Cubs Talk Podcast

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The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host Leila Rahimi, James Neveau, and Nate Poppen bring insider perspectives, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team’s pursuit of another championship. New episodes release every Wednesday morning.

2024. 09. 27.

Cubs Talk podcast looks back at 2024, addresses team’s biggest needs for 2025

The Cubs Talk podcast takes a look at the 2024 season, evaluating the biggest successes, including the development of Michael Busch and the emergence of Shota Imanaga, and the biggest failures as the team once again misses the playoffs. The crew then evaluates the road ahead for 2025, with free agency and the trade market both serving as avenues for a team with postseason aspirations. Finally, the group says its farewells to NBC Sports Chicago and to the fans who made the network special.

41분
2024. 09. 06.

Shota Imanaga’s no-hitter, Anthony Rizzo’s return highlight massive week for Cubs

It's been quite the ride for the Chicago Cubs this week, and James Neveau and Leila Rahimi break it all down on Cubs Talk. Shota Imanaga and the Cubs combine for a no-hitter, but did Craig Counsell make the right call in pulling him, and just how amazing has the hurler's season been? Leila and James then discuss the return of Anthony Rizzo to Wrigley Field, asking whether the decision to trade him in 2021 was the right one and whether he belongs on the Cubs' Mount Rushmore. Finally, they talk about a huge showdown against the Dodgers, and evaluate the Cubs' chances of a late-season playoff push

39분
2024. 08. 16.

Guardians’ sweep of Cubs, luxury tax questions cloud 2025 outlook for North Sider

The Chicago Cubs are fresh off a sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians, leaving Leila Rahimi and James Neveau to ask where things stand with a quarter of the season remaining. The duo chat about missed opportunities in Cleveland, how moral victories at this stage of the year have lost meaning, and whether there is any hope at all of the Cubs getting together a late-season surge. Leila and James then break down comments made by Jed Hoyer about the Cubs potentially exceeding the luxury tax this year, and whether it will have an impact on Jed Hoyer and company opening the pocketbook for the 2025 season. Finally, they talk about a proposed MLB rule to mandate minimum innings pitched for starters, and send well-wishes to Ryne Sandberg as the Cubs legend announces he's cancer free.

43분
2024. 07. 31.

Isaac Paredes arrives, Mark Leiter departs amid fascinating trade deadline

In a post-trade deadline edition of the Cubs Talk podcast, Leila Rahimi and James Neveau break down all the moves the Cubs made in the leadup to deadline. Isaac Paredes arrives on the North Side of Chicago, but is the upgrade worth the cost the Cubs gave up in losing Christopher Morel? And do Paredes' statistics paint a stark picture of what he can achieve in Wrigleyville? Later, the duo discusses Mark Leiter Jr. and whether the Cubs made the right choice in acquiring a pair of prospects from the Yankees. Finally, did the Cubs err in not trading Jameson Taillon or Hector Neris? Leila and James evaluate that decision as Jed Hoyer's regime moves forward from the deadline.

51분
2024. 07. 26.

Discussing Chicago Cubs trade deadline moves, prospects, and future stars

On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, host James Neveau is joined by Greg Huss, host of the Cubs on Deck Podcast and co-founder of NorthsideBound.com, to dive deep into the Cubs' strategy and future. They discuss potential trade deadline moves (1:55), emphasizing that any decisions need to keep next year’s competition in mind. Greg breaks down why Pete Crow-Armstrong has struggled this season (4:15) and debates whether the Cubs handled his development properly (7:18). The duo highlights the positives in the Cubs farm system (10:00), noting that the team could soon have seven top 100 prospects in Triple-A (12:18). They explore if the Cubs are funneling all their top talent to Triple-A (13:04) and the power potential of Alfonsin Rosario (21:00). Finally, they provide a detailed breakdown of the Cubs' first-round pick, Cam Smith (29:21). Don't miss this in-depth look at the Cubs' current and future plans!

33분
2024. 07. 17.

Cubs draft analysis and first-half season breakdown

On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi and Nate Poppen dive into the Cubs' selection of Cam Smith from Florida State with the 14th pick and whether he's truly a third baseman (0:54). They tackle the issue of having too many young bats without a defensive position (4:00) and discuss the Cubs' draft strategy (5:25). Leila argues the importance of drafting players with a set position (6:54). Later, the duo debates their trust in the Jed Hoyer- Carter Hawkins regime (8:40), how Paul Skenes' rise impacts prospect development (12:59), and break down the Cubs' first-half performance (15:04). They also analyze the struggles of Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger (20:30), team stats (23:55), and what moves the Cubs should make at the trade deadline (27:21).

36분
2024. 07. 09.

Shota Imanaga the All-Star and Nico Hoerner the trade candidate?

James Neveau and Leila Rahimi run through a jampacked week in Cubs baseball, starting with Shota Imanaga's selection to the All-Star Game. The duo chats about his incredible rookie season, and shares a surprising comp for Michael Busch's campaign so far. Later, Leila and James discuss the unfortunate injury for Brennen Davis, and react to Colten Brewer breaking his hand after punching a dugout wall, complete with a stroll down memory lane with Sammy Sosa's sneezes and Kerry Wood's hot tub. Finally, the tandem reacts to rumors of potential Cubs trade candidates, and offer a heated response to rumblings that Nico Hoerner could be among those eyed for a move out of Chicago.

45분
2024. 07. 02.

Cubs put up lackluster performance vs. Brewers, can they pull out of the tailspin they are in?

Leila Rahimi and James Neveau break down the Cubs' series loss against the Milwaukee Brewers and the sad state of the team as July begins. They discuss the lackluster performances of key players, the team's failed free agent acquisitions and trades heading into the 2024 season, and whether the team can actually pull out of their current tailspin. They get into more upbeat news with injury updates on Javier Assad, Mark Leiter Jr. and others, but then evaluate whether or not the Cubs are the most disappointing team in the National League.

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The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host Leila Rahimi, James Neveau, and Nate Poppen bring insider perspectives, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team’s pursuit of another championship. New episodes release every Wednesday morning.