Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

Willson Contreras may be playing in his final game with the Cubs this week, but he already checked in on possibly signing with the St. Louis Cardinals for 2023. Whether Contreras returns to the Cubs or not, Sam is DONE with all the discussion. And Matt doesn't like that the catcher could be in Cardinals colors. Plus: Cubs continue to wrap up the season against the Reds, and more. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi |...

Hayden Wesneski made this final start of the season Monday as the Cubs fell 3-0 to the Reds, and he was up against Reds pitching prospect Hunter Greene. Plus: Nelson Velazquez hitting well lately but his role is unknown for 2023, and could Cubs third base coach Willie Harris be en route to the South Side? Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi | @SamOlbur Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a...

The Cubs record another sweep, this time over the Reds. Starting pitching continued to impress and Seiya Suzuki posted a big weekend to help pace the offense. Plus: Jason Heyward officially bids farewell to the North Side, and opening up the mailbag with comments and questions from listeners. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi | @SamOlbur Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that...

Matt recaps a great Wednesday night at Wrigley Field, including meeting former Cubs and World Series champions Miguel Montero and Pedro Strop. Plus: The Cubs sweep the Phillies, best and worst of the week, and more. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi | @SamOlbur Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and...

Sam and Matt reveal their own Top 10 Cubs prospects list and there is a lot of variety. Plus: Alexander Canario hits another home run, the Cubs Convention is back, and more. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi | @SamOlbur Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order....

The Cubs have the third-best starting pitcher ERA (3.15) in MLB for the second half. Over the weekend, pitching coach Tommy Hottovy noted the hot stretch and depth in the minor leagues plus the potential of adding a big name in the off season. And Marcus Stroman continued that strong pitching to help the Cubs to a 2-1 win on Tuesday night over the Phillies. Plus: Matt is going to the Cubs game on Wednesday, and more. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on...

Matt Mervis is CRUSHING it all season across three levels of the minor leagues, including Triple-A. Is he primed to win the 1B job for the Cubs in 2023? Plus: Other prospect news and notes, Cubs/Phillies preview, and more. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi | @SamOlbur Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code...

The Cubs wrapped up a series with the Pirates, winning three out of four games. The North Siders are now 32-29 in the second half. Adrian Sampson shined in his start, Nico Hoerner returned, and Patrick Wisdom finished his strong week by hitting his 25th home run of the season. Plus: Best fits for the piggyback role out of the bullpen in 2023, stats on one and two run games, and more. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi |...

Peering ahead to the next few years and beyond, which Chicago sports team has the best future? Plus: Hayden Wesneski pitches well again in a win over the Pirates, Sam attempts to answer a trivia question, best and worst of the week, and more. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi | @SamOlbur Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nugenix Now get a complimentary bottle of Nugenix Total T when you text MLB to 231-231. Text...

What is the percent chance Willson Contreras is on the Cubs in 2023? Is it possible the Cubs no longer pursue the qualifying offer? Plus: Cubs make a comeback to defeat the Marlins, lots of live interaction with listeners, and more. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi | @SamOlbur Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nugenix Now get a complimentary bottle of Nugenix Total T when you text MLB to 231-231. Text now and get...

Sam and Matt start to rate whether or not certain players from the current roster will be on the Cubs in 2023. Who are the first five players to check off the list? Plus: The possibility of Adbert Alzolay and Brandon Hughes as key contributors next season, fan feedback, and more. Help us reach 2,000 YouTube subscribers and you could win a Cubs shirsey! If we get to 2K subs before the last game on 10/5, then FOUR (2 from YouTube and 2 from Twitter) random winners will be drawn. So please...

The Cubs featured a less-than-ideal lineup on Monday night against the Marlins, a lineup so poor it may have been the worst in MLB. Plus: Four-man rotations in 2023, Frank Schwindel is released, and more. Help us reach 2,000 YouTube subscribers and you could win a Cubs shirsey! If we get to 2K subs before the last game on 10/5, then FOUR (2 from YouTube and 2 from Twitter) random winners will be drawn. So please subscribe, follow, and spread the word! Hit the feedback zone by sending us a...

The Cubs accrued ups and downs against the Rockies over the weekend, dropping two out of three in the series. Hayden Wesneski and Marcus Stroman were highlights as they both pitched well, but the offense struggled and the inexperience was often on display. Plus: Why so many openings on the 2023 team is interesting, Nico Hoerner injury updates, and more. Help us reach 2,000 YouTube subscribers and you could win a Cubs shirsey! If we get to 2K subs before the last game on 10/5, then FOUR (2...

Who are the building blocks -- star players at their position who a team can build around -- from the current Cubs roster? How does a building block player differ from a key contributor? Where do Nico Hoerner, Justin Steele, and Seiya Suzuki rank in these categories? Plus: Best and worst of the week, Cubs/Rockies preview, and more. Help us reach 2,000 YouTube subscribers and you could win a Cubs shirsey! If we get to 2K subs before the last game on 10/5, then FOUR (2 from YouTube and 2 from...

The Cubs sweep the Mets! Behind six runs in the top of the 1st inning, the North Siders completed the sweep of the Metropolitans on Wednesday night. Plus, more discussion on the possible free agent pursuit of both shortstop Trea Turner and starting pitcher Carlos Rodon. Help us reach 2,000 YouTube subscribers and you could win a Cubs shirsey! If we get to 2K subs before the last game on 10/5, then FOUR (2 from YouTube and 2 from Twitter) random winners will be drawn. So please subscribe,...

The Cubs were VICTORIOUS on Tuesday with a 4-1 win over Jacob DeGrom and the Mets. Ian Happ hit a solo HR and the Cubs never looked back as they also got runs via a Yan Gomes sac fly, Patrick Wisdom squeeze bunt, and David Bote solo HR. Adrian Sampson was also fantastic with 6 shutout innings. Plus: Injury updates including discussion on Nico Hoerner, fan feedback, and more. Help us reach 2,000 YouTube subscribers and you could win a Cubs shirsey! If we get to 2K subs before the last game on...

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts spoke with reporters over the weekend and called the 2022 season "a success" and added "the ball's in Jed's court" in terms of spending this winter. Plus: Cubs defeat the Mets behind great pitching from Javier Assad, Jacob DeGrom is on the mound for the Mets on Tuesday, and more. Help us reach 2,000 YouTube subscribers and you could win a Cubs shirsey! If we get to 2K subs before the last game on 10/5, then FOUR (2 from YouTube and 2 from Twitter) random winners will...

From Jesse Chavez for Sean Newcomb to $6 million for Jonathan Villar and beyond, Cubs president Jed Hoyer struggled mightily on small trades and free agent signings in 2022. If the Cubs are going to take the next step in 2023, those types of deals must improve. Plus: Cubs/Giants recap, Cubs/Mets preview, and more. Help us reach 2,000 YouTube subscribers and you could win a Cubs shirsey! If we get to 2K subs before the last game on 10/5, then FOUR (2 from YouTube and 2 from Twitter) random...

Carlos Rodon is starting on the mound for the Giants on Friday against the Cubs, but could he be pitching for the Cubs in 2023? The free agent-to-be is an intriguing option for the North Siders. Plus, Cubs lose a late lead in a defeat to the Reds, best and worst of the week, and more. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi | @SamOlbur Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes...

Following Hayden Wesneski's outstanding debut, it posed this question: Who had the best rookie debut not only in 2022 but in recent memory? Plus, Cubs fall to the Reds, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Luis Devers receive minor league accolades, and more. Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text: 312-834-4634 Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs | @matt_cozzi | @SamOlbur Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and...