//podcastplus.net/feed/cubs-brawl-away-games-podcast~61c5a93f Comedians Kevin McCaffrey and Adam Mamawala talk in depth about the Chicago Cubs on this weekly podcast. Real interviews, real analysis, and real talk about everything around their favorite baseball team. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:38:13 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Hello_Craig_Counsell_Goodbye_David_Ross_and_Marcus_Stroman.mp3?dest-id=678793 The Cubs have a new manager: Craig Counsell is leaving Milwaukee to come complain about weather delays more locally after signing a record 5-year, $40 million dollar deal. David Ross went from “our guy” to “anyone else’s guy” in a snap, and he’s not the only one out the door: Marcus Stroman has declined his option, freeing up more than $20 million of payroll for the Cubs to go shop with. Those are the goodbyes, but we have a couple “hello agains” too: Kyle Hendricks’s option was picked up for 2024, and Yan Gomes and Drew Smyly will also remain with the club next year. Haven’t had a big news day like this in Cubland for a while, folks! Follow us at  @awaygamespod  on all the things and follow @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff! Leave us a five star rating, would you?   Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:06:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Hello_Craig_Counsell_Goodbye_David_Ross_and_Marcus_Stroman.mp3?dest-id=678793 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/World_Series_Recap-_The_Rangers_Finally_Get_It_Done.mp3?dest-id=678793 From one strike away to all the way there, the Rangers finally got rid of the the title of “oldest team to never win a World Series.” Game 1 was an all-timer, with Corey Seager’s 9th inning, game tying homer that reminded us of Kirk Gibson ’88, and Adolis Garcia’s extra inning walk off. And then…there were also other games. We recap the series, give D’backs fans their due, talk about the greatness of Bochy, and how the Rangers could provide the blueprint for what the Cubs should (and could) be as soon as next year.   Follow us at @awaygamespod  on all the things and follow @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff ! Leave us a five star rating, would you?   Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:10:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/World_Series_Recap-_The_Rangers_Finally_Get_It_Done.mp3?dest-id=678793 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Dusty_Baked-_Rangers_Await_their_World_Series_Opponent.mp3?dest-id=678793 The Astros have been dispatched in what their fans surely think is a grand, unfair conspiracy that goes all the way to the top, and the Rangers will look for that elusive first World Series title against either the Phillies or Diamondbacks. We look at the possible matchups and how the Rangers got here, and look at Dusty’s career with news that he might step away. We also talk a little bit of good Cubs news and rumor, with the reports that Kyle Hendricks is working on an extension with the team. Follow us at  @awaygamespod  on all the things and follow @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff! Leave us a five star rating, would you?   Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:35:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Dusty_Baked-_Rangers_Await_their_World_Series_Opponent.mp3?dest-id=678793 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Former__Shoulda-Been_Cubs_Power_the_Phillies__the_Ricketts_Letter.mp3?dest-id=678793 Not a big week for currrent Cubs news, but a big week for former Cubs that weren’t offered a contract by our team. Schwarber and Castellanos are bombing the Phillies into a 2-0 lead in the NLCS, while the Rangers take two in Houston. We also talk a little about the playoff format and how it does or doesn’t favor the best teams, and peruse the letter Tom Ricketts sent to Cubs fans this week.   Follow us at  @awaygamespod  on all the things and follow @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff! Leave us a five star rating, would you?   Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:33:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Former__Shoulda-Been_Cubs_Power_the_Phillies__the_Ricketts_Letter.mp3?dest-id=678793 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Away_Games_10.11.23.mp3?dest-id=678793 Without much Cubs news and with Kevin out of town in Vegas to presumably bet on the Cubbies, friend of the pod Evan Hernandez (Amazon Prime) pinch hits for a playoff recap. We talk about the four Wild Card sweeps, the electric Philly/Atlanta series, whether or not Clayton Kershaw is a certified October choke artist, and the Texas Rangers reaping the rewards of big offseason spending. Get the hint, Ricketts? Will the Dodgers complete an epic comeback? Will the Twins force a game 5? Will Philly recover from a devastating game 2 loss? All that and more on this edition of Away Games.  Follow us at  @awaygamespod on all the things and follow @adammamawala, @kevinmccaff, and @evanhernandezcomedy! Oh, and leave us a five star rating, would you?   Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:03:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Away_Games_10.11.23.mp3?dest-id=678793 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Cy_Steele_Seiya_Season_and_Staying_Hot.mp3?dest-id=678793 Justin Steele’s gem against the Giants has finally made the national media start to wake up to our ace and legitimate Cy Young candidate, and Seiya Suzuki is finding the gear that made him a superstar in Japan. Add that to the fact that Assad has basically turned into early season Stroman, and this is really, truly feeling like a playoff team. We also talk about the Cubs call-up of Luke Little, DFA of Shane Greene, and why Alexander Canario was called up to go straight onto a missing poster.   Follow us at  @awaygamespod  on all the things and follow @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff! Leave us a five star rating, would you? Oh, and go see Adam headlined Zanies Old Town in Chicago on Tuesday, September 19th!!  Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:33:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Cy_Steele_Seiya_Season_and_Staying_Hot.mp3?dest-id=678793 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Dominance_from_Wicks__Assad_Leads_Us_To_Big_Brewers_Series.mp3?dest-id=678793 Jordan Wicks made one of the more dominating debuts we’ve ever seen from a Cubs pitcher, and has joined a next-man-up rotation that has been solidified by some amazing Javier Assad performances that have kept the Cubs within striking distance of the Brewers. The Cubs start the most impactful series of the year (so far) Monday night against those very Brewers, who they just can’t seem to gain ground on no matter how well they play. Thanks for nothing, Padres! We look ahead to what other Cubs might make the jump to the big leagues when rosters expand in September, and welcome Keegan Thompson back to the constantly shuffling bullpen. Follow us at  @awaygamespod  on all the things and follow @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff! Leave us a five star rating, would you? Oh, and go see Adam headlined Zanies Old Town in Chicago on Tuesday, September 19th!!  Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:20:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Dominance_from_Wicks__Assad_Leads_Us_To_Big_Brewers_Series.mp3?dest-id=678793 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Searching_for_Starters_Morels_Season-Flipping_Swing_and_Speeding_Up_The_Learning_Curve.mp3?dest-id=678793 Last episode, the Cubs had finally crept into playoff position. Now, as they remain in wild card position, 3.5 games back of Milwaukee, we’ve decided we have reached the point where we should expect this team to grab one of those six spots. We talk about how Morel’s one swing against the Sox could have swung the season, and certainly swung the vibes this week, the resurgence of Suzuki, the emergence of Alzolay from closer to CLOSER, and how exactly the Cubs are going to patch together enough starting pitching to get to the finish line. Follow us at @awaygamespod  on all the things and follow @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff! Leave us a five star rating, would you? Oh, and go see Adam headlined Zanies Old Town in Chicago on Tuesday, September 19th!!  Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:26:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Searching_for_Starters_Morels_Season-Flipping_Swing_and_Speeding_Up_The_Learning_Curve.mp3?dest-id=678793 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Away_Games_8.16.23.mp3?dest-id=678793 Well, the Cubs had themselves a confusing week. After losing the rubber game on a frustrating fake rally in the 9th inning vs the Mets, the Cubs won two of three against a strong Blue Jays team with Adam in attendance on Friday. Naturally they lost on Sunday because that's kinda their thing, and last night saw them drop the opener of a quick two game set against the dysfunctional crosstown White Sox.  With one more left against the Sox followed by 10 games against struggling opponents in the Royals, Tigers and Pirates, can the Cubs get the job done? They better because the Brewers remain 3.5 up in the Central and the Wild Card race is packed to the brim. We also talk about Stroman's lingering injury, Assad breaking out, and who we might see get a September call-up! Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:09:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Away_Games_8.16.23.mp3?dest-id=678793 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Guess_Whos_Coming_To_The_Playoffs_if_the_season_ended_today.mp3?dest-id=678793 For the first time since the season got serious, the Cubs are (by .001% points) in a playoff spot, at the time of recording. We talk about the great week of series wins against Reds and Braves, the Summer of Tauchman, Taillon’s return to form, the one lineup swap we would make, and more. Follow us at @awaygamespod  on all the things and follow @adammamawala & @kevinmccaff! Leave us a five star rating, would you? Oh, and go see Adam headlined Zanies Old Town in Chicago on Tuesday, September 19th!!  Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:42:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awaygamespod/Guess_Whos_Coming_To_The_Playoffs_if_the_season_ended_today.mp3?dest-id=678793