Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

Nico Hoerner is perhaps the BEST player on the current Cubs team, and is in the conversation as one of the best shortstops in baseball this season. Is he a future star player, and the next time the Cubs are in the playoffs, is he at shortstop or somewhere else? Plus: Analyzing the significance of the Cubs being 7th overall in home attendance, reading comments and questions from listeners, and more. *Note: Please join us for our first LIVE show at 8 p.m. CST Thursday as we preview the second half of the season + more*

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The 2022 MLB Draft is complete and the Cubs drafted 16 pitchers out of their 20 selections. Why such a BIG emphasis on pitching? Plus, ranking the top trade chips for the Cubs as the deadline approaches. Also, a few prospect notes including Matt Mervis -- who leads all of affiliated baseball with 80 RBI -- being promoted to Triple-A. *Note: Please join us for our first LIVE show at 8 p.m. CST Thursday as we preview the second half of the season + more*

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The Cubs selected two pitchers with their first two picks of the 2022 MLB Draft in Oklahoma RHP Cade Horton and IMG Academy (Fla.) LHP Jackson Ferris. What is the main information on these players and what it does it mean for the farm system moving forward? Plus, memories of the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, including quizzing Sam on the Cubs All-Star selections from 2009 through 2014.

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Despite the downslide of the Cubs, don't let anyone tell YOU how to feel as a fan. As the Cubs are easy to criticize this season, Sam and Matt discuss why it is possible to still support the team, even with this current rebuild being complicated to figure out. Plus, could Nationals outfielder Juan Soto be a possible solution to the woes of the Cubs? With Soto now on the trade market, it is fun to think about him residing on the North Side.

*Note 1: We recorded prior to the result of Sunday's win over the Mets*

*Note 2: Please join us for our first LIVE show at 8 p.m. CST Thursday as we preview the second half of the season + more*

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The Cubs lose their 7th straight game as this becomes a stretch in which it is difficult to be optimistic. Amid the struggles, who else should play more? Plus, referencing prospect performances again and previewing the MLB Draft this Sunday.

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The Cubs lose their sixth game in a row following a 7-1 defeat to the Orioles. Justin Steele pitched to the tune of a quality start, but the line is pretty much drawn from there as the North Siders were mediocre in all other areas. The Cubs next enter a four-game series against the Mets to close out the first half of the season. Plus, Willson Contreras is sure to be on the move by the trade deadline. What type of value could he draw and where are the potential landing spots?

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The Cubs lost 4-2 in a clunker to the Orioles, but it was a big night on the farm for Cubs prospects in the minor leagues. Plus, reading the first batch of comments and questions from listeners.

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MLB.com released their new prospects list last week and the Cubs are well represented with four players -- Brennen Davis, Christian Hernandez, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Kevin Alcantara -- in the top 100. Prospects hold significance, even if they don't eventually graduate with the team they were signed or drafted with. Plus, introducing the baseball golf analogy as the Cubs return to Wrigley Field to play the Orioles and Mets this week.

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The Cubs/Dodgers series exposed tons of player development issues for the North Siders, especially on the pitching side. All of this en route to the Dodgers finishing a sweep despite the Cubs having a lead in three of the four games. Plus, catcher Willson Contreras and outfielder Ian Happ are elected to the All-Star Game.

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The Cubs going to their own TV network was a major change for fans. After years of memories with both different broadcasters and networks -- especially history with WGN -- how is the Marquee Sports Network sitting with viewers so far? Plus, while the TV product may be off to an inauspicious start, the radio team of Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer continues to be consistent and enjoyable.

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