Best Kyle Dempster | Kyle Dempster Podcasts (2025)

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Why is Cubs ace Shota Imanaga's strikeout rate down? 9:44

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16h ago9:44

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Lance Brozdowski digs into Shota Imanaga's outing in Minnesota, wonders whether his small velocity loss is affecting his strikeout rate this season, and talks about why pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins hasn't thrown in a game since June 20th.

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Big Cat Confronts White Sox Dave Over Charity Donation & Basketball Tournament 55:26

2d ago55:26

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On today's episode of The Stretch we are back in studio after a week's break and the guys addresses some grievances that occurred over break. White Sox Dave confronts Big Cat for being a "soft" basketball player during the Barstool Barstool Association (6:20), to which Big Cat confronts Dave for paying for his Charity Softball team for the last 5 y…

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Matthew Boyd is an All-Star; Cubs rout Cardinals 9:07

3d ago9:07

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Lance Brozdowski digs into Matthew Boyd's selection to the NL All-Star team, and makes the case for Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki to join their Cubs teammates at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game next week in Atlanta.

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Will Chris Flexen step up with Jameson Taillon injured? 8:57

2d ago8:57

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Lance Brozdowski digs into a Saturday loss against the Cardinals and talks about Chris Flexen's development.

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Jason Kipnis has thoughts on Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong 6:27

5d ago6:27

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Lance Brozdowski throws to a conversation between Marquee Sports Network's Elise Menaker, Jason Kipnis and Bruce Levine on Pete Crow-Armstrong's emergence for the Cubs this season and Kyle Tucker's quiet leadership qualities.

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Where do Cubs stand in NL playoff picture right now? 8:11

6d ago8:11

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Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' big three-game sweep of the Guardians, setting up an enormous Fourth of July weekend showdown against the Cardinals, and catches you up on where Chicago stands in the NL playoff race.

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BEST OF - Hall of Famer Hawk Harrelson is the Real Life Forrest Gump FULL INTERVIEW 1:12:17

6d ago1:12:17

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Happy 4th of July! Today we are bringing you a throwback episode from June of 2022 when Chief and White Sox Dave went down to south bend to interview the legend Hawk Harrelson. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio…

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Cubs Weekly: What goes on in an MLB draft war room? 24:34

6d ago24:34

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Lance Brozdowski and Katie Krall sit down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat about everything MLB draft, from what actually happens in the war room, how to balance high school and college talent, and everything you need to know about the inner workings of a monumental day in a team's calendar.…

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Cubs win another series; Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong voted NL All-Star starters 14:48

7d ago14:48

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The Cubs beat the Guardians 5-4 at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night in come-from-behind fashion, but that was almost secondary to the news that Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker were voted National League All-Star Game starters. Andy Martínez recaps the historic news for the duo and why it's an organizational win for Crow-Armstrong's selection, p…

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Is Pete Crow-Armstrong in a slump? 11:10

8d ago11:10

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Lance Brozdowski digs into a big Game 1 Cubs win over the Guardians, praises Matthew Boyd's incredible season and wonders about this baby slump that Pete Crow-Armstrong is in right now.

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Quality start conundrum: Are they important in 2025? 10:19

10d ago10:19

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Alex Cohen breaks down the Cubs' road trip and talks with pitching coach Tommy Hottovy on how the quality start stat is viewed in present-day baseball.

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Carson Kelly’s All-Star candidacy 8:27

11d ago8:27

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Alex Cohen chats with catcher Carson Kelly about his 2025 MLB All-Star Game chances while recapping the Cubs' offensive resurgence as they even their series against the Astros with a win Saturday at Daikin Park.

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Recapping Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly's return to Houston, plus what to make of Cade Horton's rough Cubs start 11:52

12d ago11:52

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Andy Martínez recaps Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly's return to Houston, a city where they helped bring World Series titles, takes you through the ways the Astros honored them, and then breaks down Cade Horton's rough start and what it means for him and the Cubs.

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White Sox Young Core Is Making Dave Love Baseball Again (Ft. Kyle Teel, Sean Burke, and Mike Vasil) 42:19

12d ago42:19

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Today on The Stretch we are joined by White Sox players Kyle Teel, Sean Burke, and Mike Vasil. We get into how Kyle Teel can’t stop smiling on the field (6:00) and what it’s like playing for Ryan Fuller (11:17). They answer some questions for us about how new technology has changed the way they play (21:06) and we go in depth on how baseball rating…

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Alex Cohen's message to Cubs fans: 'Do Not Panic' 9:21

13d ago9:21

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Marquee Sports Network's Alex Cohen discusses Shota Imanaga's first outing since he came off the IL, shares some facts and figures about previous championship teams, and explains why Cubs fans shouldn't panic after recent losses.

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Cubs Weekly: ESPN's Jesse Rogers reveals his thoughts on the Cubs' trade deadline targets 24:07

13d ago24:07

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Lance Brozdowski sits down with ESPN's Jesse Rogers on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to talk through the landscape of the trade deadline, how early they might make a move, and the options available. They also recap Rogers' profile of Pete Crow-Armstrong and what he learned about the phenom reporting the piece.…

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What Bruce Levine is hearing about Cubs' potential MLB trade deadline targets 10:15

14d ago10:15

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Lance Brozdowski digs into ESPN's top 50 MLB trade deadline pieces article, highlighting the names the Chicago Cubs were listed as potential suitors for, including thoughts from our studio crew of Bruce Levine, Elise Menaker, and Cliff Floyd.

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Examining Pete Crow-Armstrong's error, Jameson Taillon's struggles 17:07

15d ago17:07

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Lance Brozdowski and Tom Prizeman dig into a tough Cubs loss in St. Louis, Jameson Taillon's troubles against right-handed hitters, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's blunder in center field.

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Which starting pitchers will Cubs acquire before 2025 MLB trade deadline? 10:22

16d ago10:22

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Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' potential starting pitcher acquisitions as they navigate Colin Rea and Ben Brown's recent rocky outings, including some thoughts from Cliff Floyd on who he wants the team to add.

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Tyrese Haliburton's Injury The Most Disappointing Ever? + Jon Jones Retires and Addressing The Skate Off 1:19:29

16d ago1:19:29

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On today's episode of The Stretch we start by recapping the NBA finals game 7 and compare Tyrese Halliburton's injury to Derrick Rose's (1:43) We then get into hypothetical trade scenarios that would potentially rebuild the Chicago Bulls (4:08) and predict the NBA Draft (24:25). We discuss the Stanley Cup Finals and what it would take to make the P…

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Assessing Cubs pitching situation, Seiya Suzuki's defense after series loss 10:51

17d ago10:51

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Andy Martínez takes a look at the Cubs' current pitching scenario after some tough outings by the Cubs bullpen and Sunday's starter Colin Rea and then looks at Seiya Suzuki's yin and yang day in the loss.

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Wind takes center stage in Cubs' homer-happy win 10:19

18d ago10:19

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Lance Brozdowski digs into a windy win at Wrigley Field, contextualizing just how odd the elements can be at times and discussing the power surge of Ian Happ.

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Sammy Sosa triumphantly returns to Wrigley Field; Cubs drop series opener to Mariners 9:05

19d ago9:05

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Lance Brozdowski recaps a Friday Cubs loss to the Mariners, chats about a bullpen regression game, and throws to Sammy Sosa's revealing interview with reporters, as he shared his thoughts on his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field.

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Ice Cube On Filming Anaconda, Making The White Sox Hat Hip Hop, Diddy Parties & The Big 3 Basketball League (Ft. Chris Allen) 47:46

19d ago47:46

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Today on The Stretch we are joined by Ice Cube and Chris Allen of the Big 3. We kick things off by discussing the new city format of the Big 3 and Chris Allen promises us that Chicago will finally have a winning team to root for (2:22). Then we get into what it was like filming Anaconda in the Amazon Rainforest (8:46). Ice Cube tells us the story b…

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is the fastest Cub ever to 20-20 9:06

20d ago9:06

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Lance Brozdowski recaps a Cubs loss to the Brewers at Wrigley Field, talks about Pete Crow-Armstrong's heroics while already reaching 20 homers and 20 stolen bases this season, and ponders Jameson Taillon's occasional struggles.

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Cubs Weekly: Eno Sarris explains why the MLB ball is different 27:30

20d ago27:30

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Lance Brozdowski chats with The Athletic's Eno Sarris on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, about his recent piece about a change in the MLB ball, what he believes the next big player development trend will be and what could prevent the pitcher injury crisis.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong steals show in memorable Cubs win at Wrigley Field 10:43

22d ago10:43

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Andy Martínez breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong's memorable night at Wrigley Field, where he made a highlight-reel catch, followed it up with the longest home run of his career and had the crowd chanting "MVP" and his name.

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Partying With The Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks Teams & The Cubs Must Pay Kyle Tucker 58:01

23d ago58:01

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On today's episode of The Stretch, we from the jump get into a throwback of White Sox Dave's shower not taking. We then get into the stretch the Chicago Cubs have been on, while having a 2-4 record in their last 6 games, the pitching has improved. We later get into how the Pope had a service at Rate Field, we reminiscence on the former Blackhawk St…

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Cubs walk off Pirates on Father's Day for series win 11:25

24d ago11:25

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Andy Martínez breaks down the Chicago Cubs' 3-2 walk-off win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, their ability to win games on the margins and how it's become a staple for the team, and then shares the importance of Father's Day for various members of the organization.

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Examining Kyle Tucker's dip in bat speed 10:33

25d ago10:33

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Lance Brozdowski talks about whether runners in scoring position stats are reliable and digs into Kyle Tucker's recent dip in bat speed.

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How will the Cubs manage Cade Horton's workload? 9:21

26d ago9:21

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Lance Brozdowski dives into a Friday extra-innings loss over the Pirates, how the Cubs might manage Cade Horton's workload this season, and what it's like to watch Paul Skenes from behind home plate.

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Tyson Bagent On Ben Johnson's Coaching Style, Being a Back Up Quarterback and from Playing D2 to the NFL 50:53

26d ago50:53

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On today's interview episode we are joined by Chicago Bears backup Quarterback Tyson Bagent. We get into his playing career in high school and at Shepherd University. We also get into how Ben Johnson's new staff compares to previous staffs, being a back up for Caleb Williams and more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spoti…

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Pete Crow-Armstrong's unusual homer powers the Cubs past Pittsburgh 7:36

27d ago7:36

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Lance Brozdowski digs into a series-opening win over the Pirates at Wrigley as Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a ball above his eyes out to right field for his 18th HR of the season and previews another matchup against Paul Skenes.

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Cubs Weekly: Previewing the Athletes Unlimited Softball League with Elise Menaker 26:04

27d ago26:04

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Lance Brozdowski and Elise Menaker sit down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, for a discussion about the brand-new Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) and the impact it will have on post-collegiate softball players. They also discuss Elise's Hall of Fame career and how softball has evolved since her time playing for Cornell U…

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Cubs drop series to Phillies, plus a special reunion for Daniel Palencia 10:44

28d ago10:44

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Andy Martínez recaps the Cubs' 7-2 loss in Philadelphia, assesses Ben Brown's continued first inning woes and shares an emotional reunion between reliever Daniel Palencia and his parents at Wrigley Field.

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Ian Happ, Cubs use long ball in 8-4 win over Phillies 10:22

29d ago10:22

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Lance Brozdowski recaps a Cubs win in Philadelphia, dissects Ian Happ's recent power surge and details the issues with catch probability.

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Kyle Tucker vs. Zack Wheeler was must-see TV 9:56

30d ago9:56

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Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' Game 1 loss in Philadelphia, Kyle Tucker's dominance against good pitching, and Ryan Pressly's velocity bounce-back.

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The White Sox Have A New Ownership Plan & The Bears vs Aaron Rodgers is BACK 1:03:55

1M ago1:03:55

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On today's episode of The Stretch, we start the show with a special guest and old friend Danny Conrad as Big Cat and him continue their ice cream Cold War. We then get into the White Sox new plan to have Justin Ishbia take over the White Sox in 2029. We then get into the Cubs adding bull pen arms, how Aaron Rodgers and the steelers are on the Bears…

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Nico Hoerner and Craig Counsell ejected as Cubs drop series to Tigers 10:06

1M ago10:06

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Lance Brozdowski digs into Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton's questionable fastball usage in leverage counts and listens to Craig Counsell chat about Nico Hoerner's ejection before previewing another big series against the Phillies.

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Mini-home run derby in Detroit highlights a positive Cubs trend in 2025 9:09

1M ago9:09

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Andy Martínez recaps the Cubs' five-homer, bounce-back win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon, digs into how Jameson Taillon's desire to add more velocity has been supplanted by his successful off-speed offerings, and showcases just how resilient Chicago has been as a team in 2025.

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Outs on bases cost Cubs Game 1 in Detroit 15:59

1M ago15:59

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Lance Brozdowski and Tom Prizeman recap the Cubs' Game 1 loss in Detroit, including an admirable performance by Ben Brown and two pivotal outs on the bases.

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Ryan Dempster On Pete Crow Armstrong's Success & Old vs New Umpires 40:44

1M ago40:44

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On today's episode of The Stretch we are joined by former Chicago Cub Ryan Dempster. We get his thoughts on how umpires have changed since he was in the league, his thoughts on PCA's success, and more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit bar…