Brotherly Cubs Podcast

Cubs Sweep Athletics as they head to Wrigley for home opener| Series Recap and Padres Preview

Welcome to Brotherly Cubs Podcast! We are the Cubs' little brother Zach and older brother John. This podcast is dedicated to all things Cubs Baseball, catering to fans who love discussing the Chicago Cubs News, the team's power, speed, and prowess in the National League.#Cubspodcast, #ChicagoCubsHighlightstoday🔗 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RZyfxK... Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/brotherlycubspodcast🔗 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrotherlyCubs🔗 Big Bro Twitter link: https://twitter.com/johnflaten🔗 Lil Bro Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/zatch_flayten We talked about the Cubs start to the season (5-4), after a disappointing Tokyo series, losing to Dodgers twice. Despite blowing a 6-2 lead to Diamondbacks, they split that series in Arizona. Next they went to Sacramento (Sutter Health Park- normally a minor league park) to play the A's. While the A's acquired Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs, the Cubs offense was so hot this week! They swept the A's scoring 35 runs, while Seiya and Tucker have already 4 long balls on the season. Analysis of team performance, strengths, weaknesses, and roster changes, including call-ups and more.Keywords: Cubs news and rumors, baseball strategies and tactics, cubs highlights, mlb 2025 offseason predictions, chicago cubs youtube, Chicago cubs best players, Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw third base, Justin Turner, SP rumors, Steele, Taillon, bench roles, As, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Padres preview, Shota Imanaga, Thielbar, Morgan, Seiya, Hoerner, Swanson, Busch Episode Timestamps:Intro: 0:00Cubs vs A’s recap: 4:18Performance of standouts: 10:17Offense, Taillon, Bullpen : 15:13Steele, Shaw, Tucker , Thielbar: 18:05April schedule 23:17Padres series preview: 27:30Conclusion: 30:40

Cubs Undefeated in Spring Training| Sammy Sosa Returns| Update from Mesa at Sloan Park #cactusleague

Welcome to Brotherly Cubs Podcast! We are the Cubs' little brother Zach and older brother John. This podcast is dedicated to all things Cubs Baseball, catering to fans who love discussing the Chicago Cubs News, the team's power, speed, and prowess in the National League.#Cubspodcast, #ChicagoCubsHighlightstoday🔗 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RZyfxK... Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/brotherlycubspodcast🔗 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrotherlyCubs🔗 Big Bro Twitter link: https://twitter.com/johnflaten🔗 Lil Bro Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/zatch_flayten Brotherly Cubs arrived at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ for more Cubs coverage to watch some live baseball! We visited the back fields at Sloan Park with photographer Rich Biesterfeld of Northside Bound, Setup Man, and John Antonoff of Chicago Sun-Times! We got some home run balls from batting practice, watched Moises Ballesteros tee off, and Chris Flexen throw batting practice against Jankowski, Allen, and Brethowr.The Cubs stayed undefeated, 6-0 with 2 ties in total. We saw them beat the Diamondbacks 4-2 at Sloan Park in Mesa, while Sammy Sosa visited the dugout! His first appearance in Cubs dugout in over 20 years! He even coached Vidal Brujan who hit a home run in the left field berm right about where we were sitting. Taillon pitched, alongside with Brasier, Merryweather, Hodge, Morgan as well. PCA stole a run by stealing 2nd and grabbing 2 extra bases, scoring on lackluster effort from the D'backs! Very fast he is.The second game at Scottsdale Stadium the Cubs tied the Giants 4-4, with Greg Allen (battling for a final bench spot) hitting a game tying 2-run homer in the 8th inning. Imanaga pitched well almost throwing 3 innings (pitch count) while striking out 6 and giving up 3 runs. Stay Tuned for next week's discussion with Arizona local Rich Biesterfeld!Analysis of team performance, strengths, weaknesses, and roster changes, including call-ups and more.Keywords: Cubs news and rumors, baseball strategies and tactics, cubs highlights, mlb 2025 offseason predictions, chicago cubs youtube, Chicago cubs best players, Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw third base, Justin Turner, SP rumors, Brujan, Sammy Sosa, Vidal Brujan, Gage Workman, Berti, Ballesteros, Caissie, bench roles, Photo Credit: John Antonoff of Chicago Sun-TimesEpisode Timestamps:Intro: 0:00Sosa returns: 5:18Giants game: 7:54Back fields with Rich:10:18Chris Flexen: 12:10Scottsdale: 14:30Bench spot-Brujan, Lopez, Workman : 20:05Tokyo series : 23:30Conclusion : 27:52

Interview w/ Rich Biesterfeld of Setup Man & Northside Bound| Spring Training, Bench, Bullpen, more!

Welcome to Brotherly Cubs Podcast! We are the Cubs' little brother Zach and older brother John. This podcast is dedicated to all things Cubs Baseball, catering to fans who love discussing the Chicago Cubs News, the team's power, speed, and prowess in the National League.#Cubspodcast, #ChicagoCubsHighlightstoday🔗 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RZyfxK... Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/brotherlycubspodcast🔗 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrotherlyCubs🔗 Big Bro Twitter link: https://twitter.com/johnflaten🔗 Lil Bro Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/zatch_flayten We interviewed Rich Biesterfeld of Northside Bound and Setup Man.You can find him on Twitter/X and Instagram @ biest22 We discussed his move to Arizona after years in the IT industry in Illinois!We also discussed his experience and advice regarding photography. Then we turn to a talk regarding Cubs bullpen battles, the final bench spot, and some sleeper prospects folks aren't talking about yet. Check out Northside bound's prospect coverage ( https://northsidebound.com/ ) where Rich has done work at all 4 affiliate teams, and also on the Youtube page Setup Man for his contributions there. Last week, Brotherly Cubs arrived at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ for more Cubs coverage to watch some live baseball! We visited the back fields at Sloan Park with photographer Rich Biesterfeld of Northside Bound and Setup Man.The Cubs dominated Cactus League action this week as they are 9-2-3 (yes they have 3 ties). Their latest win was 16-1 over the Padres at Sloan Park, with Imanaga pitching well again. James Triantos had a double and triple with 2 RBI.Greg Allen had 3 RBIs, and 11 DIFFERENT CUBS notched at least one RBI! Thielbar, Brasier, Merryweather, Hodge , and Morgan all pitched well. Analysis of team performance, strengths, weaknesses, and roster changes, including call-ups and more.Keywords: Cubs news and rumors, baseball strategies and tactics, cubs highlights, mlb 2025 offseason predictions, chicago cubs youtube, Chicago cubs best players, Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw third base, Justin Turner, SP rumors, Brujan, Sammy Sosa, Vidal Brujan, Gage Workman, Berti, Horton, Wiggins, Cole Mathis, Bryce Windham, bench roles, Photo Credit: Brotherly Cubs (John and Zach in Mesa, AZ)Episode Timestamps:Intro: 0:00Spotlight Interview with Rich: 1:02Who to look for / prospect: talk 13:09Jaxon Wiggins: 15:33Shaw at Tokyo series: 18:38Discussion for infield/bench: 20:52David Robertson and Yency Almonte: 23:10Lefty options : 27:05Closing: 32:40

Cubs Offensive Upgrades| Non-Tender Deadline, Free Agents, and more! | #gocubsgo #wintermeetings

Welcome to Brotherly Cubs Podcast! We are the Cubs' little brother Zach and older brother John. This podcast is dedicated to all things Cubs Baseball, catering to fans who love discussing the Chicago Cubs News, the team's power, speed, and prowess in the National League. #Cubspodcast, #ChicagoCubsHighlightstoday 🔗 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RZyfxK... Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/brotherlycubspodcast 🔗 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrotherlyCubs 🔗 Big Bro Twitter link: https://twitter.com/johnflaten 🔗 Lil Bro Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/zatch_flayten Answer in the comments--Question of the Day: Who are the Cubs thankful for from the 2024 season? We discuss the Cubs offensive offseason plans: will they trade Bellinger? If so, does that provide a role for Owen Caissie? Will Matt Shaw fill in for Hoerner if he gets traded? Busch and Paredes are also on the trade block, possibly. We discuss Santander, Alonso, Walker, and others to upgrade in hitting homers and driving in runs. Will Seiya play RF or DH next year. For injuries and roster moves: Nick Madrigal, Patrick Wisdom, and Mike Tauchman were non-tendered/DFA. Paredes, Steele, Pearson tendered contracts. Cubs also tendered contracts to Merryweather and Keegan Thompson. They traded minor league OF Alfonsion Rosario for RHP reliever Eli Morgan of the Cleveland Guardians. Analysis of team performance, strengths, weaknesses, and roster changes, including call-ups and more. Keywords: Cubs news and rumors, baseball strategies and tactics, cubs highlights, mlb 2025 offseason predictions, chicago cubs youtube, Chicago cubs best players, Roki Sasaki posting, international free agency, santander, alonso, rizzo, Bellinger trade, christian walker, eli morgan, Juan Soto, Burnes Thumbnail Photo courtesy of: Credit:Gregory Fisher/ Getty Images Episode Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 Thanksgiving : 2:23 DFA/non tender news : 4:18 MLB DFAs/ cheap relievers: 6:39 Bellinger rumors: 11:54 Free agent hitters/Santander: 15:48 Anthony Rizzo/Pete Alonso: 24:09 Matt Shaw's role: 31:03 Conclusion : 39:40

Cubs Offseason Pitching Plans | Roki Sasaki, Max Fried rumors, and More!

Welcome to Brotherly Cubs Podcast! We are the Cubs' little brother Zach and older brother John. This podcast is dedicated to all things Cubs Baseball, catering to fans who love discussing the Chicago Cubs News, the team's power, speed, and prowess in the National League. #Cubspodcast, #ChicagoCubsHighlightstoday 🔗 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RZyfxK... Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/brotherlycubspodcast 🔗 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrotherlyCubs 🔗 Big Bro Twitter link: https://twitter.com/johnflaten 🔗 Lil Bro Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/zatch_flayten Answer in the comments--Question of the Day: Who are the Cubs thankful for from the 2024 season? We discuss the Cubs pitching plans: Roki Sasaki, Max Fried, Nathan Eovaldi, Jack Flaherty, a Mariners trade for Gilbert or Kirby and also bullpen! Could Tanner Scott find his way here? What about Clay Holmes, AJ Minter, Jeff Hoffman or Carlos Estevez? For injuries and roster moves: Colten Brewer, Yency Almonte, Christian Bethancourt , Enoli Paredes are now free agents. Rob Zastryzny claimed off waivers. Cubs have the non-tender deadline on November 22nd, with the following players to make a decision on: Adbert Alzolay, Jimmy Herget, Nick Madrigal, Julian Merryweather, Isaac Paredes, Nate Pearson, Justin Steele, Mike Tauchman, Keegan Thompson, Trey Wingenter and Patrick Wisdom. Analysis of team performance, strengths, weaknesses, and roster changes, including call-ups and more. Keywords: Cubs news and rumors, baseball strategies and tactics, cubs highlights, mlb 2025 offseason predictions, chicago cubs youtube, Chicago cubs best players, Max Fried rumors, Roki Sasaki posting, international free agency, Thumbnail Photo courtesy of: Credit:Dennis Poroy ⁠ Episode Timestamps: Intro: 0:25 Thankful for PCA, Imanaga: 1:27 Roster notes/ non tender deadline : 3:22 Who to tender-Wisdom, Tauchman: 8:17 Pitching rumors/Fried: 15:47 Sasaki posted: 23:30 Eovaldi, Burnes, Flaherty, : 27:20 Bullpen-Minter, Hoffman, Estevez, Scott: 32:15 Lefty options: 39:27 Conclusion: 45:27