Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

If the Dodgers non-tender Cody Bellinger, then the CF/1B is a free agent. Bellinger -- a former MVP in 2019 -- would be a great target for the Cubs as he tries to rebound from his 2022 struggles and the North Siders have a clear need in CF until prospects are ready to graduate. Plus: Grading relief pitcher Rowan Wick, organizational all-stars. and more.

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From a strong off season to managing to player development and beyond, there is no excuse for the Cubs not to compete for a playoff spot in 2023. NLCS teams Phillies and Padres are good examples of this as well. Plus: Grading Chris Morel, reviewing a recent scouting report on Matt Mervis, and more.

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Sam and Matt highlight the best and worst MOMENTS of the 2022 season for the Cubs. Plus: Fan feedback with comments and questions from listeners, catching up on the MLB playoffs, and more.

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The Cubs bid farewell to three core players at the 2021 trade deadline -- Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, and Anthony Rizzo -- and also waved goodbye to Kyle Schwarber after the 2020 season. These four players were crucial to the team's success, but after a great run in 2015-17 there were plenty of ups and downs. Sam and Matt explain why the Cubs were correct to move on while also grading the 2022 campaign for each player with their new team.

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The performance by the Cubs in the first part of the schedule in 2022 proved to be detrimental as they put themselves in a hole. When they recovered and even at times excelled in the second half, it was too late in terms of overall wins and losses. What went wrong, especially so early? Plus: Grading pitcher Keegan Thompson, Cubs decrease ticket prices for 2023, and many laughs along the way.

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Seiya Suzuki is next up on the grading list as we continue to review the 2022 season. Suzuki experienced highs and lows, but could a strong 2023 be in store for the Japanese outfielder? Plus: Assessing Brandon Drury as a free agent target, Boog Sciambi will call the World Series for ESPN Radio next year, and more.

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Sam and Matt discuss their free agent wish list for this off season and who is or is not realistic for the Cubs. Plus: The second player grade is starting pitcher Justin Steele, who produced an impressive 2022 campaign. And what is the market for Willson Contreras this off season, what are the odds he accepts the $19.6 million qualifying offer?

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Over the weekend 670 The Score's Bruce Levine reported the Cubs are showing interest in first baseman Jose Abreu, who spent the last nine seasons with the White Sox. Should the Cubs pursue Abreu? If so, what does it indicate about the team's plan to contend in 2023? Plus: Recapping the postseason so far, including what it means for the North Siders moving forward.

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The Cubs need to add offensively this off-season and the shortstop market is the place for it as Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, and Xander Bogaerts are all free agents. What are the pros and cons of each of these players? Who is the best fit for the Cubs? Who leads Sam and Matt's power rankings on who they want to sign with the North Siders? What type of contract will this group get? Plus: Best and worst of the week.

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There have now been two full seasons of Cubs games airing exclusively on Marquee Sports Network. How is Marquee doing? What makes it different from previous broadcasts? Why are fans not warming up to Boog Sciambi? Sam and Matt break down all things Cubs on the TV side. Plus: Ian Happ produced a solid 2022 campaign and is the first player graded.

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