{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball","slug":"locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196","podcast_index_feed_id":644196,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/EzlTNH0T","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c3de8bfc-a26e-4b17-afca-03db4a2b0735/58383473-c150-4859-ab5c-6836b464e8a9/3000x3000/uploads-2f1552600447485-q0x6eivg5y-15acf81ec6b6fe3f19e794f9e74743f8-2flocked-on-mlb-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On MLB podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info from all around Major League Baseball. All the hits, runs and strikeouts. Host Paul Francis Sullivan, a comedian, TV producer and creator of the Sully Baseball Podcast, brings his humor and passion to our national pastime, as the Locked On MLB podcast provides your daily baseball fix with a unique spin that you won’t forget. From the jaw-dropping plays to the awe-inspiring performances that make each game a masterpiece, Locked On MLB takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from all over MLB. The Locked On MLB podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T02:20:47.053448+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196"},"episode":{"title":"SULLY  STUNNED BY CUBS START: Chicago Cubs DEFY Odds with Hot Start - Featuring Sam Olbur of Locked on Cubs","slug":"sully-stunned-by-cubs-start-chicago-cubs-defy-odds-with-hot-start-featuring-sam-olbur-of-locked-on-cubs","published_at":"2026-05-12T02:47:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196/sully-stunned-by-cubs-start-chicago-cubs-defy-odds-with-hot-start-featuring-sam-olbur-of-locked-on-cubs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/e224de/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/c3de8bfc-a26e-4b17-afca-03db4a2b0735/episodes/9320173e-80b0-432e-adcd-5b8ab9c4f8c0/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c3de8bfc-a26e-4b17-afca-03db4a2b0735&awEpisodeId=9320173e-80b0-432e-adcd-5b8ab9c4f8c0&feed=EzlTNH0T","summary":"Chicago Cubs defy expectations, dominating the NL Central despite injuries and slow starts from stars like Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Can this resilient squad keep their momentum and claim home field advantage in the playoffs? Sully and Sam Olbur examine Seiya Suzuki’s breakout, Shota Imanaga’s All-Star-worthy pitching, and the Cubs’ ability to piece together wins with balanced contributions and savvy bullpen management. Key topics include the team’s depth challenges, the need for starting rotation reinforcements, and the looming threat from the Milwaukee Brewers. With a high-stakes series against the Atlanta Braves on deck, this episode unpacks Chicago’s sustainability, trade deadline needs, and what sets them apart in baseball’s toughest division. Will the Cubs’ unexpected formula spur another massive winning streak?","meta_description":"Chicago Cubs defy expectations, dominating the NL Central despite injuries and slow starts from stars like Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Can this…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1703,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196/episodes/sully-stunned-by-cubs-start-chicago-cubs-defy-odds-with-hot-start-featuring-sam-olbur-of-locked-on-cubs/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196/sully-stunned-by-cubs-start-chicago-cubs-defy-odds-with-hot-start-featuring-sam-olbur-of-locked-on-cubs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}