Bricks Behind the Ivy

Bonus Episode - MLB The Show Discussion with Mills

⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ ============================================================== When I fell in love with the Cubs, I also fell in love with baseball video games. At one point in time, there were several releases each season. As time went on, it became clear one product stood above the rest: Playstation's MLB the Show series.  MLB the Show has been wowing many passerby mistaking the gameplay for a real Major League Baseball broadcast. This past march MLB the Show 24 released. As an avid sports gamer, I jumped right in on release date. But how good IS this game, and how different is this version versus others? This week, Jeff enlists Chris Mills from  @MillsTwitch  to discuss the "singles" and the "home-runs" on this years MLB the Show.

⏰ Time Stamps: ==============================================================

* Gameplay Thoughts (00:04:35)

* Franchise (00:30:35)

*Storylines/Road to the Show (00:49:50)

*The Little Things: Cubs/Orioles Edition (01:05:30)

*Our final thoughts:

* Single: (01:15:45)

* Double: (01:18:40)

* Triple: (01:24:00)

* Home Run: (01:26:00)

* Developmental List: (01:32:00)

 

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Then, use the code "Bricks10" at checkout for 10% off! ==============================================================Editing: @CapCutofficial

Recording: @Streamlabs

Sources: Baseball Savant

Editing:  @CapCutofficial 

Recording:  @Streamlabs 

Thanks again to  @MillsTwitch 

#MayThe4thBeWithYou - A Special Cubs/Star Wars Tribute

The HOST CANDIDCUBS speaks! The galaxy has heard a mysterious broadcast, a threat of REVENGE on the NL Central in the well-mannered voice of CRAIG COUNSELL.

 

JEFF "CANDIDCUBS" RAGAUSKIS analyzes the numbers of the day to day player intelligence, while SEAN "HOTSTOVECUBBIES" CHAPIN, the last hope of the Cub Podcasts, trains for the battle against the diabolical coming WAIVER/TRADE DEADLINE.

 

Meanwhile, MAY THE 4TH AND STAR WARS capture the attention of our heroes for one day, a threat to the Cubs power over their fandom....

Episode 13 - Not Happ-y

Not the best road trip...

Red SAWX and Metropolitans spoil good vibes as the Cubs end a road tilt 3-4. What is going on with Ian Happ? How do the Cubs have the record they do?

Join us as we discuss the latest week, including the Box Score Blitz, Hot Stove Standings, and a preview of the week to come.

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Episode 12 - Brick Walls Hurt Players and Hearts

On this weeks BBTI, Jeff and Sean avoid the injured list to bring you:

• A BIG announcement
• Box Score Blitz
• Hot Stove Standings
• The Next Man up and Replacement of WAR
• 3 Minor Leaguers to Watch
• Next Series Preview

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The 10% Episode ... or 18/162nds with BleacherNation's Michael Cerami

BONUS EPISODE!

Jeff and Sean are joined by Michael Cerami from BleacherNation, one of the top Cub news sites, to discuss their impressions at this point of the marathon. How do you feel about the Cubs so far? Do you lineup with our thoughts. 

 

Find out on a bonus edition of Bricks Behind the Ivy!

Episode 11 - Busch Fire

The West Coast trip is finally over! Join Jeff and Sean as they hit all of the highs and lows in the Mariners and Diamondback series. Also, will Jeff ever stop professing his love for Michael Busch. 

 

Probably not. 

Episode 10 - West Coast Woes

t is Week 2 of the regular season and we have the recap on all of your Cubs action. This week, Jeff and Sean are joined by the great IFG, @infiedlflygrl. IFG is a regular on the Son Ranto Show, along with being an avid Cub fan. She helps us find the joy in baseball over sees, while helping us with the weekly topics:

• Box Score Blitz
• Standings Check In
• Series Preview
• North Side Baseball's Pick to Click
• A Discussion on Baseball Over Seas!

Episode 9 - Fasten Those Seatbelts

One Week in the books, and Bricks Behind the Ivy is back to recap and analyze all the lows and highs. In a week that reminded us of the torture of losing the opener and then having an off day, Jeff and Sean take a closer look at a patient offense and a crafty Counsel.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Box Score Blitz - 00:04:03:05
• Standings - 00:10:10:00
• Worthing Noting - 00:24:10:00
• Schedule - 00:35:44:00
• Pick to Click - 00:39:30:00
• Around the MLB - 00:42:33:00

Welcome to week 1 of the regular season!