Away Games: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

It’s a crossever episode! Away Games & 3 Strikes, You’re Out (from Outsports) reminisce about one of the purely happiest baseball games in history: 2016 NLCS game 6. Ken Schultz, Adam Mamawala & Kevin McCaffrey rewatched the classic in its entirety and went in-depth. This episode is sponsored once again by ThriveFantasy! Use promo code "AWAYGAMES" to get an instant $10 bonus when you deposit $10 or more at bit.ly/ThriveFantasy.  Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff

We're in quarantine, baseball is far away, but Kevin & Adam are still here, and in this episode? We get WEIRD. It's a fun one! We talk weird autographs we've gotten, Adam seeing Major League for the first time, weird Cubs jersey trivia, and a simmed game between the Mets & Cubs on Strat-o-matic. Let's get each other through this and kill some f'n time! Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff

Two weeks from opening day, we're talking about the final roster spot (or two), the back end of the rotation and a trade the Cubs probably need to make (since they're poor). Oh, and pandemics! Bring on real baseball. This episode is brought to you by Thrive Fantasy! Use the code AWAYGAMES for $10 free dollars on your first deposit. Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff

Kevin & Adam are back in the same location to talk about Rizzo & Bryant being mic'd up (they're ACTUALLY funny), 5th starters, Yelich's new contract, Yu throwing 98 already, and the fact that we're getting suckered into believing once again. This episode is brought to you by Thrive Fantasy! Use the code AWAYGAMES for a free $10 bonus when you make your first deposit. Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff

Kevin's brother Pat joins to talk about being in Arizona for the first week of Spring Training (Adam is "on assignment"). They talk about live BP on the backfields, when practice actually happens, what players stood out in the first couple days, almost catching a Contreras bomb, and what to do if you're visiting the Phoenix area for Spring Training. This episode is brought to you by Thrive Fantasy! Use the code AWAYGAMES for a free $10 bonus when you make your first deposit.

Kris Bryant announced at leadoff, before Spring Training even starts? OK we guess! We talk about what that could mean for the lineup, and about Javy's comments that the Maddon managing style allowed players to not be ready for games until the 3rd inning. Seems like that's maybe not Maddon's fault, actually! This episode brought to you by Thrive Fantasy! Use promo code AWAY GAMES for free money. Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff

MLB has a new playoff proposal, and the Away Games guys agree: it is TOO MUCH. We talk about that, the likely addition of Jason Kipnis, Maddon & Theo's comments about each other and the end of that working relationship, the Mookie Betts deal, and more. Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff

Well it seems like the Cubs have decided, this is what the Cubs are! We're pretty happy with the bullpen, if sad about Strop being picked up by the Reds. The offense should be good. But otherwise? Offseason two of inaction is almost in the books. Let's get to Spring! This episode is sponsored by ThriveFantasy! Use promo code "AWAYGAMES" to get an instant $10 bonus when you deposit $10 or more at bit.ly/ThriveFantasy. Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff

The Kris Bryant Grievance is over, after only several hundred years! Adam & Kevin talk about that, Arenado trade rumors, and the actual real life major leaguers the Cubs signed. Adam is talking to us from LA this week, and we talk about the passing of Kobe Bryant and how it's affecting the city, and the whole world. This episode is sponsored by ThriveFantasy! Use promo code "AWAYGAMES" to get an instant $10 bonus when you deposit $10 or more at bit.ly/ThriveFantasy.

Kevin & Adam are back together to talk about the Cubs Convention and the news that came out of it - basically Willson Contreras being funny, Tom Ricketts getting booed and being surprised about it, and dummies thinking Kris Bryant was faking the flu. This episode is sponsored by ThriveFantasy! Use promo code "AWAYGAMES" to get an instant $10 bonus when you deposit $10 or more at bit.ly/ThriveFantasy. Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff & guest @alsozachsims

Adam chats with fellow comic/diehard Astros fan Zach Sims (@alsozachsims) to get his take on #Trashcangate. Zach tells Adam why the controversy won't tarnish his memories of 2017, why he's ok with Hinch getting canned, why he feels bad for Alex Cora, and why he won't be going to any Yankees/Astros games in NYC this year. Probably a wise choice. This episode is sponsored by ThriveFantasy! Use promo code "AWAYGAMES" to get an instant $10 bonus when you deposit $10 or more at bit.ly/ThriveFantasy.

The boys are back after a two week hiatus, and spoiler- not much has changed. The Cubs are one of only three teams (what up Pirates and Rockies) that have not signed ANYONE to a major league contract this offseason. Good times. Kevin and Adam talk trade rumors (Arenado?!), KB grievance, Donaldson and Castellanos, and predictions for the Cubs' Opening Day roster. Sponsored by ThriveFantasy! Use promo code "AWAYGAMES" to get an instant $10 bonus when you deposit $10 or more at bit.ly/ThriveFantasy. 

Kevin and Adam discuss the ever-dwindling free agent market (at least Winter Meetings were eventful this year...for *some* teams), Ricketts crying poor, what Cubs we'd be willing to part with, and our increasing sense that there may not be a whole lot to be excited about this offseason. For the record, we would be thrilled to be proven wrong! Head to ThriveFantasy & use promo code "AWAYGAMES" for a $10 bonus: bit.ly/ThriveFantasy

Kevin is literally somewhere on the ocean entertaining (presumably) drunk people on a cruise so Ken Schultz (BP/Cubs Den/Outsports writer) pinch hits with Adam for some mid-December baseball banter. Adam and Ken discuss the Strasburg signing and its ramifications for Rendon and Cole, Joe Maddon's legacy in Chicago, and our plea to the front office to PLEASE not trade KB. This episode is sponsored by ThriveFantasy! Use code "AWAYGAMES" to get $10 bonus when you deposit $10 or more at bit.ly/ThriveFantasy.

Guest Greg Huss from the Growing Cubs Podcast joins us to take a deep dive into Cubs prospects! We talk BA's top 10 list, Greg's #1 Cubs prospect, who the Cubs 1st homegrown starting pitcher will be, and Adam tells us about his experience as a minor leauge intern/mascot. Brailyn Marquez, Nico Hoerner, Miguel Amaya, Brennan Davis, Cory Abbott, and MUCH more! Head to ThriveFantasy & use promo code "AWAYGAMES" for a $10 bonus: bit.ly/ThriveFantasy Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod

Adam goes solo for a quick Thanksgiving episode. Cubs-wise, what are we thankful for? Happy holidays, and use promo code "AWAYGAMES" to get an instant $10 bonus when you deposit $10 or more at bit.ly/ThriveFantasy.  Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff Message us at awaygamespodcast@gmail.com

Kevin and Adam look at where the budget stands, and consider what the Cubs should do, and what they MIGHT do this offseason. We talk FA possibilities, trade targets, needs in CF, RF (right handed hitter) and the rotation. We also cover Yu vs. Yelich on Twitter, cuz it's fun. Head to ThriveFantasy & use promo code "AWAYGAMES" for a $10 bonus: bit.ly/ThriveFantasy Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff Message us at awaygamespodcast@gmail.com

Kevin flies solo from the road on this one (Adam's in LA, stealing signs from Andrew Friedman). He talks about the cheating Astros and their secret camera/trashcan combination, and the hilariousness of "Manager of the Year" Mike Shildt before getting into Cubs stuff. KB/Willson trade rumors, Willson's possible response through a new profile pic, Padres as possible trade partners, the importance of extending an important player or two, and the absurdity of "a step back" in 2020. 

The World Series is over! Kevin & Adam talk about the end of the season, game 7, the Nats and their celebration, and then? Cubs stuff! Anthony Rizzo is a gold glover again & his foundation donated $1 million to a children's hospital, because he's the best. Kris Bryant's grievance, free agency/trade plans. Q & Darvish both officially are in the thinner-looking rotation next year. Head to ThriveFantasy & use promo code "AWAYGAMES" for a $10 bonus: bit.ly/ThriveFantasy

Adam and Kevin talk about this bizarro-road-team-domination World Series, Bregman's bat...hold?, the controversial obstruction call, and what we're looking for in Game 7. (Spoiler alert, we hope Osuna blows it.) We also talk Rossy's presser! Follow us! Instagram & Twitter: @awaygamespod Hosts @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff Message us at awaygamespodcast@gmail.com