Starkville: After breaking curses and bringing championships to the Red Sox and Cubs, Theo Epstein is now working to fix Major League Baseball. Starkville opens up in itâs new location and Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville welcome Theo to town. He explains why baseball is resistant to change and the guys break down the new rules coming to the minor leagues and how they can bring about a renaissance in the sport. - Jayson and Doug also discuss what Opening Day means and whether or not Spring Training numbers matter at all. Listener Trivia is back with Ryan Thompson doing his best to stump Starkville. - - Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst - Follow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanville - Follow Ryan Thompson on Twitter: @RThomps11 - Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega was one of team's hottest hitters in the second half of...
Cubs Outfielder Rafael Ortega Breaks Down Walk-Off Home Run vs. Rockies / Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega was one of team's hottest hitters in the second half of the 2021 season. He made the most of the opportunity to be an everyday player after the All-Star break, posting a .306 AVG and a .491 SLG. Teammate Jason Heyward, manager David Ross and Ortega take us through a highlight of his season, the walk-off home run against the Rockies, in an all new episode of The Breakdown, presented by CDW. - - "Maybe some people didn't know I could do that, but now they do." -Rafael Ortega - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is known for his outstanding defense, having earned five Gold Glove...
Cubs Outfielder Jason Heyward Breaks Down Insane Catch vs. Giants in 2016 / Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is known for his outstanding defense, having earned five Gold Glove Awards in his career. His favorite defensive highlight? The nearly impossible catch he made in a game against the Giants in 2016. The diving catch, and crash, in triples alley in San Francisco was heralded by former Giants manager Bruce Bochy as "the greatest catch he's seen ever made in that ballpark." J-Hey walks us through the moment in an all new episode of The Breakdown, presented by CDW. - - "It was a rewarding catch as an outfielder but definitely a painful crash." - Jason Heyward - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Jomboy Media made a stop at the Friendly Confines over the summer during their Talkin'...
Jomboy Media Gets the Royal Treatment at Wrigley Field, a Breakdown / Jomboy Media made a stop at the Friendly Confines over the summer during their Talkin' Baseball road trip. While the game got rained out, they still got an exclusive tour of historic Wrigley Field. Follow along as Jomboy breaks down their visit, from walking along the ivy to meeting up with Cubs outfielder and host of The Compound podcast, Ian Happ. - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Country music star Thomas Rhett visited Wrigley Field to throw a first pitch and sing...
Thomas Rhett Gets Advice from the Cubs Bullpen Before Throwing a Ceremonial First Pitch / Country music star Thomas Rhett visited Wrigley Field to throw a first pitch and sing the 7th inning stretch. Watch as he catches up with his friend and Cubs pitcher Rex Brothers and gets advice from the bullpen before taking the mound. - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
MMA fighter Conor McGregor was mic'd up for his first visit to Wrigley Field during...
Conor McGregor Visits Wrigley Field | "The most devastating first pitch ever seen!" / MMA fighter Conor McGregor was mic'd up for his first visit to Wrigley Field during the 2021 season. Check out his memorable ceremonial first pitch and 7th inning stretch. - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Oct 18, 2021
Carter Hawkins addresses the media as he is introduced as the 16th GM in Cubs...
New Cubs GM Carter Hawkinsâ Press Conference / Carter Hawkins addresses the media as he is introduced as the 16th GM in Cubs franchise history.
Country music star Ryan Hurd returned to Wrigley Field to throw a ceremonial first pitch...
"That's the most fun you could ever have!" | Ryan Hurd's First Pitch & 7th Inning Stretch / Country music star Ryan Hurd returned to Wrigley Field to throw a ceremonial first pitch and sing the 7th inning stretch. Follow along as he spends the day at the Cubs vs. White Sox game. - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Cubs collaborated with muralist and Pilsen resident, Pablo...
Hispanic Heritage Month Collection | Cubs x Pablo Serrano / In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Cubs collaborated with muralist and Pilsen resident, Pablo Serrano, on a collection of prints that acknowledge the cultural pride Latinos feel toward their home country and their shared history in Latino America. - - Each design features the colors of the respective flag of each home country but depicted as energy that "colors" the environment around each player in dynamic ways blended with iconic elements of Wrigley Field. When combined, the three prints create one large mural that tells a cohesive story of cultural pride and baseball history. - - This collection benefits the Latino Policy Forum, which builds the power, influence and leadership of the Latino community through collective action to transform public policies that ensure the well being of the community and society as a whole. - - Learn more about this collection: https://cubs.fanportal-mlb.com/artists/pabloserrano?partnerID=redirect-chc-pabloserrano - See more of Pablo Serrano's work: https://pabloserranoart.com/ - Learn more about the Latino Policy Forum: https://www.latinopolicyforum.org/ - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Oct 6, 2021
Jed Hoyer addresses the media after the conclusion of the Cubs 2021 season....
Jed Hoyerâs End-of-Season Press Conference / Jed Hoyer addresses the media after the conclusion of the Cubs 2021 season.
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10,...
Giants Mental Health Advocate Drew Robinson Talks to a Cubs Season Ticket Holder Impacted by Suicide / In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, Giants Mental Health Advocate Drew Robinson came to Wrigley Field to speak with Cubs season ticket holder Jerry Howe, whose family has been impacted by suicide. - - A former MLB player who survived a suicide attempt in 2020, the Cubs were honored to host Drew and have him throw a ceremonial first pitch the same day. - - "I never would've thought, getting into this, that I would've healed so much just by sharing my story openly. I thought I was initially doing it just to help other people, but I didn't realize how much it was going to help myself, too. And I think that's a lesson that we can all kind of hold on to." -Drew Robinson - - This conversation includes discussions about suicide. Viewer discretion is advised. - - Help is available 24/7 by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or through the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. You are not alone. - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Sep 24, 2021
In conjunction with the Nike Cubs City Connect Series uniform launch, we're putting the spotlight...
A City Connected | SkyART / In conjunction with the Nike Cubs City Connect Series uniform launch, we're putting the spotlight on community leaders and organizations across Chicago that connect our great city. - - Originally known as the South Chicago Art Center, SkyART was founded in 2001. Over the years, the organization has grown but their commitment made during that first year remains the same: to provide young people with quality programming in a safe, accessible space. That commitment, shaped by an abiding responsiveness to community needs, has guided its growth and positioned SkyART as a trusted center for creativity and community. - - To learn more about SkyART, visit https://www.skyart.org/. - Check out the story behind the Nike Cubs City Connect Series collection: https://cubs.com/All77 - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Get Cubs tickets: https://atmlb.com/3ALUese - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
In his 15 seasons with the Cubs, second baseman Ryne Sandberg, also known as Ryno,...
Ryne Sandberg Highlights | The Sandberg Game & More From Ryno's Hall of Fame Career / In his 15 seasons with the Cubs, second baseman Ryne Sandberg, also known as Ryno, compiled an impressive list of accolades. He was the 1984 National League MVP, a 10-time All-Star, and took home nine Gold Gloves and seven Silver Sluggers. Sandberg was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. Check out this compilation of highlights from his storied career presented by Jewel-Osco. - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Get Cubs tickets: https://atmlb.com/3ALUese - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
In his 15 seasons with the Cubs, second baseman Ryne Sandberg, also known as Ryno,...
Ryne Sandberg Highlights | The Sandberg Game & More From Ryno's Hall of Fame Career / In his 15 seasons with the Cubs, second baseman Ryne Sandberg, also known as Ryno, compiled an impressive list of accolades. He was the 1984 National League MVP, a 10-time All-Star, and took home nine Gold Gloves and seven Silver Sluggers. Sandberg was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. Check out this compilation of highlights from his storied career presented by Jewel-Osco. - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Get Cubs tickets: https://atmlb.com/3ALUese - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Former Cubs Geovany Soto and Aramis RamĂrez returned to Wrigley Field to throw a cermonial...
Former Cubs Geovany Soto & Aramis RamĂrez Return to Wrigley Field, Throw First Pitch While Mic'd Up / Former Cubs Geovany Soto and Aramis RamĂrez returned to Wrigley Field to throw a cermonial first pitch. Soto was the 2008 NL Rookie of the Year as a Cub and RamĂrez was a three-time All-Star, twice while playing in Chicago. Watch as they interact with Cubs staff and players and talk about the changes to the Friendly Confines since they retired from the game in an all new mic'd up. - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Get Cubs tickets: https://atmlb.com/3ALUese - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Sep 10, 2021
In conjunction with the Nike Cubs City Connect Series uniform launch, we're putting the spotlight...
A City Connected | New Life Centers of Chicagoland / In conjunction with the Nike Cubs City Connect Series uniform launch, we're putting the spotlight on community leaders and organizations across Chicago that connect our great city. - - New Life Centers of Chicagoland are neighborhood-based centers that connect youth and young adults with community through mentoring, education, sports and street outreach. Within each community they serve, New Life Centers seeks to empower a generation to transform the next. Listening to their neighborsâ stories and requests, they work alongside community partners to create solutions that fit these neighborhoods. NLCC envisions a city where joyful, productive families are supported by the community and equip youth and neighbors with the vision and skills to live in fullness of life. - - To learn more about NLCC, visit https://newlifecenters.org/. - Check out the story behind the Nike Cubs City Connect Series collection: https://cubs.com/All77 - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Get Cubs tickets: https://atmlb.com/3ALUese - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Cubs Charities raised more than $1.7 million at their recent 2021 Bricks and Ivy Fundraiser...
The Impact of Cubs Charities' Youth Programs & Vision for the Future / Cubs Charities raised more than $1.7 million at their recent 2021 Bricks and Ivy Fundraiser to support youth programs, capital projects and local grantmaking. - - Cubs Charities mobilizes the power of sport to champion youth, families and communities. They achieve this through sports-based youth development and academic programming, investments in safe places to play and strategic grantmaking. This video showcases Cubs Charitiesâ programs and vision for the future to build their own Cubs Urban Youth Academy, a free youth sports and academic facility that will bring unity and healing to our city through sport. - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Get Cubs tickets: https://atmlb.com/3ALUese - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Aug 18, 2021
For their dedication to Cubs baseball, both on and off the field, 56 inductees will...
Introducing The Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame / For their dedication to Cubs baseball, both on and off the field, 56 inductees will now be forever immortalized inside our historic ballpark. - - Learn more about the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame: https://bit.ly/CubsHallofFame - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Get Cubs tickets: https://atmlb.com/3ALUese - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify:http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Aug 18, 2021
For their dedication to Cubs baseball, both on and off the field, 56 inductees will...
Introducing The Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame / For their dedication to Cubs baseball, both on and off the field, 56 inductees will now be forever immortalized inside our historic ballpark. - - Learn more about the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame: https://bit.ly/CubsHallofFame - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Get Cubs tickets: https://atmlb.com/3ALUese - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify:http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Cubs brought together a panel of leaders to...
A Conversation with Local Leaders about Female Representation & Empowerment in Sports / In celebration of Women's History Month, the Cubs brought together a panel of leaders to have an honest dialogue about female representation and empowerment. - - Attendees included: Alicia Gonzalez, Executive Director of Cubs Charities; Mariya Chukas, Girls in the Game Admissions Representative and alum; Laura Ricketts, Cubs Board Member and Cubs Charities Board Chair; Kate Lynn Lewis, Chicago-based artist and muralist; and Colin Faulkner, Cubs Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Chief Commercial Officer. - - In honor of the moment, Kate Lynn Lewis designed a limited-edition collection of merchandise to support Girls in the Game: https://Cubs.com/KateLynnLewis - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: http://bit.ly/3jRYPkM - Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37idG2J
Ernie Banks played all 19 seasons of his MLB career with the Cubs and affectionately...
Ernie Banks Most Memorable Moments | 500th Home Run, Hall of Fame Speech & More / Ernie Banks played all 19 seasons of his MLB career with the Cubs and affectionately earned the nickname Mr. Cub. A 14-time All-Star and 2-time MVP, Banks was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977. He was the first player to have his number retired by the Cubs in 1982. Enjoy some of his most memorable moments, including a career milestone 500th home run and the unveiling of his statue at Wrigley Field. - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/qae1ff/ - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Wjnd1e
Ernie Banks played all 19 seasons of his MLB career with the Cubs and affectionately...
Ernie Banks Most Memorable Moments | 500th Home Run, Hall of Fame Speech & More / Ernie Banks played all 19 seasons of his MLB career with the Cubs and affectionately earned the nickname Mr. Cub. A 14-time All-Star and 2-time MVP, Banks was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977. He was the first player to have his number retired by the Cubs in 1982. Enjoy some of his most memorable moments, including a career milestone 500th home run and the unveiling of his statue at Wrigley Field. - - Subscribe for more Cubs videos: http://bit.ly/2Ezrwyz - - Follow us! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubs - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubs/ - Snapchat: http://Snapchat.com/add/Cubs - TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/qae1ff/ - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Wjnd1e
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1977...
The Baseball Hall of Fame Remembers Ernie Banks / The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1977 member Ernie Banks. January 31, 1931 - January 23, 2015.