EPISODE · Aug 19, 2020 · 31 MIN
Kris Bryant leading off, Tatis Jr.’s grand slam, and Cubs losing streak
from Cubs Talk Podcast · host Chicago Sports Network
The Cubs have had a rough stretch recently but avoid losing 5 in a row. Host David Kaplan and Cubs insider Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the losing streak along with analyzing Kris Bryant's production or lack thereof at the lead-off spot. They also dive into the hottest topic in baseball, Padres star player Fernando Tatis Jr.'s grand slam and the "unwritten" rules of baseball. (1:28) - Kris Bryant is not producing at leadoff (7:49) - Was Tatis Jr. wrong for hitting a grand slam? (12:40) - Cubs avoid losing their 5th in a row (17:00) - Has Yu Darvish been better than Jake Arrieta so far? (25:00) - Cubs vs White Sox series
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The Cubs have had a rough stretch recently but avoid losing 5 in a row. Host David Kaplan and Cubs insider Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the losing streak along with analyzing Kris Bryant's production or lack thereof at the lead-off spot. They also dive into the hottest topic in baseball, Padres star player Fernando Tatis Jr.'s grand slam and the "unwritten" rules of baseball.(1:28) - Kris Bryant is not producing at leadoff(7:49) - Was Tatis Jr. wrong for hitting a grand slam?(12:40) - Cubs avoid losing their 5th in a row(17:00) - Has Yu Darvish been better than Jake Arrieta so far?(25:00) - Cubs vs White Sox series
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