Friendly Confines Chicago Cubs Baseball Podcast

Cubs Open 2022 Season-Roy Wood Jr. Joins the boys - Ep. 50

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:08:09 +0000

1st inning: How do we get excited about the 2022 Cubs?

2nd inning: Dissatisfied they didn’t sign any big names in the off-season?

3rd inning: What player are you most interested in watching?

4th inning: Is the rotation better now?

5th inning: Will Contreras last the season?

6th inning: Who are they better than in the NL Central?

7th inning: Roy Wood, Jr. Interview

8th inning: Ricketts buying Chelsea Soccer club

9th inning: Ultimate prediction on the season?

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Biggest off-season questions for the Cubs-WSB-TV Sports Anchor Zach Klein of joins the boys!

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 02:11:11 +0000

1st inning-Work stoppage shutdown Dec 2nd
2nd inning-Contreras future
3rd inning- Wisdom Silver Slugger finalist
4th inning- 3 biggest holes to fill this off-season?
5th inning- McLeod leaves organization
6th inning- Is a game at Wrigley Field too expensive now?
7th inning- Klein Int
8th inning-Dusty still blames Bartman
9th inning-What if the Cubs had won the 2003 World Series @thechadgordon @ryandlieber @zachkleinWSB www.theconfines.com

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What does the Cubs off-season look like? Chicago Party Aunt Chris Witaske joins the boys!

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:06:45 +0000

1st inning-Final thoughts on 2021 season
2nd inning- New GM in town
3rd inning- First move Hawkins needs to make?
4th inning-Which shortstop do you want?
5th inning- How long before they can contend again?
6th inning- Where do Baez, Rizzo and Bryant end up next season?
7th inning- Witaske Int
8th inning-Favorite TV show or movie filmed in Chicago?
9th inning-Which ex-Cub do you want to succeed the most in the post season? @ryandlieber @thechadgordon @chipartyaunt @chriswitakse @cubsconfines www.cubsconfines.com

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What does the Cubs future look like? Mark Carman from NBC Sports Chicago joins the boys.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:40:02 +0000

What does the off-season look like for the Cubs? How does this team rebuild? Plus Mark Carman from Fansided, WGN Radio and NBC Sports Chicago joins us. @ryandlieber @thechadgordon @thecarm

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3 Weeks to Go…Cubs Shift to Spoilers while Evaluating those Left Behind

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:31:22 +0000

Chad and Ryan Breakdown those left behind, look at the Big 3 (Bryant, Baez and Rizzo).

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The Dog Days of the 2021 Season-Orioles Broadcaster Melanie Newman joins the show!

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 04:54:27 +0000

1st Inning-Jake’s Legacy
2nd Inning-Cubs Lovable Losers Again?
3rd Inning-Does Rafael Ortega have Staying Power?
4th Inning-Can Ian Happ Return to Form?
5th Inning-What New Face Stays in 2022?
6th Inning-Why/Why Not Watch
7th Inning -Melanie Newman Int
8th Inning-Field of Dreams Game Reax/Cubs Rumors
9th Inning-Best/Worst Baseball Movies Twitter: @thechadgordon @ryandlieber @cubsconfines @melanielynneN www.theconfines.com

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Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch-Full Interview

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 04:52:30 +0000

Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch joins the show. Twitter: @thechadgordon @ryandlieber @cubsconfines @baseballhall @joshrawitch

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The Great Chicago Cubs Fire(Sale) of '21 Aftermath-Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch Joins the Show-Joey Christopoulos Guest Hosts W/Chad

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:09:17 +0000

1st Inning-One Week Later-Thoughts of the Great Chicago Fire Sale of 2021

2nd Inning-Jed and Rizzo’s Dueling Messages

3rd-Thoughts in Seeing the Big 3 in other Uni’s

4th inning-Rating the Return/Replenishing the Minors

5th-Is there Reason to Support Rest of Year?

6th-What Needs to Happen to Convince You Front Office/Ricketts Has a Plan

7th inning Interview with National Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch

8th Inning-Are the Ricketts’ Ownership Forever a Villain Now?

9th Inning-Wrigley Field Sports Book at Addison and Sheffield?

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The Calm Before the Trade Deadline Storm. ESPN1000's Carmen DeFalco Joins the Boys and a Special Co-Host joins Chad

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:23:43 +0000

Inning 1—Trade Deadline is Upon Us... Who’s next?

Inning 2—If you could keep just one, would you keep either Javy & Rizzo or Bryant?

Inning 3—Bryant Situation Sketchiness?!?!

Inning 4—Who is the Actual Leader of this Team? Is there one?

Inning 5—Can this Team Make a Run?

Inning 6—What if anything excites you about the future?

Inning 7—Interview--Carmen DeFalco ESPN 1000

Inning 8—If the White Sox face the Brewers in the World Series…who you rooting for?

Inning 9—Fondest Memory of this run 2015-2021 that doesn’t include Cleveland?

Full interview with Gary Sheffield, Jr. of Outkick Sports

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:58:57 +0000

Outkick Sports reporter Gary Sheffield, Jr. joins the show. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @garysheffieldjr www.theconfines.com

The Cubs Fire Sale Begins. CBS 2 Chicago News Anchor Ryan Baker Joins the Show

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:47:46 +0000

1st inning-Reaction to first half? 2nd inning-Offense report card 3rd inning-Pitching report card 4th inning-Manager report card 5th inning-What’s next? 6th inning-All-Star Game snore? 7th inning-Ryan Baker Int 8th inning-Pirate to KBO 9th inning-Previewing the 2nd half @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @ryanbakermedia www.theconfines.com

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Full interview with ABC 7 Chicago Sports Anchor Dionne Miller

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:46:31 +0000

ABC 7 Chicago Sports Anchor Dionne Miller joins the boys to talk about the future of the Chicago Cubs. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @dmillerabc7 www.theconfines.com

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Did Cubs Losing Streak End Their Season? Gary Sheffield, Jr. of Outkick Sports joins the boys.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 03:06:09 +0000

1st inning-11 straight losses
2nd inning-Who’s to blame?
3rd inning- Arietta on IL will he be back?
4th inning-Players on the trading block
5th inning-What teams make sense?
6th inning-Who should the Cubs keep?
7th inning-Gary Sheffield, Jr. Int
8th inning-Former Cubs All-Stars
9th inning-Should fans continue to pay to see this team play? @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @garysheffieldjr www.theconfines.com

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Is the Cubs season already over? ABC 7 Chicago Sports Anchor Dionne Miller joins the boys!

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 03:04:57 +0000

1st inning-The June Swoon 2nd inning-Why should they sell? 3rd inning-Why should they stay the course? 4th inning-Bullpen busted 5th inning-Time to say goodbye to Jake? 6th inning-Cubs All-Star Finalists 7th inning-Dionne Miller Int 8th inning-Best Ex-Cubs factor 9th inning-In honor of Bobby Bonilla day, what’s the worst contract in Cubs history? @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @dmillerabc7 www.theconfines.com

Full interview with Lou Canellis of WFLD Fox 32

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 03:02:52 +0000

Lou Canellis, Sports Director of WFLD Fox 32 joins the boys to talk about the Cubs 2021 season. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @loucanellis www.theconfines.com

Cubs Scuffle Through The Month-Lou Canellis Sports Director of Fox 32 Chicago joins the boys

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:18:59 +0000

1st inning-Silent Bats 🦇 2nd inning-Baez benched 3rd inning-Hot Hendricks 4th inning-Playing out the month 5th inning-Zobrist lawsuit 6th inning-Sticky situation 7th inning-Lou Canellis Int 8th inning-NL Central biggest threat 9th inning-Sandberg anniversary game @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @loucanellis www.theconfines.com

Full length interview with Dani Wexelman of MLB Network radio.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:16:50 +0000

Dani Wexelman of MLB Network Radio joins the show. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @daniwex www.theconfines.com

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Will the Real Cubs Please Stand Up. Guest Co-Host ESPN CU’s Lon Tay. Plus MLB Radio Dani Wexelman

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:10:44 +0000

1st Inning-Up and Down Week-Cards Domination/Mets Trouble 2nd Inning-MLB Sticky Crackdown 3rd Inning-Nature is Healing: Wrigley at 100% capacity 4th Inning-The Jason Heyward Problem 5th Inning-Rizzo/Heyward Anti-Vaxxers 6th Inning-All Star Voting 1st Round is Out --Break 7th Inning Guest Interview-Dani Wexelman is a host on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM and her Twitter handle is @DaniWex 8th Inning-Pulse Check on NL Central: 3rd Week of June 9th Inning-Return of Beer Snake @lontayespncu @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber

Full interview with WLS ABC 7 Sports Anchor Mark Schanowski.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:04:29 +0000

Longtime sportscaster Mark Schanowski joins the boys in this full length interview.

Cubs Back to 100% at Wrigley-Brenda Hilton of Officially Human joins us the Boys

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:52:43 +0000

1st inning-West Coast Woes Trip? 2nd inning-Murray back for Opening Day 2.0 3rd inning-Kenney says Cubs are losing money, do you believe him? 4th inning-New City Connect Uniforms 5th inning-Wisdom is wise 6th inning-More on the IL 7th inning-Brenda Hilton Int 8th inning-Pitchers using substances on ball? 9th inning-Who are the Cubs All-Stars? Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter. @offyhuman

NPR host, CBS Sunday Morning Contributor, and Huge Cubs Fan Scott Simon Full Interview.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:13:33 +0000

Longtime radio host on NPR, contributor on CBS Sunday Morning and Cubs fan Scot Simon joins the boys in this special edition of the Friendly Confines.

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The Red Hot Cubs Continue to Surge-Mark Schanowski from ABC 7 Sports joins the boys.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:52:00 +0000

1st inning: Winning solves everything
2nd inning: Toughest month of the year?
3rd inning: What should Jed do?
4th inning: Is the Cubs farm system better than advertised?
5th inning: Getting Healthy Again
6th inning: Where does Heyward fit in?
7th inning: Brenda Hilton Int
8th inning: Cubs irked about not having full capacity
9th inning: Lou Gehrig Day at the Ballpark Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter. @markschanowski

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Full length interview with Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 01:21:26 +0000

Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen joins the show. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter. @voiceofcohen

Cubs Battle Back Into 1st Place-NPR Host and CBS Sunday Morning reporter Scott Simon joins the boys.

Fri, 28 May 2021 02:53:10 +0000

1st inning-How does 1st place sound? 2nd inning-Can the Cubs keep this pace? 3rd inning-Javy creates the play of the week 4th inning-Who do you credit the turnaround to? 5th inning-Is Bryant the early MVP favorite? 6th inning-Hoerner is hurting 7th inning-Scott Simon Int 8th inning- Is Brickhouse the greatest Chicago sports announcer? 9th inning-Does this Cubs team remind you of a past Cubs team? Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter. @nprscottsimon

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Full Length interview with NBC Sports-Bay Area host Jessica Kleinschmidt

Fri, 28 May 2021 02:45:55 +0000

Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area joins the show. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

Are the Cubs a Legit Contender? Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen joins the boys.

Fri, 28 May 2021 02:44:46 +0000

1st inning-Is this team where you thought they’d be? 2nd inning-Hoyer disappointed in COVID rates for team 3rd inning-Bleacher seats for vaccinated fans 4th inning-Lester and Schwarber return 5th inning-Next video tribute for a Cub? 6th inning-Rossy says no rules with position players pitching 7th inning-Cohen Int 8th inning- Arm of Steele 9th inning-Favorite giveaway day at Wrigley Field? Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

Up and Down Cubs-Michelle Margaux of the SNY Network joins the boys.

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:24:57 +0000

1st inning-Can’t win away from Wrigley
2nd inning-Struggles with RISP
3rd inning-Injuries continue to mount
4th inning-Joc with some shock
5th inning-Davies delivering
6th inning-Who’s the face of the Cubs?
7th inning-Margaux Int
8th inning- What do you miss from today’s game?
9th inning-Rossy finds Dr. Love Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

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Full Length Interview with David Kaplan of ESPN Radio 1000 Chicago.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:19:33 +0000

David Kaplan host of Kap & Hood on ESPN Radio 1000 Chicago. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

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The Cubs Surge-Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports California joins the boys.

Thu, 06 May 2021 22:35:59 +0000

1st inning-Doubleheader Sweep of LA
2nd inning-Are you in favor of 7 inning DH?
3rd inning-Bench providing a spark
4th inning-Best person to lead-off?
5th inning-Injury Bug Bites
6th inning-Should Cubs trade Bryant to White Sox in May?
7th inning-Jessica Kleinschmidt Int
8th inning-Strop leaves Cubs as FA
9th inning-In need of a ticket? Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

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Full length interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Ira Berkow of The NY Times.

Wed, 05 May 2021 20:29:19 +0000

Our full length special edition interview with best selling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Ira Berkow of the New York Times. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

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Cubs Continue to Tease-David Kaplan from ESPN 1000 Chicago joins the boys.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:02:36 +0000

1st inning-From the high to the low 2nd inning-Bryant in MVP form 3rd inning-Baez benched 4th inning-Return of Nico 5th inning-Time to replace Davies with Mills? 6th inning-Who would you keep between Javy, Bryant and Rizzo? 7th inning-David Kaplan Int 8th inning-Rizzo moves up Cubs HR list 9th inning-Mongo McMichael ALS-Angel Hernandez Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

Full length interview with Cubs broadcaster Boog Sciambi of the Marquee Sports Network.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:27:23 +0000

Our special edition of the Friendly Confines with Cubs announcer Boog Sciambi of the Marquee Sports Network. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines @boogsciambi Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

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Rough Start Turnaround. The boys welcome Pulitzer Prize winning sports reporter Ira Berkow.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:27:29 +0000

1st inning-Is this who the Cubs are?
2nd inning-Hendricks hurting
3rd inning-Contreras keeping afloat
4th inning-Javy turned down $180M
5th inning-How much should Ross be blamed?
6th inning-What would you do?
Golden Cubs Fun Fact
7th inning-Ira Berkow Int
8th Which Ex-Cub would you bring back if you could?
9th inning-Are you happy with the way the game is right now? Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

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Is it Time for Cubs Fans to Panic?-Part 2 W/ Boog Sciambi

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:09:35 +0000

1st inning-Should we be concerned?

2nd inning-No O in offense

3rd inning-Kimbrel the Closer

4th inning-Arrieta shows his stuff

5th inning-Who has been the biggest disappointment so far?

6th inning-Team gets first positive test, still not 85%

7th inning-Boog Sciambi Int Part 2

8th inning-Chafin uses Twitter to get a car

9th inning-Fergie gets a statue.

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Full interview with comedy legend Tom Dreesen a Chicago Original

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:29:21 +0000

Celebrity Cubs fan and comedy legend Tom Dreesen joins the Friendly Confines to talk about his career, his new book and his love for the Cubs. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines @tomdreesencomic Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newslette

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2021 Season is here-Cubs Announcer Boog Sciambi joins the boys!

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:53:11 +0000

1st inning-Baseball is back!
2nd inning-First hand account of Opening Day
3rd inning-Rizzo doesn’t sign deal
4th inning-Mills in the pen, Adzolay the 5th starter
5th-Covid cancels first series
6th inning-All-Star game leaves Georgia
7th inning-Boog Interview part 1
8th inning-Should players jump the vaccine line?
9th inning- Favorite Opening day memories Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines @tomdreesencomic Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

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Gearing up for the 2021 season-Part 2 of our interview with legendary comedian Tom Dreesen.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:12:13 +0000

1st inning-Hoerner optioned to AAA
2nd inning-Hendricks, Arrieta and Davies to start year
3rd inning-Permission of capacity increases to 25%
4th inning-Should Players go all out in Spring Training?
5th inning-Cubs meth bust
6th inning-Sandberg joins Marquee Network
7th inning-Tom Dreesen Int Part 2
8th inning-Cubs public Address Announcer position open
9th inning-Prediction on season
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Jay Mariotti-Full interview

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 18:59:30 +0000

Jay Mariotti talks to the boys about his career in Chicago, If he’s been blackballed from the business, and his thoughts on the Chicago Cubs. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines @mariottisports join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

Spring Into the Final Roster Spots-Comedy legend Tom Dreesen joins the show!

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:02:11 +0000

1st inning: Roster taking shape 2nd inning: Happy with the bench? 3rd inning: All righties in rotation problematic? 4th inning: Contreras legit MVP candidate? 5th inning: If Kimbrel falters who’s the closer? 6th inning: Beth Mowins to call PxP for Cubs 7th inning: Tom Dreesen Int. part 1 8th inning: What athlete/celebrity would you like to see own the Cubs? 9th inning: Best movie featuring the Cubs?

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First week of Spring Training. Part 2 with Jay Mariotti

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:28:24 +0000

1st inning-Fans in the ballpark 2nd inning-JOCkeying for position 3rd inning-Kimbrel regressing 4th inning-Should NL adopt full time DH? 5th inning-Rule changes in minor leagues 6th inning-Who should be the 5th starter? 7th inning-Mariotti Part 2 8th inning-Ordering concessions hurting vendors? 9th inning-A-Rod and J-Lo no more We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines @mariottisports join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.

Kevin Kaduk Full Unedited Episode

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:52:20 +0000

Full unedited interview with Chicago-based writer Kevin Kaduk. He never made it to the big leagues, but he did accomplish the childhood goal of millions of young boys and girls: making a living in the industry he’d always adored. The boys spoke with the longtime writer and purveyor of the Midway Minute newsletter about his career, the state of sports media and more.

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Spring Training has Begun. Jay Mariotti Joins the Boys

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 04:36:25 +0000

1st inning-Hoerner strong Spring
2nd inning-Baez says he hasn’t been mentally there
3rd inning-Is July 2021 or October 2021 more important this year?
4th inning-Lester thyroid removed
5th inning-Bringing fans back to Wrigley
6th inning-First thing you’ll do when you walk back into Wrigley
7th inning-Mariotti Part 1
8th inning-Booziest fans in baseball White Sox/Cubs
9th inning-Celebrating Harry Caray’s 107th birthday. We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines @mariottisports join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com To join our newsletter.

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Mike Wilbon Full Unedited Interview

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:09:48 +0000

ESPN Pardon the Interruption’s Mike Wilbon FULL Interview. Special full unedited edition. Chad and Ryan Chat with ESPN Pardon the Interruption’s Mike Wilbon. We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com To join our newsletter.

Spring Has Sprung. The Boys are in Mesa-Kevin Kaduk Joins the Show

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:22:35 +0000

1st inning: How should the Cubs approach Beaz, Rizzo and Bryant contracts?
2nd inning: Arrieta second time around better than other former Cubs?
3rd inning: Un-Conventional
4th inning: What’s the one question you’d want to ask someone this year?
5th inning: Is the bullpen key to the season?
6th inning: Should it be Bote or Nico at 2B?
7th inning: Kevin Kaduk interview
8th inning: Who’s the one player you’re keeping your eye on?
9th inning: Player with the most to prove?
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Friendly Interruption: Michael Wilbon Joins the Boys for Part 2

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:25:51 +0000

1st inning-Arrietta is back
2nd inning-What does the rotation look like now?
3rd inning-Spring Training schedule 25% capacity
4th inning-Regular season schedule is here more day games
5th inning-PECOTA numbers are
6th inning-Do we still need to play the anthem?
7th inning-Wilbon Part 2
8th inning-Kershaw puts Cubs on blast
9th inning-Arrietta greatest pitching year for Cubs Cubs SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility! We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines @waddleandsilvy join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page

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Pardon The Confines-Michael Wilbon ESPN’s PTI Joins the Boys

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 03:06:50 +0000

1st inning-Bauer leaves the NL Central
2nd inning-Spring Training to start on time
3rd inning-Williams, Chafin, and Alcantara sign on
4th inning-Worst Cubs off-season ever?
5th inning-Should the Cubs consider trading Baez at deadline?
6th inning-Fowler reunited with Maddon
7th inning-Wilbon interview part I
8th inning-Is the NL Central the weakest division?
9th inning-Do you remember your first Cubs game? Cubs SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility! We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines @waddleandsilvy Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Join our Facebook

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Wayne Messmer Full Interview

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 02:48:09 +0000

Chad and Ryan Host Chicago Original Wayne Messmer about his life and memories around Chicago Sports and his more than 5000 times performing the national anthem

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Wayne Messmer Joins the Boys as Cardinals Make a Big Splash While Cubs Keep Making Puddles

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:37:55 +0000

1st inning-Arenado traded to Cardinals
2nd inning-Pederson signs up with Cubs
3rd inning-Ricketts loosens the purse
4th inning-Are Arrieta and Samardzija next?
5th inning-Kohl Stewart/Austin Romine sign up
6th inning-Union rejects DH and expanded post-season
7th inning-Messmer Int
8th inning-Nobody makes Hall of Fame class
9th inning-Hank Aaron vs Cubs

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Marv Levy Football Hall of Famer Full Interview

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:22:02 +0000

Marv Joins the Boys to chat NFL Playoffs, his Cubs fandom, attending the 1945 World Series Game 7, and his Cubs Children Book “Go Cubs Go!”

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Hall of Fame Head Coach Marv Levy talks Championship Weekend as the boys breakdown Lester’s goodbye

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 04:34:48 +0000

1st inning-Mr. Lester goes to Washington
2nd inning-Bryant not having fun anymore?
3rd inning-Farewell to Q and Woody
4th Inning-What’s next for this team?
5th inning-Theo the next Commissioner?
6th inning- Porter fired by Mets
7th inning-Marv Levy interview 8th inning-Why no Cubs convention?
9th inning-White House WS visit anniversary

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Full Interview with The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 04:12:54 +0000

The Full Episode with The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg.

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2021 Season is Here. Jon Greenberg Athletic joins the Boys

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:26:47 +0000

1st inning-Manfred says get ready for 162
2nd inning-Schwarber off to the Nats
3rd inning-Yu Darvish to San Diego
4th inning-Bryant/Contreras going next?
5th inning-Boog new voice of the Cubs
6th inning-Cubs in on Kluber
7th inning-Greenberg Interview
8th inning-Season tickets for fans
9th inning-Cubs still favorites in NL Central?

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Full Interview with Marc Silverman

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:09:42 +0000

The full episode of our Convo with Silvy!!

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New Year/New Show Marc Silverman Joins as the Boys Countdown 2020 Top Stories-Part 2

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 21:46:50 +0000

2020 Year In Review Part 2
1st Inning-#6-Alec Mills No Hitter
2nd Inning-#5-Jon Lester Departs
3rd Inning-#4-Yu Darvish Dominance
#4th Inning-#3-Cubs Central Division Champs
5th Inning-#2-Theo Departs
6th Inning-#1Covid Hits
7th Inning-Silvy Interview Part 2
8th Inning-Ryan & Chad’s favorite interviews of 2020
9th Inning-Our 2021 Hopes. SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility! We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines @waddleandsilvy Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Join our Facebook Community today! https://vurbl.com/station/8xVo0uoxHVN/

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Marc Silverman-ESPN’s Waddle&Silvy-Show Joins as the Boys Countdown 2020 Top Stories-Part 1

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 23:00:40 +0000

1st Inning-#12-Marquee Hits the Airwaves

2nd Inning-#11-Rossy Takes Over

3rd Inning-#10-Marlins Sweep Cubs

4th Inning-#9-Javy’s Struggles

5th Inning-#8-Kyle Schwarber Released

6th Inning-#7-Len Goes to the Southside

7th Inning-Silvy Interview Part 1

8th Inning-Chad & Ryan’s Favorite Interviews of 2020

9th Inning-Our Xmas Wish for 2021

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Heading into the Holidays-Sports Business Analyst Rick Horrow joins us.

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 21:46:55 +0000

1st inning-MLB Season delayed until May?
2nd inning-Schwarber wants to return?
3rd inning-Ross says he needs to work on communication
4th inning-Maddon says Theo could run NFL team and win Super Bowl
5th inning-Could Amaya be ready sooner?
6th inning Negro League News
Federalist Reader
7th inning-Stretch interview with Rick Horrow
8th inning-Would you put Marquez in rotation?
9th inning-Is it okay to buy White Sox gear? SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility! We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Join our Facebook Community today! https://vurbl.com/station/8xVo0uoxHVN/

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Chris Bleck ESPN1000 Joins the Boys-Plus Winters Meetings End with a Virtual Wimper. Lester Returns?

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 04:19:42 +0000

1st inning-Virtual baseball winter meetings
2nd inning-Jed says Cubs won’t stand pat
3rd inning-Darvish makes all MLB team
4th inning-Lester back to the Cubs?
5th inning-Cubs minor league changes.
6th inning-Are the ‘16 Cubs this generations ‘85 Bears
7th inning-Chris Bleck interview
8th inning-Coaching changes
9th inning-Happy Birthday Kyle Hendricks (31) SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility! We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Join our Facebook Community today! https://vurbl.com/station/8xVo0uoxHVN/

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Maddie Lee-NBC Sports Chicago Joins Boys-Len Kasper Shocker! Kyle Schwarber’s Goodbye. Bryant Stays

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 05:27:35 +0000

1st inning-Len to the South Side
2nd inning-Favorite Len call?
3rd inning-Who should be the next Cubs announcer?
4th inning-Schwarbs/Almora non-tendered
5th inning-Bryant/Javy tendered contract
6th inning-Contreras next to leave?
7th inning-Maddie Lee Int
8th inning-Upset with the Ricketts family?
9th inning-Would you go to a White Sox game over a Cubs game in 2021? SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility! We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Join our Facebook Community today! --

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Cy Young Coach-Cincinnati Reds Pitching Coach Derek Johnson Part 2-Jed Takes The Reigns. New GM?

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 18:00:18 +0000

1st inning-Jed signs 5 year deal.
2nd inning-Make major trades now or wait?
3rd inning-Happy GM will come from the outside?
4th inning-Should Cubs re-sign Arrietta?
5th inning-Lester to the Giants? Should Cubs match?
6th inning-What does the offense need?
7th inning-Derek Johnson Int
8th inning-Sosa and A-Ram Hall of Fame votes?
9th inning- What are you thankful the Cubs did this past season? SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility!
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David Haugh Mully/Haugh The Score Sports Radio 670 Joins the Boys-Theo’s Last Dance-End of an Era

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 04:47:53 +0000

1st inning-Theo steps down reaction?
2nd inning-Is this the best move now?
3rd inning-What’s next for Theo?
4th inning-Should Theo have won more?
5th inning-Jed takes over?
6th inning-Where does Theo rank in greatest GM/Presidents in Chicago.
7th inning-Haugh interview
8th inning-is a rebuild now coming?
9th inning-Wrigley historical site SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility!
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Award Week Show-Cincy Reds Pitching Coach Derek Johnson Joins Boys to Discuss Bauer’s Cy Young Win

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:57:59 +0000

1st inning-Darvish finished second in Cy Young
2nd inning-La Russa how should team respond?
3rd inning-did Abreu clinch MVP vs Cubs
4th inning-Ryan Tapera for MVP!
5th inning-Cubs named best defensive team by Rawlings
6th inning-A-Ram in Dominican Hall of Fame
7th inning-Derek Johnson Int
8th inning-Universal DH in 2021?
9th inning-Which Cub would make the best jeopardy host? SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility!
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Pulitzer Prize Winner George Will Joins Pt 2 Season Ends/Award Season Begins. Javy/Rizzo are Golden

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 01:13:33 +0000

1st inning- Baez & Rizzo GG
2nd inning-Cy Young Finalist Darvish
3rd inning-Manager of Year Finalists Ross
4th inning-Should Cubs go after Lindor?
5th inning-Would you entertain Stanton trade to Cubs?
6th inning-Jon Lester $47K bar tab
7th inning-George Will Part 2
8th inning-2016 Anniversary
9th inning-Manfred looking at neutral WS as possibility.
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Now What? 2020 Season Ends & Free Agency Begins, While Sox Shock Everyone-David Schuster Joins

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 05:37:22 +0000

1st inning-LaRussa-Have the White Sox now surpassed Cubs as #1 baseball team in Chicago?
2nd inning-Team options for Big names
3rd inning-Cubs biggest off-season need?
4th inning-Which Cubs Free-Agents are you re-signing?
5th inning-Tommy LaStella on Cubs radar?
6th inning-Should Cubs go after Wong?
7th inning-Schuster interview
8th inning-Would you prefer to run it back or blow it up?
9th inning- Bleacher report way to early predictions. SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility! We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Join our Facebook Community today!

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Marquee Network’s Taylor McGregor Joins the Boys to talk Cubs & World Series Week

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:55:30 +0000

1st inning-Has Epstein regime been a failure?
2nd inning-Would you rather have the Dodgers success or keep what you have with the Cubs?
3rd inning-WS Cubs connections do we cheer for Dodgers?
4th inning-Core five traded will you be upset?
5th inning-Jeffress nominated for NL reliever of the year
6th inning-Cubs banking on Mills and Adzolay to have big years, are you?
7th inning-McGregor Int
8th inning-Manfred playoff set up? Are you okay with that.
9th inning-Darvish award from Japanese consulate. SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility! We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Join our Facebook Community today!

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Derek Shelton Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Joins The Show: 2020 Cubs Season Breakdown

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 02:43:58 +0000

1st inning-Top moment of 2020 Cubs season?
2nd inning-Most disappointing moment of 2020 Cubs season?
3rd inning-Who is your Cubs MVP?
4th inning-Biggest surprise is the season?
5th inning-How do you sum up 2020 Cubs season?
6th inning-would you go to a cubs game in 2021 at full capacity as is?
Federalist Read
7th inning-Derek Shelton Int
Barroom Network Promos
8th inning-Remembering Renteria
9th inning-Bear essentials on Marquee Network. SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility! We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Join our Facebook Community today! ---

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Out with a Whimper. Cubs 2020 Ends with a Thud. Marquee Network's Tony Andracki Joins: What's Next?

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:05:17 +0000

1st inning-Shocked by the early exit?
2nd inning-Theo’s last act?
3rd inning-Who goes?
4th inning-Who stays?
5th inning-What’s needed?
6th inning-Best part of the 2020 season?
Federalist Read
7th inning-Tony Andracki interview
Barroom promos
8thinning-Anniversary of the Goat
9th inning-Do you care about the MLB post-season now?

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Cubs vs Marlins Playoff Preview Plus Pulitzer Prize Winning George Will Joins the Show

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:48:56 +0000

1st inning-Feeling better heading into post-season?
2nd inning-Do the Marlins scare you?
3rd inning-How many times will we see the Bartman highlight?
4th inning-Bryant doesn’t give a bleep
5th inning-Do you agree with Rossy that Cubs Twitter are idiots?
6th inning-Did Darvish secure Cy Young?
Federalist Read
7th inning-George Will Int
8th inning-Sayers Greatest player ever to play at Wrigley?
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Cubs Sox Weekend Comes After Roughest Week of Cubs Year-Bryan Mullins SIU/Saluki Basketball Joins

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:29:50 +0000

1st inning-Concerns of going into the playoffs after this past week?
2nd inning-Is MVP Kris Bryant a thing of the past?
3rd inning-Would you trade Cubs core for White Sox core?
4th inning-What do you need to see to feel good about this weekend?
5th inning-After Darvish and Hendricks do you trust rotation?
6th inning-Is the bullpen the MVP right now?
Federalist Promo
7th inning-Mullins interview
Robinson Promo
Sharp Shooters Promo
8th inning-If team collapses where does it rank?
9th inning-Who do you not want to face in post season? SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine is a New Partner of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility! We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Join our Facebook Community today!

Suddenly Clutch Cubs Week of Dominance Comes at the Right Time: Mitch Moss Joins the Boys

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 22:52:44 +0000

1st inning-The final stretch
2nd inning-Most unlikely of no-hitters
3rd inning-Javy charges back
4th inning-Playing that small ball
5th inning-Cam is clutch
6th inning-Where’s that Drone?
Federalist Wine Promotion
7th inning-Mitch Moss Marquee Network Interview
Charity Allen Robinson Promo
Barroom Network Promo
8th inning-Lester Legacy
9th inning-Do you want a Windy City WS? SPECIAL OFFER: The Federalist Wine, Sponsor of the Friendly Confines is giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 at checkout for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibly. We’ve Joined the Barroom Network Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Join our Facebook Community today! ---

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Stretch Run Time with 2 weeks until Playoffs-ABC7’s Jim Rose Joins the Boys to Talk Cubs & Jordan

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 20:51:07 +0000

1st inning-Playoff Stretch
2nd inning-Darvish, Hendricks and ?
3rd inning-Happ the real MVP
4th inning-Happy to see Heyward?
5th inning-Kimbrel not as bad as we think?
6th inning-Return of Strop
7th inning-Jim Rose Int
8th inning-Passing of Lou Brock
9th inning-Playoff bubble SPECIAL OFFRR: The Federalist Wine is a New Sponsor of the Friendly Confines and they are Giving our Listeners 20% off. Go to uncorked.com and enter code CUBS20 for the discount. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility!
7th inning-ABC7 Chicago Legend Jim Rose!!!!
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Ryan Dempster’s Full Interview with the Boys-Extra Innings Special Edition

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:39:10 +0000

Ryan Dempster discusses current team, where his Harry Caray impersonation started, his thoughts on what it would take for Sammy Sosa to return, his second career in comedy and much much more. CONTEST ALERT: The Federalist Wine is a New Sponsor and They are Giving Our Listeners 20%. Listen after the Ryan Dempster Interview. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility!
7th inning-Cubs Great Ryan Dempster !!!!
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Friendly Confines Chicago Cubs Baseball Podcast (Trailer)

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:04:25 +0000

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Ryan Dempster Joins the Boys. 3 weeks to go. What’s up w/Javy? Trade Deadline Reaction. Yu Dazzles.

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 03:20:04 +0000

1st inning-Trade deadline deals-Is it enough
2nd inning-Q and Chat sidelined/Azolay returns
3rd inning-Bryant’s back
4th inning -What wrong with Javy. 5th inning-Darvish named pitcher of the month
6th inning-Chirping from the bench
Federalist Read
7th inning-Dempster Int
Barroom Commercial
8th inning-Draft Kings and the Cubs
9th inning-Cardinals come to town again CONTEST ALERT: The Federalist Wine is a New Sponsor and They are Giving Our Listeners 20%. Listen after the 6th Inning and before the Ryan Dempster Interview. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility!
7th inning-Cubs Great Ryan Dempster !!!!
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8th inning- Gambling at Wrigley.
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Full Interview Andre Dawson Baseball Hall of Famer, Chicago Cubs Great- Extra Inning’s Edition

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 03:02:40 +0000

In this very special edition of the friendly confines the boys are joined by none other than Chicago Cubs legend and baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson. They talk about what he’s up to these days, his take on the infamous blank contract, how he was able to be so dominant in that special MVP season of 1987, and how he would fare in today’s game. You don’t want to miss this. CONTEST ALERT: The Federalist Wine is a New Sponsor and They are Giving Away 250 Chicago Cuba Hats to Our Listeners. Listen after the 6th Inning and before the Andre Dawson Interview to learn how to get your free hat. Supplies are limited to 250 hats. No purchase necessary. 21 years or older to consume alcohol. Please Drink Responsibility!
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Andre Dawson Joins the Show! The Boys Discuss thr Recent Cubs’ Skid, Protests, KB & Bullpen Concerns

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:59:30 +0000

1st inning-Cubs uneven play continues with a 5-9 swing. How concerned should we be?
2nd inning-Heyward/Rizzo social justice stances reaction and what’s next?
3rd inning- Is Kris Bryant down for the count ?
4th inning-Trade Deadline Day Approaching-Any relief in sight?
5th inning-Q returns to the rotation. Will He Make an Impact?
6th inning-Halfway to the postseason. What is Ahead? What do Cubs Need to do?
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7th inning-Hall of Famer Andre Dawson Interview The Hawk!!!!
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick: Extra Innings Special Edition

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:13:45 +0000

Bob Kendrick Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Joins the Boys for their full unedited Interview Where History Touches Home
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America. The privately funded, 501 c3, not-for-profit organization was established in 1990 and is in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri’s Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. The NLBM operates two blocks from the Paseo YMCA where Andrew “Rube” Foster established the Negro National League in 1920.

The NLBM opened its doors to the public in a tiny, one-room office space in 1991 with a dream of building a permanent facility that would pay rightful tribute to America’s unsung baseball heroes. In November of 1997, under the leadership of its late chairman John “Buck” O’Neil, that dream became a reality when the NLBM moved into its new 10,000 square-foot home inside a cultural complex known as the Museums at 18th & Vine.

Since that time, the NLBM has welcomed more than 2-million visitors and has become one of the most important cultural institutions in the world for its work to give voice to a once forgotten chapter of baseball and American history. In July of 2006, the NLBM gained National Designation from the United States Congress earning the distinction of being “America’s National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.” BOB KENDRICK, PRESIDENT
Bob Kendrick was named President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in March 2011 His appointment marked a celebrated return to the NLBM after a 13-month departure. Kendrick became the museum’s first Director of Marketing in 1998 and was named Vice President of Marketing in 2009 before accepting the post as Executive Director of the National Sports Center for the Disabled-Kansas City in 2010.

In his role at the NLBM, Kendrick is responsible for the museum’s day-to-day operations and the development and implementation of strategies to advance the mission of the 501 c3, not-for-profit organization. Since rejoining the NLBM in 2011, he has helped orchestrate a more than $10 million turnaround that has helped the NLBM regain its vitality and financial stability.

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Cubs Keep Rolling. After Seasons 1st Rough Patch-Bob Kendrick Negro League Museum President Joins

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:34:48 +0000

1st inning-Kimbrel returns to form
2nd inning-Happ new leadoff hitter?
3rd inning-A is for Alzolay
4th inning-Big Hit Bote
5th inning-Bryant and Baez scuffling at the plate/Hitting woes
6th inning-Feeling more secure after cardinals series
7th inning-Bob Kendrick Negro League Museum President
8th inning-Andre Dawson preview
9th inning-Crosstown Classic Preview

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Extra Inning’s Edition—Elise Menaker from Cubs Marquee Network Star Full Interview

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:14:06 +0000

Marquee Network’s Elise Menaker Full Interview

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Hottest Team in MLB-Cubs Continue to Roll: 7th inning-Marquee Network’s Elise Menaker Joins the Show

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:05:53 +0000

1st inning-On a roll
2nd inning-Yu can’t be serious?
3rd inning-Rizzo comments on last ride together
4th inning-Buy in to beat Coronavirus
5th inning-Do they still need a closer?
6th inning-Offense continues to shine
7th inning-Marquee Network’s Elise Menaker Int
8th inning-contest rules
9th inning-cardinals finally return to Wrigley?

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Extra Inning’s Edition—Chris Myers: Fox Sports and Marquee Network Star Full Interview

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 03:44:02 +0000

Fox Sports and Marquee Network Anchor and Play by Play Legend Joins the Boys for his Full unedited Interview

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Cubs Stay Hot. Week Two Breakdown—Fox Sports Chris Myers Joins the Boys

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:52:49 +0000

1st inning-Hot start to season
2nd inning-When the rotation falls flat
3rd inning-What to do with Kimbrel?
4th inning-Trading Q?
5th inning-Virtual fans 👍🏻 or 👎🏻
6th inning-Who’s your Cubs MVP?
7th inning-Chris Myers Int
8th inning-Contest rules
9th inning-Cardinal Crisis

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Extra Inning’s Edition—Pat Hughes: The Chicago Cubs Radio Voice Full Interview

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:47:28 +0000

Chicago Cubs Radio Voice/Legend Pat Hughes Joins Chad and Ryan to Talk Career Highlights, Break Down the 2020 Season, and Much More.

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One Week into 2020 Season-Pat Hughes Cubs Radio Voice/Legend Joins the Show.

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 03:21:15 +0000

1st inning-Happiness O-Meter on team play?
2nd inning-Rizzo calls out MLB
3rd inning-Marlins mess/Philly Flop
4th inning-Report Card for Grandpa
5th inning-Bullpen Blues
6th inning-Rotation Questions?
7th inning-Pat Hughes INT
8th inning-Trivia contest
9th inning-Triple the fun

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Extra Inning’s Edition ESPN’s Mike Greenberg

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 03:11:55 +0000

The boys talk with ESPN’s Mike Greenberg About MLB upcoming season. Plus share the latest on the new Friendly Confines Contest. No purchase necessary.

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2020 Season Opener Show. The Boys are Joined by Sun Times Cubs Beat Reporter Russell Dorsey

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:29:55 +0000

1st inning-Are the Cubs the team to beat in the NL Central?
2nd inning-Breakout player of 2020
3rd inning-Shoring up the rotation
4th inning-Does the bullpen have enough?
5th inning-Breaking down the lineup/DH
6th inning-Hot take for 2020
7th inning-Chicago Sun Times Cubs Beat Reporter Russell Dorsey Int
8th inning-Friendly Confines contest
9th inning-Final predictions for 2020 MLB season. Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon Check out the 8th Inning for details with the new contest. No purchase necessary to win.

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Extra Inning’s Edition WLS ABC Sports Legend Mark Giangreco

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:12:17 +0000

The boys talk with WLS ABC Chicago Mark Giangreco About upcoming season. Plus share the latest on the new Friendly Confines Contest. No purchase necessary.

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Final Countdown: One Week Away from Opening Day 2020-ESPN’s Mike Greenberg Joins the Boys

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:27:17 +0000

1st inning-One week away from baseball 2nd inning-Rizzo back ailing 3rd inning-Who should start opening day? 4th inning-Scrimmage on Marquee-Are you watching? 5th inning-Quintana stitches come out-will he return? 6th inning-Kimbrel comeback? 7th inning-ESPN’s Mike Greenberg Interview 8th inning-George Ofman off the air 9th inning- Weekend night home games approved

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Extra Innings with Len Kasper Chicago Cubs TV Voice-Cubs Marquee Network

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 03:45:01 +0000

Len Kasper Joins Ryan & Chad to talk the resumption of the 2020 MLB Season and his take on what the season and the Cubs Team will be like. Under Covid 19.

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Summer Camp Continues-Schedules are Out & Mark Giangreco Chicago Sports Legend Joins the Boys

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:33:08 +0000

1st inning-Cubs 2020 schedule
2nd inning-PECOTA predictions
3rd inning-Testing delays for Cubs
4th inning-Bryant and Ross concerns
5th inning-PlateGate with Q
6th inning-Frequent Flyers Club
7th inning-Mark Giangreco Int
8th inning-Fake Crowd Noise?
9th inning-Rooftop Tickets

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Summer Camp Begins. Len Kasper Cubs TV Voice Joins the Boys to Discuss the Return of Cubs Baseball

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:03:03 +0000

1st inning-1st day of Summer camp
2nd inning-COVID+ Risk
3rd inning-Summer Camp 60 man roster
4th inning-Surprise to make the team?
5th inning-1-2 punch of Bryzzo
6th inning-6 man rotation?
7th inning-Len Kasper Interview
8th inning-Marquee close to Comcast deal
9th inning-100 year anniversary of Negro Leagues

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The Long National Nightmare is Over...Baseball is Officially Coming Back!

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:06:32 +0000

1st inning-Baseball is back!! Reaction?
2nd inning-New Rules
3rd inning—Cubs Schedule
4th inning-What does 2020 season mean? Asterisk?
5th inning-What if Players Opt Out?
6th inning-White Sox planning on Fans
7th inning-ObviousShirts.com Joe Johnson Int
8th inning-Silvy Strong/Obvious Shirts
9th inning-Sandberg Game anniversary

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Last Chance for a Deal. Is Baseball’s Return Imminent? Plus Chicago Tribunes’s Mark Gonzales

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:20:25 +0000

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1st inning-Close to an Agreement
2nd inning-Manfred the enemy?
3rd inning-What if Players Get Infected?
4th inning-Reaction to Long Gone Summer?
5th inning-Did Documentary Help or Hurt Sammy’s Return Chances?
6th inning-Recap Cubs draft
7th inning-Mark Gonzales INT
8th inning-End of the line for the Cubs? (What is this about?)
9th inning-Happy Birthday to Billy Williams

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Will They Play? It’s Decision Time For MLB Plus ESPN’s Sean Kelley Joins the Boys

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:52:26 +0000

1st inning- Newest offer
2nd inning-Theo on hiring minorities
3rd inning-Ricketts comments on revenue into team
4th inning-Do you feel safe at a ball park?
5th inning-MLB Draft week
6th inning-Should Sosa be welcomed back?
7th inning-ESPN’s Sean Kelley Int
8th inning-Sammy and Big Mac on ESPN
9th inning-Chad’s Bday surprise with Pat Hughes

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The Last Dance? Will Players & Owners Agree, Paving Way to a Shortened 2020 Season

Mon, 25 May 2020 16:04:53 +0000

1st inning-Welcome Back Dealing with COVID
2nd inning-MLB Baseball Proposal
3rd inning-Should they play in 2020?
4th inning-Would shorten season help Cubs?
5th inning-Asterisk for 2020 season?
6th inning-Jordan/Last Dance
7th inning-Birmingham Barons Curt Bloom INT
8th inning-Silvy Strong-Obvious Shirts
9th inning-All-Time Cubs lineup

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NBC Today Show’s Willie Geist Joins the Boys. Life Without Baseball-One Week Into Covid-19 Shutdown

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 02:59:29 +0000

1st inning-Ricketts paying for employees
2nd inning-MLB skipping draft and INT FA
3rd inning-Will they skip 2020 season?
4th inning-Does Theo extend or leave after contract?
5th inning -All time Cubs Lineup by position?
6th inning-Favorite Cubs manager not named Joe
7th inning-NBC Today Show Willie Geist Int Part 1
8th inning-2016 Playoff moments
9th inning-What have you done this week without baseball?

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When Will Baseball Return? Coronavirus Rocks the World. What’s next?

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 23:58:14 +0000

1st inning-MLB suspended for Coronavirus concerns

2nd inning-Traveling to Spring Training with caution of virus

3rd inning-How long will MLB be postponed?

4th inning-Thoughts of games played with no fans?

5th inning-Impact on players training

6th inning-Impact on employees not being paid?

7th inning-Mick Gillispie INT play by play announcer for the Cubs AA affiliate Tennessee Smokies.

8th inning-Filling your days with no sports?

9th inning-Watching old Cubs games?

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Spring Training 2020 Begins. Marquee Network’s Cole Wright Joins the Boys

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:14:42 +0000

1st inning-First full team workout
2nd-Javy comments on last season
3rd inning-Ricketts says team is best in NL Central
4th inning-Bryant says he want to stay a Cub
5th inning-Kipnis back in Chicago
6th inning-Maddon vs Theo?
7th inning-Marquee Network’s Cole Wright Interview
8th inning-MLB post season changes?
9th inning-Favorite Mark Grace moment

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Pitchers & Catchers Report and Suddenly All is Right in the World

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:59:10 +0000

1st inning-Bryant on the block?
2nd inning-Will Bryant rumors be a distraction?
3rd inning-Win-Loss projection
4th inning-Pitchers and Catchers report
5th inning-Beefed up bullpen
6th inning-Starting at the top of the rotation
7th inning-WBEZ’s Cheryl Raye-Scott Int
8th inning-New coaching staff
9th inning-Saluki Shoutouts

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ESPN’s Karl Ravech Joins-Next Year is Here. Cubs Slow Start to 2020 Continues

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 08:28:55 +0000

1st inning-Off season of little change
2nd inning-Bryant-will he stay or will he go?
3rd inning-What’s the next move?
4th inning-Castellanos waiting to sign?
5th inning-Rossy in charge now
6th inning-Will this team have enough?
7th inning-ESPN’s Karl Ravech part 1
8th inning- Marquee announces team
9th inning-First Cubs autograph story?

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The David Ross Era Begins....Javy’s Gold Glove Snub...Cory Curtis WKRN-TV Nashville Joins the Boys

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:38:24 +0000

10th Inning-David Ross Takes Over 11th Inning-Kris Bryant Free Agent 2021? 12th Inning-Javy Baez Gold Glove Snub 13th Inning-Former Cub Skipper Dave Martinez Shining for Nationals 14th-Ryan Plzak’s White Sox Offseason 7th Inning Stretch-Cory Curtis WKRN-😁TV Nashville

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Cubs Manager Search Narrows While Dan Roan of WGN TV Joins the Boys

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 03:13:04 +0000

Joe Maddon an Angel - Cubs Search Narrows- Dan Roan WGN TV sports director 7th inning stretch - Who Wins World Series ?

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Wait ‘Til Next Year Already?!? Marc Silverman-ESPN’s Waddle &Silvy-Joins the Boys

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:40:40 +0000

1st Inning: Maddon’s Departure
2nd Inning: Maddon’s Legacy
3rd Inning: Skipper Search? Predictions?
4th Inning: Zobrist’s Legacy
5th Inning: Castellanos Free Agent
6th Inning: Theo and Jed’s future
7th Inning: ESPN Chicago Interview w/Marc Silverman
8th Inning: NL Central wrap
9th Inning: 2019 Playoff Predictions

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A Shocking End to the 2019 Chicago Cubs Season

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:09:36 +0000

Final Shocking Week Of 2019 Seadon

1st inning: 1969 Redux?
2nd inning: Run over by NL Central
3rd inning: Where’s Joe gonna go?
4th inning: Rossy or Loretta?
5th inning: Kimbrel Crushed
6th inning: Underachieving season?
7th inning: Rick Gregg WBBM Radio Int
8inning: WGN Final Game/Memories
9th inning: Play for pride/Better pick?

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Will the Real Cubs Please Stand Up

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 20:30:54 +0000

1st inning-Injuries piling up
2nd inning-Nico tough
3rd inning-Bryant Player of the Week
4th inning-Offensive explosion
5th inning-Bullpen power
6th inning-Maddon magic trick
7th inning-Interview with Greg Amsinger host of MLB Tonight on MLB Network
8th inning-Organist original
9th inning-Wild Card Race

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Duct Tape & Band-Aids: Walking Wounded Cubs Limp Into Final Stretch

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 01:04:44 +0000

1st inning-Wait till next year?
2nd inning-Nico time!
3rd inning-Javy done for year?
4th inning-Kimbrel on IL
5th inning-Rotational problems
6th inning-Over Maddoning?
7th inning-Dan Dakich Int
8th inning-San Diego swing
9th inning-Wild Wild C

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As Bears Kickoff, Cubs Desperately Try to Keep Pace with Cardinals. Plus the Return of Zobrist

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:33:45 +0000

1st inning-Stretch run
2nd inning-Return Of Zo
3rd inning-Willie return
4th inning-September call ups
5th inning-Bryant trade rumors
6th inning-Baez/Darvish touch ups
7th inning-Al Yellon Interview
8th inning-Catching Cup Snakes
9th inning-Wild Wild Race

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Five weeks and 30ish Games to Go. Will the Cubs Go on a Run or Just Fade Away?

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 04:36:18 +0000

1st inning-National Disaster
2nd inning-Maddon’s fault or FO fault?
3rd inning- Staying home in October?
4th inning-Situational no hitting
5th inning-Rizzo on the sidelines?
6th inning-Cardinal Sin
7th inning-Woloshin interview
8th inning-PW Uniforms
9th inning-Week ahead

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Are Things Looking Up? Rare Cubs Road Series Win After Disastrous Week

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 04:25:34 +0000

1st inning-Road Series Victory
2nd inning-Making moves up and down
3rd inning-Q and Yu gets an A
4th inning-Maddon comments backfiring?
5th inning-Little League Experience win
6th inning-Javy voted favorite by LL
7th inning-Reis interview
8th inning-Bullpen Bites again
9th inning-Week Ahead

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7 Weeks To Go: Cubs Begin Stretch Run

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 04:08:37 +0000

1st inning: Bullpen on the bump
2nd inning: Power Up Nick
3rd inning: Lucroy to the rescue
4th inning: Jekyll and Hyde Hendricks
5th inning: 2020 Schedule
6th inning: Maddon returning?
7th inning: Guest Conductor Jason Smith ESPN 92.9 FM Memphis 7th inning conductor
8th inning: Little League Dreams
9th inning: 1989 Anniversary team

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Joe Buck’s Full Interview: Extra Innings Special Edition

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 13:33:38 +0000

You asked for it. Here’s the full unedited interview with Fox Sports Joe Buck. He shares why he thinks every fan base has an issue with him, what he thinks of the current 2019 Cubs Team, Joe Maddon and who what Cub he would pay to see, plus he shares where calling Game 7 of the 2016 World Series ranks in his storied career. No matter what you think of Joe, give it a listen and let us know if your thoughts change even a little bit. Joe Buck on the Friendly Confines!

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Cubs Looking For Consistency. Joe Buck Returns for Part 2

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 02:42:08 +0000

1st inning-Wilson deflated
2nd inning-Say J-Hey Kid
3rd inning-St. Nick
4th inning- Darvish delight
5th inning-1st place regained
6th inning-Tweaking moves
7th inning-Joe Buck Part 2
8th inning-Smitty 46 retired?
9th inning-On the road again

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Joe Buck Joins the Boys: Trade Deadline Edition

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 02:20:04 +0000

1st inning-Road Woes continue
2nd inning-Bullpen breaks again
3rd inning-NL Central smackdown
4th inning-Holland Hope
5th inning-Tater Tots
6th inning-Overmanaging Joe?
7th inning-Joe Buck Fox Sports Interview Part I
8th inning-Zobrist return?
9th inning-Addison down/Hamels Up?

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Cubs Home & Away Trouble/Jekyll & Hyde : Featuring Mike North Chicago Sports Legend

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:57:55 +0000

1st inning-Hot start 2 half
2nd inning-Can you spare a road win
3rd inning-Castellanos coming soon?
4th inning-Oh no Russell
5th inning-Good ol pitching
6th inning-Back on the farm
7th inning-Mike North Interview
8th inning-Buy me some penis?
9th inning-Lee Smith in HOF Show open week of July 22rd • Gosling • Innings 1-5 • 6th inning • West • Papi.mp3 • Remix • Innings 8-9 • Bring Us Home Eddie • Game Over • Bring Us Home Eddie

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Chicago Sports Radio Legend Mike North: Extra Inning Special Edition

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 00:31:22 +0000

Mike North-Longtime Sports Talk show host in Chicago-currently the host of the Odds Couple of ESPN 1000, host on bears barroom “The Mike North” advantage. Interview open • West • Papi.mp3 • Remix • Bring Us Home Eddie • Game Over • Bring Us Home Eddie

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We’ll Always Have Cleveland: Goodbye Mike Montgomery-Julie DiCaro The Score 670 Chicago Guests

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 22:46:51 +0000

1st inning-Monty gone packing
2nd-Catching Martin
3rd-Contreras on IL
4th inning-Power Surge
5th inning- 2B Dilemma
6th inning-NL Central leaders
7th inning-Julie DiCaro Int
8th inning-Sloppy Defense
9th inning-Huge Podcast Announcement 2nd Half Kicks Off • Open #2 post ASG • Gosling • Post ASB Edition Innings 1-6 • West • Interview with Julie DiCaro, host on The Score Sports Radio 670 • Remix • Big Announcement Post ASG Show Innings 8-9th • Bring Us Home Eddie • Game Over

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Julie DiCaro, Host on The Score Sports Radio 670: Extra Inning Special Edition:

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:28:50 +0000

Julie DiCaro host on The Score Sports Radio 670 joins the Friendly Confines yo talk about what’s needed on the team. As we look ahead to the second half.

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All Star Break Edition: What’s Next for the Boys

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 02:14:08 +0000

1st inning-1st Half over
2nd inning-Biggest Hits
3rd inning-Biggest misses
4th inning-Offensive holes
5th inning-Pitching punch
6th inning-Change ups
7th inning-Mish interview
8th inning-$250k Cubs World Series Keepsake
9th inning-2nd half hopes

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Extra Innings Edition: Craig Mish Host on Fantasy Sports Network

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 04:00:35 +0000

Anchor sponsor 7th inning stretch interview with Craig Mish- Host on Fantasy Sports Network and the Podcast Swings & Mishes

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Kimbrel Era Begins for the Cubs Plus ESPNs Sarah Spain Joins the Confines

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 03:51:00 +0000

1st inning-Kimbrel saves the day
2nd inning-Cubs All-Stars
3rd inning-Adbert Throwing K’s
4th inning-What to do with Russell
5th inning-Shallow NL Central
6th inning-Do the Cubs need more?
7th inning-Sarah Spain INT
8th inning-Netting is Coming
9th inning-Road warriors or woes

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ESPN’s Sarah Spain: Extra Innings Special Edition

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:08:43 +0000

The Boys talk to Sarah Spain host of Spain & Company on ESPN radio. Contributor to Around the Horn and Highly Questionable on ESPN.

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Extra Innings Edition: Danny Rockett Interview

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:47:55 +0000

Danny Rockett joins the boys. Host of the Son Ranto Podcast and Outside the Ivy where he can be seen after each Cubs game on the post game show on NBC Sports Chicago

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Extra Innings Special Edition: Matt Spiegel The Score 670 Chicago

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:25:48 +0000

Matt Spiegel
The Score 670 Chicago He’s the host of the show Hit & Run on Sunday’s 9am-1pm

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Suddenly Dominant Cubs and the Craig Kimbrel Shocker: Have the Cubs Just Locked Up the NL Central?

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 02:50:06 +0000

1st inning-Catching Kimbrel
2nd inning-CarGo in the Mix
3rd inning-Bote at the Bat
4th inning-Yu and Q
5th inning-Still need to make a trade?
6th inning-Zobrist AWOL?
7th inning-Dave Eanet Int
8th inning-Chad’s Birthday
9th inning-Cardinal Return looming ahead Gosling • West • Dave Eanet Sports Director WGN Radio • Dave Eanet Sports Director WGN Radio part Two • Remix • The Boys Close it Out Birthday Fun and a look ahead • Bring Us Home Eddie • Game Over

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Extra Innings Edition: Dave Eanet Sports Director WGN Radio

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 01:54:05 +0000

Happy Craig Kimbrel Day Everyone!!!!

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The Legend of Javy Baez Grows After Cubbie Nation Holds Their Breath & is Tyler Chatwood an Ace?

Fri, 24 May 2019 02:20:22 +0000

1st inning: Capital Punishment and a Philly Cheesesplit
2nd inning: Suddenly Losing Lester?
3rd inning: Strop Return On Tap
4th inning: Fear and Euphoria with Javy’s Baez
5th inning: Tyler Chatwood Chopping Wood
6th inning: Almora Heating Up to Join the Willie/Javy/Bryzzo Party
7th inning: 690 The Score’s Herb Lawrence int-Cubs Baseball EP
8th inning: John Cusack Vaping at Wrigley
9th inning: Looking to the week ahead

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Extra Innings Edition: Herb Lawrence Executive Producer for Cubs baseball on 670 the Score

Tue, 21 May 2019 20:17:55 +0000

We chat with Herb Lawrence
Executive Producer for Cubs baseball on 670 the Score

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Can the Cubs Maintain This Pace? A Little Bump in the Road in Cincy

Fri, 17 May 2019 05:42:04 +0000

Anchor Voice Messages • 1st inning-London Bridges
2nd inning-Caritini In/Rizzo out
3rd inning-Leading off with Schwarbs
4th inning- Hendricks and Lester combo
5th inning-Darvish vs Arietta Monday
6th inning-Zobrist out
7th inning-Alex Patt Int
8th inning-Russell 1st HR
9th inning-Capital Weekend Gosling • Another Quality Start for Chad & Ryan • Alexander Patt writer for CubbiesCrib.com • Remix • cf3c75e4d9e2983fad8ee4a11ea32809c044bcdc.m4a • Anchor • Bring Us Home Eddie

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Extra Innings Edition: Alexander Patt from CubbiesCrib.com

Tue, 14 May 2019 22:53:36 +0000

Anchor • Sneak Preview of this week’s episode. Alexander Patt writer for CubbiesCrib.com • Bring Us Home Eddie • https://cubbiescrib.com/author/apatt/ or follow him on Twitter at @chifanpatt1

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Bryzzo is Back! Walk Off Edition

Wed, 08 May 2019 14:22:43 +0000

Sponsor: Anchor 1st inning-7 game winning streak/Cardinals sweep
2nd inning-Bryzzo heating up
3rd inning-Jeckyll and Hyde Pen
4th inning-Edwards returns
5th inning-Starting rotation starring
6th inning-Best team in NL?
7th inning- ESPNCU’s Lon Tay interview @lontayespncu
8th inning-Trade need to be made?
9th inning- Week ahead/Marlins and Brewers

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Extra Inning Edition: ESPNCU’s Lon Tay Interview

Wed, 08 May 2019 05:17:31 +0000

A sneak peak at Chad’s Conversation with Lon Tay • 7th Inning Stretch ESPNCU’s Weekdays from 4-6pm Central on ESPN 93.5

Co-Host of "Tay & Carp," ESPNCU.com

Twitter: @LonTayESPNCU • Bring Us Home Eddie

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West Coast is the Best Coast: Cubs 4-1 Road Trip Punctuates 6th straight strong series

Thu, 02 May 2019 04:05:16 +0000

1st inning-Seattle Sweep
2nd inning-Back on track
3rd inning- Riding the Darvish train
4th inning-What to do with Russell
5th inning-The PEN is mighty
6th inning-Schwarber surging
7th inning-Alex Cohen Int
8th inning-Heyward an all-star
9th inning-Cardinals coming Anchor • Gosling • 6 quality innings with Ryan and Chad • Remix • Alex Cohen Iowa Cubs play by play announcer. • West • 8th and 9th inning • Bring Us Home Eddie

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Extra Innings Edition-Remembering Chet Coppock

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:40:11 +0000

Looking back on when Chet Coppock join the Friendly Confines. Remembering Chet Coppock In the day of his Memorial Service-Chicago Sports Radio Legend • Bring Us Home Eddie

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Extra Innings Edition-Down On the Farm-Alex Cohen Iowa Cubs play by play announcer

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 17:13:41 +0000

Anchor • A sneak peak at Ryan’s chat with Alex Cohen Iowa Cubs play by play announcer. • Bring Us Home Eddie

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4 Weeks In-Will the Real Cubs Please Stand Up: Back to .500

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:31:41 +0000

1st inning- Back to .500
2nd inning- Bote is Simply Clutch
3rd inning- Chatwood: The Redemption Story We All Need
4th inning- Morrow Shut Down
5th inning- The Darvish Dilemma
6th inning-Where art thou Bryzzo?
7th inning- CLTV’s Josh Frydman interview
8th inning-Jon Lester’s Return Impact
9th inning-Remembering Chet Coppock

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Winter is Coming: Cubs Winning Week-Let it Snow

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:45:03 +0000

1st inning-Snow Day at Wrigley Field
2nd inning-Getting Back on Track
3rd inning-Caritini Injury
4th inning-Check Swing Check Up
5th inning-Positives for the Bullpen
6th inning-Jon Lester on IL
7th inning- MLB.com’s Jonathon Mayo interview
8th inning- Week Ahead Preview
9th inning- South Beach Party

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Is It Too Early To Panic?* *Spoiler alert: It is

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 01:00:12 +0000

Chad and Ryan preview Ryan’s big wedding day on Sunday
1st Inning—Is it Too Early to Panic?
2nd Inning—Should the Team Make a Move to Solidify the Bullpen?
3rd—Positive Signs: Offensive Explosion to Start the Season
4th—What to Make of the 6 Error Game?
5th Inning—Reaction to Latest Deadspin Article on the Cubs/Ricketts’ Family Emails
6th Inning—CJ Edwards Now Illegal Delivery
7th Inning Stretch Guest Conductor/Interview: Jesse Rogers ESPN 1000 Chicago/ESPN.com
8th Inning—True Expectations for the 1st Month
9th Inning-Wrigley Home Opener Monday

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2019 Cubs Season Preview-Opening Day Edition

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:46:52 +0000

Just in time for Ryan’s Wedding Day, the boys have a new sponsor: The Black Tux • • -1st Inning: Opening Day 2019
-2nd inning: Biggest question mark?
-3rd inning: Biggest Strength?
-4th inning: Darvish concerns
-5th inning: Who will surprise us?
-6th inning: Hendricks Surprise Extension -7th Inning Stretch Guest Conductor Jim Memolo-MLB Network Radio/Host SiriusXM • -8th & 9th Inning NL Central and Cubs Predictions • Bring Us Home Eddie

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Hope Springs Eternal in Mesa: Pitchers and Catchers Report

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:37:31 +0000

New Sponsor- Anchor App Pre-Open

1st inning-Spring has Sprung Pitchers & Catchers Report

2nd inning-Yu Darvish Return

3rd inning- Bullpen questions

4th inning-Who’s Cubs Ace?

5th inning-Wilson Contreras Expectations?

6th inning-Is MLB Free Agency Broken?

7th inning-Cubs Pitcher George Kontos interview

8th inning-DH in the NL?

9th inning-Cubs Announce New TV Network

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Ryan Lieber: @ryandlieber

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Next Year is Here! Offseason Cubs Update and 2019 Season Kickoff Feat. Carrie Muskat

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:49:54 +0000

1st inning: Is this Maddon’s Lame Duck Year?
2nd inning: Coaching Changes Concerns?
3rd inning: #1 Offseason Concern?
4th inning: Hamels Returns/What about Chatwood?
5th inning: Will Harper be a Cub?
6th inning: Bullpen issues mount
7th inning stretch: Carrie Muskat interview
8th inning: Still the team to beat in NL Central?
9th inning: Offseason Predictions?

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2018 Cubs Season Wrap: What happened? What’s next? Feat. NBC Chicago’s Mike Berman

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 23:21:12 +0000

1st inning: Game over on 2018 2nd inning: Offense not home 3rd inning: Long off season 4th inning: Maddon lame duck? 5th inning: Who will return? 6th inning: Harper or Machado? 7th inning: Mike Berman NBC5 Chicago Interview 8th inning: Will they win another WS? 9th inning: See you in the Spring

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Do or Die Wildcard Preview-Playoff Baseball at Wrigley Field The Boys are Joined by Chet Coppock

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:37:19 +0000

1st Inning: Playoff Baseball at Wrigley Field 2nd Inning: Jon Lester vs Kyle Freeland 3rd Inning: Kris Bryant vs Nolan Arenado 4th Inning: Javy Baez vs Trevor Story 5th Inning: Anthony Rizzo vs Charlie Blackmon 6th Inning: Joe Maddon vs Bud Black 7th Inning Stretch with Chet Coppock Chicago Sports Legend 8th Inning: Keys to the Game 9t Inning: Wild Card Predictions

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Breaking Down What Went Wrong in Game 163? Wild Card Preview Feat. Chet Coppock

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:01:41 +0000

1st inning: Stopped by the Crew 2nd inning: Hitless wonders 3rd inning: Is something missing? 4th inning: Wild Card showdown 5th inning: Lester time 6th inning: Rockies Punch 8th inning: Bullpen blues 9th inning: Wild Card prediction

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Game 163: Bonus Baseball

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 02:02:24 +0000

1st inning: Are You Kidding Me!?!?!?! Game 163 2nd inning: Quintana takes the bump 3rd inning: Red Hot Brew Crew 4th inning: Confident in advancing? 5th inning: Edge to Cubs? 6th inning: Biggest concerns? 7th inning Stretch: Guest Conductor--Russ Eisenstein 8th inning: NL playoffs Breakdown Game 163 Xs 2! 9th inning: Who wins? Predictions?? Join our community: Search for the Chicago Cubs Friend Confines Facebook Page. Follow Ryan on Twitter @ryanlieber76 and Chad @CubsConfines

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One Series to Rule Them All: Extra Innings Special

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:14:22 +0000

Ryan and Chad break down everything you need to know going into this final weekend of the regular season. Including everything from what's at stake and what's needed in this Cardinals series. They look at all of the different scenarios that are still on the table with the five remaining National League teams. And they discuss why some fans despite a historical time to be a Cubs fan why some of them just can't enjoy the ride

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7 Days in September to Make or Break the 2018 Cubs Season Feat. ESPN 1000’s Marc Silverman

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:39:00 +0000

1st inning: Addison Russell News and Implications. 2nd inning: The Final Week-Confident? 3rd inning: Offense, Starting Pitching Or Bullpen: Who will lead us? 4th inning: Kris Bryant’s Shoulder? 5th inning: Kyle Schwarber Finding His Stroke 6th inning: Will/When Cubs Clinch 7th inning: ESPN 1000's Marc Silverman Interview (30 min mark) 8th inning: Hawk Harrelson bids farewell 9th inning: Playoff Predictions

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Duct Tape & BandAids: How are Cubs Still on Pace for 95 Ws?

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 03:25:03 +0000

1st inning: Morrow Officially Out For Season. Who Do You Trust as Closer? 2nd inning: Strop At Bat/Injury Fallout 3rd inning: “Who Would You Rather?” 4th inning: How Can Cubs Regroup After 30 Day Stretch? 5th inning: Contreras Struggles/No Hustle 6th inning: Heyward’s Return Impact 7th inning Stretch Guest Conductor: Aly Cohen Interview WKRC Cincinnati Sports Anchor CBS 8th inning: Brewers/Cardinals/Dodgers Oh My! 9th inning: NL MVP Race

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No Rest For the Wicked or the Cubs. Survival Week Begins

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:57:39 +0000

Chad and Ryan Go 9 Innings 1st inning: Is the Brewers Series Make or Break? 2nd inning: MLB incompetence—One Day Off Rest of Season 3rd inning: Bullpen Blues 4th inning: Cardinals/Brewers Surging—Who Scares You Most 5th inning: Addison Russell—Is the D Worth the Offensive Struggles 6th inning: Will Kris Bryant Regain His Form? 7th inning: Ryan Chiaverini Int 8th inning: Who Do You Miss More: J-Hey or Morrow? 9th inning: Week ahead: Strasburg Again, Brewers Pressure and Reds

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Are the Cubs Peaking at the Right Time? Feat. former ESPN Baseball Tonight’s Gary Miller

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 03:57:59 +0000

This week Chad and Ryan go 9 Innings: 1st inning: How Big was that Philly takedown? 2nd inning: Return of the King: Bryant is Back! 3rd inning: Is Javy Baez NL MVP? 4th inning: Is it too soon for Magic Numbers? 5th inning: J-Hey's Bad Week: Concerned over Heyward to DL? 6th inning: Stretch Run Time Cub's Rotation 7th inning Stretch Guest Conductor: Gary Miller interview (Former ESPN Sports Center and Baseball Tonight Anchor (Current Cincy Sportscasting GOD) 8th inning: The Boys Break down the Cubs 5 Game NL Central Lead 9th inning: Looking to the Week Ahead: 3 vs Brewers 4 Versus Nats

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Make or Break Time. 23 straight games, no off days. 17 To Go Feat. David Kaplan ESPN 1000/NBC Sports

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 02:16:49 +0000

1st inning: Welcome Back Cubs Offense
2nd inning: Murphy’s Immediate Impact
3rd inning: Reaction to Players Weekend Jersey’s--like them/hate them?
4th inning: Bryant Return Timetime
5th inning: Starting Rotation Trending Up
6th inning: 6 Man Rotation Time--Mills and Montgomery 7th inning Stretch Guest Conductor: David Kaplan interview
8th inning: Breathing Room in NL Central
9th inning: Looking Ahead

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Murphy Trade Shocker and Darvish Is Done for 2018

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:31:39 +0000

A Special Extra Innings Edition of the Friendly Confines Cubs Podcast.
10th inning: Daniel Murphy Trade
11th inning: Yu Darvish is Done for 2018
12th Inning; 5 Games. 1HR a game. Is it time to be concerned?

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Are the Cubs the Most Un-Dominating Dominant Team in MLB? Feat. ESPN’s Doug Kezirian

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:03:15 +0000

1st inning: Cubs Offense is MIA? 2nd inning: Is Yu Darvish Done in 2018? 3rd inning: A Different Kind of Walk off--Tyler Chatwood 4th inning: The Staff Aces: Hamels/Lester 5th inning: Bullpen Brilliance 6th inning: Chad Quotes Mark Twain as We Discuss the Cardinals 7th inning: Guest Conductor ESPN SportsCenter Anchor Doug Kezirian interview 8th inning: Looking Ahead--Time to Step Up 9th inning: Ryan Asks Chad to "Show Me Your Gear"

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David Bote Makes History and Blows Up Original Show

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:55:04 +0000

Chad and Ryan's New rundown (Thanks A LOT David Bote!!!). 1st inning-Instant Legend/Instant Classic: Walk-Off Grand Slam David Bote 2nd inning-What is Wrong with Jon Lester? 3rd inning-New Staff Ace Cole Hamels is still perfect 4th inning-Should Cubs sign Harper 5th inning-More vital to return at 100%? Bryant or Darvish. 6th inning-30 Years Under The Lights At Wrigley 8-8-88 anniversary 7th inning Guest Conductor- Josh Friedman 790 The Ticket interview 8th inning-Listener Questions from Facebook 9th inning-Week ahead

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Will the Real Cubs Team Please Stand Up? Feat, WBBM’s George Ofman

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:28:10 +0000

Hosts Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber Go Nine Innings on the Past Week of Cubs Baseball

1st inning: Cubs Team MVP?
2nd inning: Cole Hamels Debut. What's his ceiling?
4th inning: Digging Deeper on A-Rod/s Yu Darvish Comments
5th inning: Mike Montgomery's Immediate Future
6th inning: Is this Maddon best managerial job of his career?
7th inning : Guest Conductor George Ofman interview (please excuse the audio breaks)
8th inning: Is it time to worry about Kris Bryant?
9th inning: Looking ahead to the coming week

You are listening to the latest episode of The Friendly Confines Cubs Podcast with Ryan Lieber and Chad Gordon

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Extra Innings Trade Deadline Edition Cubs

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 22:05:41 +0000

Extra Innings: Trade Deadline Edition 10th Inning: Cubs Add to the Pen: Acquire Brandon Kintzler from Nats 11th Inning: Brewers Stay Active-Acquire Jonathon Schoop from O’s 12th Inning: Cardinals Dump Tommy Pham. Are they throwimg in the towel? 13th Inning: Pirates Shocker! Aquire Chris Archer from Rays 14th Inning: Other Notable Trade Deadline Deals 15th Inning: Updated Power Rankings

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The Friendly Confines Welcomes In August

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 02:04:53 +0000

Hosts Ryan Lieber and Chad Gordon break down the latest in Cubs News. This week’s rundown Includes:

1st Inning-Cole Hamels Trade
2nd Inning-Chatwood to Bullpen-Can he be salvaged?
3rd Inning-How Confident are you in rotation now?
4th Inning-Any more trades by deadline? Any more needed?
5th Inning-Who is the Cubs most untradeable asset?
6th Inning-New Trend Alert! Position Players Pitching/Pitchers playing the field. Good/Bad?
7th Inning Stretch Guest Conductor/Interview: Long-time Chicago Sports Report Jason Belenke
8th Inning-Uh Oh..What’s up with Kris Bryant Injury?
9th Inning-Looking Ahead: Upcoming week

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Cubs First Half-A Look Back while Looking Ahead

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:12:46 +0000

Ryan and Chad go 9 innings on the Cubs First Half Suprises and Disappointments while looking ahead to what the team needs to compete down the stretch. Cubs Fans! Listen to the podcast made specifically for those who want to talk Cubs baseball. This is episode one of the “Friendly Confines”. Among the topics in episode one, recapping the first half of the season, making a deal at the trade deadline, and does this team have enough to win another World Series title? Moving forward, we’ll have special guests, and are interested in hear what you want us to discuss. Take a listen and we welcome your feedback. This is the “Friendly Confines” #cubs #mlb

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