Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

Chicago Cubs Eliminated in Embarrassing Fashion

Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

Show Notes

Dan Bernstein unloads on the Cubs after their embarrassing NL Wild Card exit, getting swept by the Padres in a series that saw Chicago's offense disappear at the worst possible time.

0:00 The Cubs embarrassing collapse 20:00 Make room White Sox fans 38:00 Ben Johnson loves playing games 47:00 Mumps outbreak at San Diego State, really?

Dan breaks down what went wrong and why this quick postseason flameout should leave a sour taste throughout the organization.

Meanwhile, the White Sox keep rolling, and Dan has a message for anyone looking for October baseball to rally around: there's plenty of room on the bandwagon. As the South Siders continue their postseason run, the rest of the country is about to find out exactly who this team is and why they're becoming one of the most compelling stories in baseball.

Plus, Bears head coach Ben Johnson refuses to reveal his starting quarterback for Week 4, and honestly, it's driving everyone crazy in the best way possible. Dan explains why Johnson's secrecy might be genius. And what's going on with the mumps outbreak at San Diego State? The guys discuss the unusual situation and its potential impact.

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