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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

The Lovable Reunion

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

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