For Cub fans. BY Cub fans. Jeff ”CandidCubs” Ragauskis from North Side Baseball and Sean ”HotStoveCubbies” Chapin from Hot Stove Cubbies discuss Chicago’s favorite baseball team on Clark and Addison each week. This is your one stop shop for all news, breakdowns, and analysis on the Chicago Cubs. If you bleed blue, or just want to follow your city’s team, this podcast is for you. Listen today, fly the flag, and play the song, all season and off-season long.
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Why is Seiya Suzuki's Strike Zone Different?
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ The Chicago Cubs maintained their winning ways with some decent home cooking versus the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers at the beautiful and historic Wrigley Field. If the Cubs keeping wining, maybe tickets to Wrigley Field will become harder to get again! Harry Caray toasts one of the all time 2016 World Series tea…
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How The Cubs Can Make The Playoffs
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I have 3 things the Cubs have to do in order to make the 2024 MLB playoffs. I didn't say they were easy, I just said I had ways for them to get in the tournament. Regardless, it will require a lot of winning. In this week's episode, we go over the fun on the South Side while trying to remember the name of their ballpark and if there is a Crosstown …
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When the Smoke Cleared...featuring Evan Altman of Cubs Insider
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ The Trade Deadline came and went and we still stand. The team is different and one of baseball's best smiles (Christopher Morel) has gone to crush home runs in Tampa Bay. But how did we do? Was this enough to help 2025? Join us this week as Evan Altman of Cubs Insider talks with us the positives and opportunities missed …
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ The Cubs stumbled out of the break and now face the reality of their underperformance. We take a look at what makes Jameson Taillon a good trade candidate, along with a peak at his contract to see how hard it would be to move. Our pal, Harry Caray returns to share his "deep thoughts." ⏰ Time Stamps: 01:00 - Box Score Bli…
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Love At First Vine - Jim Christopher of Ballpark Nation Talks Wrigley!
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ Jim Christopher of Ballpark Nation joins us to promote his BRAND NEW show and highlight the Wrigley Field Episode, featuring a Guest spot by your very own Jeff "CandidCubs" Ragauskis! We discuss the love affair of Wrigley and his conversion to Cubdom, and the challenges of when a fanbase is presented with scandal and hea…
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Mustache You A Question, Featuring Greg Huss from Cubs On Deck!
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ As Jeff prepares for his trip to the All Star Game, we slow down and take a look at the recent week surge, along with answering some Brick Head questions. I would watch the video, as Jeff finally pays up on his bet with @thebrewerblogs Jake McKibbin and shows is face caterpillar. Greg Huss, Co-Founder of @northsidebound …
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ We at Bricks Behind the Ivy hope you and yours had a wonderful and safe 4th of July Holiday. We wanted to start this week's episode with a bang as well, bringing Brendan King, play by play announcer for the South Bend Cubs, on the podcast to talk Chi-Cubs and SB Cubs. Shop at our new BBTI Pod Store! Get the latest swag t…
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ We return to discuss another week of Cubs baseball! Sean Hot Stove Cubbies Chapin returns to share the frustration fans have with the current state of the team. Our sponsor, Wrigleyville Sports, sent two folks to hang out with us and talk about their store and the Chicago Cubs. Harry Caray needed a break from the bullpen…
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ Cubs win their first 3 game series in a month and the positivity is flowing. This week, we look at the positives of the 2024, as the negatives have been beaten to death. ⏰ Time Stamps: Box Score Blitz (01:08) FlyTheDoubleU Standings Update (07:31) Glass Half Full (09:15) Series Preview (17:12) En Feugo with Johnny of Tru…
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ Frustration mounts as the Cubs offense plays Houdini and the bullpen cannot hold onto close games. Hot Stove Cubbies returns in a new segment, while Harry Caray celebrates some crosstown bragging rights. ⏰ Time Stamps: Box Score Blitz - (02:00) Fly the Double U Standings - (08:36) 15 Mins or Less with Hot Stove Cubbies -…
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A Grading Experience with Special Guest Miguel Esparza
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ After catching Crosstown Cup Euphoria...not, Bricks Behind the Ivy celebrates the end of the School Year with handing the Cubs a report card. Are they hanging this one on the fridge, or are they afraid to show Mom and Dad? Also, Miguel Esparza, Spanish PBP Announcer for our beloved Cubbies joins us for a special intervie…
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ Bad luck and lack of hits with runners in scoring position doomed the Cubs to a 1-5 week. With the team a game under .500, what is next? Join Jeff this week as we catch up on the games, and look at a break in tough opponents as a chance to recharge presents itself. Harry Caray returns with some “Deep Thoughts” on the Cub…
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No Offense - With Special Guest, Alex Cohen!
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ We made it to another Friday, but with less total offense than we would have liked. A 2-5 home stand prior to the Cardinals and Brewers feels less than ideal, but health is on the way. Or help? Alex Cohen (@voiceofcohen2), the play-by-play announcer for the Iowa Cubs joins Jeff to talk his story into baseball and thought…
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ Welcome back, Brick Heads! After a 3-3 road trip, the Cubs return home to play...the same 2 teams? Sean and Jeff react to a confusing schedule, announce a bunch of BBTI news, along with discussing what makes the 2024 Cubs team fun. ⏰ Time Stamps: * Box Score Blitz - (00:02:15) * Hot Stove Standings - (00:12:00) * Finding…
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ ==============================================================It's Friday! That means another episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy! The tough stretch for the offense continues, as the Cubs split their 6 games since our last episode. However, Sean Hot Stove Cubbies Chapin is on the case with his sources for early MLB Trade Ru…
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Bonus Episode - MLB The Show Discussion with Mills
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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ ============================================================== When I fell in love with the Cubs, I also fell in love with baseball video games. At one point in time, there were several releases each season. As time went on, it became clear one product stood above the rest: Playstation's MLB the Show series. MLB the Show…
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#MayThe4thBeWithYou - A Special Cubs/Star Wars Tribute
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The HOST CANDIDCUBS speaks! The galaxy has heard a mysterious broadcast, a threat of REVENGE on the NL Central in the well-mannered voice of CRAIG COUNSELL. JEFF "CANDIDCUBS" RAGAUSKIS analyzes the numbers of the day to day player intelligence, while SEAN "HOTSTOVECUBBIES" CHAPIN, the last hope of the Cub Podcasts, trains for the battle against the…
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Not the best road trip... Red SAWX and Metropolitans spoil good vibes as the Cubs end a road tilt 3-4. What is going on with Ian Happ? How do the Cubs have the record they do? Join us as we discuss the latest week, including the Box Score Blitz, Hot Stove Standings, and a preview of the week to come. Check out this link from our friends at Wrigleyv…
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Episode 12 - Brick Walls Hurt Players and Hearts
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On this weeks BBTI, Jeff and Sean avoid the injured list to bring you: A BIG announcement Box Score Blitz Hot Stove Standings The Next Man up and Replacement of WAR 3 Minor Leaguers to Watch Next Series Preview Looking for the Wrigleyville Sports Link? - https://www.wrigleyvillesports.com?sca_ref=5984705.Pc5YKklniF Follow this link and use "BRICKS1…
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The 10% Episode ... or 18/162nds with BleacherNation's Michael Cerami
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BONUS EPISODE! Jeff and Sean are joined by Michael Cerami from BleacherNation, one of the top Cub news sites, to discuss their impressions at this point of the marathon. How do you feel about the Cubs so far? Do you lineup with our thoughts. Find out on a bonus edition of Bricks Behind the Ivy!Par candidcubs
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The West Coast trip is finally over! Join Jeff and Sean as they hit all of the highs and lows in the Mariners and Diamondback series. Also, will Jeff ever stop professing his love for Michael Busch. Probably not.Par candidcubs
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Episode 10 - West Coast Woes
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t is Week 2 of the regular season and we have the recap on all of your Cubs action. This week, Jeff and Sean are joined by the great IFG, @infiedlflygrl. IFG is a regular on the Son Ranto Show, along with being an avid Cub fan. She helps us find the joy in baseball over sees, while helping us with the weekly topics: Box Score Blitz Standings Check …
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Episode 9 - Fasten Those Seatbelts
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One Week in the books, and Bricks Behind the Ivy is back to recap and analyze all the lows and highs. In a week that reminded us of the torture of losing the opener and then having an off day, Jeff and Sean take a closer look at a patient offense and a crafty Counsel. In this episode, we discuss: Box Score Blitz - 00:04:03:05 Standings - 00:10:10:0…
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Episode 8 - HAPPY OPENING DAY -2024 Cubs Preview
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It is finally here! After sulking in my CandidCub Cave since early October, it is time to emerge to join Sean in projection our beloved Cubbies as they begin the 2024 campaign, wrapping up our NL Central Division preview series with our beloved boys in blue. In this week’s episode, Sean and I discuss the team as we get rolling for the regular seaso…
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Episode 7 - NL Central Preview, Part 4 - St. Louis Cardinals with @Cardinals_Live from the "Heart of the Order" Podcast
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We made it! Welcome to the final NL Central Preview Episode. We talk with @Cardinals_Live about - Offseason Thoughts/Additions - Lineup Projections - Rotation Projections -Cardinals Over/Under Win totals Stay tuned for next week's episode on our Cubs projections!Par candidcubs
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Episode 6 - NL Central Preview, Part 3 - Cincinnati Reds
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Welcome to Part 3 of our NL Central Preview. In this episode, we speak with Reds super-fan Andy Evans. Join us as we: Discuss the offseason Predict the Reds Line-up and Rotation Declare Ian Happ as the owner of the Reds Publicly apologize to Joseph Votto (Jeff Only).Par BBTI Podcasts
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Episode 5 - NL Central Preview, Part 2 - Milwaukee Brewers with Jake McKibbin of "Brewer Fanatic"
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In the second of our NL Central Preview series, Jeff and Sean sit down with Jake McKibbin, an Ireland native and top writer for Brewers Fanatic to discuss the Milwaukee Brewers. What is the Craig Counsell effect? Who is in that rotation? Is the bullpen more than Devin Williams? Listen Today!Par BBTI Podcasts
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Episode 4 - NL Central Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates with Ethan Smith of Locked On Pirates
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Welcome to another episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, A Cubs Podcast with Jeff "CandidCubs" Ragauskis and Sean "HotStoveCubbies" Chapin. This episode, we are joined by Ethan Smith of "Locked On Pirates" to discuss the Pittsburgh Pirates and his outlook on 2024. This is our first in our NL Central Preview Series.…
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Episode 3 - Small Sample Size Alert! & Brett Taylor from BleacherNation
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Welcome Back! On Episode 3 of BBTI: Sean and I discuss players that we have taken notice of in Spring (00:01:46) We dance into the Cubs interesting Bench issue (00.25:00) Special Guest! First ever guest for BBTI! We are joined by Brett Taylor of BleacherNation! (00:34:00)Par BBTI Podcasts
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Episode 2 -"Best Shape of Our Lives" Season
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Welcome back to Bricks Behind the Ivy, a podcast about the Chicago Cubs! In Episode 2, Sean and I discuss: a.) Our excitement about Cody Bellinger (0:00:15) b.) Players we are looking forward to watching in Spring Training (0:10:58) c.) Position Battles we are watching (0:39:30)Par BBTI Podcasts
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Episode 1 - An Off Off-season
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Welcome to the first ever episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy. This week, Sean and Jeff discuss their entrance into Cubs fandom. In addition, they try to make sense of the Cubs offseason.Par BBTI Podcasts
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