Ivy Envy - Chicago Cubs Fan Podcast (unofficial)

The Ivy Envy Podcast closes up shop with this final episode.  Listen as Andy, Kurt, and Corey comment on the Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Javier Baez trades, which officially closes the window on this era of Cubs baseball.  

On this episode, Andy and Corey discuss the first game of the Wild Card Series vs. the Marlins.  

As the Cubs head into the last 10 games of the season, they sit comfortably in 1st place in the NL Central.  On this episode, we talk about this strange season and how it impacts what we do and don't pay attention to when it comes to individual player performances.  

Nearly halfway through the 2020 season, the Cubs sit in first place in the division, up by four games.  On this episode, we talk about the last few weeks in Cubs baseball. 

Baseball survives another week (kind of), and the Cubs start their series with the Royals with a 7-2 record.  On this episode, we talk about the first week and a half of the 2020 season.  We talk about what looks good (the starting pitching and offense) and what looks not good (the bullpen).  

On this episode, we share our thoughts on the return of baseball and the first Cubs series of the season.

Baseball is (kind of...maybe) back, and we're here to talk about it.  This episode is a big-picture look at MLB and Ivy Envy in 2020.  We also talk about some of the rules and changes coming to the league this season and share some thoughts on those. 

Katie Day joins us to discuss her most recent music release, a song called, "Just a Game."   To purchase this song, visit http://katiedaymusic.bandcamp.com Watch the video for "Just a Game" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCI0LGHbB48

It's our third episode of the Coronavirus era.  This episode contains SOME baseball talk.  We discuss some MLB plans to return, how this season could impact the Cubs in 2021, and we talk a little about CPBL.  

Welcome to the second Coronavirus episode.  If you're here for only the baseball talk, you'll probably want to skip it.  

If you're here for the Cubs baseball, skip this episode. 

This episode was recorded at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo.  In this episode, you will hear a discussion on the Cubs starting rotation.  We want to thank listener, Chase, for joining us on this episode.  We are also joined by another guest at the end of the episode.   

The Marquee Network (kind of) rolled out this weekend with some Marquee programming and the first Cubs game broadcast on the network.   On this episode, I am joined by Evan Altman from Cubs Insider.  Listen in as we discuss the positives and negatives from the first day of the network's existence.  We also discuss the battles for 2nd base and the 5th starter spot.   CubsInsider.com @realCubsInsider @DEvanAltman

On this episode, we talk about the Marquee Network, Kris Bryant's lengthy press conference in Mesa, and we share the reasons we are optimistic and feel good about the Cubs in 2020.  

It has been a slow-offseason for the Cubs, and so it's been a slow-offseason for us.  However, enough minor moves and news have piled up that an episode of the podcast is warranted.   On this episode, we talk about the moves the Cubs have and have not made, which inevitably leads us into a discussion about the state of the Chicago Cubs, as well as Major League Baseball.  

We kick off our 12th season of the podcast with an episode that contains no discussion on the Chicago Cubs.  

The 2019 MLB Winter Meetings are over.  The Cubs showed up with 25 people and walked out with Trevor Megill.   In this episode, we talk about the Cubs going overbudget on Wrigley Field renovations, news that the Cubs and Rizzo are not engaged in extension talks, the Cubs are being federally investigated for ADA violations, some unexciting free agency rumors, and more!  Sounds like fun, huh? Become a supporter of the podcast at Patreon.com/IvyEnvy Follow Ivy Envy on Twitter Like the Ivy Envy Facebook page Download the free Ivy Envy iOS app Download the free Ivy Envy Android app Sign up for ESPN+ at IvyEnvy.com/espn

It's the episode we've looked forward to doing for quite a while...the episode where we bid farewell to Addison Russell.  We talk about the Cubs' decision to move on and reflect back on Russell's on-the-field career with the Cubs.  We catch up on a couple of other roster moves the Cubs recently made.  Then, we share our thoughts on some trade rumors and what the Cubs may do this off-season.  Become a supporter of the podcast at Patreon.com/IvyEnvy Follow Ivy Envy on Twitter Like the Ivy Envy Facebook page Download the free Ivy Envy iOS app Download the free Ivy Envy Android app Sign up for ESPN+ at IvyEnvy.com/espn

Typically, this time of November is pretty slow when it comes to the MLB hot-stove.  On this episode, we check in with a couple of Cubs topics and briefly discuss the Astros sign-stealing situation.   Become a supporter of the podcast at Patreon.com/IvyEnvy Follow Ivy Envy on Twitter Like the Ivy Envy Facebook page Download the free Ivy Envy iOS app Download the free Ivy Envy Android app Sign up for ESPN+ at IvyEnvy.com/espn

On this episode, Andy and Corey discuss the press conference where the Cubs introduced David Ross as the next manager of the team.