Cubs REKAP Podcast

Cubs REKAP Podcast

Get ready Cubs fans, because your favorite dynamic duo is back! David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer are joining forces once again to bring you the most exciting and insightful podcast about the Cubs you've ever heard. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just a casual observer, the Cubs REKAP podcast will keep you on the edge of your seat with all the latest news, analysis, and commentary about the team you love. From player interviews to game highlights, from trade rumors to injury reports, Kaplan and Wittenmyer will cover it all with their trademark wit, intelligence, and insider knowledge. So tune in, sit back, and get ready to experience Cubs baseball like never before with the Cubs REKAP Podcast!

Episodes

July 7, 2025 27 mins

It’s officially trade season in #mlb and the #chicagocubs are ready to make a deal as one of baseball’s best teams. #kap and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the latest with the #cubs, why it’s time to pounce, but why other teams are holding things up more than the Cubs themselves. Is the nature of the added #wildcard making more teams believe they have a shot even though realistically they don’t?  Plus, how important is the addition of m...

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The #chicagocubs enter July in 1st place. Coming off of a .500 June where they went 13-13, the #cubs still have a lot of momentum and a lot of buzz as the #mlbtradedeadline awaits at the end of the month. #kap and #guff, who sits in for Gordon Wittenmyer, break down why there shouldn’t be a sense of panic and that the best is yet to come. MLB Network’s Jim Bowden says that the Cubs will ‘win the trade deadline in the NL Central’ an...

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#kap and #gordon discuss the current state of the #chicagocubs what could a potential deal look like for #kyletucker ? should the cubs offer him a 10 year contract at this point in the season, all things considered… or, should they wait until later in the season? plus, they discuss the cubs closer #danielpalencia … finally, they close out the #podcast with potential #trade talk

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#kap & Gordon are back with the latest happenings with the #chicagocubs as the calendar turns to June.  Yes, the #cubs have some issues, like most teams, but unlike most teams, the Cubs are 15 games over .500 and one of the best offenses in all of baseball.  Kap poses the question to Gordon - is this season #worldseries or bust?  Kap believes it is, while Gordon believes getting there would be enough.  The duo argue over who th...

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#kap and #gordonwittenmyer are joined by #guff as the trio debate, and sometimes very heated, the best player at every position from the last 25 years in Chicago. This discussion included players from both the #chicagocubs and #whitesox, with only one player at each position earning the nod, respectively. There were some heated debates at catcher between #willsoncontreras & #ajpierzynski, left handed pitcher with #markbuerhle #...

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Kap and Gordon talk about the state of the bullpen after the #chicagocubs blow a save in Miami. Guff interview #drewpomeranz about his success in his return to the MLB after a couple of years out of the league.

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The guys talk about #cadehorton and his major league debut. Also will the #chicagocubs try to ‘jump the market’ in the #mlb trade frenzy prior to the deadline?  Ryan McGuffey joins #kap  and #gordonwittenmyer in a discussion spraying into many fields  Guff adds 2 BIG arms he hopes #jedhoyer has already been active on  They also discuss their favorite baseball movies.

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Kap and Gordon talk about the injury to #shotaimanaga and how they think the #chicagocubs should replace him in while he's on the injured list. They also discuss which Cubs they think should be All-Stars. They also debate whether #aaronjudge is the greatest right-handed hitter in the history of baseball.

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As we approach May, the #chicagocubs have proven to be one of the better teams in baseball. Atop the #nlcentral, they’ve played the toughest schedule in baseball that includes their entire season series against the #losangelesdodgers, #sandiegopadres & #arizonadiamondbacks.  Despite having holes in the bullpen, 3rd base and the rotation, the #cubs offense has proven one of the best in #mlb, led by superstar slugger #kyletucker....

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Jim Duquette has worked in the front office of a couple of organizations in baseball and is currently a star on the MLB network. Kap and Gordon talk to him about the challenges Jed Hoyer faces with losing Justin Steele so early. The guys ask Jim who he'd be looking to acquire. They also ask him about the bullpen and who might be good trade candidates

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Kap and Gordon discuss CBS ranking the #chicagocubs as the 3rd best team in baseball. But Gordon thinks the Cubs are in big trouble now that #justinsteele is done for the year. But Kap is more optimistic and thinks the Cubs have options. Can the Cubs trade for #sandyalcantara? How soon will the #miamimarlins be willing to trade him? What will it take to get him? What former #stlouiscardinal pitcher might be an option? They also dis...

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Guff joins Kap and Gordon as they discuss the 1st place Cubs. #kyletucker has been amazing so far. The #vladimirguerrerojr contract dropped late last night. Will the Tucker contract need to be similar? Will #tomricketts be willing to offer a contract that large? Are the new #chicagocubs powder blue jerseys awesome or ugly?

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#kap & Gordon Wittenmyer are joined by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel #brewers beat writer Todd Rosiak as the trio breakdown the defending division champion Brewers and who may win the division in 2025.  While Kap believes this is the #chicagocubs for the taking, the others think not so fast and include the upstart #cincinnatireds in that discussion.

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#kap  & Gordon are joined by #espn reporter Jesse Rogers in a wode ranging discussion on the 2025 #chicagocube and things REALLY get heated whrn the discussion turns to the probable #mlb labor strike coming in 2027  is #tomricketts not spending because of it?  Kap & Gordon have differing opinions to say the least as the #cubs head to Tokyo a week out of beginning their season against the #losangelesdodgers.

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Kap and Gordon talk about why they believe that you will know if the Cubs will win the division by April 28th.

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Kap and Gordon talk about the #chicagocubs early preseason success. Does it mean anything? They talk about #justinturner and his role on this team. Will the Cubs get to the playoffs this year? Kap also brings you the latest on their TV woes. Are they really going not be available on Xfinity anymore? What is the problem and how do they fix it? They also talk about #sammysosa being at spring training and talking to some of the young ...

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Kap and Gordon talk about the #chicagocubs missing out on #alexbregman and then pivoting to #justinturner. Why was the cubs offer so low? How does the CBA factor in? They also talk about the first week of #springtraining and what to look forward to as games begin this week. 

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Kap and Gordon discuss the state of the #chicagocubs as pitchers and catchers report to Mesa. #jedhoyer and #craigcounsell met the media and Gordon was there to hear what they had to say and ask them a few questions. What did Counsell think of his first year as Cubs manager? Did Jed hint at adding anymore significant pieces?

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Kap and Gordon discuss the #chicagocubs trade for closer #ryanpressly from the #houstonastros. Is #jedhoyer done or will they continue to add before spring training begins in 2 weeks?

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#chicagocubs President of Baseball Operations #jedhoyer pays #kap & Gordon Wittenmyer a visit in the #rekap studios for a lengthy sitdown and conversation on all things #cubs. The guys press Hoyer on the 2024 season, why it didn’t work, why they came up short and additions that didn’t happen. While discussing the addition of #kyletucker, the guys want to know what’s next?  Are there limitations?  Hoyer discusses some of his fav...

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