Jason sits down with Tommy Birch of the Des Moines register, the Iowa Cubs beat writer, to preview the 2026 season in Chicago and Iowa. They talk storylines, players to watch and Tommy's favorite players to talk with.

The guys talk about position players they are looking forward to seeing at each affiliate in the final episode before the season gets underway. They also go in depth on the World Baseball Classic and say goodbye to Luke, who is leaving Myrtle Beach.

Jason is joined by recently signed Cubs pitching prospect Tyler Ras on this week's episode. Ras was coaching youth baseball in Waukee this winter while hoping to continue his professional career. He shares his unique story and talks about his hopes for 2026.

On this week's episode, find out what the guys are looking forward to about the upcoming World Baseball Classic, when they believe baseball moves to the forefront of the sports world and what they are excited to see on the pitching staff at each affiliate.

Jason visits with versatile Cubs prospect Hayden Cantrelle as spring training draws closer. Hayden talks about his versatility, interesting journey to the organization and much more.

The guys get together in person for the first time at the 2026 Cubs Convention. They talk about highlights from the weekend and some of the parent club's recent transactions.

In the final episode of 2025, Iowa Cubs pitching coach Tony Cougoule stops by to talk about some of the exciting Cubs pitching prospects like Cade Horton, Jaxon Wiggins and Riley Martin.

The guys get together one more time before the holidays to discuss offseason transactions, their brief athletic careers and plans for Christmas.