EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 54 MIN
Cubs Offseason Outlook, Rotation Plans & Dansby Three Years In | Bleacher Nation Cubs
from The Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast · host brett taylor, michael cerami
Brett and Michael are back for the thirty-fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! It’s that tricky part of the offseason where storylines are just starting to form, but there’s 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 offseasons—though major fireworks haven’t arrived just yet. They also look at the current roster structure and how few obvious openings the Cubs actually have.Starting pitching remains an area of need, and the conversation turns to how the Cubs might approach it. Some of the arms discussed back in July could resurface as trade or short-term free-agent targets, as none of those pitchers ended up being moved at the deadline. While the team would likely prefer shorter deals, there’s also recognition that cost-controlled options could be appealing through trade. That said, it’s tough to imagine another big December splash just a year after the last one.They also take a longer view, discussing Dansby Swanson’s performance three years into his seven-year, $177 million deal and what that contract looks like now that the first half of his tenure is in the books.A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast!Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡️ ankinlaw.comFollow Michael on Twitter ➡️ @michael_ceramiFollow Brett on Twitter ➡️ @brett_a_taylorFollow Bleacher Nation on Twitter ➡️ @bleachernationFollow Michael on Bluesky ➡️ @michael-cerami.bsky.socialFollow Brett on Bluesky ➡️ @brett-taylor.bsky.socialFollow Bleacher Nation on Bluesky ➡️ @bleachernation.bsky.socialVisit our Website ➡️ bleachernation.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Brett and Michael are back for another offseason episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They look into the Dodgers’ reported interest in Kyler Tucker, how it fits into the Cubs’ history of headline-making offseasons, and where the team could still look to add starting pitching. They also discuss why another big trade feels unlikely this winter and take stock of Dansby Swanson’s long-term deal three years in.
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