Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

If the Cubs are interested in Matt Chapman in 2024 free agency, then they should explore trading for him NOW. In Chapman the Cubs get an immediate upgrade at both 3B and in the middle of the batting order. Is there any possibility of a deal in 2023? What would it take? Plus: Mailbag questions and best and worst of the week.

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What is the starting lineup going to be on Opening Day for the Cubs. With the addition of Trey Mancini, Sam and Matt reveal their new lineup for the North Siders and break down all the reasons to go with that order or not. Also, how does this lineup compare to lineups of 2022? Hint: Much improved. Plus: The possibility of Matt Mervis and Chris Morel opening the year at Triple-A and a new projection for the entire 26-man roster.

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At the Cubs Convention over the weekend, Tom Ricketts did not provide any updates on a possible reunion with Sammy Sosa. There are still questions surrounding the topic, including why Ricketts is not welcoming him back. Sam and Matt have a discussion about Sosa, Ryne Sandberg getting a statue, and more.

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Packed weekend of Cubs news! Sam and Matt break down Trey Mancini signing with the Cubs, the DFA of Mark Leiter, the possibility of Nick Madrigal playing 3B, plans for Matt Mervis and others, comments from Tom Ricketts and Jed Hoyer, and more.

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Did you know the Cubs are 14th in MLB in payroll? Sam and Matt reflect on what it means and why the Cubs are mostly waiting on spending entering the 2023 season. Plus: The Cubs Convention returns this weekend, including panels with owner Tom Ricketts and presidents Jed Hoyer and Crane Kenney. What would you ask them if given the opportunity? Also, best and worst of the week.

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Matt Mervis joins the show! From his success in 2022 to what makes the current group of prospects special to his goal of making the Opening Day roster, Sam and Matt discuss it all with the Cubs prospect.

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If the Chicago Cubs are serious about winning in 2023, then they should be in on Carlos Correa as his free agency remains uncertain following injury concerns. Do the Cubs need to illustrate their desire to win with a final Correa pursuit or are you moving forward with the moves they made? Plus: Trey Mancini is still an option for the Cubs and trivia about catchers.

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If the season started today, what is the Chicago Cubs opening day roster? Sam and Matt break down the starters, bench, rotation, and bullpen. Plus: Two under-the-radar players who need to do well in order for the Cubs to succeed in 2023, and best and worst of the week.

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Eric Hosmer and the Cubs are "close" to a deal as the North Siders continue to add. Hosmer fits into a competitive lineup that is mostly built around contact and Sam and Matt explain why the Cubs are going to need multiple players to take a step forward in order to be in the postseason mix. And with Hosmer in the fold, what could a starting lineup look like? Plus: Brennen Davis improving, and questions for 'how much would it take?' to wrap up.

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Free agent Eric Hosmer and the Cubs are in discussions on a deal. Sam and Matt break down Hosmer's offensive struggles and how he could benefit from the new shift rules, how this makes the team better defensively, how it would impact Matt Mervis, and more. Plus: Debuting a new trivia game and Sam's new background.

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