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Jed Hoyer’s end-of-season press conference was yet another nothing-burger, which is exactly what everyone should have expected from a man who routinely gives away little when it comes to the front office’s machinations. He did hint at spending more money on the bullpen and pitching staff in general, but the big takeaway for most was that the Cubs are going to put together a … [Read more...] about Cherry-Picking Production to Find Cubs 8 More Wins Via Internal Improvement Alone

Tom Ricketts wrote Cubs fans a letter apologizing for the season that looks exactly like the letter apologizing for last year’s season. Plus, Mets fan Uncle Mike joins us and we meet Ranter Bill Sugas! For early and ad-free Son Ranto. Subscribe to our Patreon campaign. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Watch us record live … [Read more...] about Son Ranto #1016: Tommy Can You Hear Me?

The Cubs saved next season already by hiring a really old guy who is Yoda for Catchers and a really young guy who is smarter and math than you! Plus Uncle Mike celebrates the Mets’ victory over the Phillies and Cotton loses his mind that the Rockies have any talent at all. For early and ad-free Son Ranto. Subscribe to our Patreon campaign. Subscribe free at any of these fine … [Read more...] about Son Ranto Show #1015: Next Season Saved!

“…And it’s a hard road… It’s a hard road Daddy-o when my job is turning lead into gold.” – Van Morrison, Philosopher’s Stone The term “lovable losers” is something I never understood. The media pushed that caricature of Chicago’s North Side baseballers until 2016, but the Cubs proved they could win consistently when Lou Piniella and Dusty Baker managed, and then again with Joe … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Hoyer Still Seeking Philosopher’s Stone, Imanaga and Busch Named to All-Rookie Team, Postseason Ratings Way Up

Matt Trueblood joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We get some closure on the Cubs season. We talk about the Ricketts letter to fans, we take a looka at the current luxury tax situation, off season options, & more. We close the show by talking about our favorite games and moments this season, and we close the show with our final installment of the 84 Cubs season recap. Listen … [Read more...] about Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 365 – Matt Trueblood, Ricketts Letter, Cubs 2024 Season Closure Episode, & More