The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host Leila Rahimi, James Neveau, and Nate Poppen bring insider perspectives, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship. New episodes release every Wednesday morning.
Host David Kaplan is joined by the NBCS Cubs coverage team of Gordon Wittenmyer, Maddie Lee, and Tim Stebbins to discuss the negotiations between the MLB owners and players that have seemingly broken down. They also dive into the Cubs' financial situation and how the pandemic is impacting them and could it mean they start parting ways with key pieces.
(1:37) - Where are the negotiations headed?
(5:50) - How can you bridge the gap if they are so far apart?
(11:11) - Are the Cubs at fault for the financial situation that they are in?
(17:32) - Can baseball recover if there isn't a season?
(23:42) - Will the Cubs move money off the books?