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The guys recap the first day at camp including Alex Bregman taking Jameson Taillon deep (which absolutely counts as one regular season win) and note that there were no major injury concerns coming out of the initial media availability. They also react to the news that the Baltimore" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FSVgYUDvX9Y) 2026-02-12T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Cubs Didn't Want to Pay Ohtani + Dylan Cease Rumors Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the baseball season nearing its end the guys talk through a range of topicsfrom dominant postseason pitching performances to what lies ahead for the Cubs. They start by discussing Trey Yesavages breakout playoff and World Series run and where a pitcher with his stuff would have finished the year if he were a Cubs prospectDouble-A Triple-A The conversation expands into the growing league-wide trend" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6GwWsdAWB5k) 2025-10-30T18:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "League Moves Shake the Market As Off-Season Winds Down Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With Pitchers and Catchers reporting next week activity around the league is starting to pick upand a trio of notable moves sparks a wide-ranging discussion. They react to Eugenio Surez returning to the NL Central after signing with the Cincinnati Reds the Boston Red Sox giving real money to Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Detroit Tigers making a massive splash by signing Framber Valdez. The Kiner-Falefa" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lr6Ctyp2kJE) 2026-02-05T21:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) returning after a brief holiday break. While the Cubs were mostly quiet during that stretch the calm didnt last long. Right before recording the Cubs finally made their long-anticipated move for a controllable starting pitcher acquiring Edward Cabrera from the Marlins in a deal first reported by Bleacher Nations own Michael Cerami. The trade sends top prospect Owen Caissie to Miami along with Cristian Hernndez and Edgardo De Leon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S6SqImFonoc) 2026-01-08T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A Super Bowl Snoozer & Press Taylor Promoted Bleacher Nation Bears The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is back with its first episode after the Super Bowl presented by Obvious Shirts as the crew resets and looks ahead to whats next for the Bears and the rest of the league. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina share their biggest takeaways from Super Bowl weekend and discuss how different the conversation would feel if the Bears had found themselves on the losing end of a lopsided championship game. That leads into a broader discussion about postseason quarterback play and what" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d2dqiud1Pt8) 2026-02-09T22:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Should The Cubs Make a Big Off-Season Splash + Kyle Schwarber Reunion Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its that tricky part of the offseason where storylines are just starting to form but theres still plenty to dig into. The guys discuss the Dodgers rumored interest in Kyler Tucker and how it fits the trend of big-name players being tied to big Cubs offseasonsthough major fireworks havent arrived just yet. They also look at the current roster structure and how few obvious openings the Cubs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eIOjTA9qz5w) 2025-10-23T21:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Cubs Go All-In with Alex Bregman Kyle Tucker Era Officially Ends Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) and its been a very busy week. The Cubs finally made their biggest move of the offseasonand one of the biggest in franchise historysigning third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year $175 million deal. With deferrals lowering the luxury tax hit the Cubs pushed decisively into their contention window adding a true middle-of-the-order presence and locking down third base. The guys discuss why the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jXUUtAUqnwk) 2026-01-16T18:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Cubs Sign Reliever Phil Maton & A Major Trade Happening Soon Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fortieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the offseason still in its early stages the guys arent expecting a major wave of moves just yetbut the Cubs did make their first signing of the winter adding veteran reliever Phil Maton on a two-year $14.5 million deal with a [----] club option and annual incentives. They discuss what Maton brings to the bullpen how the deal is structured and why he could be the first of several relief additions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-VVCYbNPWvk) 2025-11-26T20:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Lock In No. [--] Seed Season Reflections & Packers Week Part [--] Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears close out the regular season with a 19-16 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field but still lock up the No. [--] seed in the NFC and the crew takes a step back to reflect on everything that got them here on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by processing how they feel about the Bears after one of the most memorable regular seasons in franchise history. Despite the loss to Detroit the focus quickly shifts to the bigger" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0BkmPiwSPOk) 2026-01-05T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Fall to Packers As The Playoff Race Tightens Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall 28-21 in Green Bay and the crew has plenty to say about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show by airing out their thoughts and frustrations after a tough divisional loss that slipped away late. Despite the setback the playoff picture still looks surprisingly strong The Athletics simulator gives the Bears a 70% chance to make the postseason but the team now moves from controlling its own destiny to scoreboard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1t02l9MQUxI) 2025-12-08T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Win Wild Card Series & On To Milwaukee Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs are moving on after taking down the Padres in the Wild Card roundtheir first playoff series victory in seven yearsand the guys are amped. They reflect on the Padres series noting how close it really was and how both teams leaned heavily on their bullpens and matchup management. Aggressive moves from both dugouts were amplified in the short three-game format with San Diegos bullpen in particular standing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ACkIsMIDk8) 2025-10-03T19:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Beat the Vikings & Move Into First Place in NFC North Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears are officially in first place after a gritty 19-17 win over the Vikings in Minnesota and the crew is ready to celebrate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open with their reactions to waking up to a first-place Bears team and share their biggest takeaways from the Week [--] victory. They hand out game balls and highlight the defensive effort that sealed the win keeping Chicagos hot streak rolling into the second half of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6JD9p8l7lvc) 2025-11-17T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Imanagas Decision Looms As Cubs Eye Pitching Market Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Not much movement yet in the Cubs offseason but the big storyline remains Shota Imanagas qualifying offer decision which must come by November [--]. Reports suggest Imanaga is expected to decline the $22 million offer with his camp exploring what his market might look like if he does. If he accepts hell return to the Cubs for [----]. If he declines he could still re-sign in Chicagobut if he signs elsewhere" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6UC6Bgm0S3c) 2025-11-14T21:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Mets Make Moves As NL Central Outlook Shifts Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) After a quick look back at the flurry of moves from the past couple of weeks the guys zoom out to examine how the broader league landscape is taking shapeand what it means for the Cubs. They discuss a busy stretch for the New York Mets who have aggressively retooled their roster with multiple high-upside additions. While the Mets look formidable on paper the guys debate whether the moves truly raise their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=77LVRZC-0Ag) 2026-01-22T22:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Outlast Bengals While Rookies Shine Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears win a 47-42 shootout against the Bengals and the crew is fired up to talk about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off with their reactions to one of the wildest finishes of the season and another big performance from Caleb Williams. Luis offers a light-hearted mea culpa to Colston Loveland after the sophomore tight ends breakout game and the guys praise Kyle Monangai for continuing to produce in key moments. With the NFL" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Ll3Rj0v88o) 2025-11-03T21:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Cubs Offseason Check-In & What Comes Next Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-third episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the offseason rolling along the guys check in on the latest Cubs news rumors and roster questions as the front office continues shaping the team for [----]. They discuss where things stand across the roster what types of moves still feel likely in the coming weeks and how the Cubs may be approaching the rest of the winter. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7gPNG7gj6bY) 2025-12-18T21:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A Look Ahead to the [----] Off-Season & Kyle Tucker Extension Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)the first episode of the offseason. They reflect on what was a memorable [----] campaign one that ended just two runs short of the NLCS after falling [--] to the Brewers in Game [--] of the NLDS. The guys talk through the sense of closure following the season the excitement of five postseason games at Wrigley Field and the legacy this team leaves behind. It was a year defined by progress competitiveness" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DbfmeKWll3s) 2025-10-16T19:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Beat Steelers As Montez Sweat and DJ Moore Dominate Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep rolling with a 31-28 win over the Steelers at Soldier Field and the crew is in full holiday spirit on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off by sharing their biggest takeaways from another statement victory because at this point its time to admit it: this team is good. The guys hand out their game balls led by Montez Sweat who delivered another dominant performance in a win that pushed Chicago even deeper into" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ED6-ejtW5mo) 2025-11-24T21:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Fall to Ravens as Caleb Williams Continues to Struggle Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall to the Ravens 30-16 in a disappointing Week [--] loss and the crew is back to break it down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by sharing their thoughts after a frustrating game against a Baltimore team that didnt even have Lamar Jackson under center. The conversation turns to Caleb Williams whose performance felt like a step back after several weeks of steady growth and the ongoing mystery surrounding tight end" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N2AzyMC0s3k) 2025-10-27T18:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Beat Saints Despite Caleb's Struggles Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep rolling with a 26-14 win over the Saints and the crew is back to break it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off by sharing their favorite moments from the victory before diving into a strong defensive effort and continued improvements in the run game. From there they discuss whether Caleb Williams uneven performance is cause for concern and how the Bears can clean up the recurring penalty issues before they" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NGzbIWrDnDw) 2025-10-20T19:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Fall to 49ers But Are NFC North Champions Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall 42-38 to the 49ers in a nationally televised instant classic and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina react to a game that felt like a full-blown track meet one that ended with the ball in Caleb Williams hands at the 2-yard line one play deciding everything. Its the exact scenario Bears fans have imagined for decades and even in defeat it felt like a defining moment for the franchise. The guys each share" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NocyFSLfSRk) 2025-12-29T21:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Shota Imanaga Declines Option & Rebuilding the Bullpen Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They discuss the Cubs decision to decline Shota Imanagas option what it means for his future and whether a Qualifying Offer could still be in play. They also touch on Shane Biebers surprising one-year deal to stay in Toronto how front offices are approaching short-term pitching contracts and the Cubs new one-year agreement with Colin Rea heading into [----]. A special thank you to Ankin Law for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OrxXdS683nU) 2025-11-06T18:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Cubs Prep for Winter Meetings PCA Extension Talk & Potential Bullpen Targets Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the Winter Meetings a week away the guys cover the latest Cubs news and rumors as the offseason slowly begins to take shape. They talk about the Cubs minor league deal with infielder Scott Kingery how it fits the teams low-risk depth-building approach and where things stand with potential extensionsparticularly Pete Crow-Armstrongs after his uneven rookie season. The guys also" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TjIVGBBLN8c) 2025-12-04T20:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Beat Giants 24-20 Rome Odunze Rebounds & Playoff Picture Talk Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep stacking wins improving to 6-3 after a hard-fought 24-20 victory over the Giants and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show with their thoughts on another strong outing from Caleb Williams and a big bounce-back performance from Rome Odunze. They each pick their Week [--] unsung heroes including a few names who quietly swung the game in Chicagos favor. The conversation shifts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ty9FD_JeEtg) 2025-11-10T20:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears v. Eagles LIVE Reactions After the Game Bleacher Nation Bears The BN Bears guys go live for their immediate reactions to the Black Friday Bears v. Eagles game A special thank you to Obvious Shirts for sponsoring this podcast Visit Obvious Shirts' Website ➡ obviousshirts.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Patrick on X ➡ https://x.com/PatrickKFlowers Follow Matt on X ➡ https://x.com/mrooney23 Follow Luis on X ➡ https://x.com/lcm1986 Follow Bleacher Nation on X ➡ https://x.com/bleachernation Follow Bleacher Nation on BlueSky ➡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Uj_8LeJfyBk) 2025-11-29T05:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Stun Packers in Incredible Wild Card Comeback Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off an all-time comeback on Wild Card Weekend rallying from an 18-point deficit to beat the Packers 31-27 and keep their season alive and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by reliving the emotional roller coaster of a game that felt lost at halftime especially considering the private group chat conversations happening at the break. Somehow the Bears flipped the script delivering their seventh" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XCNm3uYx3r8) 2026-01-12T21:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Cubs Should Make MASSIVE Moves Before the Deadline Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down the Cubs series loss to the Royals and reflect on the teams recent .500-level play which has allowed the Brewers to continue closing the gap in the NL Central. With the trade deadline approaching the guys also dig into some of the names being floated around and what kinds of moves might make sense for this roster. Finally they preview the big upcoming three-game set against Milwaukee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_FWG9WxyMe0) 2025-07-24T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Shota Imanaga Accepts QO & Offseason Outlook Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its a busy week for roster logistics with the 40-man roster deadline and the Qualifying Offer acceptance deadline both hitting. The guys walk through how the Rule [--] Draft works and what those roster decisions mean for the Cubs heading into the winter. They also react to Shota Imanaga accepting the Cubs $22 million Qualifying Offer keeping him in Chicago for [----]. Its a strong short-term outcome for both sides and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gH-35W8P_S8) 2025-11-20T20:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Beat Packers in OT & Playoff Dreams Grow Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off one of the most thrilling wins in recent memory beating the Packers 22-16 in overtime at Soldier Field capped by a 46-yard D.J. Moore walk-off touchdown and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina recap a game Bears fans wont soon forget. Patrick gets his moment after a win that immediately enters the conversation for the most satisfying Bears victories in years. The guys hand out game balls with Luis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k58j3UZs3As) 2025-12-23T20:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Sign Hoby Milner & Nico Hoerner Involved in Trade Talks Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its been a quiet Winter Meetings but the Cubs have made another meaningful addition to the bullpen. They break down Chicagos signing of lefty Hoby Milner a move that felt inevitable after last offseasons near-miss. Milner profiles as an ideal fit for the middle innings and paired with Phil Maton represents a strong start to the Cubs bullpen rebuild. The guys also talk about how quickly the closer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ln7OzT1DR0k) 2025-12-12T00:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Crush Browns As Caleb Williams Shines & Playoff Odds Surge Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears deliver a dominant 31-3 win over the Browns at Soldier Field and the vibes are immaculate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down one of the most complete performances of the season highlighted by a sharp mistake-free outing from Caleb Williams. Williams delivered a number of fantastic throws throughout the afternoon including several majorly impactful targets to D.J. Moore who helped fill the void after Rome" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pKjNZbt58Eg) 2025-12-15T22:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Fall to Rams in OT & [----] Season Reflections Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears season comes to a heartbreaking end with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams in the Divisional Round and the crew takes time to process it all on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show by reacting to the midweek Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles press conference sharing their biggest takeaways including Johnsons advice for Caleb Williams to step away from football for a bit a sentiment that resonated beyond just the quarterback. With" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qQDvV47FF90) 2026-01-21T23:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Cubs Rotation Deep Dive & Michael Wrote a Book Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The show opens with a fun announcement: Michael Cerami wrote a childrens book about Wrigley Field and Cubs fandom inspired by bringing the next generation into the bleachers. The guys talk about the idea behind the project and what it means to pass down the Cubs experience. From there they dive deep into the Cubs starting rotation. Have the Cubs done enough to bolster it They break down every arm discuss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=THomxS6e4yQ) 2026-01-29T21:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Mailbag Offseason Questions & What Comes Next Bleacher Nation Bears With the season officially in the rearview mirror the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast shifts into offseason mode on Episode [--] presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina introduce a new mailbag segment opening up a wide-ranging discussion about where the Bears stand and what comes next. The guys dig into whether this season exceeded expectations how the running back room should be handled moving forward and what the future holds for D.J. Moore including a few big-swing trade" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ufzl4Eusf-A) 2026-01-29T06:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Shota Imanaga Returns + We're Winning the NL Central Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the eighteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the Cubs officially past the halfway point of the season the guys take stock of where things stand including a three-game lead in the NL Central. They also discuss the dynamics of lineup construction including how the Cubs are working to shake up their order and break up a string of left-handed hitters to maximize offensive opportunities and matchup advantages. A special thank you to Ankin Law for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-_PC4DYxoV8) 2025-06-27T17:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Can The Cubs Stay Alive & Move On To The NLCS Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-third episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs are fighting to stay alive as they head into NLDS Game [--] tonight (Thursday) at Wrigley Field trailing the Brewers 2-1. They recap last nights thrilling 4-3 win that kept the series alive and take a hard look at the defensive miscues that cost the Cubs in their two losses. The guys also discuss a few key players whove been crucial all season but havent yet delivered in the postseason. Plus a preview of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2D5Aod_7vto) 2025-10-09T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Beat Commanders While DAndre Swift Shines Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off another thriller on Monday Night Football edging out the Commanders 25-24 in a last-second Jake Moody kick. On this weeks Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina dive into how Chicago continues to show real growth under head coach Ben Johnson. Its the little things making a big difference from game management to discipline as the teams culture has taken a full [---] from last season. DAndre Swift turned in one of his best games as a Bear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2R1q5ipldWQ) 2025-10-14T20:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BN Goes Live Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael go live this week to discuss the latest news scores and issues with the Cubs as we head into the end of June and nearing the All-Star break A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/michael_cerami Follow Brett on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/brett_a_taylor Follow Bleacher Nation on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/bleachernation Follow Michael on BlueSky ➡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3g0_ys03C70) 2025-06-14T13:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ryan Pressly Cannot Keep Pitching + Shota Imanaga's Injury Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the eleventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down the Cubs series win in Milwaukee and the frustrating home series loss to the Giants which included a 9-run collapse in the 11th inning. The guys also discuss Shota Imanagas mild hamstring strain what it could mean for the rotation and why now might be the right time to play it safe with the standout lefty. Plus a look at Colin Reas surprising effectiveness in the early going and why Cade" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Y-xFAhgP84) 2025-05-08T18:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Justin Steele Out For The Year + Jed Hoyer Gets Busy Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They reflect on the Cubs' 3-3 road stretch against the Dodgers and Padres and break down the tough news about Justin Steele undergoing elbow surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the season. With Steele out they explore how the rotation depth could shake out moving forward including a look at Cade Hortons strong start at Triple-A Iowa and what it might mean for his timeline to the big leagues. A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4kBpZRHOAOE) 2025-04-17T20:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "All-Star Takeaways Cubs Check-In & Brewers Double Agent Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They kick things off with a quick recap of the All-Star Gameincluding the swing-off finaleand explain why that particular twist has no place in the regular season. They also highlight Pete Crow-Armstrong embracing his status as a role model and how Kyle Tuckers deadpan low-energy All-Star presence was accidentally hilarious. From there they talk replay review process tweaks take stock of the Cubs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9q2dIMv8_Y0) 2025-07-17T18:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Cubs v. Dodgers Tokyo Series Recap Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast They reflect on the Tokyo Series breaking down key moments and takeaways from the Cubs' matchup with the Dodgers. Plus a look into the Cubs pitching rotationwhos stepping up potential concerns and what it means for the season ahead. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BPZE3-3F2p0) 2025-03-20T19:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "All Star Snubs & Can The Brewers Please Go Away Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twentieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs wrapped up their week with a dominant 8-1 win over the Twins and an unforgettable Fourth of July performance crushing eight home runs in an 11-3 win over the Cardinalsa new franchise record. They spotlight Michael Buschs red-hot stretch including his three-homer game and co-NL Player of the Week honors and discuss how hes finally getting national attention alongside bigger Cubs names like PCA and Kyle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BoRF7WSNb_8) 2025-07-10T22:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Owen Caissie Called Up As Kyle Tucker's Slump Continues. Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The guys react to Miguel Amayas ankle injurysuffered in his first game back from months on the Injured Listwhich thankfully came back as a sprain with no fracture. They also talk about Owen Caissies call-up in the wake of Amayas injury how he fits into the Cubs lineup and his arrival in the middle of a scorching hot stretch at the plate in Triple-A. The conversation also includes how Kyle Tuckers high" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FJne697FfGs) 2025-08-14T18:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Cubs Are Better Than The Brewers Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They recap a pivotal stretch against the Brewers where the Cubs took three of five games and showed plenty of reasons to believe theyre the stronger clubeven if the standings still lean Milwaukees way. The guys dig into why the Brewers seem to consistently out-perform their roster on paper and compare what theyve seen across the [--] head-to-head matchups so far. They also discuss Kyle Tucker getting a short mental break" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FwOcpj_NYvU) 2025-08-22T17:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "WE CLINCHED A PLAYOFF SPOT Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirtieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs have officially clinched a playoff spot for the first time since [----] after sweeping the Pirates and the guys reflect on how far this roster has come. They debate whether this team has the pieces to make a deep October run and what a realistic championship path looks like. They also break down the projected playoff rotation how the Cubs will set it up and the confidence level in the arms leading the way. Matthew Boyds recent" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GhnHujU-aFo) 2025-09-18T17:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Chicago Cubs [----] Off-Season Review & News Bleacher Nation Cubs Join Brett and Michael as they kick off the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) In this debut episode they set the stage for whats to comebreaking down Cubs news analysis and everything in between. Get to know the hosts hear their thoughts on the team's offseason the latest news on Nico Hoerner/Matt Shaw and find out what makes this podcast a must-listen for Cubs fans. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L5mBjzZs8rM) 2025-02-27T21:49Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "The Cubs First Slump Week + Moises Ballesteros BALLING Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the tenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down the cubs recent slump against the Phillies and a loss against the Pirates before diving into the Cubs third base struggles Matt Shaw's true performances in AAA and will Moises Ballesteros make it to the big leagues in [----]. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LPw4QPtZqsk) 2025-05-01T18:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Early Cubs [----] Free Agency Preview & Potential Adds Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They discuss the rocky start to the Giants series including Matthew Boyds rough outing despite San Franciscos struggles against lefties leading into the matchup. The guys also dive into the subtle shift in expectations as the Cubs pivot from chasing the NL Central crown to focusing on locking up the top Wild Card spot. Despite offensive regression and continued struggles at the plateboth for Michael" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NULuIhb9SH4) 2025-08-28T17:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Roll Cowboys in Ben Johnson's First Win + Week [--] Preview Bleacher Nation Bears Welcome to the debut episode of the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down the Bears 31-14 win over the Cowboys at Soldier Field giving Ben Johnson his first victory as head coach. Caleb Williams delivered arguably the best performance of his young career throwing four touchdowns to four different receivers while avoiding a single sack. The defense allowed just one touchdown in what felt like one of the most complete efforts the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PBAnu0oDxR4) 2025-09-22T19:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears vs. Commanders MNF Preview & Bye Week Hopes Bleacher Nation Bears Its a bye-week Monday on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina look ahead to the Bears upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the Commanders and the teams return from the bye. The guys highlight the October 13th Watch Party presented by Ankin Law at Frontier on N. Milwaukee Street with free drinks through halftime Head to BleacherNation.com to RSVP. Caleb Williams faces off against Jayden Daniels in whats shaping up to be an early measuring" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RVwMebsZwho) 2025-10-06T20:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "An Underwhelming Trade Deadline. But Cade Horton is Good Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) and theyre joined once again by Dave from Feldco The guys react to what felt like a disappointing trade deadline for the Cubs and evaluate the state of the team heading into August. Despite the lack of big moves the Cubs remain one of just two teams in baseball who have yet to be swept this season. They also highlight how key bats finally came alive in the final game of the Reds series after a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T-rj3d9RebI) 2025-08-07T18:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Cubs [----] Week [--] Recap Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down Kyle Tucker's hot start the Cubs pitching rotation and Pete Crow-Armstrong's start of the season. From early season takeaways to key storylines to watch they cover it all as the Cubs open up the season. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Uc2rSGsvRqY) 2025-04-03T19:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The Best Cubs Team Since [----] + PCA's Nuclear Week Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down two thrilling comeback wins against the Diamondbacks and Dodgers and celebrate the Cubs early-season offensive identity. With a hot start against three tough NL West opponents there's a lot to be excited about on the North Side right now. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WxUeNB6NGcU) 2025-04-24T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Pitching Growth vs. Hitting Catchers Thriving & Cubs Stay Engaging Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fifteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Theyre joined by special guest Dave Cook of Feldco to talk Cubs baseball. The guys break down the Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday and how it highlighted the slower development curve for some pitching prospects. They explore the contrast between how pitchers and position players progress through the minors and how the Cubs are managing both sides of that equation. They also touch on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XeJdEeP5rD0) 2025-06-05T20:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cam Smith is Balling But We Don't Care Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the nineteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They check in on the ongoing Guardians series and recap a tough road stretch that included a series loss in Houston and a split in St. Louis. The guys revisit the Kyle Tucker trade particularly in light of Cam Smiths breakout with the Astros and what that deal looks like now. Plus the Cubs are sending two startersKyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrongto the All-Star Game for the first time in six years and the conversation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_xzY20wZu7k) 2025-07-03T19:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Edge Raiders Caleb Williams Stays Composed & Ben Johnsons Impact Bleacher Nation Bears Its another Victory Monday on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down Chicagos nail-biting 25-24 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas and the growing sense that things really are different under Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams once again showed poise in end-game situations giving Bears fans a confidence they simply didnt have a year ago. Johnsons calm demeanor and in-game adjustments including tweaks to the offensive line" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cBt3CwUBi5k) 2025-09-29T18:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Drop Two Series Ben Browns Wild Ride & Rotation Questions Ahead Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the sixteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) After winning seven straight series the Cubs hit their first real bump in a whiledropping back-to-back sets against the Tigers and Phillies and going 2-4 on the week. They dig into the tough pitching the Cubs faced during this recent nine-game road trip and zero in on Ben Browns up-and-down stretch. Brown looked sharp last Friday but unraveled against the Phillies struggling with command and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f_7ki4UPKHc) 2025-06-12T18:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Justin Steele Injury Impact & Week [--] Recap Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down Justin Steele's elbow injury Kyle Tucker's continued hot start plus the effective catcher platoon between Miguel Amaya and Carson Kelly. From early season takeaways to key storylines to watch they cover it all as the Cubs open up the season. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h8ll0IPDDQo) 2025-04-10T18:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Suzuki & PCA Shine Cubs Stay Hot & Rotation Barely Hangs On Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fourteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They dive into the breakout performances of Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrongboth battling for the league lead in RBIs and drawing national attention. PCAs recent clutch heroics are also in the spotlight even as he finds success on tough pitches out of the zone. The guys also take a step back to appreciate the Cubs' dominant 12-3 stretch over their last [--] games including another road series win" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hRJeossDxF0) 2025-05-29T19:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Chicago Cubs [----] Spring Training Review Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast This week they break down the latest from Cubs Spring Trainingearly standouts key roster battles and what to watch for as the team gears up for the season. Plus thoughts on the latest Cubs news and what it means for the year ahead. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=haoQRcrRc0U) 2025-03-06T22:28Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Prospect Debuts Cubs Cool Off & Happ Hits the IL Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twelfth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They preview the BN Pre-Game Party at HVAC in Wrigleyville on May [--] before Cubs-White Sox presented by Ankin Law. Then it's a dive into the week on the field: the Cubs dropped a tough series to the Mets in New York but bounced back with a series win over the Marlins at home. They also touch on Cade Hortons big-league debut (4 IP [--] K [--] ER) the cooling of the Cubs offense after a red-hot start and what Ian Happs IL" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=igkfwDJTOCw) 2025-05-15T19:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Palencia in the Ninth Shaws Adjustment & Horton Keeps Rolling Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They celebrate a big week for the Cubs who swept the White Sox and took two of three from the Marlins. The guys take a closer look at Daniel Palencias rollercoaster outings in save situations and discuss his potential to grow into a trusted bullpen weapon. They also dive into Matt Shaws recent stretch since returning to the bigshighlighting his pull-heavy tendencies and how he's settling in at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jKzmC-jokzo) 2025-05-22T18:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bleacher Nation AMA Before the Trade Deadline Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael go live this week for an AMA before the [----] MLB Trade Deadline A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/michael_cerami Follow Brett on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/brett_a_taylor Follow Bleacher Nation on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/bleachernation Follow Michael on BlueSky ➡ https://bsky.app/profile/michael-cerami.bsky.social Follow Brett on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kgB4daoKIDM) 2025-07-30T22:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Cubs Will Make The Playoffs. But What's The Point Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back together for the twenty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs dropped their series to the Nationals and opened the Braves set with another loss pushing their skid to three games. Still they remain the only team in baseball without a four-game losing streak this season and hold the fifth-best record overall. The guys talk about the Cubs inability to capitalize while the Brewers have been scuffling and how regression has hit the offenseespecially" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m5iG-F1nnHc) 2025-09-11T17:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs v. Dodgers Tokyo Series Preview Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael return for the third episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast This week they discuss the upcoming exhibition games against NPB teams and preview the highly anticipated Tokyo Series between the Cubs and Dodgerswhat to expect key matchups and why this series is a big deal for the start of the season. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qNWhyzUTDJw) 2025-03-13T20:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Cade Horton is The Next Jake Arrieta & [----] NL ROTY Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett is flying solo for the twenty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) He recaps a strong stretch of baseball for the Cubs including series wins over both the Rockies at Coors Field and the Braves at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have widened their Wild Card lead thanks to some stumbles by the Padres but the main spotlight goes to Cade Horton. His second half has been outstanding with strikeouts climbing walks falling and a run thats drawing comparisons to Jake Arrietas legendary 2015" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qtVn9oylxus) 2025-09-04T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Playoff Preview: Hortons Status Tuckers Return & Bullpen Roles Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the postseason right around the corner the guys cover a number of key injury and pitching storylines. Kyle Tucker could return as soon as this weekend in a DH role after meeting with his personal PTs in Tampa but questions remain about whether hell be at full strength. Cade Hortons status for the Wild Card round is also up in the air with the Cubs potentially considering resting him if" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rkIs1jV4kf4) 2025-09-26T19:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs v. Diamondbacks Opening Series Preview Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast They preview the Cubs stateside opener against the Diamondbacks in Arizona discussing the probable pitching matchups and key storylines for the series. Plus a breakdown of the seven-game road trip leading up to the home opener next Friday and what to watch for in the week ahead. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zwh5clAUoV0) 2025-03-27T04:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2026 Spring Training Has Begun + NL Central Projections Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Cubs camp is officially underway with pitchers and catchers reporting and the front office holding its opening presser. The guys recap the first day at camp including Alex Bregman taking Jameson Taillon deep (which absolutely counts as one regular season win) and note that there were no major injury concerns coming out of the initial media availability. They also react to the news that the Baltimore" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FSVgYUDvX9Y) 2026-02-12T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A Super Bowl Snoozer & Press Taylor Promoted Bleacher Nation Bears The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is back with its first episode after the Super Bowl presented by Obvious Shirts as the crew resets and looks ahead to whats next for the Bears and the rest of the league. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina share their biggest takeaways from Super Bowl weekend and discuss how different the conversation would feel if the Bears had found themselves on the losing end of a lopsided championship game. That leads into a broader discussion about postseason quarterback play and what" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d2dqiud1Pt8) 2026-02-09T22:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "League Moves Shake the Market As Off-Season Winds Down Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With Pitchers and Catchers reporting next week activity around the league is starting to pick upand a trio of notable moves sparks a wide-ranging discussion. They react to Eugenio Surez returning to the NL Central after signing with the Cincinnati Reds the Boston Red Sox giving real money to Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Detroit Tigers making a massive splash by signing Framber Valdez. The Kiner-Falefa" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lr6Ctyp2kJE) 2026-02-05T21:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Cubs Rotation Deep Dive & Michael Wrote a Book Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The show opens with a fun announcement: Michael Cerami wrote a childrens book about Wrigley Field and Cubs fandom inspired by bringing the next generation into the bleachers. The guys talk about the idea behind the project and what it means to pass down the Cubs experience. From there they dive deep into the Cubs starting rotation. Have the Cubs done enough to bolster it They break down every arm discuss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=THomxS6e4yQ) 2026-01-29T21:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Mailbag Offseason Questions & What Comes Next Bleacher Nation Bears With the season officially in the rearview mirror the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast shifts into offseason mode on Episode [--] presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina introduce a new mailbag segment opening up a wide-ranging discussion about where the Bears stand and what comes next. The guys dig into whether this season exceeded expectations how the running back room should be handled moving forward and what the future holds for D.J. Moore including a few big-swing trade" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ufzl4Eusf-A) 2026-01-29T06:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Mets Make Moves As NL Central Outlook Shifts Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) After a quick look back at the flurry of moves from the past couple of weeks the guys zoom out to examine how the broader league landscape is taking shapeand what it means for the Cubs. They discuss a busy stretch for the New York Mets who have aggressively retooled their roster with multiple high-upside additions. While the Mets look formidable on paper the guys debate whether the moves truly raise their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=77LVRZC-0Ag) 2026-01-22T22:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Fall to Rams in OT & [----] Season Reflections Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears season comes to a heartbreaking end with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams in the Divisional Round and the crew takes time to process it all on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show by reacting to the midweek Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles press conference sharing their biggest takeaways including Johnsons advice for Caleb Williams to step away from football for a bit a sentiment that resonated beyond just the quarterback. With" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qQDvV47FF90) 2026-01-21T23:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Cubs Go All-In with Alex Bregman Kyle Tucker Era Officially Ends Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) and its been a very busy week. The Cubs finally made their biggest move of the offseasonand one of the biggest in franchise historysigning third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year $175 million deal. With deferrals lowering the luxury tax hit the Cubs pushed decisively into their contention window adding a true middle-of-the-order presence and locking down third base. The guys discuss why the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jXUUtAUqnwk) 2026-01-16T18:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Stun Packers in Incredible Wild Card Comeback Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off an all-time comeback on Wild Card Weekend rallying from an 18-point deficit to beat the Packers 31-27 and keep their season alive and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by reliving the emotional roller coaster of a game that felt lost at halftime especially considering the private group chat conversations happening at the break. Somehow the Bears flipped the script delivering their seventh" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XCNm3uYx3r8) 2026-01-12T21:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) returning after a brief holiday break. While the Cubs were mostly quiet during that stretch the calm didnt last long. Right before recording the Cubs finally made their long-anticipated move for a controllable starting pitcher acquiring Edward Cabrera from the Marlins in a deal first reported by Bleacher Nations own Michael Cerami. The trade sends top prospect Owen Caissie to Miami along with Cristian Hernndez and Edgardo De Leon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S6SqImFonoc) 2026-01-08T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Lock In No. [--] Seed Season Reflections & Packers Week Part [--] Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears close out the regular season with a 19-16 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field but still lock up the No. [--] seed in the NFC and the crew takes a step back to reflect on everything that got them here on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by processing how they feel about the Bears after one of the most memorable regular seasons in franchise history. Despite the loss to Detroit the focus quickly shifts to the bigger" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0BkmPiwSPOk) 2026-01-05T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Fall to 49ers But Are NFC North Champions Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall 42-38 to the 49ers in a nationally televised instant classic and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina react to a game that felt like a full-blown track meet one that ended with the ball in Caleb Williams hands at the 2-yard line one play deciding everything. Its the exact scenario Bears fans have imagined for decades and even in defeat it felt like a defining moment for the franchise. The guys each share" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NocyFSLfSRk) 2025-12-29T21:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Bears Beat Packers in OT & Playoff Dreams Grow Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off one of the most thrilling wins in recent memory beating the Packers 22-16 in overtime at Soldier Field capped by a 46-yard D.J. Moore walk-off touchdown and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina recap a game Bears fans wont soon forget. Patrick gets his moment after a win that immediately enters the conversation for the most satisfying Bears victories in years. The guys hand out game balls with Luis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k58j3UZs3As) 2025-12-23T20:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Offseason Check-In & What Comes Next Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-third episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the offseason rolling along the guys check in on the latest Cubs news rumors and roster questions as the front office continues shaping the team for [----]. They discuss where things stand across the roster what types of moves still feel likely in the coming weeks and how the Cubs may be approaching the rest of the winter. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7gPNG7gj6bY) 2025-12-18T21:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Crush Browns As Caleb Williams Shines & Playoff Odds Surge Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears deliver a dominant 31-3 win over the Browns at Soldier Field and the vibes are immaculate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down one of the most complete performances of the season highlighted by a sharp mistake-free outing from Caleb Williams. Williams delivered a number of fantastic throws throughout the afternoon including several majorly impactful targets to D.J. Moore who helped fill the void after Rome" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pKjNZbt58Eg) 2025-12-15T22:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Sign Hoby Milner & Nico Hoerner Involved in Trade Talks Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its been a quiet Winter Meetings but the Cubs have made another meaningful addition to the bullpen. They break down Chicagos signing of lefty Hoby Milner a move that felt inevitable after last offseasons near-miss. Milner profiles as an ideal fit for the middle innings and paired with Phil Maton represents a strong start to the Cubs bullpen rebuild. The guys also talk about how quickly the closer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ln7OzT1DR0k) 2025-12-12T00:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Fall to Packers As The Playoff Race Tightens Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall 28-21 in Green Bay and the crew has plenty to say about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show by airing out their thoughts and frustrations after a tough divisional loss that slipped away late. Despite the setback the playoff picture still looks surprisingly strong The Athletics simulator gives the Bears a 70% chance to make the postseason but the team now moves from controlling its own destiny to scoreboard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1t02l9MQUxI) 2025-12-08T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Prep for Winter Meetings PCA Extension Talk & Potential Bullpen Targets Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the Winter Meetings a week away the guys cover the latest Cubs news and rumors as the offseason slowly begins to take shape. They talk about the Cubs minor league deal with infielder Scott Kingery how it fits the teams low-risk depth-building approach and where things stand with potential extensionsparticularly Pete Crow-Armstrongs after his uneven rookie season. The guys also" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TjIVGBBLN8c) 2025-12-04T20:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears v. Eagles LIVE Reactions After the Game Bleacher Nation Bears The BN Bears guys go live for their immediate reactions to the Black Friday Bears v. Eagles game A special thank you to Obvious Shirts for sponsoring this podcast Visit Obvious Shirts' Website ➡ obviousshirts.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Patrick on X ➡ https://x.com/PatrickKFlowers Follow Matt on X ➡ https://x.com/mrooney23 Follow Luis on X ➡ https://x.com/lcm1986 Follow Bleacher Nation on X ➡ https://x.com/bleachernation Follow Bleacher Nation on BlueSky ➡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Uj_8LeJfyBk) 2025-11-29T05:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Sign Reliever Phil Maton & A Major Trade Happening Soon Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fortieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the offseason still in its early stages the guys arent expecting a major wave of moves just yetbut the Cubs did make their first signing of the winter adding veteran reliever Phil Maton on a two-year $14.5 million deal with a [----] club option and annual incentives. They discuss what Maton brings to the bullpen how the deal is structured and why he could be the first of several relief additions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-VVCYbNPWvk) 2025-11-26T20:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Beat Steelers As Montez Sweat and DJ Moore Dominate Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep rolling with a 31-28 win over the Steelers at Soldier Field and the crew is in full holiday spirit on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off by sharing their biggest takeaways from another statement victory because at this point its time to admit it: this team is good. The guys hand out their game balls led by Montez Sweat who delivered another dominant performance in a win that pushed Chicago even deeper into" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ED6-ejtW5mo) 2025-11-24T21:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Shota Imanaga Accepts QO & Offseason Outlook Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its a busy week for roster logistics with the 40-man roster deadline and the Qualifying Offer acceptance deadline both hitting. The guys walk through how the Rule [--] Draft works and what those roster decisions mean for the Cubs heading into the winter. They also react to Shota Imanaga accepting the Cubs $22 million Qualifying Offer keeping him in Chicago for [----]. Its a strong short-term outcome for both sides and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gH-35W8P_S8) 2025-11-20T20:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Beat the Vikings & Move Into First Place in NFC North Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears are officially in first place after a gritty 19-17 win over the Vikings in Minnesota and the crew is ready to celebrate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open with their reactions to waking up to a first-place Bears team and share their biggest takeaways from the Week [--] victory. They hand out game balls and highlight the defensive effort that sealed the win keeping Chicagos hot streak rolling into the second half of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6JD9p8l7lvc) 2025-11-17T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Imanagas Decision Looms As Cubs Eye Pitching Market Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Not much movement yet in the Cubs offseason but the big storyline remains Shota Imanagas qualifying offer decision which must come by November [--]. Reports suggest Imanaga is expected to decline the $22 million offer with his camp exploring what his market might look like if he does. If he accepts hell return to the Cubs for [----]. If he declines he could still re-sign in Chicagobut if he signs elsewhere" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6UC6Bgm0S3c) 2025-11-14T21:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Beat Giants 24-20 Rome Odunze Rebounds & Playoff Picture Talk Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep stacking wins improving to 6-3 after a hard-fought 24-20 victory over the Giants and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show with their thoughts on another strong outing from Caleb Williams and a big bounce-back performance from Rome Odunze. They each pick their Week [--] unsung heroes including a few names who quietly swung the game in Chicagos favor. The conversation shifts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ty9FD_JeEtg) 2025-11-10T20:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Shota Imanaga Declines Option & Rebuilding the Bullpen Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They discuss the Cubs decision to decline Shota Imanagas option what it means for his future and whether a Qualifying Offer could still be in play. They also touch on Shane Biebers surprising one-year deal to stay in Toronto how front offices are approaching short-term pitching contracts and the Cubs new one-year agreement with Colin Rea heading into [----]. A special thank you to Ankin Law for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OrxXdS683nU) 2025-11-06T18:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Outlast Bengals While Rookies Shine Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears win a 47-42 shootout against the Bengals and the crew is fired up to talk about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off with their reactions to one of the wildest finishes of the season and another big performance from Caleb Williams. Luis offers a light-hearted mea culpa to Colston Loveland after the sophomore tight ends breakout game and the guys praise Kyle Monangai for continuing to produce in key moments. With the NFL" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Ll3Rj0v88o) 2025-11-03T21:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Cubs Didn't Want to Pay Ohtani + Dylan Cease Rumors Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the baseball season nearing its end the guys talk through a range of topicsfrom dominant postseason pitching performances to what lies ahead for the Cubs. They start by discussing Trey Yesavages breakout playoff and World Series run and where a pitcher with his stuff would have finished the year if he were a Cubs prospectDouble-A Triple-A The conversation expands into the growing league-wide trend" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6GwWsdAWB5k) 2025-10-30T18:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Fall to Ravens as Caleb Williams Continues to Struggle Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall to the Ravens 30-16 in a disappointing Week [--] loss and the crew is back to break it down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by sharing their thoughts after a frustrating game against a Baltimore team that didnt even have Lamar Jackson under center. The conversation turns to Caleb Williams whose performance felt like a step back after several weeks of steady growth and the ongoing mystery surrounding tight end" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N2AzyMC0s3k) 2025-10-27T18:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Should The Cubs Make a Big Off-Season Splash + Kyle Schwarber Reunion Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its that tricky part of the offseason where storylines are just starting to form but theres still plenty to dig into. The guys discuss the Dodgers rumored interest in Kyler Tucker and how it fits the trend of big-name players being tied to big Cubs offseasonsthough major fireworks havent arrived just yet. They also look at the current roster structure and how few obvious openings the Cubs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eIOjTA9qz5w) 2025-10-23T21:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Beat Saints Despite Caleb's Struggles Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep rolling with a 26-14 win over the Saints and the crew is back to break it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off by sharing their favorite moments from the victory before diving into a strong defensive effort and continued improvements in the run game. From there they discuss whether Caleb Williams uneven performance is cause for concern and how the Bears can clean up the recurring penalty issues before they" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NGzbIWrDnDw) 2025-10-20T19:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A Look Ahead to the [----] Off-Season & Kyle Tucker Extension Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)the first episode of the offseason. They reflect on what was a memorable [----] campaign one that ended just two runs short of the NLCS after falling [--] to the Brewers in Game [--] of the NLDS. The guys talk through the sense of closure following the season the excitement of five postseason games at Wrigley Field and the legacy this team leaves behind. It was a year defined by progress competitiveness" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DbfmeKWll3s) 2025-10-16T19:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Beat Commanders While DAndre Swift Shines Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off another thriller on Monday Night Football edging out the Commanders 25-24 in a last-second Jake Moody kick. On this weeks Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina dive into how Chicago continues to show real growth under head coach Ben Johnson. Its the little things making a big difference from game management to discipline as the teams culture has taken a full [---] from last season. DAndre Swift turned in one of his best games as a Bear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2R1q5ipldWQ) 2025-10-14T20:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Can The Cubs Stay Alive & Move On To The NLCS Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-third episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs are fighting to stay alive as they head into NLDS Game [--] tonight (Thursday) at Wrigley Field trailing the Brewers 2-1. They recap last nights thrilling 4-3 win that kept the series alive and take a hard look at the defensive miscues that cost the Cubs in their two losses. The guys also discuss a few key players whove been crucial all season but havent yet delivered in the postseason. Plus a preview of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2D5Aod_7vto) 2025-10-09T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears vs. Commanders MNF Preview & Bye Week Hopes Bleacher Nation Bears Its a bye-week Monday on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina look ahead to the Bears upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the Commanders and the teams return from the bye. The guys highlight the October 13th Watch Party presented by Ankin Law at Frontier on N. Milwaukee Street with free drinks through halftime Head to BleacherNation.com to RSVP. Caleb Williams faces off against Jayden Daniels in whats shaping up to be an early measuring" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RVwMebsZwho) 2025-10-06T20:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Win Wild Card Series & On To Milwaukee Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs are moving on after taking down the Padres in the Wild Card roundtheir first playoff series victory in seven yearsand the guys are amped. They reflect on the Padres series noting how close it really was and how both teams leaned heavily on their bullpens and matchup management. Aggressive moves from both dugouts were amplified in the short three-game format with San Diegos bullpen in particular standing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ACkIsMIDk8) 2025-10-03T19:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bears Edge Raiders Caleb Williams Stays Composed & Ben Johnsons Impact Bleacher Nation Bears Its another Victory Monday on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down Chicagos nail-biting 25-24 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas and the growing sense that things really are different under Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams once again showed poise in end-game situations giving Bears fans a confidence they simply didnt have a year ago. Johnsons calm demeanor and in-game adjustments including tweaks to the offensive line" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cBt3CwUBi5k) 2025-09-29T18:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cubs Playoff Preview: Hortons Status Tuckers Return & Bullpen Roles Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the postseason right around the corner the guys cover a number of key injury and pitching storylines. Kyle Tucker could return as soon as this weekend in a DH role after meeting with his personal PTs in Tampa but questions remain about whether hell be at full strength. Cade Hortons status for the Wild Card round is also up in the air with the Cubs potentially considering resting him if" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rkIs1jV4kf4) 2025-09-26T19:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bears Roll Cowboys in Ben Johnson's First Win + Week [--] Preview Bleacher Nation Bears Welcome to the debut episode of the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down the Bears 31-14 win over the Cowboys at Soldier Field giving Ben Johnson his first victory as head coach. Caleb Williams delivered arguably the best performance of his young career throwing four touchdowns to four different receivers while avoiding a single sack. The defense allowed just one touchdown in what felt like one of the most complete efforts the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PBAnu0oDxR4) 2025-09-22T19:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "WE CLINCHED A PLAYOFF SPOT Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirtieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs have officially clinched a playoff spot for the first time since [----] after sweeping the Pirates and the guys reflect on how far this roster has come. They debate whether this team has the pieces to make a deep October run and what a realistic championship path looks like. They also break down the projected playoff rotation how the Cubs will set it up and the confidence level in the arms leading the way. Matthew Boyds recent" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GhnHujU-aFo) 2025-09-18T17:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Cubs Will Make The Playoffs. But What's The Point Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back together for the twenty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs dropped their series to the Nationals and opened the Braves set with another loss pushing their skid to three games. Still they remain the only team in baseball without a four-game losing streak this season and hold the fifth-best record overall. The guys talk about the Cubs inability to capitalize while the Brewers have been scuffling and how regression has hit the offenseespecially" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m5iG-F1nnHc) 2025-09-11T17:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cade Horton is The Next Jake Arrieta & [----] NL ROTY Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett is flying solo for the twenty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) He recaps a strong stretch of baseball for the Cubs including series wins over both the Rockies at Coors Field and the Braves at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have widened their Wild Card lead thanks to some stumbles by the Padres but the main spotlight goes to Cade Horton. His second half has been outstanding with strikeouts climbing walks falling and a run thats drawing comparisons to Jake Arrietas legendary 2015" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qtVn9oylxus) 2025-09-04T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Early Cubs [----] Free Agency Preview & Potential Adds Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They discuss the rocky start to the Giants series including Matthew Boyds rough outing despite San Franciscos struggles against lefties leading into the matchup. The guys also dive into the subtle shift in expectations as the Cubs pivot from chasing the NL Central crown to focusing on locking up the top Wild Card spot. Despite offensive regression and continued struggles at the plateboth for Michael" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NULuIhb9SH4) 2025-08-28T17:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Cubs Are Better Than The Brewers Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They recap a pivotal stretch against the Brewers where the Cubs took three of five games and showed plenty of reasons to believe theyre the stronger clubeven if the standings still lean Milwaukees way. The guys dig into why the Brewers seem to consistently out-perform their roster on paper and compare what theyve seen across the [--] head-to-head matchups so far. They also discuss Kyle Tucker getting a short mental break" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FwOcpj_NYvU) 2025-08-22T17:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Owen Caissie Called Up As Kyle Tucker's Slump Continues. Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The guys react to Miguel Amayas ankle injurysuffered in his first game back from months on the Injured Listwhich thankfully came back as a sprain with no fracture. They also talk about Owen Caissies call-up in the wake of Amayas injury how he fits into the Cubs lineup and his arrival in the middle of a scorching hot stretch at the plate in Triple-A. The conversation also includes how Kyle Tuckers high" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FJne697FfGs) 2025-08-14T18:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "An Underwhelming Trade Deadline. But Cade Horton is Good Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) and theyre joined once again by Dave from Feldco The guys react to what felt like a disappointing trade deadline for the Cubs and evaluate the state of the team heading into August. Despite the lack of big moves the Cubs remain one of just two teams in baseball who have yet to be swept this season. They also highlight how key bats finally came alive in the final game of the Reds series after a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T-rj3d9RebI) 2025-08-07T18:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bleacher Nation AMA Before the Trade Deadline Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael go live this week for an AMA before the [----] MLB Trade Deadline A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/michael_cerami Follow Brett on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/brett_a_taylor Follow Bleacher Nation on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/bleachernation Follow Michael on BlueSky ➡ https://bsky.app/profile/michael-cerami.bsky.social Follow Brett on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kgB4daoKIDM) 2025-07-30T22:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Cubs Should Make MASSIVE Moves Before the Deadline Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down the Cubs series loss to the Royals and reflect on the teams recent .500-level play which has allowed the Brewers to continue closing the gap in the NL Central. With the trade deadline approaching the guys also dig into some of the names being floated around and what kinds of moves might make sense for this roster. Finally they preview the big upcoming three-game set against Milwaukee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_FWG9WxyMe0) 2025-07-24T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "All-Star Takeaways Cubs Check-In & Brewers Double Agent Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They kick things off with a quick recap of the All-Star Gameincluding the swing-off finaleand explain why that particular twist has no place in the regular season. They also highlight Pete Crow-Armstrong embracing his status as a role model and how Kyle Tuckers deadpan low-energy All-Star presence was accidentally hilarious. From there they talk replay review process tweaks take stock of the Cubs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9q2dIMv8_Y0) 2025-07-17T18:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "All Star Snubs & Can The Brewers Please Go Away Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twentieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs wrapped up their week with a dominant 8-1 win over the Twins and an unforgettable Fourth of July performance crushing eight home runs in an 11-3 win over the Cardinalsa new franchise record. They spotlight Michael Buschs red-hot stretch including his three-homer game and co-NL Player of the Week honors and discuss how hes finally getting national attention alongside bigger Cubs names like PCA and Kyle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BoRF7WSNb_8) 2025-07-10T22:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"2026 Spring Training Has Begun + NL Central Projections Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Cubs camp is officially underway with pitchers and catchers reporting and the front office holding its opening presser. The guys recap the first day at camp including Alex Bregman taking Jameson Taillon deep (which absolutely counts as one regular season win) and note that there were no major injury concerns coming out of the initial media availability. They also react to the news that the Baltimore"
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"The Cubs Didn't Want to Pay Ohtani + Dylan Cease Rumors Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the baseball season nearing its end the guys talk through a range of topicsfrom dominant postseason pitching performances to what lies ahead for the Cubs. They start by discussing Trey Yesavages breakout playoff and World Series run and where a pitcher with his stuff would have finished the year if he were a Cubs prospectDouble-A Triple-A The conversation expands into the growing league-wide trend"
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"League Moves Shake the Market As Off-Season Winds Down Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With Pitchers and Catchers reporting next week activity around the league is starting to pick upand a trio of notable moves sparks a wide-ranging discussion. They react to Eugenio Surez returning to the NL Central after signing with the Cincinnati Reds the Boston Red Sox giving real money to Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Detroit Tigers making a massive splash by signing Framber Valdez. The Kiner-Falefa"
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"Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) returning after a brief holiday break. While the Cubs were mostly quiet during that stretch the calm didnt last long. Right before recording the Cubs finally made their long-anticipated move for a controllable starting pitcher acquiring Edward Cabrera from the Marlins in a deal first reported by Bleacher Nations own Michael Cerami. The trade sends top prospect Owen Caissie to Miami along with Cristian Hernndez and Edgardo De Leon"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A Super Bowl Snoozer & Press Taylor Promoted Bleacher Nation Bears The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is back with its first episode after the Super Bowl presented by Obvious Shirts as the crew resets and looks ahead to whats next for the Bears and the rest of the league. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina share their biggest takeaways from Super Bowl weekend and discuss how different the conversation would feel if the Bears had found themselves on the losing end of a lopsided championship game. That leads into a broader discussion about postseason quarterback play and what"
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"Should The Cubs Make a Big Off-Season Splash + Kyle Schwarber Reunion Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its that tricky part of the offseason where storylines are just starting to form but theres still plenty to dig into. The guys discuss the Dodgers rumored interest in Kyler Tucker and how it fits the trend of big-name players being tied to big Cubs offseasonsthough major fireworks havent arrived just yet. They also look at the current roster structure and how few obvious openings the Cubs"
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"Cubs Go All-In with Alex Bregman Kyle Tucker Era Officially Ends Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) and its been a very busy week. The Cubs finally made their biggest move of the offseasonand one of the biggest in franchise historysigning third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year $175 million deal. With deferrals lowering the luxury tax hit the Cubs pushed decisively into their contention window adding a true middle-of-the-order presence and locking down third base. The guys discuss why the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T18:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Cubs Sign Reliever Phil Maton & A Major Trade Happening Soon Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fortieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the offseason still in its early stages the guys arent expecting a major wave of moves just yetbut the Cubs did make their first signing of the winter adding veteran reliever Phil Maton on a two-year $14.5 million deal with a [----] club option and annual incentives. They discuss what Maton brings to the bullpen how the deal is structured and why he could be the first of several relief additions"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T20:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Lock In No. [--] Seed Season Reflections & Packers Week Part [--] Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears close out the regular season with a 19-16 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field but still lock up the No. [--] seed in the NFC and the crew takes a step back to reflect on everything that got them here on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by processing how they feel about the Bears after one of the most memorable regular seasons in franchise history. Despite the loss to Detroit the focus quickly shifts to the bigger"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Fall to Packers As The Playoff Race Tightens Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall 28-21 in Green Bay and the crew has plenty to say about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show by airing out their thoughts and frustrations after a tough divisional loss that slipped away late. Despite the setback the playoff picture still looks surprisingly strong The Athletics simulator gives the Bears a 70% chance to make the postseason but the team now moves from controlling its own destiny to scoreboard"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Win Wild Card Series & On To Milwaukee Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs are moving on after taking down the Padres in the Wild Card roundtheir first playoff series victory in seven yearsand the guys are amped. They reflect on the Padres series noting how close it really was and how both teams leaned heavily on their bullpens and matchup management. Aggressive moves from both dugouts were amplified in the short three-game format with San Diegos bullpen in particular standing"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T19:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Beat the Vikings & Move Into First Place in NFC North Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears are officially in first place after a gritty 19-17 win over the Vikings in Minnesota and the crew is ready to celebrate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open with their reactions to waking up to a first-place Bears team and share their biggest takeaways from the Week [--] victory. They hand out game balls and highlight the defensive effort that sealed the win keeping Chicagos hot streak rolling into the second half of the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Imanagas Decision Looms As Cubs Eye Pitching Market Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Not much movement yet in the Cubs offseason but the big storyline remains Shota Imanagas qualifying offer decision which must come by November [--]. Reports suggest Imanaga is expected to decline the $22 million offer with his camp exploring what his market might look like if he does. If he accepts hell return to the Cubs for [----]. If he declines he could still re-sign in Chicagobut if he signs elsewhere"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T21:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Mets Make Moves As NL Central Outlook Shifts Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) After a quick look back at the flurry of moves from the past couple of weeks the guys zoom out to examine how the broader league landscape is taking shapeand what it means for the Cubs. They discuss a busy stretch for the New York Mets who have aggressively retooled their roster with multiple high-upside additions. While the Mets look formidable on paper the guys debate whether the moves truly raise their"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T22:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Outlast Bengals While Rookies Shine Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears win a 47-42 shootout against the Bengals and the crew is fired up to talk about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off with their reactions to one of the wildest finishes of the season and another big performance from Caleb Williams. Luis offers a light-hearted mea culpa to Colston Loveland after the sophomore tight ends breakout game and the guys praise Kyle Monangai for continuing to produce in key moments. With the NFL"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T21:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Cubs Offseason Check-In & What Comes Next Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-third episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the offseason rolling along the guys check in on the latest Cubs news rumors and roster questions as the front office continues shaping the team for [----]. They discuss where things stand across the roster what types of moves still feel likely in the coming weeks and how the Cubs may be approaching the rest of the winter. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T21:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A Look Ahead to the [----] Off-Season & Kyle Tucker Extension Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)the first episode of the offseason. They reflect on what was a memorable [----] campaign one that ended just two runs short of the NLCS after falling [--] to the Brewers in Game [--] of the NLDS. The guys talk through the sense of closure following the season the excitement of five postseason games at Wrigley Field and the legacy this team leaves behind. It was a year defined by progress competitiveness"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T19:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Beat Steelers As Montez Sweat and DJ Moore Dominate Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep rolling with a 31-28 win over the Steelers at Soldier Field and the crew is in full holiday spirit on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off by sharing their biggest takeaways from another statement victory because at this point its time to admit it: this team is good. The guys hand out their game balls led by Montez Sweat who delivered another dominant performance in a win that pushed Chicago even deeper into"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T21:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Fall to Ravens as Caleb Williams Continues to Struggle Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall to the Ravens 30-16 in a disappointing Week [--] loss and the crew is back to break it down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by sharing their thoughts after a frustrating game against a Baltimore team that didnt even have Lamar Jackson under center. The conversation turns to Caleb Williams whose performance felt like a step back after several weeks of steady growth and the ongoing mystery surrounding tight end"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T18:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Beat Saints Despite Caleb's Struggles Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep rolling with a 26-14 win over the Saints and the crew is back to break it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off by sharing their favorite moments from the victory before diving into a strong defensive effort and continued improvements in the run game. From there they discuss whether Caleb Williams uneven performance is cause for concern and how the Bears can clean up the recurring penalty issues before they"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T19:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Fall to 49ers But Are NFC North Champions Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall 42-38 to the 49ers in a nationally televised instant classic and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina react to a game that felt like a full-blown track meet one that ended with the ball in Caleb Williams hands at the 2-yard line one play deciding everything. Its the exact scenario Bears fans have imagined for decades and even in defeat it felt like a defining moment for the franchise. The guys each share"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T21:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Shota Imanaga Declines Option & Rebuilding the Bullpen Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They discuss the Cubs decision to decline Shota Imanagas option what it means for his future and whether a Qualifying Offer could still be in play. They also touch on Shane Biebers surprising one-year deal to stay in Toronto how front offices are approaching short-term pitching contracts and the Cubs new one-year agreement with Colin Rea heading into [----]. A special thank you to Ankin Law for"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T18:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Cubs Prep for Winter Meetings PCA Extension Talk & Potential Bullpen Targets Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the Winter Meetings a week away the guys cover the latest Cubs news and rumors as the offseason slowly begins to take shape. They talk about the Cubs minor league deal with infielder Scott Kingery how it fits the teams low-risk depth-building approach and where things stand with potential extensionsparticularly Pete Crow-Armstrongs after his uneven rookie season. The guys also"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T20:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Beat Giants 24-20 Rome Odunze Rebounds & Playoff Picture Talk Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep stacking wins improving to 6-3 after a hard-fought 24-20 victory over the Giants and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show with their thoughts on another strong outing from Caleb Williams and a big bounce-back performance from Rome Odunze. They each pick their Week [--] unsung heroes including a few names who quietly swung the game in Chicagos favor. The conversation shifts"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T20:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears v. Eagles LIVE Reactions After the Game Bleacher Nation Bears The BN Bears guys go live for their immediate reactions to the Black Friday Bears v. Eagles game A special thank you to Obvious Shirts for sponsoring this podcast Visit Obvious Shirts' Website ➡ obviousshirts.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Patrick on X ➡ https://x.com/PatrickKFlowers Follow Matt on X ➡ https://x.com/mrooney23 Follow Luis on X ➡ https://x.com/lcm1986 Follow Bleacher Nation on X ➡ https://x.com/bleachernation Follow Bleacher Nation on BlueSky ➡"
YouTube Link 2025-11-29T05:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Stun Packers in Incredible Wild Card Comeback Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off an all-time comeback on Wild Card Weekend rallying from an 18-point deficit to beat the Packers 31-27 and keep their season alive and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by reliving the emotional roller coaster of a game that felt lost at halftime especially considering the private group chat conversations happening at the break. Somehow the Bears flipped the script delivering their seventh"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T21:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Cubs Should Make MASSIVE Moves Before the Deadline Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down the Cubs series loss to the Royals and reflect on the teams recent .500-level play which has allowed the Brewers to continue closing the gap in the NL Central. With the trade deadline approaching the guys also dig into some of the names being floated around and what kinds of moves might make sense for this roster. Finally they preview the big upcoming three-game set against Milwaukee"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Shota Imanaga Accepts QO & Offseason Outlook Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its a busy week for roster logistics with the 40-man roster deadline and the Qualifying Offer acceptance deadline both hitting. The guys walk through how the Rule [--] Draft works and what those roster decisions mean for the Cubs heading into the winter. They also react to Shota Imanaga accepting the Cubs $22 million Qualifying Offer keeping him in Chicago for [----]. Its a strong short-term outcome for both sides and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T20:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Beat Packers in OT & Playoff Dreams Grow Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off one of the most thrilling wins in recent memory beating the Packers 22-16 in overtime at Soldier Field capped by a 46-yard D.J. Moore walk-off touchdown and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina recap a game Bears fans wont soon forget. Patrick gets his moment after a win that immediately enters the conversation for the most satisfying Bears victories in years. The guys hand out game balls with Luis"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T20:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Sign Hoby Milner & Nico Hoerner Involved in Trade Talks Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its been a quiet Winter Meetings but the Cubs have made another meaningful addition to the bullpen. They break down Chicagos signing of lefty Hoby Milner a move that felt inevitable after last offseasons near-miss. Milner profiles as an ideal fit for the middle innings and paired with Phil Maton represents a strong start to the Cubs bullpen rebuild. The guys also talk about how quickly the closer"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T00:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Crush Browns As Caleb Williams Shines & Playoff Odds Surge Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears deliver a dominant 31-3 win over the Browns at Soldier Field and the vibes are immaculate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down one of the most complete performances of the season highlighted by a sharp mistake-free outing from Caleb Williams. Williams delivered a number of fantastic throws throughout the afternoon including several majorly impactful targets to D.J. Moore who helped fill the void after Rome"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T22:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Fall to Rams in OT & [----] Season Reflections Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears season comes to a heartbreaking end with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams in the Divisional Round and the crew takes time to process it all on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show by reacting to the midweek Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles press conference sharing their biggest takeaways including Johnsons advice for Caleb Williams to step away from football for a bit a sentiment that resonated beyond just the quarterback. With"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T23:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Cubs Rotation Deep Dive & Michael Wrote a Book Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The show opens with a fun announcement: Michael Cerami wrote a childrens book about Wrigley Field and Cubs fandom inspired by bringing the next generation into the bleachers. The guys talk about the idea behind the project and what it means to pass down the Cubs experience. From there they dive deep into the Cubs starting rotation. Have the Cubs done enough to bolster it They break down every arm discuss"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T21:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Mailbag Offseason Questions & What Comes Next Bleacher Nation Bears With the season officially in the rearview mirror the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast shifts into offseason mode on Episode [--] presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina introduce a new mailbag segment opening up a wide-ranging discussion about where the Bears stand and what comes next. The guys dig into whether this season exceeded expectations how the running back room should be handled moving forward and what the future holds for D.J. Moore including a few big-swing trade"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T06:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Shota Imanaga Returns + We're Winning the NL Central Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the eighteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the Cubs officially past the halfway point of the season the guys take stock of where things stand including a three-game lead in the NL Central. They also discuss the dynamics of lineup construction including how the Cubs are working to shake up their order and break up a string of left-handed hitters to maximize offensive opportunities and matchup advantages. A special thank you to Ankin Law for"
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T17:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Can The Cubs Stay Alive & Move On To The NLCS Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-third episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs are fighting to stay alive as they head into NLDS Game [--] tonight (Thursday) at Wrigley Field trailing the Brewers 2-1. They recap last nights thrilling 4-3 win that kept the series alive and take a hard look at the defensive miscues that cost the Cubs in their two losses. The guys also discuss a few key players whove been crucial all season but havent yet delivered in the postseason. Plus a preview of"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Beat Commanders While DAndre Swift Shines Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off another thriller on Monday Night Football edging out the Commanders 25-24 in a last-second Jake Moody kick. On this weeks Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina dive into how Chicago continues to show real growth under head coach Ben Johnson. Its the little things making a big difference from game management to discipline as the teams culture has taken a full [---] from last season. DAndre Swift turned in one of his best games as a Bear"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T20:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BN Goes Live Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael go live this week to discuss the latest news scores and issues with the Cubs as we head into the end of June and nearing the All-Star break A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/michael_cerami Follow Brett on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/brett_a_taylor Follow Bleacher Nation on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/bleachernation Follow Michael on BlueSky ➡"
YouTube Link 2025-06-14T13:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ryan Pressly Cannot Keep Pitching + Shota Imanaga's Injury Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the eleventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down the Cubs series win in Milwaukee and the frustrating home series loss to the Giants which included a 9-run collapse in the 11th inning. The guys also discuss Shota Imanagas mild hamstring strain what it could mean for the rotation and why now might be the right time to play it safe with the standout lefty. Plus a look at Colin Reas surprising effectiveness in the early going and why Cade"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T18:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Justin Steele Out For The Year + Jed Hoyer Gets Busy Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They reflect on the Cubs' 3-3 road stretch against the Dodgers and Padres and break down the tough news about Justin Steele undergoing elbow surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the season. With Steele out they explore how the rotation depth could shake out moving forward including a look at Cade Hortons strong start at Triple-A Iowa and what it might mean for his timeline to the big leagues. A"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T20:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"All-Star Takeaways Cubs Check-In & Brewers Double Agent Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They kick things off with a quick recap of the All-Star Gameincluding the swing-off finaleand explain why that particular twist has no place in the regular season. They also highlight Pete Crow-Armstrong embracing his status as a role model and how Kyle Tuckers deadpan low-energy All-Star presence was accidentally hilarious. From there they talk replay review process tweaks take stock of the Cubs"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T18:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Cubs v. Dodgers Tokyo Series Recap Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast They reflect on the Tokyo Series breaking down key moments and takeaways from the Cubs' matchup with the Dodgers. Plus a look into the Cubs pitching rotationwhos stepping up potential concerns and what it means for the season ahead. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡"
YouTube Link 2025-03-20T19:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"All Star Snubs & Can The Brewers Please Go Away Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twentieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs wrapped up their week with a dominant 8-1 win over the Twins and an unforgettable Fourth of July performance crushing eight home runs in an 11-3 win over the Cardinalsa new franchise record. They spotlight Michael Buschs red-hot stretch including his three-homer game and co-NL Player of the Week honors and discuss how hes finally getting national attention alongside bigger Cubs names like PCA and Kyle"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T22:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Owen Caissie Called Up As Kyle Tucker's Slump Continues. Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The guys react to Miguel Amayas ankle injurysuffered in his first game back from months on the Injured Listwhich thankfully came back as a sprain with no fracture. They also talk about Owen Caissies call-up in the wake of Amayas injury how he fits into the Cubs lineup and his arrival in the middle of a scorching hot stretch at the plate in Triple-A. The conversation also includes how Kyle Tuckers high"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T18:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Cubs Are Better Than The Brewers Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They recap a pivotal stretch against the Brewers where the Cubs took three of five games and showed plenty of reasons to believe theyre the stronger clubeven if the standings still lean Milwaukees way. The guys dig into why the Brewers seem to consistently out-perform their roster on paper and compare what theyve seen across the [--] head-to-head matchups so far. They also discuss Kyle Tucker getting a short mental break"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T17:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"WE CLINCHED A PLAYOFF SPOT Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirtieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs have officially clinched a playoff spot for the first time since [----] after sweeping the Pirates and the guys reflect on how far this roster has come. They debate whether this team has the pieces to make a deep October run and what a realistic championship path looks like. They also break down the projected playoff rotation how the Cubs will set it up and the confidence level in the arms leading the way. Matthew Boyds recent"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T17:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Chicago Cubs [----] Off-Season Review & News Bleacher Nation Cubs Join Brett and Michael as they kick off the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) In this debut episode they set the stage for whats to comebreaking down Cubs news analysis and everything in between. Get to know the hosts hear their thoughts on the team's offseason the latest news on Nico Hoerner/Matt Shaw and find out what makes this podcast a must-listen for Cubs fans. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with"
YouTube Link 2025-02-27T21:49Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"The Cubs First Slump Week + Moises Ballesteros BALLING Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the tenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down the cubs recent slump against the Phillies and a loss against the Pirates before diving into the Cubs third base struggles Matt Shaw's true performances in AAA and will Moises Ballesteros make it to the big leagues in [----]. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us"
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T18:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Early Cubs [----] Free Agency Preview & Potential Adds Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They discuss the rocky start to the Giants series including Matthew Boyds rough outing despite San Franciscos struggles against lefties leading into the matchup. The guys also dive into the subtle shift in expectations as the Cubs pivot from chasing the NL Central crown to focusing on locking up the top Wild Card spot. Despite offensive regression and continued struggles at the plateboth for Michael"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T17:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Roll Cowboys in Ben Johnson's First Win + Week [--] Preview Bleacher Nation Bears Welcome to the debut episode of the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down the Bears 31-14 win over the Cowboys at Soldier Field giving Ben Johnson his first victory as head coach. Caleb Williams delivered arguably the best performance of his young career throwing four touchdowns to four different receivers while avoiding a single sack. The defense allowed just one touchdown in what felt like one of the most complete efforts the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T19:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears vs. Commanders MNF Preview & Bye Week Hopes Bleacher Nation Bears Its a bye-week Monday on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina look ahead to the Bears upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the Commanders and the teams return from the bye. The guys highlight the October 13th Watch Party presented by Ankin Law at Frontier on N. Milwaukee Street with free drinks through halftime Head to BleacherNation.com to RSVP. Caleb Williams faces off against Jayden Daniels in whats shaping up to be an early measuring"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T20:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"An Underwhelming Trade Deadline. But Cade Horton is Good Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) and theyre joined once again by Dave from Feldco The guys react to what felt like a disappointing trade deadline for the Cubs and evaluate the state of the team heading into August. Despite the lack of big moves the Cubs remain one of just two teams in baseball who have yet to be swept this season. They also highlight how key bats finally came alive in the final game of the Reds series after a"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T18:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Cubs [----] Week [--] Recap Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down Kyle Tucker's hot start the Cubs pitching rotation and Pete Crow-Armstrong's start of the season. From early season takeaways to key storylines to watch they cover it all as the Cubs open up the season. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T19:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The Best Cubs Team Since [----] + PCA's Nuclear Week Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down two thrilling comeback wins against the Diamondbacks and Dodgers and celebrate the Cubs early-season offensive identity. With a hot start against three tough NL West opponents there's a lot to be excited about on the North Side right now. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Pitching Growth vs. Hitting Catchers Thriving & Cubs Stay Engaging Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fifteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Theyre joined by special guest Dave Cook of Feldco to talk Cubs baseball. The guys break down the Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday and how it highlighted the slower development curve for some pitching prospects. They explore the contrast between how pitchers and position players progress through the minors and how the Cubs are managing both sides of that equation. They also touch on"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T20:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cam Smith is Balling But We Don't Care Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the nineteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They check in on the ongoing Guardians series and recap a tough road stretch that included a series loss in Houston and a split in St. Louis. The guys revisit the Kyle Tucker trade particularly in light of Cam Smiths breakout with the Astros and what that deal looks like now. Plus the Cubs are sending two startersKyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrongto the All-Star Game for the first time in six years and the conversation"
YouTube Link 2025-07-03T19:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Edge Raiders Caleb Williams Stays Composed & Ben Johnsons Impact Bleacher Nation Bears Its another Victory Monday on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down Chicagos nail-biting 25-24 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas and the growing sense that things really are different under Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams once again showed poise in end-game situations giving Bears fans a confidence they simply didnt have a year ago. Johnsons calm demeanor and in-game adjustments including tweaks to the offensive line"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T18:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Drop Two Series Ben Browns Wild Ride & Rotation Questions Ahead Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the sixteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) After winning seven straight series the Cubs hit their first real bump in a whiledropping back-to-back sets against the Tigers and Phillies and going 2-4 on the week. They dig into the tough pitching the Cubs faced during this recent nine-game road trip and zero in on Ben Browns up-and-down stretch. Brown looked sharp last Friday but unraveled against the Phillies struggling with command and"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T18:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Justin Steele Injury Impact & Week [--] Recap Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down Justin Steele's elbow injury Kyle Tucker's continued hot start plus the effective catcher platoon between Miguel Amaya and Carson Kelly. From early season takeaways to key storylines to watch they cover it all as the Cubs open up the season. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T18:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Suzuki & PCA Shine Cubs Stay Hot & Rotation Barely Hangs On Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fourteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They dive into the breakout performances of Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrongboth battling for the league lead in RBIs and drawing national attention. PCAs recent clutch heroics are also in the spotlight even as he finds success on tough pitches out of the zone. The guys also take a step back to appreciate the Cubs' dominant 12-3 stretch over their last [--] games including another road series win"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T19:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Chicago Cubs [----] Spring Training Review Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast This week they break down the latest from Cubs Spring Trainingearly standouts key roster battles and what to watch for as the team gears up for the season. Plus thoughts on the latest Cubs news and what it means for the year ahead. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡"
YouTube Link 2025-03-06T22:28Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Prospect Debuts Cubs Cool Off & Happ Hits the IL Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twelfth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They preview the BN Pre-Game Party at HVAC in Wrigleyville on May [--] before Cubs-White Sox presented by Ankin Law. Then it's a dive into the week on the field: the Cubs dropped a tough series to the Mets in New York but bounced back with a series win over the Marlins at home. They also touch on Cade Hortons big-league debut (4 IP [--] K [--] ER) the cooling of the Cubs offense after a red-hot start and what Ian Happs IL"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T19:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Palencia in the Ninth Shaws Adjustment & Horton Keeps Rolling Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They celebrate a big week for the Cubs who swept the White Sox and took two of three from the Marlins. The guys take a closer look at Daniel Palencias rollercoaster outings in save situations and discuss his potential to grow into a trusted bullpen weapon. They also dive into Matt Shaws recent stretch since returning to the bigshighlighting his pull-heavy tendencies and how he's settling in at"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T18:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bleacher Nation AMA Before the Trade Deadline Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael go live this week for an AMA before the [----] MLB Trade Deadline A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/michael_cerami Follow Brett on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/brett_a_taylor Follow Bleacher Nation on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/bleachernation Follow Michael on BlueSky ➡ https://bsky.app/profile/michael-cerami.bsky.social Follow Brett on"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T22:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Cubs Will Make The Playoffs. But What's The Point Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back together for the twenty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs dropped their series to the Nationals and opened the Braves set with another loss pushing their skid to three games. Still they remain the only team in baseball without a four-game losing streak this season and hold the fifth-best record overall. The guys talk about the Cubs inability to capitalize while the Brewers have been scuffling and how regression has hit the offenseespecially"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T17:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs v. Dodgers Tokyo Series Preview Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael return for the third episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast This week they discuss the upcoming exhibition games against NPB teams and preview the highly anticipated Tokyo Series between the Cubs and Dodgerswhat to expect key matchups and why this series is a big deal for the start of the season. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡"
YouTube Link 2025-03-13T20:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Cade Horton is The Next Jake Arrieta & [----] NL ROTY Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett is flying solo for the twenty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) He recaps a strong stretch of baseball for the Cubs including series wins over both the Rockies at Coors Field and the Braves at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have widened their Wild Card lead thanks to some stumbles by the Padres but the main spotlight goes to Cade Horton. His second half has been outstanding with strikeouts climbing walks falling and a run thats drawing comparisons to Jake Arrietas legendary 2015"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Playoff Preview: Hortons Status Tuckers Return & Bullpen Roles Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the postseason right around the corner the guys cover a number of key injury and pitching storylines. Kyle Tucker could return as soon as this weekend in a DH role after meeting with his personal PTs in Tampa but questions remain about whether hell be at full strength. Cade Hortons status for the Wild Card round is also up in the air with the Cubs potentially considering resting him if"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T19:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs v. Diamondbacks Opening Series Preview Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast They preview the Cubs stateside opener against the Diamondbacks in Arizona discussing the probable pitching matchups and key storylines for the series. Plus a breakdown of the seven-game road trip leading up to the home opener next Friday and what to watch for in the week ahead. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us"
YouTube Link 2025-03-27T04:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2026 Spring Training Has Begun + NL Central Projections Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Cubs camp is officially underway with pitchers and catchers reporting and the front office holding its opening presser. The guys recap the first day at camp including Alex Bregman taking Jameson Taillon deep (which absolutely counts as one regular season win) and note that there were no major injury concerns coming out of the initial media availability. They also react to the news that the Baltimore"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A Super Bowl Snoozer & Press Taylor Promoted Bleacher Nation Bears The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is back with its first episode after the Super Bowl presented by Obvious Shirts as the crew resets and looks ahead to whats next for the Bears and the rest of the league. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina share their biggest takeaways from Super Bowl weekend and discuss how different the conversation would feel if the Bears had found themselves on the losing end of a lopsided championship game. That leads into a broader discussion about postseason quarterback play and what"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T22:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"League Moves Shake the Market As Off-Season Winds Down Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With Pitchers and Catchers reporting next week activity around the league is starting to pick upand a trio of notable moves sparks a wide-ranging discussion. They react to Eugenio Surez returning to the NL Central after signing with the Cincinnati Reds the Boston Red Sox giving real money to Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Detroit Tigers making a massive splash by signing Framber Valdez. The Kiner-Falefa"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T21:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Cubs Rotation Deep Dive & Michael Wrote a Book Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The show opens with a fun announcement: Michael Cerami wrote a childrens book about Wrigley Field and Cubs fandom inspired by bringing the next generation into the bleachers. The guys talk about the idea behind the project and what it means to pass down the Cubs experience. From there they dive deep into the Cubs starting rotation. Have the Cubs done enough to bolster it They break down every arm discuss"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T21:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Mailbag Offseason Questions & What Comes Next Bleacher Nation Bears With the season officially in the rearview mirror the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast shifts into offseason mode on Episode [--] presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina introduce a new mailbag segment opening up a wide-ranging discussion about where the Bears stand and what comes next. The guys dig into whether this season exceeded expectations how the running back room should be handled moving forward and what the future holds for D.J. Moore including a few big-swing trade"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T06:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Mets Make Moves As NL Central Outlook Shifts Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) After a quick look back at the flurry of moves from the past couple of weeks the guys zoom out to examine how the broader league landscape is taking shapeand what it means for the Cubs. They discuss a busy stretch for the New York Mets who have aggressively retooled their roster with multiple high-upside additions. While the Mets look formidable on paper the guys debate whether the moves truly raise their"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T22:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Fall to Rams in OT & [----] Season Reflections Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears season comes to a heartbreaking end with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams in the Divisional Round and the crew takes time to process it all on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show by reacting to the midweek Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles press conference sharing their biggest takeaways including Johnsons advice for Caleb Williams to step away from football for a bit a sentiment that resonated beyond just the quarterback. With"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T23:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Cubs Go All-In with Alex Bregman Kyle Tucker Era Officially Ends Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) and its been a very busy week. The Cubs finally made their biggest move of the offseasonand one of the biggest in franchise historysigning third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year $175 million deal. With deferrals lowering the luxury tax hit the Cubs pushed decisively into their contention window adding a true middle-of-the-order presence and locking down third base. The guys discuss why the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T18:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Stun Packers in Incredible Wild Card Comeback Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off an all-time comeback on Wild Card Weekend rallying from an 18-point deficit to beat the Packers 31-27 and keep their season alive and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by reliving the emotional roller coaster of a game that felt lost at halftime especially considering the private group chat conversations happening at the break. Somehow the Bears flipped the script delivering their seventh"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T21:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) returning after a brief holiday break. While the Cubs were mostly quiet during that stretch the calm didnt last long. Right before recording the Cubs finally made their long-anticipated move for a controllable starting pitcher acquiring Edward Cabrera from the Marlins in a deal first reported by Bleacher Nations own Michael Cerami. The trade sends top prospect Owen Caissie to Miami along with Cristian Hernndez and Edgardo De Leon"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Lock In No. [--] Seed Season Reflections & Packers Week Part [--] Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears close out the regular season with a 19-16 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field but still lock up the No. [--] seed in the NFC and the crew takes a step back to reflect on everything that got them here on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by processing how they feel about the Bears after one of the most memorable regular seasons in franchise history. Despite the loss to Detroit the focus quickly shifts to the bigger"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Fall to 49ers But Are NFC North Champions Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall 42-38 to the 49ers in a nationally televised instant classic and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina react to a game that felt like a full-blown track meet one that ended with the ball in Caleb Williams hands at the 2-yard line one play deciding everything. Its the exact scenario Bears fans have imagined for decades and even in defeat it felt like a defining moment for the franchise. The guys each share"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T21:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bears Beat Packers in OT & Playoff Dreams Grow Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off one of the most thrilling wins in recent memory beating the Packers 22-16 in overtime at Soldier Field capped by a 46-yard D.J. Moore walk-off touchdown and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina recap a game Bears fans wont soon forget. Patrick gets his moment after a win that immediately enters the conversation for the most satisfying Bears victories in years. The guys hand out game balls with Luis"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T20:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Offseason Check-In & What Comes Next Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-third episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the offseason rolling along the guys check in on the latest Cubs news rumors and roster questions as the front office continues shaping the team for [----]. They discuss where things stand across the roster what types of moves still feel likely in the coming weeks and how the Cubs may be approaching the rest of the winter. A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T21:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Crush Browns As Caleb Williams Shines & Playoff Odds Surge Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears deliver a dominant 31-3 win over the Browns at Soldier Field and the vibes are immaculate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down one of the most complete performances of the season highlighted by a sharp mistake-free outing from Caleb Williams. Williams delivered a number of fantastic throws throughout the afternoon including several majorly impactful targets to D.J. Moore who helped fill the void after Rome"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T22:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Sign Hoby Milner & Nico Hoerner Involved in Trade Talks Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its been a quiet Winter Meetings but the Cubs have made another meaningful addition to the bullpen. They break down Chicagos signing of lefty Hoby Milner a move that felt inevitable after last offseasons near-miss. Milner profiles as an ideal fit for the middle innings and paired with Phil Maton represents a strong start to the Cubs bullpen rebuild. The guys also talk about how quickly the closer"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T00:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Fall to Packers As The Playoff Race Tightens Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall 28-21 in Green Bay and the crew has plenty to say about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show by airing out their thoughts and frustrations after a tough divisional loss that slipped away late. Despite the setback the playoff picture still looks surprisingly strong The Athletics simulator gives the Bears a 70% chance to make the postseason but the team now moves from controlling its own destiny to scoreboard"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Prep for Winter Meetings PCA Extension Talk & Potential Bullpen Targets Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the forty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the Winter Meetings a week away the guys cover the latest Cubs news and rumors as the offseason slowly begins to take shape. They talk about the Cubs minor league deal with infielder Scott Kingery how it fits the teams low-risk depth-building approach and where things stand with potential extensionsparticularly Pete Crow-Armstrongs after his uneven rookie season. The guys also"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T20:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears v. Eagles LIVE Reactions After the Game Bleacher Nation Bears The BN Bears guys go live for their immediate reactions to the Black Friday Bears v. Eagles game A special thank you to Obvious Shirts for sponsoring this podcast Visit Obvious Shirts' Website ➡ obviousshirts.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Patrick on X ➡ https://x.com/PatrickKFlowers Follow Matt on X ➡ https://x.com/mrooney23 Follow Luis on X ➡ https://x.com/lcm1986 Follow Bleacher Nation on X ➡ https://x.com/bleachernation Follow Bleacher Nation on BlueSky ➡"
YouTube Link 2025-11-29T05:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Sign Reliever Phil Maton & A Major Trade Happening Soon Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the fortieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the offseason still in its early stages the guys arent expecting a major wave of moves just yetbut the Cubs did make their first signing of the winter adding veteran reliever Phil Maton on a two-year $14.5 million deal with a [----] club option and annual incentives. They discuss what Maton brings to the bullpen how the deal is structured and why he could be the first of several relief additions"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T20:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Beat Steelers As Montez Sweat and DJ Moore Dominate Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep rolling with a 31-28 win over the Steelers at Soldier Field and the crew is in full holiday spirit on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off by sharing their biggest takeaways from another statement victory because at this point its time to admit it: this team is good. The guys hand out their game balls led by Montez Sweat who delivered another dominant performance in a win that pushed Chicago even deeper into"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T21:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Shota Imanaga Accepts QO & Offseason Outlook Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its a busy week for roster logistics with the 40-man roster deadline and the Qualifying Offer acceptance deadline both hitting. The guys walk through how the Rule [--] Draft works and what those roster decisions mean for the Cubs heading into the winter. They also react to Shota Imanaga accepting the Cubs $22 million Qualifying Offer keeping him in Chicago for [----]. Its a strong short-term outcome for both sides and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T20:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Beat the Vikings & Move Into First Place in NFC North Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears are officially in first place after a gritty 19-17 win over the Vikings in Minnesota and the crew is ready to celebrate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open with their reactions to waking up to a first-place Bears team and share their biggest takeaways from the Week [--] victory. They hand out game balls and highlight the defensive effort that sealed the win keeping Chicagos hot streak rolling into the second half of the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Imanagas Decision Looms As Cubs Eye Pitching Market Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Not much movement yet in the Cubs offseason but the big storyline remains Shota Imanagas qualifying offer decision which must come by November [--]. Reports suggest Imanaga is expected to decline the $22 million offer with his camp exploring what his market might look like if he does. If he accepts hell return to the Cubs for [----]. If he declines he could still re-sign in Chicagobut if he signs elsewhere"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T21:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Beat Giants 24-20 Rome Odunze Rebounds & Playoff Picture Talk Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep stacking wins improving to 6-3 after a hard-fought 24-20 victory over the Giants and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open the show with their thoughts on another strong outing from Caleb Williams and a big bounce-back performance from Rome Odunze. They each pick their Week [--] unsung heroes including a few names who quietly swung the game in Chicagos favor. The conversation shifts"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T20:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Shota Imanaga Declines Option & Rebuilding the Bullpen Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They discuss the Cubs decision to decline Shota Imanagas option what it means for his future and whether a Qualifying Offer could still be in play. They also touch on Shane Biebers surprising one-year deal to stay in Toronto how front offices are approaching short-term pitching contracts and the Cubs new one-year agreement with Colin Rea heading into [----]. A special thank you to Ankin Law for"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T18:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Outlast Bengals While Rookies Shine Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears win a 47-42 shootout against the Bengals and the crew is fired up to talk about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off with their reactions to one of the wildest finishes of the season and another big performance from Caleb Williams. Luis offers a light-hearted mea culpa to Colston Loveland after the sophomore tight ends breakout game and the guys praise Kyle Monangai for continuing to produce in key moments. With the NFL"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T21:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Cubs Didn't Want to Pay Ohtani + Dylan Cease Rumors Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the baseball season nearing its end the guys talk through a range of topicsfrom dominant postseason pitching performances to what lies ahead for the Cubs. They start by discussing Trey Yesavages breakout playoff and World Series run and where a pitcher with his stuff would have finished the year if he were a Cubs prospectDouble-A Triple-A The conversation expands into the growing league-wide trend"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T18:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Fall to Ravens as Caleb Williams Continues to Struggle Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears fall to the Ravens 30-16 in a disappointing Week [--] loss and the crew is back to break it down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina open by sharing their thoughts after a frustrating game against a Baltimore team that didnt even have Lamar Jackson under center. The conversation turns to Caleb Williams whose performance felt like a step back after several weeks of steady growth and the ongoing mystery surrounding tight end"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T18:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Should The Cubs Make a Big Off-Season Splash + Kyle Schwarber Reunion Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) Its that tricky part of the offseason where storylines are just starting to form but theres still plenty to dig into. The guys discuss the Dodgers rumored interest in Kyler Tucker and how it fits the trend of big-name players being tied to big Cubs offseasonsthough major fireworks havent arrived just yet. They also look at the current roster structure and how few obvious openings the Cubs"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T21:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Beat Saints Despite Caleb's Struggles Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears keep rolling with a 26-14 win over the Saints and the crew is back to break it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina kick things off by sharing their favorite moments from the victory before diving into a strong defensive effort and continued improvements in the run game. From there they discuss whether Caleb Williams uneven performance is cause for concern and how the Bears can clean up the recurring penalty issues before they"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T19:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A Look Ahead to the [----] Off-Season & Kyle Tucker Extension Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)the first episode of the offseason. They reflect on what was a memorable [----] campaign one that ended just two runs short of the NLCS after falling [--] to the Brewers in Game [--] of the NLDS. The guys talk through the sense of closure following the season the excitement of five postseason games at Wrigley Field and the legacy this team leaves behind. It was a year defined by progress competitiveness"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T19:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Beat Commanders While DAndre Swift Shines Bleacher Nation Bears The Bears pull off another thriller on Monday Night Football edging out the Commanders 25-24 in a last-second Jake Moody kick. On this weeks Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina dive into how Chicago continues to show real growth under head coach Ben Johnson. Its the little things making a big difference from game management to discipline as the teams culture has taken a full [---] from last season. DAndre Swift turned in one of his best games as a Bear"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T20:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Can The Cubs Stay Alive & Move On To The NLCS Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-third episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs are fighting to stay alive as they head into NLDS Game [--] tonight (Thursday) at Wrigley Field trailing the Brewers 2-1. They recap last nights thrilling 4-3 win that kept the series alive and take a hard look at the defensive miscues that cost the Cubs in their two losses. The guys also discuss a few key players whove been crucial all season but havent yet delivered in the postseason. Plus a preview of"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears vs. Commanders MNF Preview & Bye Week Hopes Bleacher Nation Bears Its a bye-week Monday on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina look ahead to the Bears upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the Commanders and the teams return from the bye. The guys highlight the October 13th Watch Party presented by Ankin Law at Frontier on N. Milwaukee Street with free drinks through halftime Head to BleacherNation.com to RSVP. Caleb Williams faces off against Jayden Daniels in whats shaping up to be an early measuring"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T20:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Win Wild Card Series & On To Milwaukee Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs are moving on after taking down the Padres in the Wild Card roundtheir first playoff series victory in seven yearsand the guys are amped. They reflect on the Padres series noting how close it really was and how both teams leaned heavily on their bullpens and matchup management. Aggressive moves from both dugouts were amplified in the short three-game format with San Diegos bullpen in particular standing"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T19:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bears Edge Raiders Caleb Williams Stays Composed & Ben Johnsons Impact Bleacher Nation Bears Its another Victory Monday on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down Chicagos nail-biting 25-24 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas and the growing sense that things really are different under Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams once again showed poise in end-game situations giving Bears fans a confidence they simply didnt have a year ago. Johnsons calm demeanor and in-game adjustments including tweaks to the offensive line"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T18:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cubs Playoff Preview: Hortons Status Tuckers Return & Bullpen Roles Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) With the postseason right around the corner the guys cover a number of key injury and pitching storylines. Kyle Tucker could return as soon as this weekend in a DH role after meeting with his personal PTs in Tampa but questions remain about whether hell be at full strength. Cade Hortons status for the Wild Card round is also up in the air with the Cubs potentially considering resting him if"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T19:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bears Roll Cowboys in Ben Johnson's First Win + Week [--] Preview Bleacher Nation Bears Welcome to the debut episode of the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers Matt Rooney and Luis Medina break down the Bears 31-14 win over the Cowboys at Soldier Field giving Ben Johnson his first victory as head coach. Caleb Williams delivered arguably the best performance of his young career throwing four touchdowns to four different receivers while avoiding a single sack. The defense allowed just one touchdown in what felt like one of the most complete efforts the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T19:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"WE CLINCHED A PLAYOFF SPOT Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the thirtieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs have officially clinched a playoff spot for the first time since [----] after sweeping the Pirates and the guys reflect on how far this roster has come. They debate whether this team has the pieces to make a deep October run and what a realistic championship path looks like. They also break down the projected playoff rotation how the Cubs will set it up and the confidence level in the arms leading the way. Matthew Boyds recent"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T17:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Cubs Will Make The Playoffs. But What's The Point Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back together for the twenty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs dropped their series to the Nationals and opened the Braves set with another loss pushing their skid to three games. Still they remain the only team in baseball without a four-game losing streak this season and hold the fifth-best record overall. The guys talk about the Cubs inability to capitalize while the Brewers have been scuffling and how regression has hit the offenseespecially"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T17:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cade Horton is The Next Jake Arrieta & [----] NL ROTY Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett is flying solo for the twenty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) He recaps a strong stretch of baseball for the Cubs including series wins over both the Rockies at Coors Field and the Braves at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have widened their Wild Card lead thanks to some stumbles by the Padres but the main spotlight goes to Cade Horton. His second half has been outstanding with strikeouts climbing walks falling and a run thats drawing comparisons to Jake Arrietas legendary 2015"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Early Cubs [----] Free Agency Preview & Potential Adds Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They discuss the rocky start to the Giants series including Matthew Boyds rough outing despite San Franciscos struggles against lefties leading into the matchup. The guys also dive into the subtle shift in expectations as the Cubs pivot from chasing the NL Central crown to focusing on locking up the top Wild Card spot. Despite offensive regression and continued struggles at the plateboth for Michael"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T17:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Cubs Are Better Than The Brewers Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They recap a pivotal stretch against the Brewers where the Cubs took three of five games and showed plenty of reasons to believe theyre the stronger clubeven if the standings still lean Milwaukees way. The guys dig into why the Brewers seem to consistently out-perform their roster on paper and compare what theyve seen across the [--] head-to-head matchups so far. They also discuss Kyle Tucker getting a short mental break"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T17:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Owen Caissie Called Up As Kyle Tucker's Slump Continues. Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The guys react to Miguel Amayas ankle injurysuffered in his first game back from months on the Injured Listwhich thankfully came back as a sprain with no fracture. They also talk about Owen Caissies call-up in the wake of Amayas injury how he fits into the Cubs lineup and his arrival in the middle of a scorching hot stretch at the plate in Triple-A. The conversation also includes how Kyle Tuckers high"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T18:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"An Underwhelming Trade Deadline. But Cade Horton is Good Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) and theyre joined once again by Dave from Feldco The guys react to what felt like a disappointing trade deadline for the Cubs and evaluate the state of the team heading into August. Despite the lack of big moves the Cubs remain one of just two teams in baseball who have yet to be swept this season. They also highlight how key bats finally came alive in the final game of the Reds series after a"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T18:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bleacher Nation AMA Before the Trade Deadline Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael go live this week for an AMA before the [----] MLB Trade Deadline A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡ ankinlaw.com ============================= Connect with us ============================= Follow Michael on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/michael_cerami Follow Brett on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/brett_a_taylor Follow Bleacher Nation on Twitter ➡ https://x.com/bleachernation Follow Michael on BlueSky ➡ https://bsky.app/profile/michael-cerami.bsky.social Follow Brett on"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T22:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Cubs Should Make MASSIVE Moves Before the Deadline Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-second episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They break down the Cubs series loss to the Royals and reflect on the teams recent .500-level play which has allowed the Brewers to continue closing the gap in the NL Central. With the trade deadline approaching the guys also dig into some of the names being floated around and what kinds of moves might make sense for this roster. Finally they preview the big upcoming three-game set against Milwaukee"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"All-Star Takeaways Cubs Check-In & Brewers Double Agent Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-first episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) They kick things off with a quick recap of the All-Star Gameincluding the swing-off finaleand explain why that particular twist has no place in the regular season. They also highlight Pete Crow-Armstrong embracing his status as a role model and how Kyle Tuckers deadpan low-energy All-Star presence was accidentally hilarious. From there they talk replay review process tweaks take stock of the Cubs"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T18:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"All Star Snubs & Can The Brewers Please Go Away Bleacher Nation Cubs Brett and Michael are back for the twentieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law) The Cubs wrapped up their week with a dominant 8-1 win over the Twins and an unforgettable Fourth of July performance crushing eight home runs in an 11-3 win over the Cardinalsa new franchise record. They spotlight Michael Buschs red-hot stretch including his three-homer game and co-NL Player of the Week honors and discuss how hes finally getting national attention alongside bigger Cubs names like PCA and Kyle"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T22:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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