Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 27 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays BEATING the Cleveland Guardians, and advancing to the World Series to play the Milwaukee Brewers. The World Series features two teams who have NEVER won a World Series before, and the guys are HYPE that the two BEST teams in baseball are the last two standing. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys talk about their FAVORITE spots at Wrigley Field, Rajai Davis’ HR in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, and acknowledging the fans after getting SWEPT by the New York Mets in the 2015 NLCS.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 26 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 5 of the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians. Drew Rasmussen was dominant in Game 5, and the Rays now hold a 3-2 lead, and could punch their ticket to the World Series on Monday night. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions like Rizzo’s time with the Padres, losing items while on a road trip, and how some teams have better health luck than others when it comes to injuries.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 25 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays BEATING the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the ALCS. After Game 4 was postponed due to rain on Friday, the Rays came out and tied the series at 2 on Saturday night. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about what players do during rain delays, what road trips are like in the big leagues, and what Rizzo would say to people on first base during a game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 24 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Milwaukee Brewers SWEEPING the Los Angeles Dodgers and ENDING their quest of a three-peat. The Brewers were the better team ALL season long… and proved it once again by DOMINATING the Dodgers in this series. The guys are HYPE for Brewers fans who have waited a LONG time for this, and can’t wait to see them perform in the World Series. Shohei Ohtani broke out of his slump in a HUGE way with a 3-run Home Run in the bottom of the 2nd inning to put the Dodgers up 4-0, but the Brewers fought back like they always do, and found a way to plate 6 unanswered runs, and complete the sweep. The guys then react to the Cleveland Guardians taking a surprise 2-1 lead in the ALCS over the Tampa Bay Rays after some OUTSTANDING pitching by Gavin Williams, and a game changing Home Run by Petey Halpin in the bottom of the 5th inning. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys discuss what it was like to play for Manager Joe Maddon, how a shortened MLB season would impact players, and the guys tell some HILARIOUS stories about playing against Cleveland Guardians superstar Jose Ramirez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with episode 23 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Milwaukee Brewers taking a 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. After a Jackson Chourio leadoff HR, the Brewers went back-to-back in the 7th with Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell to retake the lead. The Brewers have looked like the more dominant team in all 3 games, and the Dodgers are a game away from getting SWEPT by the same team who they swept in the NLCS a season ago. Shohei Ohtani was moved down to the 6 hole, and he looked better tonight as he reached base 3 times. The guys debate whether the Dodgers can comeback, or if the Brewers will be heading to the World Series. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys debate whether the MLB’s new rule changes of shortening the season to 154 games, and higher seeds choosing their opponents would be a good thing for the game, as well as some UNDERRATED players they played with, as well as why the Rays need a new stadium in TAMPA and NOT St. Pete. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 22 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where they guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays BEATING the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the ALCS to even the series at 1. Jose Ramirez’s costly error with 2 outs in the bottom of the 4th lead to unearned 3 runs for the Rays. Those would be the only runs they scored in the game as the Rays went on to win 3-1. The guys talk about how JRam has been the catalyst for the Guards, but sometimes a tough bounce doesn't go your way. The guys are split on who will win Game 3, and are excited for what has been a VERY competitive series thus far. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about anything from around the game of baseball. Rizzo talks more about completing the Chicago Marathon, and how he had to dig deep in order to finish. The guys discuss the difficulties playing in the wind at Wrigley Field, as well as how Rizzo was able to have so much fun and play so freely, even in the highest pressure moments in his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 21 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys react to the massive upsets in both the NLCS and ALCS. The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a 2-0 lead on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS after dominating them in Game 2. The Brewers chased Yoshinobu Yamamoto after just 2.2 IP, and put up seven runs over the course of nine innings. The Brewers bullpen didn’t allow a single baserunner as they threw five PERFECT innings in Game 2. The guys then react to a report that the Dodgers could be BENCHING Shohei Ohtani in Game 3, and talk about how that MUST mean that Ohtani is injured, because there is no circumstance where you bench Ohtani as he has been the best player in the world over the last five years. Later, the guys react to the Cleveland Guardians STEALING Game 1 from the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. The Rays threw their ace in Drew Rasmussen, and the Guardians scattered eight hits and two runs off Rasmussen, and got to the Rays bullpen in the later innings to break the game open. After pulling off the Game 1 upset, the Guardians now have their top two pitchers to start in Game 2 and 3 in Parker Messick and Freddy Peralta. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball, and the guys share amazing stories about becoming close with Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, who the best PRANKSTERS were on their Cubs teams, and who each team’s X-factor is if they want to make a World Series run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 20 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys break down Game 1 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. The pitching duel of Jacob Misiorowski and Tarik Skubal lived up to the hype as there were only three runs scored in the game, and the Brewers took Game 1 at home by a score of 2-1. The guys debate whether the Dodgers are in trouble as the Game 1 winner has won the series 67% of the time. Rizzo recaps the Chicago Marathon as he ran it this weekend, and the guys answer fan mailbag questions about the biggest things in baseball. The guys talk about Japanese players adjusting to the MLB, tipping pitches, and developing pitchers in today’s game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 19 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Cleveland Guardians beating the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS to force a Game 5 back in Cleveland. The Guardians have scored 18 runs over the last two games, and the guys debate whether the Sox have enough left in the tank to win a Game 5 in Cleveland. Jose Ramirez has been the star of the show over the last couple games, and the guys are excited to see who will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. Later, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about Rizzo’s decision to retire, as well as MLB expansion, and Rossy watching his World Series highlights every year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 18 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys react to the New York Yankees getting SWEPT in the ALDS by division rival Tampa Bay Rays. Rizzo GOES OFF on the Yankees for doing the same thing year after year, and not being able to get it done. He’s tired of the excuses from the front office, and says that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting something different. The guys then react to the Los Angeles Dodgers hitting their stride as they knocked out the Atlanta Braves yesterday to advance to the NLCS. The Milwaukee Brewers also advanced to the NLCS after they eliminated the San Diego Padres last night. An NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers is going to be EPIC. The Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox to stay alive in the ALDS, and will have to win again tonight in order to set up a Game 5 back in Cleveland. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about the hottest topics in baseball. The guys answer questions about the wild card coverage which featured announcers from both teams, whether they’re rooting for a Brewers vs. Rays World Series, and Rossy tells stories about what he’d say to pitchers when going out for a mound visit as a catcher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 17 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys break down Game 3s from the NLDS. The San Diego Padres saved off elimination from the Milwaukee Brewers by winning 4-3 in a game where the Padres used their ace Michael King as a closer after STAR closer Mason Miller was out on paternity leave. The guys then react to the Los Angeles Dodgers taking a 2-1 series lead over the Atlanta Braves thanks to another masterful pitching performance by Yoshi Yamamoto. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball such as communicating with international players who don’t speak English, the travel schedule in the MLB playoffs, and how the Mets let star players like Freddy Peralta, Pete Alonso, and Pete Crow-Armstrong off the hook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 16 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Tampa Bay Rays beating the New York Yankees to take a 2-0 lead in the ALDS. The guys discuss the SLOPPY defense as the Yanks made 4 errors, and more mental mistakes, as well as their lack of hitting this series. The Yankees have 5 hits in the first two games, and the guys debate whether it’s too late for the Yankees to turn it on and make a comeback. The guys react to the Chicago White Sox taking a 2-0 lead on the Cleveland Guardians as manager Will Venable continues to press all the right buttons as his double-opener strategy ended with starter Sean Burke taking the ball in the 3rd, and shutting down the Guardians lineup before handing the ball off to closer Grant Taylor. The guys talk about how INSANE the atmosphere will be back in Chicago as they will get their first home game of the 2026 playoffs. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball, from how the Yankees continue to lose in the same ways, to the implementation to Pitch Com, to the offensive production of Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch for the Chicago Cubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 15 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys break down Game 2 from the NLDS where the Milwaukee Brewers walked it off against Mason Miller and the San Diego Padres. Jackson Chourio hit a 2 RBI single in the bottom of the 9th to win it for the Brewers and give them a 2-0 lead in the series. The guys talk about the Padres decision to try and have Miller get the last 6 outs of the game, and how it may have come back to bite them as he didn’t look sharp after his pitch count rose. The guys then react to the Atlanta Braves PERFECT bullpen game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers who chose to throw Blake Snell. Snell didn’t have his A game, and LA also had to burn 6 relief pitchers themselves. The Braves even the series at 1, and head back to Atlanta where they will have their ace, Chris Sale on the mound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 14 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 1 of the NLDS and ALDS in the MLB Playoffs. Drew Rasmussen held the New York Yankees hitless through 7.2 Innings in the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 win over the Yanks, who are WITHOUT Aaron Judge who did not make the ALDS roster due to his calf strain. The guys then react to the Los Angeles Dodgers taking care of the Atlanta Braves 5-3 behind Tarik Skubal’s first playoff start for the Dodgers. The Braves were forced into a bullpen game after having to use all of their pitchers in their 3-game wild card series win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Chicago White Sox opened with a bullpen game against the Cleveland Guardians, and it could not have gone more perfect as they shut out their division rivals 3-0. Finally, the guys react to the San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers game where Jacob Misiorowski only made it through 4 innings. William Contreras hit a game-winning solo home run in the bottom of the 7th for the Brewers to beat the Padres 3-2. Last, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about Aaron Judge, the Chicago Cubs pitching, and being a part of Domingo German’s Perfect Game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 13 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys preview the ALDS and NLDS as the Wild Card round has wrapped up and did not disappoint! The guys make their predictions for the San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians, and New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays. Later, they answer fan mailbag questions about the Chicago Cubs’ playoff DISASTER, their lack of small ball, and lack of a good bullpen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 12 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to day 2 of the MLB Wild Card round. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber’s back-to-back Home Runs propelled the Philadelphia Phillies past the Atlanta Braves and forced a decisive Game 3. The Phillies were the ONLY team to extend their series on Wednesday, as every other series ended in a sweep. The Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros for their FIRST playoff win since the 2005 World Series (also over the Houston Astros, then of the NL.) The New York Yankees smoked the Boston Red Sox as they outscored the Sox 18-2 over the two games, and set up a date with another division rival in the Tampa Bay Rays. Finally, the San Diego Padres swept the Chicago Cubs behind a complimentary performance of elite pitching, and timely hitting. The Padres will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 11 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to Game 1 of the MLB Playoffs Wild Card series. The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies where Austin Riley hit a go ahead 3-run Home Run in the Bottom of the 8th inning off Phillies closer Jhoan Duran. The Chicago White Sox jumped on the Houston Astros early, and never looked back as they won 6-3 in a game where both teams used bullpen games in Game 1. Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice stole the show in the New York Yankees 9-0 BLOWOUT win over the Boston Red Sox. Cam struck out 10 over 6.1 scoreless innings, and Ben Rice added a 4-hit night, hitting 2 HR, including a Grand Slam to break the game open in the 8th. Finally, the San Diego Padres DOMINATED the Chicago Cubs from the start when Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a first pitch leadoff HR for the Padres, and Manny Machado added another HR just one batter later. The Cubs didn’t record their first hit until the 7th inning, and their superstars STRUGGLED where Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman went 0-7 with 6 strikeouts. The guys then answer fan MAILBAG questions about the White Sox pitching staff, playoff atmosphere’s, and the feeling of WINNING a World Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 10 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys break down the MLB Playoffs as the Wild Card round starts on Tuesday. The guys discuss the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees, and Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros Wild Card series, as well as make their World Series predictions. They also react to Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer making their last starts of their careers, and talk about how they have been two of the GREATEST pitchers of all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 9 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys talk about the BIGGEST storylines from around MLB. They react to Pete Crow-Armstrong making MLB History by becoming only the seventh player to join the 40/40 club as he reached 40 stolen bases in the Chicago Cubs’ final home game of 2026. The Cubbies also clinched a playoff berth in their final home game, and cemented themselves as one of the NL Wild Card teams this year. The Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres also clinched their playoff berths, as there are only two spots remaining, which is the AL West title, and the final wild card spot where the Philadelphia Phillies look to clinch their berth. The guys react to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s comments about his $500 million contract and how he said he was paid for what he has already done, not what he will do in the future, as well as what the Miami Marlins are doing with putting starting pitchers in the bullpen during their off days. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about the MADDEST they’ve ever been on a baseball field, who the ultimate GLUE GUY is on the Cubs, as well as whether they thought that the Cubs were going to be a 90-win team before the season started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 8 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys talk about the BIGGEST storylines from around MLB, as well as the playoff races in the AL West, AL Central, and NL Wild Card. They talk about Chicago Cubs STAR Alex Bregman taking a foul ball off the face, suffering facial fractures, and sidelining him for the foreseeable future. Bregman’s goal is to return at some point in the playoffs, but there is no time frame. The guys then dive into the AL Central race between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians, as well as the AL West race between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. Finally, they answer fan mailbag questions about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP season, as well as David Ross’ chance to be a coach for Team USA in the WBC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for episode 7 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys talk about the BIGGEST headlines from around MLB. They discuss how the ENTIRE Chicago Cubs team went to Churchill Downs on their off day to support Alex Bregman’s horse who was racing in the last race that day. Pete Crow-Armstrong was seen giving the horse a nice pep talk before the race, and as Rossy says, right now everything PCA touches turns to GOLD as Act of Parliament won last night and the Cubs had a MASSIVE celebration on the infield. The guys then react to Aaron Judge getting hurt with a lower leg injury just seven games after returning from his long stint on the IL with a fractured rib. Rizzo talks about how he HATES that the New York Yankees played him so much despite just coming back healthy, and hopes that the Yankees captain won’t be out for long. The guys react to the Los Angeles Dodgers winning their 13th NL West title in the last 14 years, and talk about how CRAZY it is for the Dodgers to be this good year in and year out. They later talk about the BEST incentives in baseball in their “paper chase” segment as the regular season winds down, and Max Muncy of the Dodgers has one of the coolest incentives you’ll see. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about their favorite players from growing up, how the 2016 Chicago Cubs would fare in 2026, and how Rizzo is training for the Chicago Marathon that is just under a month away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 6 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys talk about how the New York Yankees are in a PERFECT spot to make a World Series run after getting Aaron Judge back, and having the BEST pitcher in the AL in Cam Schlittler. After clinching a playoff berth last night, the Yankees are starting to fire on all cylinders at the perfect time. The guys talk about Ronald Acuna Jr. playing the VILLAIN role in the Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies HEATED rivalry as the former MVP has DOMINATED the Phillies this season, especially over the last two weeks as the Phillies try to close the gap in the NL East. Pete Crow-Armstrong tied Billy Williams for most home runs by a lefty in Cubs history after hitting his 42nd last night. PCA now needs only 3 stolen bases to join the 40/40 club. Pete Alonso returned to face his former team in the New York Mets where he was greeted with a standing ovation after 7 years with the Mets, and became the franchise leader in home runs. The guys talk about the MASSIVE series between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians as this 3-game set could decide who wins the AL Central, and Rizzo talks about the Roberto Clemente Award finalists and about how meaningful this award is in the game of baseball. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about the Chicago Cubs struggling bullpen, catching a no hitter, and Rizzo’s infamous 14-pitch at bat that ended in a home run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 5 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered! The guys react to Aaron Judge’s return to the New York Yankees after being out with a fractured rib since May 31st. They talk about how important the Captain is to the Yankees and how they are in PRIME position to go on another run come October. Ross and Rizzo then react to Shohei Ohtani announcing he is DONE pitching in 2026 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and will be a hitter only moving forward, as well as Pete Crow-Armstrong becoming the second Chicago Cubs lefty to hit 40 HR in a season. PCA seemingly has the MVP locked up, and is going for every franchise record he can find as he looks to become only the seventh player in MLB history to join the 40-40 club. Lastly, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about getaway days in baseball, September call-ups, and Rizzo tells a hilarious story from when came in to pitch during a Cubs blowout loss and struck out Freddie Freeman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 4 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered! The guys recap a picture perfect weekend from NL MVP front runner Pete Crow-Armstrong as he hit three home runs on Saturday in the Chicago Cubs’ win over the Cincinnati Reds, and followed that up with two more HRs on Sunday Night Baseball with Rizzo on the call alongside Reds legend Joey Votto. The Cubs continued the hot hitting into Monday where they put 17 runs on the board in the opening game in their crucial series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs hit a franchise record nine home runs in the game, and ended August by setting an MLB record with 62 HRs as a team in the month. The guys also react to Ketel Marte making his RETURN for the Arizona Diamondbacks after being placed on the reserved list, followed by a brief stint on the IL, as well as react to Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer turning back the clock and becoming only the second pitcher in MLB history to have a 10 strikeout game, while only allowing one hit at 42 years old, joining Nolan Ryan. The New York Yankees took three out of four from the Boston Red Sox over the weekend, but it didn’t go without any drama as Jazz Chisholm stole two bases late in a game on Sunday when the Yankees already had the game in hand, leaving the Red Sox announcers to call out Jazz for breaking one of baseball’s “unwritten rules,” and saying that they should throw at the next Yankees hitter to come to the plate. After reacting to Colton Cowser of the Baltimore Orioles making a game-winning play to rob the Colorado Rockies of a walk-off HR the guys answer some fan mailbag questions. Rizzo tells a HILARIOUS story about squashing the BEEF between him and Aroldis Chapman after Rizzo charged the Reds dugout to fight Chapman before he was traded to the Cubs and ultimately became one of Rizzo’s favorite teammates. Rossy talks about the art of tipping pitches, and how hitters are looking for every advantage they can find at the plate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 3 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered! The guys react to Kyle Schwarber’s EPIC walk-off HR for the Philadelphia Phillies in their SWEEP of the St. Louis Cardinals, Merrill Kelly CALLING OUT the Cubs for allegedly STEALING signs in the Chicago Cubs’ shutout win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Rafael Devers hitting a HR in his return to Fenway Park to face his old team in the Boston Red Sox, as well as the Houston Astros FIRING GM Dana Brown despite LEADING the AL West, and being in a playoff spot. Later, the guys answer some fan mailbag questions about whether they ever got into an argument while Rossy was managing Rizzo for the Cubs, as well as whether WAR is an overused stat, especially when it comes to MLB awards such as the MVP race between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani, or the NL Rookie of the Year between JJ Wetherholt and Sal Stewart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross & Anthony Rizzo are BACK for episode 2 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered! The guys react to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s WALK-OFF Home Run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs the win over the Chicago White Sox. PCA had his MVP-Moment as he started off the game with a leadoff HR, and ended the game with a walkoff HR. The guys talk about how PCA has transformed his entire offensive game over the course of one offseason, and with him being the best Centerfielder in MLB, the guys are choosing PCA to beat Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL MVP. The guys then recap the Field of Dreams game where the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins with Rizzo on the call for Netflix. Rossy brings up Rizzo’s “Corny dad jokes” with former teammate Kyle Schwarber during his post-game interview, and the guys share a laugh about the transition from playing to being on the media side. The guys react to Joshua Baez’s 3 HR MLB debut for the St. Louis Cardinals, Ketel Marte getting placed on the Arizona Diamondbacks reserved list, as well as how to fix the Dodgers Bullpen, and try to figure out what’s wrong with Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK to kick off their NEW podcast after wrapping up The Lovable Reunion, which celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the 2016 Chicago Cubs winning the World Series. Ross and Rizzo are here to discuss the NL MVP race between Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. Shohei Ohtani, debate why the Los Angeles Dodgers are STRUGGLING since the MLB All-Star Break, as well as discuss Bryce Harper’s comments leading into the trade deadline, and where his relationship stands with the Philadelphia Phillies front office. The guys also highlight the Boston Red Sox as they have been the best team in baseball since July 1st, as well as give their MLB power rankings as we head into the final stretch of the baseball season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Former Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein join Anthony Rizzo and David Ross to discuss joining the Cubs from the Boston Red Sox, bringing Rizzo to Chicago, developing baseball players, the MLB Draft, hiring Joe Maddon, and building the Cubs roster piece by piece, including players like Jon Lester, Dexter Fowler, and Aroldis Chapman. He also gets into the Cubs’ 2016 MLB playoffs run, including beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and the seven-game battle against the Cleveland Indians in the World Series. Plus, don’t miss Epstein’s never-before-told story from the infamous Game 7 rain delay. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   This week on The Lovable Reunion podcast, Jason Heyward joins David Ross and Anthony Rizzo. Heyward reflects on his incredible MLB career, from his start in the majors with the Atlanta Braves, to choosing the Chicago Cubs in free agency, to becoming one of the clubhouse leaders on the 2016 World Series championship team. He tells the full story behind his iconic Game 7 rain delay speech, what it was like being benched during the World Series, the meaning behind wearing No. 22, and shares unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments from a magical baseball season. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs pitcher Travis Wood and coach Mike Borzello. They discuss surviving the dark days with the Cubs, Joe Maddon’s managerial style, being down 3-1 to the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series, the epic Games 6 and 7, the championship parade, and more stories from an unforgettable MLB season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Zobrist joins Anthony Rizzo and David Ross on the Lovable Reunion podcast to relive the Chicago Cubs' unforgettable 2016 World Series championship. Ben tells stories about his decision to sign with Chicago after winning a title with the Kansas City Royals, what made Joe Maddon such a special manager, his iconic Game 7 go-ahead double, the emotional rain delay meeting led by Jason Heyward, Rossy's famous speech when the Cubs fell behind 3-1 to the Cleveland Indians, and more moments from the magical baseball season where the Cubs broke their 108-year MLB title curse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by their former strength coach on the Chicago Cubs, Tim Buss. The trio discusses MLB Spring Training pranks, why the 2016 season felt different, Yu Darvish’s smoking habit, the World Series comeback against the Cleveland Indians after Rajai Davis’s home run, Jason Heyward’s speech during the Game 7 rain delay, the uncashed $10,000 check that Rizzo gave Bus, and more. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by their former Chicago Cubs teammate Addison Russell, who tells stories of his grand slam in the 2016 World Series, Starlin Castro’s mentorship, Jason Heyward’s amazing speech during the epic Game 7 rain delay, and more great stories from Chicago’s iconic MLB postseason run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts on The Lovable Reunion to look back at the team’s 2016 World Series title over the Cleveland Indians. The trio discuss Jon Lester recruiting David Ross, Theo Epstein’s first meeting with the team, the morning after Game 7 of the World Series, Tom meeting his wife in the bleachers at Wrigley Field, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former teammates Justin Grimm and Mike Montgomery as they discuss their baseball journeys to the Chicago Cubs, the mindset of pitching from the bullpen, what it was like being managed by Joe Maddon, the crucial roles they each played in the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Lovable Reunion, Dexter Fowler joins David Ross and Anthony Rizzo to look back at their time together on the Chicago Cubs. They discuss their favorite memories from the 2016 season, including stories about the MLB All-Star Game, Joe Maddon, Bill Murray, being on ‘Saturday Night Live’ after winning the World Series, and more moments from inside the clubhouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Rizzo and David Ross are joined by former 2016 Chicago Cubs teammates Albert Almora, Matt Szczur, and Chris Coghlan to share never told stories of their World Series team. The guys reminisce about their hatred of the St. Louis Cardinals as the Cubs went from bottom feeder to World Series contenders, Chris being traded away and traded back to the Cubs during the championship season, Matt lending his bat to Rizzo to break his playoff slump, and Albert scoring the go-ahead pinch run in extra innings of Game 7 against the Cleveland Indians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by their former hitting coaches on the Chicago Cubs, John Mallee and Eric Hinske. They dive deep into the art of being a hitting coach, Joe Maddon’s leadership, and more behind-the-scenes moments from the 2016 World Series run. Plus, don’t miss incredible stories from their MLB coaching careers working with Shohei Ohtani on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Bryce Harper on the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as an iconic recounting of the time the Cubs had nude batting practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs pitchers Jake Arrieta and John Lackey. They discuss Arrieta and Lackey’s MLB careers, the evolution of pitchers in baseball, how the 2015 Cubs set the stage for their World Series championship one year later in 2016, the wild Cubs-Pirates 2015 Wild Card game, facing the Dodgers and Giants in the 2016 postseason, coming back from down 3-1 against the Cleveland Indians, and more incredible stories from their time as teammates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs teammate Kyle Schwarber to look back at his journey to the MLB, his transition from catcher to outfielder, their hilarious tribute video for Jon Lester before he retired, the 2016 Cubs World Series team, overcoming his season-long injury to rejoin the team against the Cleveland Indians, the emotional Game 7 rain delay, and more incredible stories from his baseball career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Lovable Reunion podcast, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs teammate and NL MVP Kris Bryant to look back at their magical 2016 title run and Bryant’s baseball career. The trio breaks down the epic World Series Game 5 at Wrigley Field, Joe Maddon’s leadership, hilarious clubhouse stories, what it felt like to beat the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 to become MLB champions, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Rizzo and David Ross welcome MLB legend Jon Lester to The Lovable Reunion podcast to discuss the star pitcher’s decision to join the Chicago Cubs after playing for the Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics, the time he snapped at Rizzo for something he said to the media, surprising Ross with a standing ovation, why he took himself out of Game 5 of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians, the moment that changed the entire baseball season for Chicago, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon on The Lovable Reunion podcast to reminisce about their 2016 World Series title over the Cleveland Indians. They discuss Maddon’s journey to joining the Cubs, get his perspective on how to be a successful baseball manager, and share stories from their magical MLB postseason run together. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series championship by kicking off their new podcast, The Lovable Reunion. Over the course of the next three months, they will talk with manager Joe Maddon as well as former teammates Jon Lester, Kris Bryant, Jake Arrieta, Kyle Schwarber, and others about Chicago’s magical title run to break the team’s 108 year Curse of the Billy Goat. In Episode 1, Ross and Rizzo preview what’s to come on the series and discuss behind the scenes stories from an unforgettable MLB postseason run that saw Chicago beat the Cleveland Guardians (formerly the Indians) in Game 7 to make baseball history. Tap in for incredible stories about Rizzo’s naked ‘Rocky’-inspired speech to the team, their hilarious reaction to the home run hit by Cleveland outfielder Rajai Davis, and more! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Cubs’ legendary 2016 World Series win, Anthony Rizzo and David Ross are teaming up to take fans where they’ve never been before, inside the clubhouse. In each episode, they sit down with members of the 2016 team to uncover untold stories about their individual roles in breaking the historic drought. The Lovable Reunion will feature conversations with teammates including Jon Lester, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Arrieta, Cubs manager Joe Maddon, and more. Through intimate, long-form interviews, each player shares the season from their own perspective, offering insight into the moments, decisions, and emotions that defined the run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.