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Cubs 10-Game Winning Streak Snapped -- Looking at Potential Pitching Trade Targets

May 11, 202623 min

Cubs Sweep Reds in Cinematic Fashion -- Pete Crow-Armstrong's Epic Homer

May 7, 202626 min

Cubs Back-To-Back Walkoff Wins - Bad News for Matthew Boyd

May 6, 202626 min

Cubs Finish West Coast Trip Strong - PCA Making National Headlines

Apr 30, 202636 min

Cubs Ride 9-Game Winning Streak into Los Angeles

Apr 23, 202628 min

Cubs Sweep the Mets at Wrigley Field - NL Central Teams All Above .500

Apr 21, 202628 min

Nico Hoerner You Are RIDICULOUS! - Hoerner, Shota Imanaga, and Matt Shaw lead Cubs in Philly

Apr 16, 202622 min

Cubs in Philly - Roller Coaster Early - Tough Schedule Ahead

Apr 15, 202623 min

Cade Horton Done for 2026 — Cubs Rotation in Crisis | Bleav in Cubs

Apr 8, 202624 min

Ep 4Cubs Win the Series — Now Can They SWEEP Cleveland? Pregame & Bets Inside | Bleav in Cubs

Angels Series Recap — Cubs Win 2-1 ∙ Game 1: Cubs 7-2 — Happ homers three straight games ∙ Game 2: Cubs shut out 2-0 — offense goes quiet ∙ Game 3: Cubs 6-2 — Boyd 10 Ks, five-run third, series clinched FanDuel Bet Ideas — Cubs vs. Guardians Friday ∙ Cubs Moneyline — Horton vs. Cantillo ∙ Horton Strikeout Prop — take the over ∙ Cubs First Five Innings — lock in early Guardians Pregame ∙ Horton (1-0, 2.84) vs. Cantillo (0-0, 4.91) ∙ Cleveland’s home opener — Progressive Field — loud crowd ∙ Watch Ramírez, watch Hoerner, watch Horton’s first inning Why It Matters ∙ Cubs can’t drop another series ∙ Sweep = 6-3 and a statement to the NL Central Bleav in Cubs — Bleav Network. Powered by FanDuel. Must be 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Chicago Cubs podcast, Cubs 2026, Bleav in Cubs, Bleav Network, Cubs vs Guardians, Cubs Angels recap, Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton, Joey Cantillo, FanDuel MLB picks, MLB betting, Cubs pregame, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, NL Central 2026, Cubs baseball, Progressive Field, Cubs road trip, MLB podcast 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 3, 202631 min

Ep 3Cabrera Dominates, Taillon Struggles & the Cubs Are 2-3 — What’s Really Going On?

Ep. 3 | March 31, 2026 | ~30 min Host: Brandon Tracks Hiatt | Co-Host: Alex Patt Game 1 Recap — Cubs 7, Angels 2 (March 30) Edward Cabrera’s debut: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 5 K. Ian Happ hit his 3rd homer of the season. Carson Kelly and Moisés Ballesteros each drove in two runs. Ryan Johnson walked the bases loaded in the 1st and the Cubs never looked back. Game 2 Recap — Angels 2, Cubs 0 (March 31) José Soriano was dominant again — 6 shutout innings, 2 hits allowed. Jameson Taillon gave the Cubs 4.2 innings in his season debut but walked 4 batters and the Cubs couldn’t generate offense. Logan O’Hoppe’s two-run single off Phil Maton in the 6th was the difference. Ben Brown was outstanding in long relief — 3 shutout innings, 5 strikeouts. Topics Covered: Edward Cabrera Cubs debut breakdown, Ian Happ’s hot start, Jameson Taillon season debut concerns, Moisés Ballesteros early contributions, Seiya Suzuki return update, Matthew Boyd’s next start preview, Cubs rotation concerns, Mike Trout vs Cabrera, Cubs 2026 season outlook Wednesday Preview: Matthew Boyd vs Yusei Kikuchi, 1:20 PM CT, Marquee Sports Network Chicago Cubs 2026, Cubs vs Angels recap, Edward Cabrera Cubs debut, Jameson Taillon Cubs, Ian Happ home run, Seiya Suzuki injury update, Matthew Boyd Cubs, Cubs rotation 2026, Bleav in Cubs podcast, Cubs podcast 2026, Cubs Angels Wrigley Field, Ben Brown Cubs, Moisés Ballesteros, Craig Counsell Cubs, Cubs 2026 season, Chicago baseball podcast, Cubs Angels series, Jose Soriano Cubs, Cubs starting rotation concerns, Cubs World Series 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 202631 min

Ep 2Cade Horton Is BACK, Happ Goes BOOM & the Cubs Bounce Back 10-2!

EPISODE: Cade Horton Is BACK, Happ Goes BOOM & the Cubs Bounce Back 10-2! HOST: Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt CO-HOST: Alex Patt — ChiCitySports / Bill Swerski’s Sports Talk Chicago RECORDED: March 28, 2026 GAME: Chicago Cubs 10, Washington Nationals 2 — Game 2 of the 2026 Season After a rough Opening Day loss — the Cubs got blown out 10-4 at Wrigley Field on Thursday in front of their home fans — the question was simple: how would this team respond? The answer came on Saturday in the form of a complete, dominant, ten to two demolition of the Washington Nationals. Cade Horton walked out to the mound and was locked in from pitch one, retiring the first nine batters he faced before finishing with six and a third innings pitched, four hits allowed, two runs, and four strikeouts. Three Chicago relievers followed him and did not allow a single hit the rest of the way. Ian Happ broke the game open in the sixth inning with a three-run home run off Ken Waldichuk. Miguel Amaya homered and drove in two runs. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw and Carson Kelly all contributed at the plate. This was exactly the kind of statement game a team with World Series aspirations needed to make. On this episode of Bleav in Cubs, Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt — owner and host of both Bleav in Cubs and Bleav in Bears on the CHI Sports Network and the Bleav Network — welcomes his brand-new co-host for the 2026 season: Alex Patt. Alex is a writer for ChiCitySports, a Chicagoland native and lifelong Cubs fan who has been covering this team since 2017. He is the co-host of Bill Swerski’s Sports Talk Chicago — one of Chicago’s longest-running sports podcasts with over 500 episodes — and brings years of real, passionate, in-depth Cubs analysis to every conversation. WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE: — Alex Patt’s official co-host debut and his history covering the Cubs — Opening Day post-mortem: what went wrong Thursday in the 10-4 loss — Matthew Boyd, unearned runs and the self-inflicted damage that cost Chicago — Seiya Suzuki’s knee injury from the World Baseball Classic and his IL timeline — Full Game 2 recap: inning by inning breakdown of the 10-2 victory — Cade Horton’s complete backstory: 2025 rookie season stats, the cracked rib that ended his year, how the Cubs protected him this spring and what his ceiling looks like in 2026 — Is Cade Horton a legitimate NL Cy Young contender? His competition with Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes — Ian Happ’s three-run homer and why he is one of the most underrated players in the National League — Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki all hitting free agency after 2026 — who does Jed Hoyer prioritize? — Alex Bregman’s impact on the infield, the culture and the lineup’s run production potential — The case for this being the best defensive Cubs team since 2016 — potentially six Gold Glove winners on the same roster — Miguel Amaya breakdown — who is he and why should Cubs fans be excited? — Moises Ballesteros and the embarrassing depth at the catcher position — Michael Conforto and Dylan Carlson stepping up while Suzuki is out — Pete Crow-Armstrong’s $115 million six-year extension and what it means for the franchise long-term — Sunday series finale preview: Shota Imanaga vs. Jake Irvin — 2026 season outlook: is this a World Series team? — Three bold predictions for the Chicago Cubs in 2026 ABOUT THE HOSTS: Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt is the owner and host of Bleav in Cubs and Bleav in Bears on the CHI Sports Network and the Bleav Network. A lifelong Chicago sports fan, Brandon brings high energy, real passion and an entertainment-first approach to every episode. Alex Patt is a writer for ChiCitySports covering all six Chicago sports teams and co-host of Bill Swerski’s Sports Talk Chicago, a weekly Chicago sports podcast running since 2016 with over 500 episodes. He has covered the Chicago Cubs for FanSided’s Cubbies Crib since 2017 and is one of the most dedicated Cubs media voices in the Chicagoland area. FOLLOW ALEX PATT: ChiCitySports: chicitysports.com Bill Swerski’s Sports Talk Chicago: Available on all podcast platforms Twitter/X: @AlexPatt SUBSCRIBE TO BLEAV IN CUBS: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | CHI Sports Network | Bleav Network and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes two minutes and helps us grow so we can keep bringing you the best Cubs content all season! GO CUBS GO! #ChicagoCubs #GoCubsGo #BleavInCubs #CadeHorton #IanHapp #MiguelAmaya #PeteCrowArmstrong #AlexBregman #SeiyaSuzuki #ShotaImanaga #Cubs2026 #NLCentral #WrigleyField #CHISportsNetwork #BleavNetwork #AlexPatt #ChiCitySports #BillSwerskiSports #MLBPodcast #CubsBaseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 29, 20261h 2m

Ep 1Welcome to Wrigley: Opening Day Heartbreak, Matthew Boyd’s Rough Start & World Series Expectations for the 2026 Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs Drop Opening Day 10-4 to the Nationals — But Don’t Panic Yet The first-ever episode of Bleav in Cubs arrives on Opening Day 2026, and it comes with an immediate gut punch: the Chicago Cubs lose 10-4 to the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. Brandon and D-Nice refuse to hit the panic button — but they are absolutely going to talk about it. What’s Covered in This Episode: Opening Day Reaction — The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Matthew Boyd was knocked out in the third inning after surrendering six earned runs on six hits and throwing 63 pitches. Seven strikeouts showed the stuff was there — but Boyd couldn’t escape jams when it counted. The Cubs trailed by eight runs after four innings and never recovered. On the bright side, Michael Busch went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs, and the bullpen — led by Ben Brown’s 3.1 innings of long relief — held Washington in check after Boyd’s exit. The Seiya Suzuki Injury Update Suzuki enters the season on the 10-day injured list with a right knee injury suffered during the World Baseball Classic. Brandon and D-Nice break down the realistic return timeline, how Dylan Carlson and Matt Shaw are filling the void, and why protecting Suzuki now could pay off in October. Alex Bregman — Can He Replace Kyle Tucker? The Cubs’ marquee offseason addition went 1-for-5 on Opening Day. Brandon and D-Nice put Bregman’s signing in full context — what the Cubs are asking of him, how the lineup looks without Tucker’s star power, and whether Pete Crow-Armstrong stepping into a true superstar role changes the entire equation. World Series or Bust — Bold 2026 Predictions Brandon’s bold call: Cade Horton becomes the ace of the Cubs rotation by June. D-Nice’s bold call: Pete Crow-Armstrong wins the NL MVP Award. Both co-hosts believe this roster — when healthy — is capable of 95-plus wins and a deep October run, with the NL Central more winnable than it was a season ago. Key Stats From Today’s Game: ∙ Matthew Boyd: 3.2 IP | 6 ER | 6 H | 7 K | Loss ∙ Michael Busch: 3-for-5 | 2 2B | 2 R ∙ Pete Crow-Armstrong: 2-for-4 | 2 RBI ∙ Ben Brown: 3.1 IP | 2 ER (long relief) ∙ Final Score: Washington Nationals 10, Chicago Cubs 4 Players & People Mentioned: Matthew Boyd, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Dansby Swanson, Cade Horton, Dylan Carlson, Matt Shaw, Ian Happ, Cade Cavalli, Ben Brown, Jacob Webb, Jordan Wicks, Justin Steele, Porter Hodge, Craig Counsell, Jed Hoyer Chicago Cubs 2026, Cubs Opening Day 2026, Cubs vs Nationals, Matthew Boyd Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP, Alex Bregman Cubs, Seiya Suzuki injury update, Cade Horton Cubs, Craig Counsell Cubs, Cubs World Series 2026, Cubs season preview, NL Central 2026, Bleav in Cubs podcast, Cubs podcast, Chicago baseball podcast, Wrigley Field Opening Day, Cubs roster 2026, Michael Busch Cubs Subscribe & Follow: New episodes dropping all season long — every series, every roster move, every pitching matchup covered through October. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Wherever You Listen Leave a five-star review and share with every Cubs fan you know. Bleav in Cubs is part of the Bleav Network. Also catch Brandon Tracks Hiatt on Bleav in Bears Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 27, 202623 min

World Baseball Classic Recap丨Looking Ahead to Opening Day

In this episode of the podcast, Jacob recaps the biggest moments from the semifinal and championship rounds of the World Baseball Classic, breaking down how the tournament reached its thrilling conclusion. He highlights the standout performances, key turning points, and clutch moments that defined the final games, while also discussing how the intensity of international competition brought out the best in some of the world’s top players. Jacob emphasizes just how electric the atmosphere was and why these final rounds showcased everything that makes the tournament so special. Throughout the episode, he dives into the championship matchup and analyzes what ultimately decided the winner. Jacob talks about the biggest stars who stepped up on the global stage, the managerial decisions that impacted the outcome, and how the game compared to past World Baseball Classic finals. He also reflects on what the results mean for Team USA and other top countries moving forward, giving his perspective on how the tournament continues to grow in importance. Shifting gears, Jacob transitions into a preview of Opening Day in Major League Baseball, focusing specifically on the matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals. He breaks down what to expect from both teams heading into the new season, including key players to watch, potential breakout candidates, and storylines that could shape the game. Jacob also discusses how each team’s offseason moves might impact their performance right out of the gate. To wrap up the episode, he shares his expectations for Opening Day and what a strong start could mean for both the Cubs and Nationals as the long MLB season begins. Jacob ties it all together by connecting the excitement of the World Baseball Classic to the start of the MLB season, emphasizing how this stretch of baseball brings nonstop energy for fans and sets the tone for the months ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 24, 202620 min

Jacob Turbitt Talks World Baseball Classic

In this episode of the podcast, Jacob breaks down everything surrounding the World Baseball Classic and takes a closer look at Team USA heading into the tournament. He discusses how the World Baseball Classic has grown into one of the most exciting international events in baseball, bringing together star players from Major League Baseball and leagues around the world to represent their countries. Jacob highlights the pride and competitiveness that come with international play and explains why the tournament has become so meaningful for both players and fans. Throughout the episode, he also dives into the construction of the Team USA roster and analyzes some of the biggest names representing the country. Jacob talks about how the team balances elite hitters with pitching depth and whether the roster is strong enough to compete with powerhouse baseball nations like Japan, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. He shares his thoughts on which players could make the biggest impact during the tournament and which potential matchups could be the most exciting to watch. Jacob also explores how the atmosphere of the World Baseball Classic differs from the regular MLB season. He discusses the electric crowds, passionate international fan bases, and the intensity that comes with playing for national pride. According to Jacob, the tournament brings a level of energy and emotion that makes it feel closer to a global event like the World Cup than a typical baseball competition. To wrap up the episode, he gives his expectations for Team USA and offers predictions on how far the team could go in the tournament. Jacob discusses the challenges the team may face and what it would take for them to win another championship, closing the episode with excitement about the growing impact of the World Baseball Classic on the sport of baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 202617 min

Chicago Cubs Free Agency Recap

Jacob Turbitt recaps the free agency moves made by the Chicago Cubs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 7, 202627 min

Ep 16MLB Awards Season Analysis

Cubs Gold Glove winners Tucker takes home Silver Slugger Horton loses out on ROY Manager of Year analysis Cy Young analysis MVP analysis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 14, 202515 min

Ep 15Talking 2025 and 2016 Game 7's

Blue Jays start off hot Dodgers hang in there Missed opportunities for Toronto Yamamoto's greatness Flashback to 2016 Cubs hot start Rajai Davis iconic homer Cubs clutch up in the 10th Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 2, 202518 min

Ep 142016 World Series Game 6 flashback

Cubs early offense Arrieta settles in Russell's grand slam Indians respond with too little too late Rizzo exclamation point Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 1, 202510 min

Ep 13Revisiting Game 5 of 2016 World Series

Game 5 pitching matchups Slow start for Cubs Fourth inning rally Chances for both teams Chapman impressive save Strange Terry Francona story Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 202514 min

Ep 12Cubs awards, World Series Preview

Cubs awards talk Cubs prospects in the Arizona Fall League Championship Series review World Series preview, predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 24, 202519 min

Ep 11Talking Steve Bartman Game with Melissa Isaacson

Former Chicago Tribune and ESPN writer Melissa Isaacson joins the show Covering Chicago sports Remembering Steve Bartman game Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 20, 202526 min

Ep 10Cubs offseason preview, top 5 moments of 2025

Kyle Tucker likely gone Schwarber return to Chicago? The Seiya Suzuki Question Pitching staff potential Top five moments of Cubs 2025 season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 202528 min

Ep 9NLDS Game 5: Cubs fall short in Milwaukee

Early solo homers Misiorowski shines Cubs lose bullpen battle Don't feel bad Cubs fans! Division Series prediction review Championship series preview and predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 12, 202512 min

Ep 8Cubs force NLDS Game 5 with win over Brewers

Fre - ddy! Fre - ddy! Matthew Boyd shines at home again Cubs power continues Bullpen shuts the door RIP Sister Jean Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 10, 202510 min

Ep 7Cubs extend season, defeat Brewers in NLDS Game 3

Cubs big first inning Bullpens battle Jake Bauers in big moments Keller slams the door Game 4 preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 9, 202512 min

Ep 6Cubs face elimination after another nightmare in Milwaukee

Seiya's homer: What a start! Imanaga's struggles continue Misiorowski's playoff moment How can the Cubs win Game 3? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 7, 202511 min

Ep 5Brewers crush Cubs in NLDS Game 1: Reaction

Milwaukee beats Chicago 9-3 in Game One of the NLDS Pitcher performance discussion Game Two Preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 4, 20258 min

Ep 4Cubs defeat Padres, move on to NLDS

Cubs vs Padres Wild Card Series recap Around the league Wild Card recap Cubs vs Brewers NLDS preview Division Series predictions This day in Cubs history: October 3, 1945 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 3, 202523 min

Ep 3Cubs wrap up regular season, prepare for Padres in Wild Card Round

End of regular season analysis Cardinals decline Matthew Boyd named Game 1 starter Cubs-Padres and other Wild Card Round previews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 30, 202516 min

Ep 2PCA reaches 30-30, Cubs positioned for home playoff baseball

Recap of final two games vs Mets Starting pitching questions Pomeranz respect Cubs crush Cardinals in series opener PCA 30-30 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 26, 202514 min

Ep 1Cubs loss to Mets continues slide, playoff seeding implications

I introduced myself as the new host of Bleav in Cubs and my goals for the podcast. I then break down the Cubs loss last night to the Mets from their early 6-1 lead to the bullpen collapse. I talk about which players' performances concerned me and which excited me with the playoffs on the horizon. I then analyzed Wild Card home field advantage scenarios for the Cubs while highlighting what else is going on in that NL Wild Card race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 24, 202520 min

Ep 12From The Bleacher: Episode 12. Ryne Sandberg Forever

Ryno Tribute Brewers Recap Trade Deadline Recap Orioles Preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 1, 202516 min

Ep 11From The Bleacher: Episode 11. White Sox Recap, Brewers Preview and Trade Talks

White Sox Recap Brewers Preview Trade Rumors (Keller, Gore, Cabrera) Clase a No-Go Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Ian Happ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 28, 202518 min

Ep 10From The Bleacher, Episode 10. Kansas City Recap and Chicago Preview

Royals Recap White Sox Preview Division Lead Pitching Rumors Matt Shaw!! Busch & Nico Leadoff Pitching Is A Must Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 25, 202520 min

Ep 9From the Bleacher: Episode 9. Boston Recap and Kansas City Preview

Brief Yankees/All-Star Recap Red Sox Recap Royals Preview Amaya and Assad Returns New Lineup Discussion Trade Rumors Matt Shaw Resurgence Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 21, 202518 min

Ep 8From The Bleacher: Episode Eight. Minnesota Recap and New York Preview

Twins Recap Yankees Preview Division Update Happ Struggles, Lineup Change? PCA Enters History Books Shaw Continues to Struggle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 11, 202518 min

Ep 7From The Bleacher: Episode Seven. STL Recap and MIN Preview

Cardinals Recap Twins Preview Matthew Boyd All-Star Selection Busch, Nico, Seiya snubbed Time to replace Shaw? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 8, 202518 min

Ep 6From The Bleacher: Episode Six. Houston Recap & Cleveland Preview

Astros Recap Guardians Preview June Recap Bench/Starting Pitching Struggles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 1, 202516 min

Ep 5From The Bleacher: Episode Five. St. Louis Recap and Houston preview

Cardinals Series Recap Astros Series Preview All-Star Game Updates (PCA, Tucker, Kelly) Standings Update Trade Rumors Discussion (Alcantara, Keller and more) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 27, 202517 min

Ep 4From The Bleacher: Episode 4

Brewers Series Mariners Series Cardinals Game One Series Preview Ben Brown Demotion? Trade Targets/Ideas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 24, 202516 min

Ep 3From The Bleacher: Episode Three

Introduction Pirates Series Recap Brewers Series Preview (Discussed First Brewers Series As Well) Bullpen Talk Injury Talk Offensive Struggles at Wrigley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 17, 202515 min

Ep 2From The Bleacher: Episode Two

Intro Phillies Recap Pirates Preview Ben Brown Other Brief Notes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 12, 202512 min

Ep 1From The Bleacher: A Cubs Podcast

Host Introduction Tigers Recap Phillies Preview Other Notes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 9, 202514 min

Ep 13Larry Hawley on the Cubs' Tough Playoff Odds and Deadline Needs

Former WGN web sports reporter and producer Larry Hawley joins the podcast to talk about the Cubs' ongoing struggles with the bat and in the bullpen. We touch on the team's plummeting playoff odds, how they might approach the trade deadline, and what has actually gone right this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 28, 202442 min

Ep 12What's Next for the Struggling Cubs?

Let's face it: The Cubs have not been a fun team to watch this year. Shota Imanaga is continuing to pitch well, but they're making too many outs on the bases, too many defensive miscues and aren't scoring runs. So what can be done about it? Host Gary Cohen looks at where the Cubs stand (it ain't good) and how they might be able to get better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 12, 202425 min

Ep 11Chris Emma on the Cubs' Slumping Bats and Early Trade Deadline Needs

Chris Emma of 670 The Score joins Gary Cohen to talk about the Brewers' surprising resilience, the Cubs' slumping bats, and the impact of young players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ben Brown. We also predict some early trade deadline moves and discuss why the Bears on Hard Knocks will be appointment viewing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 31, 202433 min

Ep 10Ben Brown Dazzles for Slumping Cubs; PCA Earns MiLB Player of the Week

Forgetting what "Go, Cubs, Go!" sounds like? The Cubs are mired in their first prolonged slump of the season. The bats have gone cold, dropping the team close to the .500 mark. On the bright side, Ben Brown just spun seven no-hit innings, and Pete Crow-Armstrong won minor league player of the week honors. Also, MLB just made a big change to their statistical database. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 202428 min

Ep 9Cheryl Raye-Stout on Breaking Jordan's Baseball News; Imanaga's and Assad's Pitching Acumen

Cheryl Raye-Stout of WBEZ has been covering Chicago sports for four decades. On this episode, she talks about breaking Michael Jordan's baseball news, watching Shota Imanaga and Javier Assad dominate with pitchability, and covering Mark Grace and Sammy Sosa. We also appreciate Kyle Hendricks for the pitcher he was and the person he is, and look ahead at a potentially exciting Bears season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21, 202439 min

Ep 8Diving Into the New Statcast Bat Tracking Data on Cubs Players

The Shota Imanaga appreciation podcast continues, as the Cubs' newest import pitches another gem, Kyle Hendricks is back on the bump and looking more like himself, and the bullpen is struggling. But, mainly, host Gary Cohen dives into a new trove of MLB Statcast bat tracking data and how it can be used to evaluate Cubs hitters. We also remember Don Cardwell's surprising 1960 no-hitter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 15, 202428 min