In an emotional podcast, Andy and Sam announce that Mike’s been suspended from the pod, Andy tells a story about not saving money on dog food at Costco, and Sam equates the Mariners to a friend of his playing a lot of Football Manager. They wonder if it’s possible to be a poor man’s Ben Gamel, give tips on how to deal with Cubs-induced rage, welcome back Ben Zobrist’s walk-up music, reminisce about Cubs’ coaches mixing drinks in the dugout, and why Mike Shildt has to sit at all times in the Cardinals’ dugout. Then, they preview the Cubs road trip that somehow goes from Milwaukee to San Diego.