EPISODE · Jun 23, 2021 · 26 MIN
David Ross benches Javy Báez for baserunning mistake vs. Cleveland
from Cubs Talk Podcast · host Chicago Sports Network
Cubs manager David Ross benched shortstop Javy Báez for a baserunning mistake vs. Cleveland. Was the benching Ross' attempt to send a message to the team? David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Maddie Lee discuss the Báez benching, the Cubs' struggling offense, whether the Cubs will re-sign Baez, and more. (1:30) - Reactions to the Báez benching (7:00) - The Cubs lead MLB in outs on the bases the last four years (14:30) - During a challenging June schedule, the Cubs lost their series vs. the Marlins. Can they stay in first place? (21:05) - Is Kris Bryant just in a slump or is it more to it?
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Cubs manager David Ross benched shortstop Javy Báez for a baserunning mistake vs. Cleveland. Was the benching Ross' attempt to send a message to the team? David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Maddie Lee discuss the Báez benching, the Cubs' struggling offense, whether the Cubs will re-sign Baez, and more.(1:30) - Reactions to the Báez benching(7:00) - The Cubs lead MLB in outs on the bases the last four years(14:30) - During a challenging June schedule, the Cubs lost their series vs. the Marlins. Can they stay in first place?(21:05) - Is Kris Bryant just in a slump or is it more to it?
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