In episode 27 of Into The Basket, Julie DiCaro, Evan Altman and Brad Robinson discussed the quarantine, their favorite baseball movies and how they're handling isolation.

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Quarantined

Julie DiCaro, Evan Altman and Brad Robinson discussed the long and boring slog through spring training. They also touched on MLB's announcement that it plans to enforce rules against pitchers doctoring baseballs and the bad news for YouTube TV subscribers who were hoping to get Marquee Sports Network.

The slow march through spring

Julie DiCaro of 670 The Score, Evan Altman of Cubsinsider.com and Brad Robinson of WBBM-AM discussed the confusing launch of the Cubs' new Marquee Sports Network. They also discussed what they got right and wrong heading into the offseason.

Marqan't watch the games

In episode 24 of Into the Basket, Julie DiCaro, Evan Alman and Brad Robinson discussed Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant losing his service time grievance and the possibility of a Bryant trade for Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado. They also reacted to the Reds adding outfielder Nick Castellanos and reliever Pedro Strop in free agency.

Hats to the South

In episode 23 of Into The Basket, Julie DiCaro, Evan Altman and Brad Robinson discussed the latest MLB cheating scandals and looked ahead to the Cubs Convention. 

Cubs Convention weekend

In Episode 22 of Into The Basket, Julie DiCaro takes the episode off, so Evan Altman and Brad Robinson discuss what the White Sox signing of Yasmani Grandal means for the Cubs and Willson Contreras. They also touch on the Astros cheating scandal and additions to the 40-man roster. 

The Market For Willson

Julie DiCaro, Evan Altman and Brad Robinson previewed the Cubs' offseason by recording live from 670 The Score's performance studio in front of an audience. They discussed Tom Ricketts' spending, free-agent targets and changes to the Cubs' front office and coaching staff. 

Live studio audience show: Cubs' offseason preview

Julie DiCaro and Brad Robinson discussed new Cubs manager David Ross' praise of former teammate Aroldis Chapman while Evan Altman tried to play peacemaker. They also discussed the baseball merits of the Ross hire. 

Evan hates launch angle

In episode 19 of Into The Basket, Julie DiCaro, Evan Altman and Brad Robinson discussed the Cubs' managerial candidates, the reshuffling of the team's scouting and development department and the carrier deals for the team's new Marquee Sports Network.

David Ross or Joe Espada?

Julie DiCaro, Evan Altman and Brad Robinson discussed the finish to the Cubs' season, president of baseball operations Theo Epstein's state-of-the-organization address and who will be the next person to occupy the manager's office. 

The Reckoning

Julie DiCaro, Evan Altman and Brad Robinson discussed the Cubs' budget restrictions heading into the offseason and how the team has fallen behind in mental skills before touching on a fundraiser that Altman is holding to help kids who could use some cheering up.

Budget constraints & mental skills

Julie DiCaro, Brad Robinson and Evan Altman discussed Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo's early return from an ankle injury, the club's sluggish play down the stretch, manager Joe Maddon's future and how the team's new television network could put a kink in its offseason plans. 

Dead team walking

Julie DiCaro and Brad Robinson discussed Cubs top prospect Nico Hoerner's impressive first week in the big leagues, a reshuffling in the front office and whether manager Joe Maddon's message is resonating with an aging core. 

Failing up

Julie DiCaro, Evan Altman and Brad Robinson discussed the Cubs' hot-hitting left fielder, and the return of Mr. Cool before venting about the ice-cold Bears offense. They also shared their winners and losers of the week. 

The hot, the cool and the cold

In a goofy episode, Julie DiCaro, Evan Altman and Brad Robinson discussed Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant's willingness to sign an extension and how outfielder Nick Castellanos is positioning himself for free agency before giving their winners and losers of the week. 

Kris Bryant's future

Sports radio host Julie DiCaro, Cubs blogger Evan Altman and news producer Brad Robinson discuss the current state of the Chicago Cubs in a not-entirely-serious podcast. Tune in each week for a lively discussion on the state of the North Siders with plenty of laughs along the way.    

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