With the MLB postseason underway, we talk about the postseason structure and results through the wild card round, suggest some quick fixes to the playoff format even if we think it's fine, and consider how the Cubs can find their way back to the postseason in 2025. Plus some quick words on the late Pete Rose if you dare to listen.

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As the Cubs' playoff odds continue to drop, we get together to discuss the slim chances, the bright future (whether the miraculous end-of-season run or 2025), some random MLB tidbits, and potential pitching rule changes.

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With the trade deadline looming, the Cubs did some trades and we discuss the ramifications of "not totally selling," smart buying, give tribute to the potential and awesomeness that is Christopher Morel, and discuss softball etiquette.

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The Cubs are on a relative hot streak entering the All-Star Break, so we talk about whether this represents something real they can build on, our thoughts on the trade deadline and what they should do, and the lone Cubs All-Star representative. 

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The Cubs may or may not be coming out of their huge slump, but the outlook isn't all bad. We discuss Craig Counsell magic (or lack thereof), the usual stuff about the offense and the bullpen, and some cause for hope in the near future before the trade season ramps up. Plus Rice is moving and we pay tribute to the great Willie Mays.

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With the Cubs in a prolonged slump and answers seemingly eluding the powers that be, the Dreamcast ponders what is going wrong and what the players, coaches, and front office might do to fix things. Topics include the process, luck, and trying to tie it all together to make a run before the trade deadline. Also some bonus talk about those infield fly interference calls!

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As the Cubs continue to scuffle while awaiting returns from injury and hopefully better performances, the Dreamcast crew get together to discuss the great starting pitching, what to do about the not-so-mighty M-guys, the coming of new prospects, and what's coming ahead after this off day.

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With the Cubs continuing to weather early season underperformance and poor injury luck, we still have to count our blessings for the team's strong start! We talk about the rotation strength and depth, the issues with the bullpen and Craig Counsell's limited options, the Cubs' place in the standings, and what comes next. Plus some bonus talk about baseball on TV and our love of Pat Hughes.

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Injuries and poor performances marred the Cubs' record to start the season, but despite the title of this episode, the North Siders hold firm and stay on a winning pace entering an off day. Rice and the Obstructed View crew wrap up the Shohei Ohtani saga, talk about the highs and lows of the games played so far, what to do about Kyle Hendricks, and where we are going from here as the big guns return from the injured list.

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With the Cubs winning six of their first nine games (nice) against some tough competition, we discuss the spate of pitching injuries that has hit all of MLB, the Cubs' relative fortune with regard to injury and navigating their early pitching depth, the encouraging signs from this team, and throw some praise at various Cubs.

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