Welcome to the Lovable Reunion Podcast

Reflecting on World Series MVP Glory

The Transition from Kansas City to Chicago

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The Birth of the Super Utility Player

Joe Maddon's Leadership and Player

Building Team Culture and Having Fun

The World Series Comeback and Team Spirit

The Crushing Defeat and Turning Point

The Bunt That Changed Everything

Celebrating a Historic Comeback

The Heartbreaking Homer and Team's Resilience

Jay's Powerful Team Talk

The Winning At-Bat and World Series MVP

Reflecting on Team Chemistry and Faith

Ben Zobrist joins Anthony Rizzo and David Ross on the Lovable Reunion podcast to relive the Chicago Cubs' unforgettable 2016 World Series championship. Ben tells stories about his decision to sign with Chicago after winning a title with the Kansas City Royals, what made Joe Maddon such a special manager, his iconic Game 7 go-ahead double, the emotional rain delay meeting led by Jason Heyward, Rossy's famous speech when the Cubs fell behind 3-1 to the Cleveland Indians, and more moments from the magical baseball season where the Cubs broke their 108-year MLB title curse.

Ben Zobrist joins Anthony Rizzo and David Ross on the Lovable Reunion podcast to relive the Chicago Cubs' unforgettable 2016 World Series championship. Ben tells stories about his decision to sign with Chicago after winning a title with the Kansas City Royals, what made Joe Maddon such a special manager, his iconic Game 7 go-ahead double, the emotional rain delay meeting led by Jason Heyward, Rossy's famous speech when the Cubs fell behind 3-1 to the Cleveland Indians, and more moments from the magical baseball season where the Cubs broke their 108-year MLB title curse.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Cubs’ legendary 2016 World Series win, Anthony Rizzo and David Ross are teaming up to take fans where they’ve never been before, inside the clubhouse. In each episode, they sit down with members of the 2016 team to uncover untold stories about their individual roles in breaking the historic drought. The Lovable Reunion will feature conversations with teammates including Jon Lester, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Arrieta, Cubs manager Joe Maddon, and more. Through intimate, long-form interviews, each player shares the season from their own perspective, offering insight into the moments, decisions, and emotions that defined the run.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Cubs&rsquo; legendary 2016 World Series win, Anthony Rizzo and David Ross are teaming up to take fans where they&rsquo;ve never been before, inside the clubhouse. In each episode, they sit down with members of the 2016 team to uncover untold stories about their individual roles in breaking the historic drought. The Lovable Reunion will feature conversations with teammates including Jon Lester, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Arrieta, Cubs manager Joe Maddon, and more. Through intimate, long-form interviews, each player shares the season from their own perspective, offering insight into the moments, decisions, and emotions that defined the run.

The Lovable Reunion

Ben Zobrist on WINNING Cubs' World Series MVP, his Game 7 HEROICS, Joe Maddon stories | Ross & Rizzo

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Former Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein join Anthony Rizzo and David Ross to discuss joining the Cubs from the Boston Red Sox, bringing Rizzo to Chicago, developing baseball players, the MLB Draft, hiring Joe Maddon, and building the Cubs roster piece by piece, including players like Jon Lester, Dexter Fowler, and Aroldis Chapman. He also gets into the Cubs’ 2016 MLB playoffs run, including beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and the seven-game battle against the Cleveland Indians in the World Series. Plus, don’t miss Epstein’s never-before-told story from the infamous Game 7 rain delay. #Volume

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Former Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein join Anthony Rizzo and David Ross to discuss joining the Cubs from the Boston Red Sox, bringing Rizzo to Chicago, developing baseball players, the MLB Draft, hiring Joe Maddon, and building the Cubs roster piece by piece, including players like Jon Lester, Dexter Fowler, and Aroldis Chapman. He also gets into the Cubs&rsquo; 2016 MLB playoffs run, including beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and the seven-game battle against the Cleveland Indians in the World Series. Plus, don&rsquo;t miss Epstein&rsquo;s never-before-told story from the infamous Game 7 rain delay. #Volume

Theo Epstein on NEVER TOLD Game 7 story, building Cubs World Series roster | Ross & Rizzo

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This week on The Lovable Reunion podcast, Jason Heyward joins David Ross and Anthony Rizzo. Heyward reflects on his incredible MLB career, from his start in the majors with the Atlanta Braves, to choosing the Chicago Cubs in free agency, to becoming one of the clubhouse leaders on the 2016 World Series championship team. He tells the full story behind his iconic Game 7 rain delay speech, what it was like being benched during the World Series, the meaning behind wearing No. 22, and shares unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments from a magical baseball season. #Volume

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This week on The Lovable Reunion podcast, Jason Heyward joins David Ross and Anthony Rizzo. Heyward reflects on his incredible MLB career, from his start in the majors with the Atlanta Braves, to choosing the Chicago Cubs in free agency, to becoming one of the clubhouse leaders on the 2016 World Series championship team. He tells the full story behind his iconic Game 7 rain delay speech, what it was like being benched during the World Series, the meaning behind wearing No. 22, and shares unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments from a magical baseball season. #Volume

Jason Heyward on his LEGENDARY Game 7 rain delay speech & CHOOSING Cubs as free agent | Ross & Rizzo

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/630bf83d-0828-4d56-8efa-b4800042e3ff/transcript

The Dog Days of 2016

The Birth of a World Series Contender

Boz's Unique Coaching Style

The Pitching Staff's Dynamic

Building the 2016 Championship Team

On Location Experiences for MLB All-Star Game

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Boz's Scouting Reports and Player Development

Joe Maddon's Managerial Approach

Neutrofol Hair Growth Supplement

Corona Beer

Game 7 of the World Series

Lester's Nervous Energy and Managerial

The Motley Crew's Unorthodox Strategies

Rain Delay and Borowski's Rallying Cry

Mike Montgomery's Crucial Moment

The Importance of Team Chemistry and

The Memorable World Series Parade

Reflecting on a Special Team

This week on The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs pitcher Travis Wood and coach Mike Borzello. They discuss surviving the dark days with the Cubs, Joe Maddon’s managerial style, being down 3-1 to the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series, the epic Games 6 and 7, the championship parade, and more stories from an unforgettable MLB season.

This week on The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs pitcher Travis Wood and coach Mike Borzello. They discuss surviving the dark days with the Cubs, Joe Maddon&rsquo;s managerial style, being down 3-1 to the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series, the epic Games 6 and 7, the championship parade, and more stories from an unforgettable MLB season.

Surviving Cubs dark days + 2016 World Series comeback w/ Travis Wood & Mike Borzello | Ross & Rizzo

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Ben Zobrist on WINNING Cubs' World Series MVP, his Game 7 HEROICS, Joe Maddon stories | Ross & Rizzo

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