Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

HAPPY THURSDAY LOCKED ON CUBS FASMILY!!

In today's episode, we take a look at the BAD business of Major League Baseball. Commissioner Manfred has bagged the first two regular seaosn series of the year, possibly with more to comer. With little hope on the horizon, now we have Chicago Cubs regular season games being cancelled. Are you ready to your back on the game?

Plus, what kind of fantasy value does Rafael Ortega carry as we hope to someday head into the 2022 season?

Can the Cubs be a first place contender once the season finally gets underway? Or, are the Brewers and Cardinals just too tough? We examine how this squad stacks up against the rest of the NL Central Division!

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BREAKING NEWS: MLB AND COMMISSIONER ROB MANFRED HAS CANCELLED REGULAR SEASON GAMES TO START THE 2022 SEASON.....

With no Major League Baseball games on the horizon, we must turn to other "baseball" news to get out fix!

ALL NEW EPISODE OF LOCKED ON CUBS AVAILABLE NOW!!

-Is Frank Schwindel a solid pick for you 2022 fantasy baseball team?

-Is Chicago Cubs manager David Ross the best in the NL Central Division?

-If and when we get to baseball, what will the back end of the Cubs rotation look like?

ALL THIS AND MORE, PLUS CBA UPDATES AND NEWS!

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Will we have Major League Baseball in 2022? Well, we sure hope so, however things look grim as it stands.

Commissioner Rob Manfred has noted that they are willing to cancel regular season games if that is what it comes to.

INSIDE AN ALL NEW LOCKED ON CUBS:

1) CBA UPDATES

2) FANTASY BASEBALL OUTLOOK AS IT PERTAINS TO YOUR CHICAGO CUBS! SHOULD IAN HAPP BE ON YOUR DRAFT RADAR?

3) HOW DOES THE CHICAGO CUBS STARTING ROTATION STACK UP AGAINST THE REST OF THE DIVISION?!

FIND OUT TODAY! ALL NEW EPISODE NOW!

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With the MLB Lockout continuing to press on despite daily meetings between the Player's Association and team owners in Jupiter, FL, little to no progress has been made. How close are we to losing regular season games? Apparently, closer than we had hoped?

Will Commisioner Rob Manfred navigate the ship? Or, is the 2022 season doomed?

While we are locked out, we continue to take a look at some fun "fake" Spring Training headlines, pretending that we are immersed in what would have been another great Chicago Cubs Cactus League schedule.

Plus, CBA updates as always! Join us!!

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MLB and the owners are meeting daily in Jupeter, FL to hash out the new CBA. Are we close to Spring Training 2022?

Will Brennen Davis make the Chicago Cubs roster out of camp, if and when the season starts? We take a look at some great "fake" Spring headlines.

Plus, how does the Cubs bullpen look to shake out in 2022? We have a couple intriguing prospect names for you to get familiar with!!

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Much has been discussed about the Chicago Cubs bringing in Carlos Correa for 2022 and beyond. What is "Plan B" at the shortstop position? Trevor Story maybe? What about incumbent, Nico Hoerner?

Today we turn the page beyond 2022 and take a look at some options for the "6" hole beginning with 2023, if the Cubs don't make a mega deal splash with Correa this offseason.

Plus, we examine the potential Cubs "bench mob" based on the ZiPS 2022 26 man roster projections!

Finally, CBA updates, news and notes as well! Will the MLB Lockout end this week?!?

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With the designated hitter being integrated into the National League, Locked on Cubs takes a look at potential DH candidates for the 2022 season.

If Anthony Rizzo makes his return to the North Side, how would that impact their DH outlook?

Plus, how good is the Cubs bullpen as it stands right now? We explain who they may add to bolster the group prior to the season.

Finally, who will be in the Marquee Sports Network Booth calling Cubs games this season? Join us and find out!!

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With the designated hitter coming to the National League as part of the new CBA in Major League Baseball, Locked on Cubs takes a stroll down memory lane. We highlight the team's history of designated hitters and those who have had the most success.

Kyle Schwarber is the best DH in Cubs history, right? Maybe, maybe not.

ZiPS has their 2022 26 man roster projections out, and today analyze their numbers in regards to the Cubs starting rotation. SPOILER ALERTS: ROTATION IS BETTER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK!

Plus, we update you on the CBA and Major League Lockout....more BAD news unfortunately. Did you hear about the propsed changed to MiLB?!

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Keith Law's minor league rankings are out, and the Cubs farm system has improved GREATLY since 2021.

Outfielder Brennen Davis cracks the Top 100 Prospect list in all of Major League Baseball!

Trading Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Kyle Schwarber stung at last year's MLB trade deadline, however now Cubs fans can reap the benefits of the young talent they received in return!

Plus, I have some Cubs trivia you probably DID NOT know! Also, we continue our analysis of the ZiPS projections for your 2022 Cubs!

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In preparation for this weekend's Super Bowl, who wins a formal debate between John Madden and Cris Collinsworth?!

Locked on Cubs is thrilled to welcome the ultra-talented Joey Mulinaro to the show! The lifelong Cubs fan has been delighting fans with his comedic genius and impersonation work, and today we get to chat about Cubs baseball and more!

-Carlos Correa to the Cubs in 2022?

-MLB Lockout Thoughts

-Rapid Fire

-Favorite Cub of All Time? (Spoiler...Anthony Rizzo and Kerry Wood)!!

-Super Bowl

....AND MUCH MUCH MORE!! JOIN US FOR A LAUGH OR TWO!

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