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Can The Cubs REALLY Win The NL Central? Tom Ricketts Thinks So! | CHGO Cubs Podcast
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Can The Cubs REALLY Win The NL Central? Tom Ricketts Thinks So! | CHGO Cubs Podcast

CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast · Luke Stuckmeyer, Matt Cozzi, Joey Christopoulos

February 16, 20261h 0m

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Can the Chicago Cubs REALLY win the NL Central in 2026? 👀 Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts believes this team has what it takes to finish on top — but is that confidence justified? On today’s CHGO Cubs Podcast, hosts Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Christopoulos and guest Matt Cozzi break down Ricketts’ comments and what they mean for the direction of the franchise. Are the Cubs legitimate division contenders? How do they stack up against the rest of the NL Central? And does this roster truly have championship upside? We dive into the impact of Alex Bregman in the middle of the lineup, the continued rise of Pete Crow-Armstrong, the steady production of Ian Happ, and what a breakout season from Michael Busch could mean for the offense. On the mound, can top prospect Cade Horton make the leap and solidify the rotation?


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