Cubs On Tap: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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A podcast about your Chicago Cubs hosted by On Tap Sports Net Cubs contributors. -- Follow us on X @CubbiesOnTap | Cubs On Tap is presented by OnTapSportsNet.com

Cubs On Tap: S8 E3 – Back on Track
#1
Last Friday at 2:11 AM

Following a series loss against the Washington Nationals, the Chicago Cubs bounce back with a series win over the Los Angeles Angels (The The Angels Angels) (if you know, you know) in a three-game set. Two offensive outbursts, consistent pitching, and hot streaks fire up the people as the Cubs hit the road.

Tommy, Joey, Ron, and the RETURN OF THE JUICE, hit the ground running after a series victory. Ian Happ, Michael Busch, Matthew Boyd, and Edward Cabrera are the top names discussed.

An Opening Day story from Joey and predictions for the Cleveland...


Cubs On Tap: S8 E2- Opening Weekend Letdown
#2
03/30/2026

The Cubs opened the season at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals, and while the vibes were electric to kick things off, the result left a bit to be desired. On this episode of Cubs On Tap, the crew breaks down a disappointing series loss where the Cubs dropped 2 of 3—but keeps it in perspective with it being just the opening weekend of a long season. We dive into what went wrong, from missed opportunities at the plate to inconsistent pitching, and highlight a few early bright spots worth building on. Tap in, crack one, and ride with us th...


Cubs On Tap: S8 E1 – No More Waiting
#1
03/24/2026

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, the whole barn is back on the airwaves with Opening Day on the horizon! Nick, Joey, Bobby, Tyler, and Ron are joined by new contributor and friend Tommy, who makes his debut as the guys deliver their predictions for the 2026 Chicago Cubs season.

From ideal lineups, to the starting rotation, to the bullpen, the guys guess how the team will shape out. In addition, picks for Team MVP, Team Cy Young, Breakout, Disappointment, and much more.

Bold predictions and storylines to watch round out the show...


Cubs On Tap: S7 E69 – Cubs Spring Awakening
#69
02/18/2026

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Tyler and Ron are back on the mic talking Cubs baseball!

Pitchers and catchers have reported, Spring Training games begin on Friday, and things are looking up in the world of Cubs baseball. The guys discuss the lack of drama around the Cubs, why we're excited for the upcoming slate, and the storylines we're watching come Spring Training action.

From there, the conversation shifts. From World Baseball Classic talk, to a lack of games on Marquee Sports Network and The Score, the guys break down some...


Cubs On Tap: S7 E68 – Getting Closer...
#68
02/06/2026

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Tyler are back on the mic talking Cubs baseball! The pair discussed the upcoming World Baseball Classic, the possibility of a Nico Hoerner extension, and so much more.

Who's playing right field this season? What else can the Cubs do to fill some other holes? How well do you know YOUR Cubs trivia? All of those questions are answered and more on our latest episode!

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Cubs On Tap: S7 E67 – Cabrera, Bregman, YOU ARE Chicago Cubs
#67
01/12/2026

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Joey and Ron are back to discuss some big, big news. After Thursday's show was postponed (RIP Ron's basement carpet), the boys reflected on both the Edward Cabrera trade AND the Alex Bregman signing.

The boys discuss the Owen Caissie departure and what Cabrera brings to the table. From there, the conversation shifts to the Bregman deal. Not only did the Cubs pay up, but they even deferred money. This is a notable move for the current state of the Cubs.

From there, the guys discuss...


Cubs On Tap: S7 E66 – What's On Tap for the Cubs?
#66
01/05/2026

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Ron are back on the mics for a random Friday show! With our panelists itching to talk Cubs, the boys are focused on what's to come.

The guys discussed the Tatsuya Imai sweepstakes, what the Cubs can do from here, and so much more, including the unpopular Nico Hoerner trade rumors. In addition, the guys have a few tinfoil hat takes that keep us getting about the future of this team.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E65 – Winter Meetings Worries and Wishes
#65
12/12/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick, Tyler, and Joey are joined by special guest and old friend, Ron, to discuss the very quiet MLB Winter Meetings.

The guys use the latest episode as a therapy session, expressing their concerns about the Chicago Cubs approach. The guys discuss the additions to date, what they'd like to see happen, and even get a crazy trade idea from Tyler involving a familiar opponent from the 2025 season.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 64 - The Highs, The Lows, and The Legacy of the 2025 Chicago Cubs Season
#64
10/16/2025

A full panel, including Nick, Joey, Rich, and Bobby, discusses the highs and lows of the 2025 Chicago Cubs season.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 63 - The Cubs are ALIVE
#63
10/10/2025

Joey, Tyler, and Nick recap the Chicago Cubs' thrilling victory in Game 4 of the NLDS over the division rival Milwaukee Brewers and get you set for what is sure to be an epic Game 5 on Saturday.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 62 - THE CUBS SURVIVE
#62
10/08/2025

Join Joey Ricotta and a special guest as the Chicago Cubs escape elimination and defeat the Milwaukee Brewers to force a Game 4 at Wrigley Field on Thursday night.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 61 - Cubs Playoff Postgame: Cubs Fall to San Diego Padres in Game 2 Recap
#63
10/02/2025

The Chicago Cubs fall in Game 2 to the San Diego Padres. Joey Ricotta has the recap and gets you set for the elimination game on Thursday.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E60 – Cubs Secure First Playoff Win
#60
10/01/2025

Rich and Ron are back and talking about a Cubs win in the playoffs! From Matthew Boyd's start to the bullpen's excellence, the guys dive in on the Cubs' pitching efforts. Then, discussions of bats and Dansby Swanson's key plays all over the diamond highlight the conversation. Finally, the boys look ahead to Game 2 on Wednesday!


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 59 - Here We Go
#59
09/30/2025

Tyler and Nick recap the final series of the 2025 regular season and preview the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres.

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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 58 - Cubs Lose 2 of 3 to the NY Mets
#58
09/27/2025

Joey Ricotta recaps the Chicago Cubs series with the New York Mets as the playoffs near.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 57 - Cubs Swept in Cincy
#58
09/23/2025

Tyler recaps the Chicago Cubs series in Cincinnati, where the Cubs were swept at the hands of the Reds.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 56 - Comeback Cubs Shade the Rays
#56
09/15/2025

Tyler is here to recap the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays series, and an exciting weekend that included Anthony Rizzo's return to Wrigley to retire as a Cub.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 55 - Horton Hears a W
#55
09/10/2025

The Chicago Cubs bounced back with a hard-fought win over the Atlanta Braves, showing resilience after a tough one last night. We break down the key moments that defined the game, including standout pitching performances, timely hitting, and the defensive plays that sealed the victory.

Plus, we look ahead at what this win means for the series and the Cubs’ momentum heading deeper into September. Tune in for all the highlights, analysis, and what to watch for in the next matchup.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 54 - Close But No Cigar for Cubs
#54
09/05/2025

Join Nick and Rich as they break down the Chicago Cubs' series victory over the Atlanta Braves.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 53 - Winning Close Games
#53
09/04/2025

Joey Ricotta and Tyler Edmunds return to the mic to recap another Chicago Cubs victory.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 52 - Progressing In The Right Direction
#52
09/02/2025

The Chicago Cubs managed to win the series opener in a dramatic fashion after a late comeback and some heroics from their catcher, Carson Kelly. Nick Hudson and Joey Ricotta recap the latest in Chicago Cubs baseball.

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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 51 - Swept Out West
#51
08/29/2025

Tyler Edmunds hosts a solo show to recap the Chicago Cubs' series against the San Francisco Giants. Despite the opportunity to make up ground in the NL Central, the Cubs were unable to capitalize. Explore what went wrong for the Cubs, and what's On Tap for the Northsiders.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 50 - Cubs Drop the Series
#50
08/27/2025

Cubs just couldn't put it together tonight against the Giants. Join Rich and Nick as we break down this painful loss.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 49 - Bitter Sweet Series
#49
08/22/2025

Cubs take 3 out of 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Join us as we break it down.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 48 - Double Dose of Cubs Victory
#48
08/20/2025

Nick Hudson and Tyler Edmunds return as the Chicago Cubs win both games of this split doubleheader with the Milwaukee Brewers—a much-needed reset after a skid down the NL Central Standings.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 47 - Cubs Crumble in St. Louis
#47
08/11/2025

New episode of Cubs On Tap. Join Joey as he recaps the Cardinals series and looks ahead to the Blue Jays series.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E 46 - The Unraveling Continues
#46
08/06/2025

Nick Hudson and Bobby Foster talk about the recent stretch of Chicago Cubs baseball as the team drops the first two in the series to the Cincinnati Reds. When will the downward spiral end?


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E45 – Cubs' Trade Deadline Disappointment
#45
08/01/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Rich, Nick, and Ron are back on the mic following the MLB Trade Deadline. With an opportunity to seriously upgrade the roster, the Cubs made a few moves but left a glaring hole in the starting rotation.

Although the Cubs are coming off a win in Milwaukee on Wednesday, the mood is sour on the trade deadline front. The trio spew their feelings on the Cubs' approach to the deadline and the level of disappointment that exists.

Between an active comment section, and plenty more, the...


Cubs On Tap: S7 E44 – Cubs Get Mauled in Milwaukee
#44
08/01/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Rich makes his solo debut on the mic, unfortunately recapping the Chicago Cubs' losses in the first two games of the Milwaukee series.

From there, Rich shares his thoughts on the passing of Ryne Sandberg, speaking to what he meant to the organization and fanbase.

Finally, Rich turns his attention to the future. One more game in Milwaukee and the looming trade deadline are discussed with a sense of positivity.

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Cubs On Tap: S7 E43 – The Cubs Own Chicago
#43
07/28/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Ron is back solo recapping the Chicago Cubs' series victory over the Chicago White Sox, securing a 5-1 record over the South Siders in 2025. Yes, the Cubs own Chicago.

Ron starts off by recapping the three-game set, discussing some highlights, and reminding Sox fans that the Cubs are better. Then, Ron turns his attention to the looming trade deadline and what's to come.

From the possibilities, to why things are quiet, and everything in between, Ron uses a bulk of the show conversing with the comments...


Cubs On Tap: S7 E42 – Cubs Royally Fumble at Wrigley
#42
07/25/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Ron, Rich, and Joey are back on the off day to discuss all things in Chicago Cubs baseball!

The guys discuss the Kansas City series loss briefly, then focus on the trade deadline. From starting pitching, to relief pitching, to a potential bench bat, the guys dive into all the corners of the trade deadline and explore possibilities for the Cubs before next Thursday.

Who do you think the Cubs acquire? Listen in to see what the boys have to say!

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Cubs On Tap: S7 E41 – Bounce Back Cubs
#41
07/24/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Tyler are back on the mic following a Chicago Cubs' bounce-back win against the Kansas City Royals.

Aside from discussions of the Cubs getting back on the winning track after a rough start against KC and a successful weekend against the Boston Red Sox, the boys dive into the possibilities around the trade deadline. As many Cubs fans are focusing on the deadline, the boys also dive in and continue to share their thoughts on what could happen in the coming days!

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Cubs On Tap: S7 E40 – Cubs On Tap All-Star Bonanza
#40
07/15/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Rich, Juice, Nick, and Ron are on the mic at the All-Star break, talking Chicago Cubs and catching up on all things Cubbies in the first half.

The guys discussed the series win in New York, the MLB Draft, some 1st half picks, including Cy Young, MVP, surprise, and disappointment, and things we're excited for in the second half.

In addition, some trade deadline discussion works its way into the show as well!

Before heading out, the guys look ahead to the Boston series...


Cubs On Tap: S7 E39 – Falling Flat in the Twin Cities
#39
07/11/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Ron recaps the Minnesota Twins' series loss for the Chicago Cubs. After a disappointing loss on Tuesday was covered by Nick and Tyler, Ron reflects mostly on Wednesday's loss and Thursday's bounce-back win on getaway day.

From there, Ron dives into PCA's incredible milestone of a 25/25 season before All-Star break, and what that means for the Cubs with the upcoming trade deadline. Speaking of trades, Ron discusses the reports from The Athletic regarding the Cubs' plans at the deadline and what we could see happen.

Finally...


Cubs On Tap: S7 E38 – No Fight, No Runs, No Fun
#38
07/09/2025

Cubs get blanked in embarrassing fashion. We break down this terrible start to the series and look forward to the next two games with Minnesota.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E37 – Double Doses of Fugazi: Red Birds and All-Stars
#37
07/07/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Ron is back on the Chicago Cubs' off day following a series win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Along with the series win, the NL All-Star roster is decided and there is a lot of noise involving some snubs from the Cubs.

Following a recap of the action, Ron dives right into the All-Star news. Notably, Matthew Boyd receives his flowers for making his first All-Star team. Then, Ron pivots to the snubs, highlighting Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch.

From there, Ron previews the upcoming series...


Cubs On Tap: S7 E36 – A Cleveland Sweeper
#36
07/07/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Ron are back following the Chicago Cubs' sweep of the Cleveland Guardians! Perhaps in surprising fashion, the Cubs take care of business, capped off with a Matt Shaw walk-off to seal the sweep.

The boys discuss the offensive explosion on Wednesday, the lack of runs on Thursday, and plenty of other storylines. In addition, the guys discuss how good the bullpen and starting pitching continue to be for the Cubs, and much more!

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Cubs On Tap: S7 E35 – Cubs Start Homestand with a W
#35
07/07/2025

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick solo recaps the Cubs' first win of the Cleveland series, discussing all the huge talking points. The offense came to life and got the job done, but the real talking point was Matthew Boyd and his continuation of a spectacular season.

From Boyd's All-Star case, to the game itself, Nick talks you through everything with two more games on the horizon.

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Cubs On Tap: S7 E34 – Houston, Do We Have A Problem?
#34
06/30/2025

Join Tyler and Joey to recap the Cubs' weekend series against the Houston Astros, and preview the upcoming Cleveland Guardians matchup.


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Cubs On Tap: S7 E33 – FTFC - Cubs Split with the Cards
#33
06/27/2025

Join Joey & Nick as they recap and discuss the Cubs vs Cardinals series, and look ahead at what's On Tap with the upcoming series against the Houston Astros!


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