Welcome to the Level Reunion Podcast

Reuniting with Baseball Legends

The ABCs of World Series Championships

The Importance of Team Chemistry

The Evolution of Pitching Strategies

Jake Arrieta's Journey to Success

The Cubs' Magical 2015 Season

Jake Arrieta's Mental Game

The Cubs' Championship Mindset

Team Dinners and Camaraderie

The Bonds of Brotherhood

Arrieta's No-Hitter Memories

The Nostalgia of a No-Hitter

The Importance of Catcher-Pitcher

Leadership and Accountability in the Locker

Memorable Team Trips and Experiences

The Playoff Journey Begins

World Series Triumph and Celebration

The Down-to-the-Wire Comeback

The Parade and Fan Reaction

The Thrilling World Series Victory

Career Reflections and Personal Growth

Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose

Adapting to a Changing Game

Gratitude and Final Thoughts

On this episode of The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs pitchers Jake Arrieta and John Lackey. They discuss Arrieta and Lackey’s MLB careers, the evolution of pitchers in baseball, how the 2015 Cubs set the stage for their World Series championship one year later in 2016, the wild Cubs-Pirates 2015 Wild Card game, facing the Dodgers and Giants in the 2016 postseason, coming back from down 3-1 against the Cleveland Indians, and more incredible stories from their time as teammates.

On this episode of The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs pitchers Jake Arrieta and John Lackey. They discuss Arrieta and Lackey&rsquo;s MLB careers, the evolution of pitchers in baseball, how the 2015 Cubs set the stage for their World Series championship one year later in 2016, the wild Cubs-Pirates 2015 Wild Card game, facing the Dodgers and Giants in the 2016 postseason, coming back from down 3-1 against the Cleveland Indians, and more incredible stories from their time as teammates.

Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered is a baseball podcast hosted by World Series champions David Ross and Anthony Rizzo. Built around the pulse of Major League Baseball, the show delivers timely reactions to the biggest games, controversies, and storylines shaping the season. Ross and Rizzo bring championship perspective, clubhouse honesty, and natural chemistry that takes listeners beyond the box score.

Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered is a baseball podcast hosted by World Series champions David Ross and Anthony Rizzo. Built around the pulse of Major League Baseball, the show delivers timely reactions to the biggest games, controversies, and storylines shaping the season. Ross and Rizzo bring championship perspective, clubhouse honesty, and natural chemistry that takes listeners beyond the box score.

Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered

Lovable Reunion - Jake Arrieta & John Lackey on no-hitters, beer fridges & more Cubs World Series tales | Ross & Rizzo

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Brewers win World Series

Fan Mailbag

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 33 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Milwaukee Brewers WINNING the World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Brewers won their first championship in franchise history by winning 4-1 tonight, and closing out the series in 5 games. The guys react to William Contreras winning World Series MVP, and how important he has been to the team. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about winning the World Series themselves, what it’s like to celebrate in an opposing city instead of your own, and Rizzo’s famous “horns up” celebration. 

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 33 of Ross &amp; Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Milwaukee Brewers WINNING the World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Brewers won their first championship in franchise history by winning 4-1 tonight, and closing out the series in 5 games. The guys react to William Contreras winning World Series MVP, and how important he has been to the team. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about winning the World Series themselves, what it&rsquo;s like to celebrate in an opposing city instead of your own, and Rizzo&rsquo;s famous &ldquo;horns up&rdquo; celebration.&nbsp;

INSTANT REACTION to Brewers WINNING WORLD SERIES over Rays, Contreras WINS MVP | Ross & Rizzo

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 32 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 4 of the World Series where the Tampa Bay Rays won on a WALK OFF pinch-hit single by Ben Williamson in the bottom of the 12th inning. Rookie Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead HR in the top of the 12th, but the Rays answered in the bottom of the inning to prevent getting swept, and will now force a Game 5. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball, like whether the Rays have what it takes to come back in this series, whether the Chicago Cubs should resign Ian Happ, and how players find out updates during the lockout.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 32 of Ross &amp; Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 4 of the World Series where the Tampa Bay Rays won on a WALK OFF pinch-hit single by Ben Williamson in the bottom of the 12th inning. Rookie Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead HR in the top of the 12th, but the Rays answered in the bottom of the inning to prevent getting swept, and will now force a Game 5. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball, like whether the Rays have what it takes to come back in this series, whether the Chicago Cubs should resign Ian Happ, and how players find out updates during the lockout.

World Series Game 4 REACTION: Rays SURVIVE SWEEP, WALK OFF Brewers to FORCE Game 5 | Ross & Rizzo 

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Brewers blow out Rays

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 31 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Milwaukee Brewers BLOWING OUT the Tampa Bay Rays to take a 3-0 lead in the World Series. The Brewers are now just one win away from the first WS sweep since the 2012 Giants, and the 3rd team in MLB history to go 11-1 in a postseason. The Brewers made World Series HISTORY by scoring 8 runs in the top of the 5th inning, ALL with 2 outs, to take a 10-0 lead. The guys talk about how the Brewers have been on one of the BEST playoff runs in MLB history. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys discuss what Brewers manager Pat Murphy was able to UNLOCK with this Brewers team as they are on the brink of winning their first World Series, the CHALLENGES in David Ross becoming Anthony Rizzo’s manager, and their FAVORITE spots in Chicago.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 31 of Ross &amp; Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Milwaukee Brewers BLOWING OUT the Tampa Bay Rays to take a 3-0 lead in the World Series. The Brewers are now just one win away from the first WS sweep since the 2012 Giants, and the 3rd team in MLB history to go 11-1 in a postseason. The Brewers made World Series HISTORY by scoring 8 runs in the top of the 5th inning, ALL with 2 outs, to take a 10-0 lead. The guys talk about how the Brewers have been on one of the BEST playoff runs in MLB history. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys discuss what Brewers manager Pat Murphy was able to UNLOCK with this Brewers team as they are on the brink of winning their first World Series, the CHALLENGES in David Ross becoming Anthony Rizzo&rsquo;s manager, and their FAVORITE spots in Chicago.

World Series Game 3 REACTION: Brewers BLOW OUT Rays, 1 WIN AWAY from SWEEPING Tampa | Ross & Rizzo

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Lovable Reunion - Jake Arrieta & John Lackey on no-hitters, beer fridges & more Cubs World Series tales | Ross & Rizzo

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