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The Son Ranto Show is the only Cubs podcast that has a regularly contributing fan whose favorite team just won the World Series. Eric Wielo joins to revel in our misery as the Cubs continue living rent free in Brewers fan’s heads. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: World Series Champion Podcaster appeared first on .
“Slip me a little crimson, Jimson. Give me the lowdown, Brown. What’s the scoop, Betty Boop? I’m on my way into town.” — Opening Intro/Emotional Weather Report by Tom Waits Welcome to Hot Stove Season, though this year’s annual holiday shopping extravaganza will probably be short and busy. This time of year is full of … The post The Rundown: Welcome to a Possibly Busy but Short Hot Stove Season, Brewers Win World Series appeared first on .
All five members of the Cubs’ end-of-season rotation are now officially free agents, as Clay Holmes and Matthew Boyd have declined their player options. They join Kevin Gausman, David Peterson, and Shōta Imanaga on the market, though the Cubs have a five-day window of exclusive negotiations before those players can officially start talking with other … The post Clay Holmes, Matthew Boyd Free Agents After Declining Player Options appeared first on .
Shortly after word circulated that Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee was being considered by the Mets for a role on their coaching staff, it was reported that Mallee had withdrawn from consideration and would remain in Chicago. Mallee would have been the second member of the team’s hitting infrastructure poached by the Mets in … The post Cubs Reportedly Reworked Hitting Coach John Mallee’s Contract to Keep Him appeared first on .
We’ve all been saying it for years now, and Michael Canter noted this recently as well, but the Cubs have to be aggressive this winter. But this isn’t a typical winter, as there figures to be about a month of free agency before a lockout shuts the league down until a new collective bargaining agreement … The post Morejon Makes Sense as Cubs May Jump Market with Multiple Pre-Lockout Deals appeared first on .
I’ve been off the radar since the World Series started due to a variety of events that have demanded my time, but I wanted to pop back in quickly after seeing something that piqued my interest. The good news for both of us is that I’ve got too little energy to produce one of my … The post In Case You Were Wondering Why Players Oppose a 50/50 Revenue Split appeared first on .
“But every time I start to leave, they play another song. Then someone buys another round and whatever drinks are free…” – What Made Milwaukee Famous (Made a Loser Out of Me) by Rod Stewart The Brewers are up 3-0 in the World Series and could clinch their first franchise championship tonight in Tampa. Amazingly, … The post The Rundown: Cubs Have Big Holes to Fill, Milwaukee Eyes World Series Sweep, Early Free Agent Predictions appeared first on .
The World Series begins tonight and the Brewers are favored to win it on the 10th anniversary of the Cubs’ historic title. I’d be lying if I told you I had strong feelings about this Fall Classic — outside of hoping the Rays win, that is — but I’ll be watching it on the periphery … The post Random Thoughts on Fatherhood, Former Cleveland Closers as World Series Begins appeared first on .
“But don’t ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to.” – Oh Well by Fleetwood Mac I’d like to get excited about the upcoming offseason, but it just seems like we’re living the same November-to-April rerun every winter. Jed Hoyer’s offseason to-do list is akin … The post The Rundown: Time for Cubs to Go Big or Go Home, Plenty of Pitching Available, World Series Game 1 Starters Announced appeared first on .
Brewers fan, new dad, and comedian Eric Wielo joins the show to have his overconfidence shattered by new Rays fan Danny Rockett. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: World Series Preview appeared first on .
“Why not think about the times to come?” – Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac I don’t know what’s in the water, but Bryce Harper seems to be a hot topic as far as the Cubs’ future outfield is concerned, and I don’t know why. Harper has a full no-trade clause, and though his contract is … The post The Rundown: Cubs Trade Speculation Escalates, Kwan Checks Several Boxes, Banner Heads to Orioles, Rays Win AL Pennant appeared first on .
In news that should not come as a surprise to anyone who knows ball, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma reported that the Cubs are expected to retain pitching coach Tommy Hottovy and assistant pitching coach Casey Jacobson. The Cubs had one of the worst pitching staffs in baseball this past season as they dealt with … The post Cubs Expected to Retain Pitching Coaches, Which Should Not Surprise Anyone appeared first on .
The Guardians are officially in offseason mode after being eliminated by the Rays in the ALCS, and they could be looking to move one of their star players prior to the start of the 2027 campaign. Steven Kwan is projected to earn a little more than $11 million in his final year of arbitration, and … The post Cubs Mentioned as Fit if Guardians Look to Trade Steven Kwan appeared first on .
Some people call him the space cowboy; some call him the gangster of love. Some people call him Maurice, ’cause he speaks of the pompatus of love. But now they call Steve Miller the Cubs’ new VP of international scouting after serving in a similar role for the Rays since 2019. Francys Romero was the … The post Cubs Hire Steve Miller as New VP of International Scouting appeared first on .
As first reported by Jeff Passan, the Orioles have hired Jared Banner to be their new GM. No relation to the gamma-irradiated scientist who turns into a green rage monster, Banner rose to the role of assistant GM with the Cubs after joining the organization as VP of special projects in 2021. He was subsequently … The post Assistant GM Jared Banner Leaves Cubs for GM Role in Baltimore appeared first on .
