Cubs On Tap: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
A daily 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: S7 E39 â Falling Flat in the Twin Cities
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 â No Fight, No Runs, No Fun
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 â Double Doses of Fugazi: Red Birds and All-Stars
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 â A Cleveland Sweeper
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 â Cubs Start Homestand with a W
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 â Houston, Do We Have A Problem?
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 â FTFC - Cubs Split with the Cards
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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Cubs On Tap: S7 E32 â A "Big Dumper"-Sized Disappointment
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Tyler and Ron are back on Sunday night following the Chicago Cubs' series loss to the Seattle Mariners. On a super hot weekend in Chicago and across the midwest, the ball was flying and unfortunately more for the Mariners than the Cubs.
The guys start the show by highlighting each of the three games before pivoting into the deep conversations. Shota Imanaga is set to return soon. Who gets the boot from the starting rotation? In addition, the boys dive into some not-too-early names the Cubs can acquire...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E31 â Slammin' Sammy Returns
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Joey and Nick are back with some "Cubs On Tap After Dark" action on a Friday night!
The late-night episode comes after the Chicago Cubs split their unexpected two-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers. A win on Tuesday and a loss on Thursday sandwiched the postponed game on Wednesday. The boys dive into the action.
From there, the shift turns to Friday, where Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in 21 years. The reunion brought out nostalgia, fun, and entertainment despite the loss...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E30 â NL Central W's Keep Brewin'
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Ron are back on the mics after Father's Day weekend! The Chicago Cubs took 3 of 4 from the Pittsburgh Pirates, and on Tuesday night, the Cubs took care of business in the first game of a three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The duo dive into some of the big storylines from the Pirates series, paying compliments to the starting pitching and bullpen despite a lack of runs scored. That said, good teams win games no matter how its done.
From there, the crew dives...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E29 â Sweet Home, CHICAGO
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Joey and Nick are back on the mics discussing the Cubs' win over the Pittsburgh Pirates while looking back a bit at the series loss against the Phillies.
A big win back home is exactly what the Cubs needed as they start the four-game set with Pittsburgh. The boys discuss the importance of the rest of the series, and what's to come!
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Cubs On Tap: S7 E28 â Cubs Give Phillies the Brotherly Shove
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Rich are on the mic recapping the first two games of the series between the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. With a win on Tuesday, the vibes were high for the duo as they broke down the action.
From storylines to predictions, the boys dive deep into the series at hand. To close out the show, a look toward Wednesday is the topic of discussion.
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Cubs On Tap: S7 E27 â Cubs Mowed Down in Motown
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Tyler and Ron are back following the Chicago Cubs' series loss to the Detroit Tigers. Sunday's loss was a tough one, watching the Cubs lose 4-0 and Nico Hoerner and Craig Counsell get tossed.
The guys discuss the series as a whole, diving into some of the storylines from the three-game set. From there, the stories of the series open up the stories of show.
From discussing the lead-off spot, to the cold bats, to umpires and their roles in baseball, the boys are talking through...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E26 â Frustrations in Detroit
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Joey and Nick run it back on a Friday night, just like the good old days. Following a frustrating 3-1 loss in Detroit, the Chicago Cubs will need to rebound on Saturday.
The boys discuss Ben Brown's brilliant performance against Tarik Skubal, where the team goes from here, and plenty more on this special Friday night episode!
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Cubs On Tap: S7 E25 â The Cubs are 'National Treasures'
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Joey and Rich are back on the mics discussing a series win against the Washington Nationals in DC. The Chicago Cubs are hot, and could have easily swept the series!
The duo discusses everything from the pitching, to two important wins, and so much more!
Before wrapping up, the boys look ahead to the series against the AL-best Detroit Tigers.
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Cubs On Tap: S7 E24 â Fire 'Em Up Cubs in DC
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Ron are back on the microphones talking about a Chicago Cubs 8-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. The game didn't start out pretty, but the Cubs' offense, without Kyle Tucker, pushed through and came out with the win.
The guys highlight a number of players to begin the show. From Nico Hoerner, to Michael Busch, to Pete Crow-Armstrong, there were a ton of great performances in the win. In addition, Cade Horton and the bullpen take some of the spotlight as well.
A few...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E23 â The Cubs Way to End May
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Ron are back following the Chicago Cubs' series win over the Cincinnati Reds. After dropping Friday's game at Wrigley Field, some late-game heroics and a strong series finale on Sunday secured the sixth straight series win for the Cubs.
The boys discuss each game, some huge takeaways from the series and so much more. From excellent starting pitching, to the bullpen's nails performances, to getting just enough from the bats, the boys walk through it all.
A question from the comment section is followed...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E22 â Rocky Mountain Vibes
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Tyler, Rich, and Ron are talking Chicago Cubs baseball, after dark style, talking about a series sweep.
Three wins against the Rockies may have been ugly, but the boys are rather optimistic about the state of the team. The Cubs finally played a good month of May for the first time in years, and the trio is feeling the effects.
Naturally, not all can be good. Ron opens up a can of worms with a dark and diabolical question about the future of some star players. <...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E21 â Cubs Say Goodbye In Style
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Rich are back after a walk-off Cubs win! After walking off the Rockies, the boys are back to talk about the first two games of the series that, at minimum, lock in a series win!
The guys discuss the excitement of this team. From the youths like Matt Shaw, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and others, to the veterans, everything is clicking for the Chicago Cubs. The team is humming, and so is Cubs On Tap and the crew!
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Cubs On Tap: S7 E20 â Beer, Beats, Big Series Win
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Rich, Nick, and Joey are back following the Chicago Cubs' series win over the Miami Marlins! With the off day, the crew dives into the series, including some of the underlying storylines such as Daniel Palencia, Cade Horton, and others.
From there, the boys continue discussing the series, and allow the comment section to help facilitate the show. Favorite Cub, past and present is kicked around, among other exciting topics.
Finally, it's a look ahead to the Cincinnati Reds, with who the Cubs will start a...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E19 â Hopeful Fish Fry
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Ron are back on the mics after the Chicago Cubs split the first two games of their three-game set with the Miami Marlins. With tales of wins and losses to discuss, the boys dive right in.
When discussing Monday, Ron has trouble getting too far down on the loss. The offense produced, the pitching wasn't great, but not horrific, and they just came up short. At the same time, that could be why fans are upset.
Regardless, the night got worse because of Porter...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E18 â Sweeping Up the Sox
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick, Tyler, and Ron are back on the microphones following a Chicago Cubs sweep of the Chicago White Sox.
Following the three-game weekend set, the boys discuss the positives from the series. From Pete Crow-Armstrong's sensational performance, to other key contributions from the likes of Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner, and the starting pitching, and more, the boys cover it all. In addition, the guys share their thoughts on the state of both teams.
From there, the discussions swirl to some news bits. Matt Shaw's likely call-up...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E17 â Sweep[ing] Allergies & Stinky Sox
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Ron are on the mics for an off-day show! Following a series win over the Miami Marlins, the Chicago Cubs are preparing for their three-game set with the Chicago White Sox over the weekend.
To start, Nick shares some thoughts about the Cubs' two wins against the Marlins before the duo eases into Wednesday's loss. From untimely hitting, to questioning quality starts, the topics fly freely while discussing Wednesday's loss. In addition, Ron shares his experience from the ballpark on a gorgeous evening at Wrigley Field. <...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E16 â Gone Fishin' for Walk-Offs
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Rich and Ron return after a week hiatus to discuss a Chicago Cubs walk-off win! After the 5-4 win on Tuesday night, the Cubs have wrapped up a series win thanks to Monday's victory over the Miami Marlins.
The guys start off the show with discussions of the walk-off win, and the turn of events that led to the explosion in the ninth inning. From there, the guys discuss the Mets series over the weekend, as well as Cade Horton and Moises Ballesteros' debuts for the Cubs.
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On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Tyler and Ron are back on the mic following the first two games of the Giants' series! The Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants will play for the series on Wednesday afternoon, but not before the boys get on the mics.
Aside from game action, the guys dive into the state of PCA's confidence, the reaction to Ryan Pressly's Tuesday evening, and so much more. In addition, the Cade Horton debate conquers the episode, and gets the comments and the panelists going. Also, Matt Shaw's impending return this...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E14 â Series Wins Keep Brewin'
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Joey and Ron are on the mics talking about the Chicago Cubs' series win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Cubs got off to a hot start, taking Friday and Saturday's games. The duo discusses the impact of those wins on the divisional outlook, who's hot, and much more.
It wasn't all unicorns and rainbows. With Sunday's loss came the loss of Shota Imanaga. The lefty suffered a hamstring strain, meaning an IL stint may be coming. The guys discuss what the plan could be, Cade Horton's...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E13 â Stealin' Series From the Pirates
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Ron are back following the Cubs' series victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite a weird loss on Wednesday night, the Cubs' power rallied and took care of business on Thursday against Paul Skenes.
The duo discusses the outcome of the series, some of the major positives displayed by the Cubs and much more. In addition, discussions about the third base position, some fun and weird history, and scoring notes round out the episode.
Before signing off, the guys look ahead to the three-game set...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E12 â Fly the Jolly W
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Rich and Ron are back on the mic discussing the Chicago Cubs' 9-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the series opener on Tuesday. The duo jumped right into all the storylines from the win.
From Shota Imanaga's injury scare, to the bats coming to life. There were a lot of positives from Tuesday's game. Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly, and Pete Crow-Armstrong all had 2-run home runs, and Dansby Swanson ended his cold streak with a solo blast. Factor in RBIs via singles for Kelly and Kyle Tucker...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E11 â Not Phil-in' This Series Loss
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Ron is back following a series loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Chicago Cubs started the series with a big win, but fell in back-to-back games over the weekend.
Ron started things off by reminding us about the great win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, and jumped into Friday's win. From there, discussion of the losses took over.
The meh feeling about his series, analysis about the starting pitching, and venting the irks of Cubs fans dominates the episode. From there, discussions about the...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E10 â Dodging a Loss: Another Classic at Wrigley Field!
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Rich and Joey are back following the Chicago Cubs' epic extra-inning comeback over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The guys recap and walk through the rollercoaster of a game that fans witnessed on Tuesday night.
Despite a classic just four days before, the guys discuss if Tuesday's game is the game of the season. In addition, the duo focuses on the defensive inefficiencies of Gage Workman, and what his future with the Cubs might look like.
From there, discussion of PCA's stardom, the Cubs' catching tandem, and...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E9 â Send the Snakes Home
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Ron is back with a solo recap of the Chicago Cubs' series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks this weekend. Despite the loss on Easter Sunday, the series was exciting and a solid series victory for the Cubs' badges this season.
Ron starts with Friday's game, diving into the possibility of it being one of baseball's best games of the season by the season's end. From there, some storylines and rabbit holes are explored.
Saturday's game was just as impressive, but a more convincing win than Friday...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E8 â San Diego Beach Bummer
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Ron is back solo recapping the Chicago Cubs' series loss to the San Diego Padres. Despite the series loss, there are a lot of good things to take away from the series. There's the bad too, and Ron covers all of that.
From Pete Crow-Armstrong's outbreak, to the bullpen struggles and allergies with bases loaded, Ron taps into the Padres series.
From there, its a trip down memory lane. The 10th anniversary of Kris Bryant's debut takes Ron on a trip down memory lane and leads...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E7 â Wrappin' Up on the West Coast
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Joey, Nick, and Tyler are back ahead of the second game in the Chicago Cubs' three-game set with the San Diego Padres. With the tough loss on Monday, two timely wins are needed for the Cubbies' to conquer the series.
The crew talks about Monday's game, the roster moves that took place on Tuesday, and much more! From there, discussions about keys to victory for Tuesday take place and some puzzling questions about the state of the team round out the show.
To conclude, the guys...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E6 â Lights, Camera, Series Win!
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Rich and Ron are back on the mics following a series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in LA! After falling 3-0 on Friday night, an offensive explosion on Saturday with an incredibly gritty effort on Sunday helped the Cubs come away with 2 of 3 in this series.
The guys discussed the games at hand, the implications of the Justin Steele injury news, and much more. In addition, the crew touches on PCA's extension, some potential injuries, and more!
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Cubs On Tap: S7 E5 â Rodeo with the Rangers
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick, Bobby, and Ron are back recapping the Cubs' series win over the Rangers. In addition to the series victory, the guys touch on Opening Day weekend at Wrigley Field and the lack of a Sunday show.
From there, the hot start for the Cubs' offense is highlighted, including the number of runs, what makes this offensive outburst most impressive, and whether or not it will last.
From there, the guys transition to pitching and analyze the early difference between the starting pitching and bullpen. Don't...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E4 â Grade A['s] Sweep & Wrigley Home Opener
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Ron hits the solo venture after an exhilarating three-game sweep over the A's. After two more games since the last show, there is a lot to be encouraged about with the offense, the starting pitching, and a potentially corrected bullpen moving forward.
From there, Ron looks ahead to the upcoming home opener at Wrigley Field against the San Diego Padres. Shota Imanaga takes the bump on Friday to kickstart the home slate of games for the Cubbies.
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Cubs On Tap: S7 E3 â Offensive Explosion of Athletic(s) Proportions
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Joey and Rich are back following the Cubs' unbelievable 18-3 win over the Athletics on Monday night. The outer-worldly explosion is discussed, including the historic cycle for catcher Carson Kelly.
From there, the duo preview Tuesday's second game of the A's series and look ahead at what's to come!
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Cubs On Tap: S7 E2 â Snake Bites in the Desert
Join Rich and Ron as they recap the Cubs' four-game split with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The duo takes a big circle around the four-game set, beginning with the bullpen blowup over the course of a few games. Although it's early, the guys are frustrated.
From there, the guys touch on some of the good. Baserunning, hitting, starting pitching, and defense were all positives for the Cubs. However, the idea of spending money on the bullpen and premier players sours the long-term message for some current positivity.
Closing out the show, the guys look ahead to...
Cubs On Tap: S7 E1 â 2025 Chicago Cubs Season Predictions!
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, the full crew is on the mic. Juice, Joey, Nick, Tyler, Ron, and newcomers Bobby and Rich, are all ready to talk about the 2025 season.
From Jed Hoyer, to the team's pitching, to Cam Smith, deep conversation endures to begin the show. From there, the team gets into the prediction portion of the episode.
From leaders in average, to home runs, to stolen bags, to wins and ERA, predictions fly with the crew. In addition, record predictions and some off-the-wall discussions occur throughout the show. Get...
Cubs On Tap: S6 E63 â Two L's in Tokyo...
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Tyler and Ron, and surprise guest Joey, dive into the Dodgers sweep of the Cubs in Tokyo. Sandwiched into the two-game set, the trio discussed the ups, the downs, and the what's next for the Chicago Cubs.
From there, talk continues in depth on the team's pitching, how the crew feels about overreactions this early, and fun little nuggets throughout the show.
A prediction show, five more Spring Training games, and an off day separate you and us at Cubs On Tap from Opening Day baseball...
