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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Every team chased the same edge. Now they’ve all found it — and the edge is gone. Years ago Ben Lindbergh saw where this was headed. I re-aired Episode 37 from 2023 with a new intro, because the league still hasn’t solved it. New CubsPS+ 👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

New CubsPS+: Brooke Knows Ball is quietly trying to smuggle ‘80s baseball back into the game—using modern analytics to do it. Brooke, Joel and I get into three true outcomes, a documentary filmed across the Dominican Republic & the bigger story they’re chasing. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #117 - Brooke Knows Ball: Smuggling the ‘80s Back Into Baseball

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · June 27 · 1h 3m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Ben Brown’s last 10 outings (8 relief, 2 starts): - 23 innings - 11 hits - 3 runs / 1 earned run - 6 walks - 23 strikeouts His growth this year has been exciting to watch. He’s been a sneaky key piece for the Cubs - first helping settle the pen and now deepening the rotation.

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

NEW EPISODE: The Cubs are alone atop the NL Central and keep passing every test. I dig into the offense, the depth, the pitching concerns and why this team feels different. Are you ready? I’m ready. HERE! WE! GO! #Cubs #CubsPSPlus podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #116: Two 10-game Winning Streaks is Psycho Behavior

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · May 12 · 48m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Ian Happ over the last four seasons: 119 wRC+ 13.3 WAR 86 HR That’s clearly a good player. Yet he might be the most controversial Cub. I tried to figure out why in CubsPS+ Episode 115. 🎧 Ian Happ: The Most Confounding Cub 🔗 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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CubsPS+ #115: Ian Happ — The Most Confounding Cub

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · March 5 · 46m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I’m back - Ep 114 is out. I stopped waiting for perfect and started doing. Offseason analysis, rotation reality, and a bigger question: are the Cubs choosing a direction, or just improving around the margins? Are you ready? I’m ready. HERE! WE! GO! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #114: Finally Doing Something

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 02/15/2026 · 44m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Cubs clinched after a season everyone swore was over many times. No epic streaks, just steady chaos. Clinched in Pittsburgh (as usual). I went live with @cody__cubs while the team partied. Even Counsell cracked a smile. 🍾 CubsPS+ Ep.113 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #113: Cubs Clinch! Live with Cody Delmendo

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 09/18/2025 · 1h

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Cubs aren’t collapsing — but they may be stuck in baseball purgatory. @IvyFutures joined Ep 112 to talk draft, deadline, prospect volatility and why Owen Caissie’s K-rate drop is no joke. 🔥 Plus: draft steals, bullpen scraps, and Matt Shaw being HIM. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #112: Greg Zumach on the Draft, Trade Misses and Prospects Who Might Actually Be Good

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 08/14/2025 · 59m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Ryno wasn’t just a Hall of Famer, he was my guy. In Ep 111, I reflect on what #RyneSandberg meant to me as a kid, a coach and a dad. From backyard grounders to Cooperstown, his impact is everywhere. His legacy lives on. #bleacherbunch #Cubs #CubsPSPlus podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #111: Thank You, Ryno

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 07/30/2025 · 43m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Ryno was my guy. I started watching the Cubs his rookie year and was 10 when he broke out and became MVP. My best friend and I always said in HS that we’d go to his inauguration someday…and we did. Thanks for a lifetime of memories, Ryno. RIP to the GOAT.

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Pete Crow-Armstrong isn’t just fast, he’s warping time & space in center field.  Episode 110 is a love letter to PCA, swagger & every Cub who ever gave us goosebumps.  Get nostalgic. Get hyped. Are you ready? I’m ready. #PCA #Cubs @bleacherbunch.bsky.social 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #110: The Joy of Greatness

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 06/20/2025 · 38m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Is this evidence of time travel? Glitch in the matrix? Looks like Pac-Man was created by teenagers playing whiffle ball with a pickleball.

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James Smyth @jamessmyth621.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Nobody, and I mean nobody, gives the Rockies a 9th consecutive loss They’re now 4-0 this season when coming in with an 8-game losing streak

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Cubs are surviving a brutal April. The bullpen’s under fire. I dug into the blown saves, the numbers behind the panic and why this isn’t 2024 all over again (yet). Plus: Happy Lee Elia Day! #Cubs #BleacherBunch #CubsPSPlus @bleacherbunch.bsky.social 🎙️⚾️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #108: Cubs Bullpen - Just Noise or Time to Panic?

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 04/29/2025 · 52m

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Sara Sanchez @bcbsara.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Fun conversation with @cubspsplus.bsky.social -- we'll check back in later this season to see if our tweaks were good ideas or bad ones! And yes, I obvi kept the Tucker trade :P

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Cubs look good, but could they have been built differently? For Ep 107, @bcbsara.bsky.social & I re-do the Cubs’ offseason. Do we keep the Tucker trade? How did we load the rotation and bullpen? What other options did Jed have? Join us! @bleacherbunch.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #107: Re-Doing Jed's Offseason with Sara Sanchez

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 04/14/2025 · 57m

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Cubes Fan @cubesfan.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

If you haven't found Bleacher Bunch on your podcast app, I suggest you do it now. @cubspsplus.bsky.social and @bcbsara.bsky.social had an amazing convo this week on #Cubs PS+ that was smarter than anything else out there. Bleacher Bunch has 5-7 shows with differing takes & loads of content.

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

It’s time to get the 2025 season going for real! Is this Cubs team a division winner? Join me for Episode 106 where I get into the final roster decisions, the strengths & weaknesses as I see them and my season predictions! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #106: Cubs Baseball is Back...Again!

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 03/28/2025 · 38m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Who is going to be the Cubs surprise player this year? Who will anchor the bullpen? Who gets the final bench spot? This week is an episode for you and by you! Join me for Episode 105 with a spring training listener mailbag episode! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #105: Spring Training Listener Mailbag

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 03/05/2025 · 1h 5m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

CubsPS+ Episode 105 will record tomorrow or Wednesday. Mailbag episode! I have a good number of questions and concerns from y’all so far. If you haven’t sent yours, get them in soon! There will be a random prize draw - 5 participants who also follow me will get a free hat!

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Thinking about doing another listener mail bag for Episode 105. What do you think of the Cubs hot spring start? What questions do you have as the Cubs head into a make-or-break (for Jed) 2025? Are you ready? I’m ready! Feel free to bring questions here or DMs are always open.

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The Cubs are off to a quick start in the Cactus League, the Japan series will be here before we know it and there are some injuries already. How did Jed Hoyer do with this roster? In Episode 104, I walk through the offseason and grade it out. Join me! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #104: Grading the Offseason

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 02/27/2025 · 44m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Alex Bregman rumors are still flying - will he be a Cubs, Red Sox or Tiger? With that question still out there, the Cubs roster is not yet complete, but in Ep #103, I compare the 2024 bench to the options for 2025. Did Jed do enough? @bleacherbunch.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #103: A Bench Rising from the Ashes?

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 02/12/2025 · 41m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Ryan Brasier is a Cub. Will Alex Bregman be a Cub? What about Matt Shaw? All that plus what I got wrong in 2024. Join me for Episode #102! @bleacherbunch.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #102: More Moves & What I Got Wrong in 2024

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 02/06/2025 · 46m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

With Pressly and Berti on board and active chatter around trades with San Diego and talks with David Robertson, the Cubs may not be done. In Ep 101, I talk about where the Cubs are and how they’re building this pitching staff brick by brick. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

CubsCon, Ricketts speaking in public, breaking even, my son’s podcast debut and my dad’s birthday. Join me for Episode 100 to get into all of that and more! 100 episodes is crazy and I’m really thankful for all of the support along the way! Thank You! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #100: A CubsCon Grab Bag

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 01/23/2025 · 1h 15m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Had a great time catching up with Alex Cohen for CubsPS+ #99! We hit his MLB debut & thoughts on broadcasting, then talked about the wave of talent coming through the @iowacubsfan.bsky.social. What are your favorite Alex or Cubs broadcast moments? #CubsPSPlus99 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #99: Catching Up with Alex Cohen

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 01/14/2025 · 42m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Feeling stuck in the middle of the offseason again? Tired of waiting for the next Cubs move? Let’s talk Sammy Sosa and what might be coming next in Episode 98! #Cubs #cubspod #BleacherBunch #SammySosa @bleacherbunch.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #98: Sammy Sosa & Being Stuck in the Middle

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 01/07/2025 · 1h 2m

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North Side Baseball @northsidebaseball.com · 15/12/2024

Saturday's hot trade rumor had the Cubs in talks with the Marlins on a deal for the talented but oft-injured left-handed starter. It's a fascinating potential move—but a dangerous one. northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/...

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Jesús Luzardo Trade Rumors: What the Cubs See In Him, and What He's Worth

Saturday's hot trade rumor had the Cubs in talks with the Marlins on a deal for the talented but oft-injured left-handed starter. It's a fascinating potential move—but a dangerous one.

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

The Hot Stove was turned up during the Winter Meetings, which the Cubs all over the trade rumors, most notably taking a hard look at Astros RF Kyle Tucker. How aggressive will Jed get? Also some Rule 5 discussion in Episode 97. Come join me! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #97: Hot Stove - Sizzling or Simmering?

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 12/12/2024 · 54m

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CandidCubs’ Cards @candidcubscards.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Is Yoan Moncada the answer for the Cubs in 2025? 🤔 Mike Waller from @cubspsplus.bsky.social explains why the switch-hitter could be a key offseason target. Catch the latest Bricks Behind the Ivy episode now! Watch here/listen here: linktr.ee/BricksBehind... #Cubs #MLB #BricksBehindTheIvy

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Son Ranto Rockett @sonrantoshow.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

#Cubs Cast Corral A recap of all the great Cubs podcasts! @cubspsplus.bsky.social 🧵🪡

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CandidCubs’ Cards @candidcubscards.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

🚨 New Bricks Behind the Ivy episode OUT EARLY on Patreon! 🚨 @cubspsplus.bsky.social 'sMike Waller discusses TWO key 2025 roster additions to boost the Cubs—bullpen help & bench depth! 🔥 🎧 Early access on Patreon! #Cubs #MLB #Baseball

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

CubsPS+ Ep 96 opens with a trip back in time to pre-Revolutionary America, then moves to modern day Seattle, New York and Chicago and finishes up with a bunch of Golden crap from Rob Manfred. Still waiting for the big offseason action? Come join me! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #96: Ninety-Six, Trade Chatter & A Golden WHAT??

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 12/05/2024 · 45m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

About to record…so, what’s in store for Episode 96? How about a trip back in time, some trade chatter and a Golden rant. Look for the next episode tonight!

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Bleacher Bunch @bleacherbunch.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Join @cubspsplus.bsky.social for CubsPS+ #95, talking Thanksgiving and what the Cubs are doing to overhaul the bench, one of the biggest weaknesses of the past two seasons. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #95: Thankful for You…and a Brand New Bench

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 11/27/2024 · 55m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

On the eve of another Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for my audience, a wonderful Cubs community and now, for the prospect of a brand new bench in Chicago! Happy Thanksgiving and join me for Episode 95! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #95: Thankful for You…and a Brand New Bench

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 11/27/2024 · 55m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I don't know what the Cubs are doing, but i know it's a holiday week. How are you cooking your turkey? Smoked here. If not turkey, drop a comment about what you're having.

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

In person, I have to go with Ken Griffey Jr. with Mo Rivera a close second.

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CandidCubs’ Cards @candidcubscards.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

So much content coming at BBTI: Cole Wright episode out now for Patreon, everywhere Monday! @cubspsplus.bsky.social joins the show to talk targets for the Cubs this offseason. Matt Cozzi is coming on to talk CBT. Jake McKibbin of @brewerfanatic.com is coming to talk Pat Murphy/Counsell #Cubs

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

It’s been a surprisingly busy week for the Cubs. A new pitching whiz, Caissie/Cowles to the 40, trades for pen help/catcher depth plus the end of the Patrick Wisdom era. 36 hrs from the non-tender deadline, Jed’s awake and might be cooking. Ep 94 is here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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CubsPS+ #94: Cubs Making Moves - Jed’s Awake!

Podcast Episode · Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast · 11/21/2024 · 53m

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Looking to start a new segment on my podcast looking at baseball rules. Arcane rules, confusing rules, new rules. Let me know if you have any rules you want to know more about, learn the origin story, etc.

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I'm excited about the Cubs hiring Tyler Zombro from Tread Athletics to add to their pitching development system. Tyler and crew have done a great job at Tread and I can't wait to see his impact on the Cubs.

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Mike Waller - CubsPS+ Podcast @cubspsplus.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Kinda surreal getting excited for a Tyson fight after all these years. Absolute must-watch back in the day…every version of Iron Mike.

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