PECOTA projections are out! Curious how the Cubs fared according to our robot overlords? We take an in-depth look at players like Jason Heyward, Jon Lester, and Addisson Russell to find out where we agree and where we agree to disagree. We’ll also take a look at which players might take a step back in 2016 after everything going so well last year (sorry Jake!).
For Stat of the Week, Isaac covers BABIP and Joel tackles old-time Cub George Mitterwald in our 60 Seconds with a Former Cub segment.
Some of the writers behind BP Wrigleyville get together to talk about the Chicago Cubs. In this debut episode, we take a look at the Cub prospects that made the Baseball Prospectus Top 101 prospect list and what that means for the system. Believe it or not, Dexter Fowler is still a free agent, and Matt Murton is back with the club after his stint in Japan.
For the stat of the week, Isaac Bennett takes a look at Baserunning Runs and the surprising player who is on top of the leaderboard.
The guys talk Cubs Convention… and so much more.
The guys discuss the remaining holes in the Cubs roster and what they’d do if they won Power Ball.
Before we head to 2016, Brett and Sahadev take a look back at a fun 2015 for the Chicago Cubs.
After an all-Heyward pod, the guys talk the additions of Zobrist and Warren and the departure of Castro.
It’s all Heyward, all the time.
Brett and Sahadev talk a lack of movement in the offseason, the Cubs bullpen, and more
Brett and Sahadev talk Star Wars, Cubs pitching needs, and get into Sahadev’s youth.
Brett and Sahadev talk about the World Series, contact, Alex Gordon, and the first Cubs offseason rumor.