Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

Matt Mervis is CRUSHING it all season across three levels of the minor leagues, including Triple-A. Is he primed to win the 1B job for the Cubs in 2023? Plus: Other prospect news and notes, Cubs/Phillies preview, and more.

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The Cubs wrapped up a series with the Pirates, winning three out of four games. The North Siders are now 32-29 in the second half. Adrian Sampson shined in his start, Nico Hoerner returned, and Patrick Wisdom finished his strong week by hitting his 25th home run of the season. Plus: Best fits for the piggyback role out of the bullpen in 2023, stats on one and two run games, and more.

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Peering ahead to the next few years and beyond, which Chicago sports team has the best future? Plus: Hayden Wesneski pitches well again in a win over the Pirates, Sam attempts to answer a trivia question, best and worst of the week, and more.

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What is the percent chance Willson Contreras is on the Cubs in 2023? Is it possible the Cubs no longer pursue the qualifying offer? Plus: Cubs make a comeback to defeat the Marlins, lots of live interaction with listeners, and more.

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Sam and Matt start to rate whether or not certain players from the current roster will be on the Cubs in 2023. Who are the first five players to check off the list? Plus: The possibility of Adbert Alzolay and Brandon Hughes as key contributors next season, fan feedback, and more.

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The Cubs featured a less-than-ideal lineup on Monday night against the Marlins, a lineup so poor it may have been the worst in MLB. Plus: Four-man rotations in 2023, Frank Schwindel is released, and more.

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The Cubs accrued ups and downs against the Rockies over the weekend, dropping two out of three in the series. Hayden Wesneski and Marcus Stroman were highlights as they both pitched well, but the offense struggled and the inexperience was often on display. Plus: Why so many openings on the 2023 team is interesting, Nico Hoerner injury updates, and more.

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Who are the building blocks -- star players at their position who a team can build around -- from the current Cubs roster? How does a building block player differ from a key contributor? Where do Nico Hoerner, Justin Steele, and Seiya Suzuki rank in these categories? Plus: Best and worst of the week, Cubs/Rockies preview, and more.

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The Cubs sweep the Mets! Behind six runs in the top of the 1st inning, the North Siders completed the sweep of the Metropolitans on Wednesday night. Plus, more discussion on the possible free agent pursuit of both shortstop Trea Turner and starting pitcher Carlos Rodon.

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The Cubs were VICTORIOUS on Tuesday with a 4-1 win over Jacob DeGrom and the Mets. Ian Happ hit a solo HR and the Cubs never looked back as they also got runs via a Yan Gomes sac fly, Patrick Wisdom squeeze bunt, and David Bote solo HR. Adrian Sampson was also fantastic with 6 shutout innings. Plus: Injury updates including discussion on Nico Hoerner, fan feedback, and more.

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