a minor league deal, a new team being interested in outfielder Cody Bellinger in free agency and Chicago kicking the tires on veteran Justin Turner.

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Crawly and Dustin break down the Cubs' signing of reliever Hector Neris, which relievers are likely to break camp with the team and what it all means for their 40-man roster.

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Crawly interviews Lloyd Sy, the diehard Cubs fan who went viral for his takedown of Albert Pujols on Jeopardy! Also, Joe Johnson from Obvious Shirts stops by with a few gifts.

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Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including the return of reliever Carl Edwards Jr. on a minor league deal, a new team being interested in outfielder Cody Bellinger in free agency and Chicago kicking the tires on veteran Justin Turner.

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