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Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered

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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

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 52 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026 · 25 minNew

Ross & Rizzo REACT to Jose Ramirez COSTLY ERROR, Rays BEAT Guardians: ALCS tied 1-1 | MLB Playoffs

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 22 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where they guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays BEATING the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the ALCS to even the series at 1. Jose Ramirez’s costly error with 2 outs in the bottom of the 4th lead to unearned 3 runs for the Rays. Those would be the only runs they scored in the game as the Rays went on to win 3-1. The guys talk about how JRam has been the catalyst for the Guards, but sometimes a tough bounce doesn't go your way. The guys are split on who will win Game 3, and are excited for what has been a VERY…

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S2 · E21 · 13 Oct 2026 · 33 minNew
Brewers CRUSH Dodgers, Guardians STEAL Game 1 vs. Rays, Ohtani being BENCHED Game 3? | Ross & Rizzo
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 21 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys react to the massive upsets in both the NLCS and ALCS. The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a 2-0 lead on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS after dominating them in Game 2. The Brewers chased Yoshinobu Yamamoto after just 2.2 IP, and put up seven runs over the course of nine innings. The Brewers bullpen didn’t allow a single baserunner as they threw five PERFECT innings in Game 2. The guys then react to a report that the Dodgers could be BENCHING Shohei Ohtani in Game 3, and talk about how…
S2 · E20 · 12 Oct 2026 · 35 minNew
Ross & Rizzo REACT to Brewers WINNING Game 1 of NLCS: NOT time for Dodgers to PANIC
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 20 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys break down Game 1 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. The pitching duel of Jacob Misiorowski and Tarik Skubal lived up to the hype as there were only three runs scored in the game, and the Brewers took Game 1 at home by a score of 2-1. The guys debate whether the Dodgers are in trouble as the Game 1 winner has won the series 67% of the time. Rizzo recaps the Chicago Marathon as he ran it this weekend, and the guys answer fan mailbag questions about the biggest…
S2 · E19 · 9 Oct 2026 · 25 min
Ross & Rizzo DEBATE if White Sox have RUN OUT OF GAS after Guardians FORCE Game 5
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 19 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Cleveland Guardians beating the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS to force a Game 5 back in Cleveland. The Guardians have scored 18 runs over the last two games, and the guys debate whether the Sox have enough left in the tank to win a Game 5 in Cleveland. Jose Ramirez has been the star of the show over the last couple games, and the guys are excited to see who will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. Later, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about Rizzo’s…
S2 · E18 · 8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Yankees SWEPT by Rays, Brewers & Dodgers ADVANCE to NLCS, Guardians SURVIVE White Sox | MLB Reaction
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 18 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys react to the New York Yankees getting SWEPT in the ALDS by division rival Tampa Bay Rays. Rizzo GOES OFF on the Yankees for doing the same thing year after year, and not being able to get it done. He’s tired of the excuses from the front office, and says that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting something different. The guys then react to the Los Angeles Dodgers hitting their stride as they knocked out the Atlanta Braves yesterday to advance…
S2 · E17 · 7 Oct 2026 · 38 min
Padres STAY ALIVE vs. Brewers, Dodgers TOO MUCH for Braves | Ross & Rizzo MLB Playoffs
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 17 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys break down Game 3s from the NLDS. The San Diego Padres saved off elimination from the Milwaukee Brewers by winning 4-3 in a game where the Padres used their ace Michael King as a closer after STAR closer Mason Miller was out on paternity leave. The guys then react to the Los Angeles Dodgers taking a 2-1 series lead over the Atlanta Braves thanks to another masterful pitching performance by Yoshi Yamamoto. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball such as communicating…
S2 · E16 · 6 Oct 2026 · 37 min
Yankees SLOPPY loss to Rays, White Sox KEEP ROLLING vs. Guardians | Ross & Rizzo MLB Playoffs
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 16 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Tampa Bay Rays beating the New York Yankees to take a 2-0 lead in the ALDS. The guys discuss the SLOPPY defense as the Yanks made 4 errors, and more mental mistakes, as well as their lack of hitting this series. The Yankees have 5 hits in the first two games, and the guys debate whether it’s too late for the Yankees to turn it on and make a comeback. The guys react to the Chicago White Sox taking a 2-0 lead on the Cleveland Guardians as manager Will Venable continues to press…
S2 · E15 · 5 Oct 2026 · 37 min
Brewers EPIC WALK-OFF vs. Mason Miller & Padres, Braves EVEN SERIES vs. Dodgers | Ross & Rizzo
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 15 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys break down Game 2 from the NLDS where the Milwaukee Brewers walked it off against Mason Miller and the San Diego Padres. Jackson Chourio hit a 2 RBI single in the bottom of the 9th to win it for the Brewers and give them a 2-0 lead in the series. The guys talk about the Padres decision to try and have Miller get the last 6 outs of the game, and how it may have come back to bite them as he didn’t look sharp after his pitch count rose. The guys then react to the Atlanta Braves PERFECT bullpen…
S2 · E14 · 4 Oct 2026 · 34 min
Rays SHUT DOWN Yankees, Brewers win CRAZY GAME vs. Padres, Dodgers BEAT Braves, White Sox WIN AGAIN
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 14 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 1 of the NLDS and ALDS in the MLB Playoffs. Drew Rasmussen held the New York Yankees hitless through 7.2 Innings in the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 win over the Yanks, who are WITHOUT Aaron Judge who did not make the ALDS roster due to his calf strain. The guys then react to the Los Angeles Dodgers taking care of the Atlanta Braves 5-3 behind Tarik Skubal’s first playoff start for the Dodgers. The Braves were forced into a bullpen game after having to use all of their pitchers in their…
S2 · E13 · 2 Oct 2026 · 52 min
MLB Playoff Predictions: Padres vs. Brewers, Dodgers vs. Braves, Yankees-Rays, White Sox-Guardians
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 13 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys preview the ALDS and NLDS as the Wild Card round has wrapped up and did not disappoint! The guys make their predictions for the San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians, and New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays. Later, they answer fan mailbag questions about the Chicago Cubs’ playoff DISASTER, their lack of small ball, and lack of a good bullpen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E12 · 1 Oct 2026 · 46 min
Bryce Harper’s Phillies REDEMPTION, Padres SWEEP Cubs, Yankees EMBARRASS Red Sox, White Sox MOVE ON
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 12 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to day 2 of the MLB Wild Card round. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber’s back-to-back Home Runs propelled the Philadelphia Phillies past the Atlanta Braves and forced a decisive Game 3. The Phillies were the ONLY team to extend their series on Wednesday, as every other series ended in a sweep. The Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros for their FIRST playoff win since the 2005 World Series (also over the Houston Astros, then of the NL.) The New York Yankees smoked the Boston Red Sox…
S2 · E11 · 30 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Padres DOMINATE Cubs, Yankees BLOW OUT Red Sox, Austin Riley WINS IT for Braves | Ross & Rizzo
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 11 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to Game 1 of the MLB Playoffs Wild Card series. The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies where Austin Riley hit a go ahead 3-run Home Run in the Bottom of the 8th inning off Phillies closer Jhoan Duran. The Chicago White Sox jumped on the Houston Astros early, and never looked back as they won 6-3 in a game where both teams used bullpen games in Game 1. Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice stole the show in the New York Yankees 9-0 BLOWOUT win over the Boston Red Sox. Cam struck out 10 over…
S2 · E10 · 28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
MLB Playoff Predictions: Yankees-Red Sox, Cubs-Padres, Phillies-Braves, Dodgers BIGGEST threat
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 10 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys break down the MLB Playoffs as the Wild Card round starts on Tuesday. The guys discuss the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees, and Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros Wild Card series, as well as make their World Series predictions. They also react to Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer making their last starts of their careers, and talk about how they have been two of the GREATEST pitchers of all time. See…
S2 · E9 · 25 Sep 2026 · 58 min
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history, Cubs, White Sox, Padres CLINCH, Vladdy's $500M | Ross & Rizzo
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 9 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys talk about the BIGGEST storylines from around MLB. They react to Pete Crow-Armstrong making MLB History by becoming only the seventh player to join the 40/40 club as he reached 40 stolen bases in the Chicago Cubs’ final home game of 2026. The Cubbies also clinched a playoff berth in their final home game, and cemented themselves as one of the NL Wild Card teams this year. The Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres also clinched their playoff berths, as there are only two spots remaining,…
S2 · E8 · 22 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Alex Bregman’s INJURY, White Sox PLAYOFF PUSH, Anthony Rizzo’s WILD Cubs playoff idea | Ross & Rizzo
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 8 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys talk about the BIGGEST storylines from around MLB, as well as the playoff races in the AL West, AL Central, and NL Wild Card. They talk about Chicago Cubs STAR Alex Bregman taking a foul ball off the face, suffering facial fractures, and sidelining him for the foreseeable future. Bregman’s goal is to return at some point in the playoffs, but there is no time frame. The guys then dive into the AL Central race between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians, as well as the AL West race…
S2 · E7 · 18 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Aaron Judge INJURED, Cubs IMMACULATE VIBES, Dodgers HISTORIC NL West record | Ross & Rizzo
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for episode 7 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys talk about the BIGGEST headlines from around MLB. They discuss how the ENTIRE Chicago Cubs team went to Churchill Downs on their off day to support Alex Bregman’s horse who was racing in the last race that day. Pete Crow-Armstrong was seen giving the horse a nice pep talk before the race, and as Rossy says, right now everything PCA touches turns to GOLD as Act of Parliament won last night and the Cubs had a MASSIVE celebration on the infield. The guys then react to Aaron Judge getting hurt…
S2 · E6 · 15 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Yankees READY for playoff run, Braves-Phillies HATRED Pete Alonso RETURNS to New York | Ross & Rizzo
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 6 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys talk about how the New York Yankees are in a PERFECT spot to make a World Series run after getting Aaron Judge back, and having the BEST pitcher in the AL in Cam Schlittler. After clinching a playoff berth last night, the Yankees are starting to fire on all cylinders at the perfect time. The guys talk about Ronald Acuna Jr. playing the VILLAIN role in the Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies HEATED rivalry as the former MVP has DOMINATED the Phillies this season, especially over the last two…
S2 · E5 · 8 Sep 2026 · 45 min
Aaron Judge’s Yankees RETURN, PCA makes Cubs HISTORY, Ohtani DONE pitching | Ross & Rizzo
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 5 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered! The guys react to Aaron Judge’s return to the New York Yankees after being out with a fractured rib since May 31st. They talk about how important the Captain is to the Yankees and how they are in PRIME position to go on another run come October. Ross and Rizzo then react to Shohei Ohtani announcing he is DONE pitching in 2026 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and will be a hitter only moving forward, as well as Pete Crow-Armstrong becoming the second Chicago Cubs lefty to hit 40 HR in a season. PCA seemingly has…
S2 · E4 · 1 Sep 2026 · 55 min
PCA’s EPIC weekend, Cubs make MLB HISTORY, Scherzer TURNS BACK TIME, Rizzo’s HILARIOUS Chapman story
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 4 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered! The guys recap a picture perfect weekend from NL MVP front runner Pete Crow-Armstrong as he hit three home runs on Saturday in the Chicago Cubs’ win over the Cincinnati Reds, and followed that up with two more HRs on Sunday Night Baseball with Rizzo on the call alongside Reds legend Joey Votto. The Cubs continued the hot hitting into Monday where they put 17 runs on the board in the opening game in their crucial series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs hit a franchise record nine home runs in the…
S2 · E3 · 25 Aug 2026 · 52 min
Kyle Schwarber’s EPIC Phillies walk-off, Devers' Fenway RETURN, Cubs STEALING signs?
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 3 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered! The guys react to Kyle Schwarber’s EPIC walk-off HR for the Philadelphia Phillies in their SWEEP of the St. Louis Cardinals, Merrill Kelly CALLING OUT the Cubs for allegedly STEALING signs in the Chicago Cubs’ shutout win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Rafael Devers hitting a HR in his return to Fenway Park to face his old team in the Boston Red Sox, as well as the Houston Astros FIRING GM Dana Brown despite LEADING the AL West, and being in a playoff spot. Later, the guys answer some fan mailbag…
S2 · E2 · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s WALK-OFF HR for Cubs, Dodgers BAD bullpen, FIXING Paul Skenes
David Ross & Anthony Rizzo are BACK for episode 2 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered! The guys react to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s WALK-OFF Home Run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs the win over the Chicago White Sox. PCA had his MVP-Moment as he started off the game with a leadoff HR, and ended the game with a walkoff HR. The guys talk about how PCA has transformed his entire offensive game over the course of one offseason, and with him being the best Centerfielder in MLB, the guys are choosing PCA to beat Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL MVP. The guys…
S2 · E1 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong for MVP, Ohtani's Dodgers STRUGGLING, Bryce Harper DRAMA
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK to kick off their NEW podcast after wrapping up The Lovable Reunion, which celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the 2016 Chicago Cubs winning the World Series. Ross and Rizzo are here to discuss the NL MVP race between Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. Shohei Ohtani, debate why the Los Angeles Dodgers are STRUGGLING since the MLB All-Star Break, as well as discuss Bryce Harper’s comments leading into the trade deadline, and where his relationship stands with the Philadelphia Phillies front office. The guys also highlight the Boston Red Sox as they have been…
14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Lovable Reunion - Theo Epstein on NEVER TOLD Game 7 story, building Cubs World Series roster | Ross & Rizzo
All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. 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,…
7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
Lovable Reunion - Jason Heyward on his LEGENDARY Game 7 rain delay speech & CHOOSING Cubs as free agent | Ross & Rizzo
All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. 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…
S1 · E15 · 30 Jun 2026 · 56 min
Lovable Reunion - Surviving Cubs dark days + 2016 World Series comeback w/ Travis Wood & Mike Borzello | Ross & Rizzo
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E14 · 23 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Lovable Reunion - Ben Zobrist on WINNING Cubs' World Series MVP, his Game 7 HEROICS, Joe Maddon stories | Ross & Rizzo
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. See…
S1 · E13 · 16 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Lovable Reunion - Cubs pranks, a $10k check & World Series comeback w/ former strength coach Tim Buss | Ross & Rizzo
This week on The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by their former strength coach on the Chicago Cubs, Tim Buss. The trio discusses MLB Spring Training pranks, why the 2016 season felt different, Yu Darvish’s smoking habit, the World Series comeback against the Cleveland Indians after Rajai Davis’s home run, Jason Heyward’s speech during the Game 7 rain delay, the uncashed $10,000 check that Rizzo gave Bus, and more. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E12 · 9 Jun 2026 · 49 min
Lovable Reunion - Addison Russell on his GRAND SLAM in Cubs' World Series, Heyward’s EPIC G7 speech | Ross & Rizzo
On this episode of The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by their former Chicago Cubs teammate Addison Russell, who tells stories of his grand slam in the 2016 World Series, Starlin Castro’s mentorship, Jason Heyward’s amazing speech during the epic Game 7 rain delay, and more great stories from Chicago’s iconic MLB postseason run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E11 · 2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Lovable Reunion - Tom Ricketts on breaking Chicago Cubs curse, World Series rain delay & celebration | Ross & Rizzo
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts on The Lovable Reunion to look back at the team’s 2016 World Series title over the Cleveland Indians. The trio discuss Jon Lester recruiting David Ross, Theo Epstein’s first meeting with the team, the morning after Game 7 of the World Series, Tom meeting his wife in the bleachers at Wrigley Field, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E10 · 26 May 2026 · 40 min
Lovable Reunion - The WILD PRESSURE of pitching in Cubs' World Series w/ Justin Grimm & Mike Montgomery | Ross & Rizzo
David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former teammates Justin Grimm and Mike Montgomery as they discuss their baseball journeys to the Chicago Cubs, the mindset of pitching from the bullpen, what it was like being managed by Joe Maddon, the crucial roles they each played in the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Typical length: 52 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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