Unwritten Rules

Iowa Cubs pitcher Dakota Mekkes sits down with Director of Broadcasting, Alex Cohen. Mekkes discusses his relationship with his mother, how he joined Ian Happ and Zack Short to start The Compound podcast, and some of his go-to food.

Baseball. Is. Back. Join Marketing Manager Beth Kneeskern and VP/Assistant GM Randy Wehofer as they break down all the new policies and procedures at Principal Park for the start of the 2021 season.

Majority Owner, Michael Gartner sits down with Scott Sailor to look back on their venture to move a Minor League baseball team to Iowa from Battle Creek, Michigan. Sailor served as General Manager for the Battle Creek club for three years and accumulated an abundance of stories. They cover the struggles of moving and then selling a team, some fun and interesting interactions with players and umpires, and the story behind paying fans to attend a game.

Analyst, Educator, Advocate and former Iowa Cubs player, Doug Glanville joins us for this special Jackie Robinson Day episode of Unwritten Rules. Glanville discusses the impact and influence of Jackie Robinson and how having mentors and leaders who understand your experience can redefine what you believe is possible. We also look at Glanville's time in Des Moines, his successful stint in Puerto Rico that reinvigorated his confidence, and the joys of seeing his kids take an interest in the game of baseball. Broadcaster Alex Cohen hosts.

Longtime President of the Pacific Coast League and American Association, Branch Rickey, joins Assistant GM Randy Wehofer in this week's episode. As the baseball world gets ready to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, Rickey looks back on the special relationship his family has with Jackie Robinson that was started by his grandfather. Rickey also explores his time spent in Major League Baseball, his love for Minor League Baseball, and the relationship he's built with the Iowa Cubs front office.

Taylor McGregor sits down with former Media Relations Director, Shelby Cravens in this week's episode of Unwritten Rules. McGregor currently works for Marquee Sports Network and ESPN College Football as a host and field reporter. She looks back at her career path, the challenges that go into sports reporting during a pandemic, and her thoughts on the city of Chicago. McGregor and Cravens also discuss role models growing up and their experiences as women working in professional sports.

Jeff Lantz, Senior Director of Communications for MiLB, joins us this week and looks back at his 11 years in Des Moines as the Director of Media Relations for the Iowa Cubs, which included a brief stint as Kerry Wood's roommate. Lantz also discusses his time in the majors working for the Baltimore Orioles and Buck Showalter.

Free t-shirts are some of the most valued keepsakes from any Iowa Cubs game. Get to know the man who's shot out thousands of them. Jeff Tilley, VP, and Director of Stadium Operations, sits down with Randy Wehofer to look back on his impressive career. Tilley goes into his start with the Iowa Cubs as an intern, as well as what it takes to keep Principal Park running. Wehofer and Tilley also touch on the valuable lessons learned in and out of the ballpark.

Oakland Athletics Broadcaster Vince Cotroneo joins Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen in this weeks' episode of Unwritten Rules. Cotroneo was the voice of the Iowa Cubs in 1988, winning Minor League Announcer of the Year. Vince discusses how he got hired with the I-Cubs, some of his favorite moments in the big leagues, and what lead to a special broadcast with his son.

VP and Head Groundskeeper for the Iowa Cubs, Chris Schlosser joins Randy Wehofer in this week's episode of Unwritten Rules. Chris gives the fine details on what it takes to keep the field at Principal Park looking great and reflects on some great stories about his time in baseball.