Explore every episode of the podcast Cubs REKAP Podcast
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| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP33) - A candid, in studio conversation with Cubs President Jed Hoyer | 16 Jan 2025 | 01:04:33 | |
#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 favorite moves of the past and some that he could’ve done workout, including #kyleschwarber & #djlemahieu to name a few. Will it be different in 2025? Is he done spending? Will they be able to add at the deadline if they’re in the hunt and should 2025’s performance play into whether or not Hoyer comes back in 2026 as he’s in the last year of his contract. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast - Sammy Sosa is back with the Cubs! | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:23:03 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss Sammy Sosa's apology and Ricketts welcoming Sammy back into the organization. What prompted the apology? What this long overdue? Why did Ricketts need an apology? Will Sammy get a statue at Wrigley? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP23) - Counsell says Cubs must build 90 win teams annually…well, yeah! | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:31:13 | |
As the season enters its final week, #kap & Gordon discuss some of the things we heard from #chicagocubs manager #craigcounsell and pitcher #jamesontaillon say last week regarding the #cubs becoming a contender. Counsell says the team must make ‘tough decisions’ in trying to build 90 win teams on an annual basis. Taillon says they need to add stars to make it a ‘scary’ place to come to in the summer for opposing teams like it was in 2016 & 2017. They talk about what they expect #jedhoyer to do in the offseason and how hot is his seat as the man in charge. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP22) - How will the Chicago Cubs make room for new players next season? | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:31:02 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss whether or not the Cubs are still in the race this season. If they fail to make the playoffs, what players will still be around next year? They need to make room for some of their top prospects and perhaps some free agent signings. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP21) - Kyle Hendricks on 2024 | Remaining a Cub | 2016 World Series Run | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:56:05 | |
Kap and Gordon talk to Kyle Hendricks in this week's podcast. They talk to him about his memories from 2016. They talk to him about this year's team and some of the struggles he went through early in the year. And they ask him about his future. Does he still think he'll be a Cub next year? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP20) - Who could close for the Chicago Cubs next season? | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:20:38 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss the release of Hector Neris and who might be some closer options for next season. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP18) - Can the Chicago Cubs make the playoffs? | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:23:11 | |
Kap and Gordon talk about the Cubs upcoming schedule. Does an easy schedule mean they can make the playoffs? They also talk about the addition of Isaac Paredes. Do they like the trade? Is the bullpen actually good? Who might the team look to trade this offseason? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ - Trade Deadline Edition - Should the Chicago Cubs have done more? | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:20:28 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss the deals that the Cubs did before the deadline, and also the deals they didn't do. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP16) - Jim Bowden on the moves the Cubs should (and shouldn’t) make | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:35:01 | |
Jim Bowden on the moves the Cubs should (and shouldn’t) make REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP15) - The CHICAGO Cubs are getting hot! 🔥🔥 | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:29:20 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs recent success. Is it for real? What should the do at the deadline? Is Otis the Owl really helping the Cubs? Who are they looking at in the upcoming MLB draft? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP14) - What happened to this team? With special guest Michael Cerami | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:45:56 | |
Micahel Cerami joins Kap and Gordon to discuss what's gone wrong this season. They dig into some of the awful offensive numbers. They talk about Craig Counsell's culpability. They discuss how much of the blame falls at the feet of Jed Hoyer. And they also discuss whether the Cubs have anyone of value that they could trade at the deadline. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 13) - Is the offense looking better? When will Jed trade for relief? | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:29:23 | |
The guys talk about the state of the Cubs. The offense is showing some signs of life. The starters continue to do well. But their bullpen is a mess. Jed Hoyer says there's no trades available at the moment. Can that be true? Gordon wonders if it will even be worth making a trade if they wait until July. Will they be too far out of it? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast - The Cubs trade for star outfielder Kyle Tucker and sign catcher Carson Kelly | 14 Dec 2024 | 00:21:30 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs moves today as they traded for outfielder Kyle Tucker and signed catcher Carson Kelly. Do they like the trade? Did the Cubs give up too much? And what else do the guys think the Cubs will do? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 12) - An Exclusive Interview with Ryne Sandberg!! #SandbergStrong | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:00:26 | |
#Davidkaplan and #GordonWittenmyer talk to #Cubs #HallofFamer #RyneSandberg. They talk to Ryne about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, and how he's feeling. Ryne also talks to the guys about youth baseball and some of his favorite memories from his playing days. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 11) - Should the Chicago Cubs trade for Pete Alonso? | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:25:33 | |
The guys discuss the state of the #Cubs. Kap is hearing the #ChicagoCubs want to trade for Pete Alonso. Should the Cubs do that? Or should they target a catcher? Bullpen help? What's their greatest need? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 10) - Who should the Cubs trade for right now? | 30 May 2024 | 00:31:37 | |
What are the Cubs biggest issues? Can the Cubs keep up with the other teams in the division? Did the boos in Milwaukee affect Craig Counsell? Were the guys bothered that Ben Brown was pulled when he was pitching a no-hitter? And the guys argue over the job Jed Hoyer did during the offseason. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 9) - Is there reason to be optimistic? | 24 May 2024 | 00:26:05 | |
Despite the #chicagocubs poor play of late, the guys debate whether there's reason to be optimistic. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 8) - Is Gordon the optimist this week? | 19 May 2024 | 00:33:34 | |
Kap and Gordon talk about the Cubs struggles with their bats and with some of their pitching. What do they do with Kyle Hendricks? How do they fix the bullpen? Do they also need to trade for a bat? Should we be worried about their defense? That and more on this addition of the Cubs REKAP Podcast. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 7) - What will the Cubs do with Kyle Hendricks? | 11 May 2024 | 00:27:14 | |
The guys talk about how the rotation should shake out once Kyle Hendricks comes back into the rotation. Who moves to the bullpen? Can any of the current starters be the closer? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 6) - Chicago Cubs had a good April despite poor defense and bullpen | 03 May 2024 | 00:25:42 | |
The Cubs had a very good month of April despite a bunch of injuries and a bad bullpen. Kap and Gordon discuss the first month of the season and what they need to do to address some of their issues - especially the bullpen. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 5) - Despite injuries, the Chicago Cubs continue to roll | 27 Apr 2024 | 00:29:22 | |
The Cubs are rolling after sweeping the Astros despite injuries to the starting rotation and the issues closing games. Kap and Gordon talk about what the Cubs can do to solve their closing situation along with how young players like Morel are helping the team continue to win. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 4) - The west coast road trip and the struggling bullpen | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:24:30 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs recent west coast road trip. There was some good and bad but the bullpen in particular is the focus of their discussion. The guys discuss some roster moves made during taping and what the Cubs can do to get better relief pitching. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 3) - How can the Chicago Cubs solve their pitching issues? | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:30:30 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss Kyle Hendrick's struggles. Can he turn it around? And how do the Cubs solve their ailing bullpen? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP30) - The Golden At-Bat and Free Agency | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:25:44 | |
The #mlb #wintermeetings are set to begin and #kap & Gordon discuss if the #chicagocubs are ever going to act like a major market team or continue to thread the needles with mid level signings like #matthewboyd. Kap tells Gordon that the #cubs are definitely winning the #nlcentral in 2025. Gordon laughs it off and says ‘prove it’. As usual, a spirited debate as GW sets off for #dallas on Sunday to the meetings. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 2) - Who on the Chicago Cubs does Kap think can be MVP? | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:28:17 | |
#DavidKaplan and #GordonWittenmyer talk about the TV deals around the #MLB . The #ChicagoCubs front office says money is drying up around the league in local TV money. Is that true? What happens next? Kap also placed a bet on a #Cubs outfielder to win MVP. Which outfielder do you think he bet on? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S2-EP 1) - The Chicago Cubs Ailing Rotation and Reaction to the First Game | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:30:12 | |
The guys discuss the Cubs loss to the Rangers in game 1 of the season. They discuss Justin Steele's injury and what that means for the Cubs ailing rotation. Do they have enough depth? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 47) - Kap and Gordon talk to writers from St Louis and Milwaukee | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:31:40 | |
Kap and Gordon talk with writers from St Louis and Milwaukee about the Cardinals and Brewers. They talk to Todd Rosiak from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal and Derrick Goold from the St Louis Post-Dispatch. They discuss the health of each organization and what they are expecting from the division. Will the Cardinals bounce back after a rough season last year? Do they have enough pitching? How are the Brewers and their fans handling losing Craig Counsel to the Cubs? Could the Reds be the favorite in the division? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 46) -Do the Chicago Cubs need more starting pitching? | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:26:12 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss whether the Cubs need starting pitching help now that Jaimeson Taillon is expected to miss some time. Can they sign Snell or Montgomery? They guys also answer listener questions like which of their top prospects will have the best pro career. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 45) - Kap and Gordon answer your questions | 10 Mar 2024 | 00:24:59 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss whether the Cubs made the right moves at the '21 trade deadline. Did that set them up for future success or is the jury still out? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 44) - What's next after Cody Bellinger | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:27:08 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss the Cody Bellinger press conference. Are the guys okay with the Cubs letting Scott Boras speak at the presser? Have the Cubs done enough to win the division? Can Christopher Morel be the every day third baseman for the Cubs? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| 🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST! ⚾ The Chicago Cubs Re-Sign Cody Bellinger! 🚨 | 25 Feb 2024 | 00:20:34 | |
Center fielder #CodyBellinger and the #ChicagoCubs are in agreement on a three-year, $80 million contract! REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 43) - Pitchers and catchers report. Are they worse than last year? | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:30:19 | |
Kap is excited because pitchers and catchers have reported! Or is he? Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs offseason and why the Cubs haven't signed more free agents prior to spring training. Even if they sign Bellinger, which isn't a sure thing, they are basically bringing back the same team. What happened to a big offseason? Are they trying to win this year? Why are they struggling to get free agents to sign? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 42) - Which Scott Boras client is the best fit for the Chicago Cubs? | 09 Feb 2024 | 00:35:34 | |
The guys talk about why 4 of #ScottBoras's big clients are still on the market, including #CodyBellinger. Is Scott asking for too much money? Or is there collusion? Will the #Cubs actually agree to something with Cody or will another team swoop in and pay him what he wants? Some are starting to think the Cubs aren't actually going to get Bellinger. But #JeffPassan said on the radio yesterday that he did think the Cubs would sign one of those four Scott Boras clients. Listen in to who Kap and Gordon think that guy is. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 41) - Are the Chicago Cubs the Pirates or the Dodgers? | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:30:52 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss the slow free agency offseason. Why are there so many big names left on the market? Will the Cubs sign Cody Bellinger? Should the Cubs be going after more free agents or should they leave room for their young prospects to play? Can they do both? Kap and Gordon have a lively debated about this and more. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP29) - Who do Kap and Gordon have on their Black Friday shopping list? | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:29:27 | |
With the holiday season in full swing, #kap and Gordon Wittenmyer have put together a shopping list for #jedhoyer and company as the #blackfriday deals get set to release. Are there big names on the list? If so, who? Or are the #cubs shopping in the bargain bin in hopes of adding to a roster trying to win the 2025 #nlcentral? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 40) - "Jed Hoyer, you've got 22 days!" | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:32:43 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss what's going on with the Cubs as Spring Training quickly approaches. The Cubs have been fairly quiet recently as other teams have started signing more players. Are the Cubs going to do anything else?? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 39) - Are the Cubs no longer a destination for free agents? | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:31:37 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss whether or not the Cubs are still a destination for big time free agents. Before they won the World Series in 2016, free agents wanted to come to the Cubs to be a part of the team that would finally win the championship in Chicago. But that's no longer a selling point and the Cubs don't spend at the top of the market, so will they ever attract the top free agents? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 38) - Dan Evans joins the guys and tells you all about Shota Imanaga! | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:27:14 | |
Former baseball executive Dan Evans joins Kap and Gordon to talk about the Cubs acquisition of Shot Imanaga. Dan scouted Shota extensively in Japan and tells the guys all about his pitches, his likability, and how good he thinks he can be in the MLB. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 37) - Who will the Chicago Cubs add this winter? Will they sign ANYONE?! | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:30:52 | |
The #chicagocubs have yet to do ANYTHING this offseason at the 2 month mark and into the calendar year of 2024. They're not the only team that's been quiet, but after a record breaking contract to #craigcounsell, it was expected that the #cubs would be BIG spenders this offseason. So...why so quiet? Is #codybellinger nearing a return? Does he HAVE to in order for this offseason to be labeled a success. Are the #cincinnatireds and #stlouiscardinals more division winner ready than the Cubs currently are? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 36) - Who will the Chicago Cubs add this winter? | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:35:38 | |
Kap asks: "Who will the Cubs add this winter?" - Gordon Wittenmyer chimes in. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 35) - The Cubs are ALL IN. Is Shohei Ohtani next? | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:39:01 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss the Cubs introduction of Craig Counsell as manager. He won the press conference, but what does it mean when it comes to free agency and on the field. What is a successful offseason? What marks a failure? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Breaking News! - REKAP - The Chicago Cubs hire Craig Counsell! | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:30:23 | |
Kap is fired up because the Chicago Cubs have hired a new manager, Craig Counsell. The news shocked the baseball world has the Cubs relieved manager David Ross of his duties and shockingky hired Craig Counsell to one of the largest manager contracts ever. Most people in baseball assumed the Mets were going to get Craig, but Jed Hoyer operated stealthily and under the radar and swept in and hired him away from the Mets. Reportedly, Counsell wanted to stay in the Midwest, where he likes living and where his kids are in school. This hiring signals to the baseball world that the Cubs are back and ready to spend.  REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 33) - Will the Cubs go after a big fish? Who would you put in the HOF? | 21 Oct 2023 | 00:29:19 | |
Kap and Gordon talk about the baseball playoffs. More specifically they focus on the Phillies who are playing great baseball and have 2 former Cubs and 1 guy who named his dog Wrigley. The guys talk about those three players and if the Cubs are going to spend big dollars this offseason like the Phillies have. They also talk about how the Rangers have spent big money, which has also lead to their success. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 32) - Should the Cubs trade for Juan Soto? | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:30:30 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss whether or not they think the Cubs will go after Juan Soto. Soto has one year left on his rookie deal and is not yet 25 years old. He'll cost a lot, but with just one year of control left, he can't possibly cost too much. They also discuss whether or not getting Soto should stop them from going after Bellinger as well. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 31) - Putting a bow on the disappointing finish to the 2023 season | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:31:21 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss whether the 2023 Chicago Cubs season was a disappointment or a success. They seem to differ on several topics. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S2 - EP28) - Do the Chicago Cubs have a realistic shot at Roki Sasaki? | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:17:20 | |
#kap and #gordonwittenmyer always are spirited when they get together and this episode is no different. Gordon believes the big market #chicagocubs should be in on just about everybody, while Kap knows there are some restrictions. The #cubs have had success in bringing Japanese players in recent years and currently have #seiyasuzuki & #shotaimanaga. So , are they players for the next big name from #japan? #rokisasaki will make his way to #mlb in 2025 and the pair discuss whether he’ll be part of the 2025 plans. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾ (S1-EP 30) Should the Chicago Cubs Have Added More Pitching? | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:29:21 | |
Kap and Gordon debate if the Cubs season is over or not. Kap and Gordon both agree that the Cubs made a mistake in not trading for more pitching at the deadline. Gordon tells the story about a pitcher that he heard the Cubs thought they were getting. The Cubs may have had a better chance in September if they had added more bullpen help. Especially after they traded for Candelario, they should have done more. REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast (S1 - EP 30) - What does Gordon think the Cubs have in common with White Castle? | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:24:31 | |
#Gordon stopped at #WhiteCastle and while enjoying a #slider, he realized the Cubs have something in common with the fast food joint. #Kap and Gordon also break down the last two weeks of the season. Do they think the #ChicagoCubs will get into the playoffs? If they do, can they do any real damage? Who do the guys think has been the #MVP of the #Cubs this season? Is it the obvious answer - #Bellinger or is there someone else to consider? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Cubs REKAP Podcast - ⚾ (S1 - EP 29) - Can the Cubs solve their pitching woes this month? | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:15:52 | |
Kap and Gordon discuss the state of the Cubs pitching. Suddenly they are looking a little bit short in both the rotation and the bullpen. Do they have the horses to get to the postseason? REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||
| Feldco Bears REKAP 🔴 LIVE (The Debut): David Kaplan, Tom Waddle and Olin Kreutz! 🏈🐻⬇️ | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:59:20 | |
Welcome to the debut of the "Feldco Bears REKAP LIVE" with David Kaplan and 2 of the BEST, Tom Waddle and Olin Kreutz! REKAP SPONSORS: WELCOME TO THE REKAP: | |||