The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast

Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Ferlise, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast can be found on most podcasting platforms. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.

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April 28, 2025 47 mins
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The Chicago Cubs continue their hot start to the 2025 regular season with a 16-10 record. They just swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to take the season series, and I would not have believed that was possible following the Tokyo series. Yet here we are. 

The bullpen for the Cubs continues to be a major concern. For now, the Cubs explosive offense has been overshadowing the pitching concerns and leading to some impressive wins. Can that ...
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Join Evan and Jacob as we discuss the Cubs splitting a series against the Diamondbacks and new torpedo bats that are taking the league by storm.
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Join Evan, Jacob, and Jon today as we discuss the Cubs' progression through spring training, a look ahead to the Dodgers series in Japan, and how Pete Crow-Armstrong's utter chaos will likely impact the team and MLB this season.
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⚾️ Cubs winning close games against subpar opponents
⚾️ Bullpen holding team together
⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue
⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough
⚾️ Brewers on deck
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⚾️ Cubs struggling against sub-par teams in battle for NL Central
⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting
⚾️ Stroman on mend
⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch
⚾️ Barnhart DFA'd
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⚾️ Pete Alonso single-handedly defeats Cubs
⚾️ Wesneski is broken
⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough?
⚾️ Schedule favors Cubs
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⚾️ The Rant returns and you're welcome
⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves
⚾️ No need to freak out
⚾️ Projecting path to playoffs
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