CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs continue to surge, clinching a series win over the New York Mets with another impressive performance in this four-game set. While Pete Crow-Armstrong stayed hot at the plate and Nico Hoerner starred on both offense and defense, this doubleheader was all about Dansby Swanson, who delivered a massive day and may have officially put his slump behind him. Shota Imanaga battled through five innings in a solid outing, and Pedro Ramirez continued to make his presence felt as the Cubs kept finding ways to win. Join CHGO Cubs hosts Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman as they break down Swanson's breakout performance, Hoerner's all-around impact, PCA's continued rise, and why the Cubs are building momentum with one game still left in the series against the Mets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as one of the biggest stars in Major League Baseball, but is the Chicago Cubs center fielder actually the BEST player in the National League? Join Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman, and Patrick Norton on the CHGO Cubs Podcast as they break down PCA's incredible 2026 season, his growing NL MVP case, and whether anyone in the National League is playing better right now. Plus, Cubs OF Pete Crow-Armstrong has been named NL Player of the Week for the second time this month, further cementing his superstar status. We also discuss the latest Cubs news, including the postponement of the series opener against the Mets, which will now be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday at 12:10 p.m. CDT and 6:10 p.m. CDT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It wasn’t always pretty, but the Cubs have started to build some momentum, and now the question becomes whether they can keep it going. Brendan Miller and Corey Freedman break down what’s fueling the recent success and what still needs to improve for the Cubs to make a sustained push. They’ll discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong’s emergence as one of MLB’s top performers, the continued offensive inconsistencies throughout the lineup, rough stretches from Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner, and what increased opportunities for Matt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez could mean moving forward. Plus, they’ll level-set on a pitching staff dealing with even more injuries and examine the impact of key contributors like Matthew Boyd and Edward Cabrera. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs are facing some major challenges as the 2026 season reaches a critical point. On this episode of the CHGO Cubs Podcast, Luke Stuckmeyer, Justin Roman, and special guest Jordan Bernfield break down the biggest problems holding the Cubs back, from inconsistent offense and pitching concerns to injuries and roster construction. More importantly, they discuss the solutions that could help Chicago get back on track and make a playoff push. Don't miss this in-depth Cubs analysis covering Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, and everything shaping the Cubs' season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs suffered a frustrating loss to the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field, but the bigger concern may be another injury to the pitching staff. Starter Edward Cabrera exited Tuesday's game with an apparent injury, adding to the Cubs' growing injury crisis. Pete Crow-Armstrong stayed red hot with another home run, while Matt Shaw continued to contribute offensively, but the rest of Chicago's lineup went quiet in the series-tying defeat. Join CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer and Justin Roman as they break down the loss, Cabrera's injury, PCA's incredible surge, and what it all means for the Cubs moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs have been historically bad over the last 30 games. Dansby Swanson continues to struggle. Alex Bregman’s swing continues to change. Pitching injuries are still relentless. Corey and Brendan break down the challenging path forward for the 2026 team and beyond on the CHGO Cubs Related Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Justin Roman on the CHGO Cubs Postgame Show as they break down another frustrating loss for the Chicago Cubs against the Colorado Rockies. With offense once again hard to come by, the Cubs missed a chance to even the series and now find themselves facing a potential sweep in Thursday's finale. Luke and Justin discuss the biggest moments from the game, the continued struggles at the plate, and what needs to change for a team searching for answers. Join the live chat and subscribe to CHGO Cubs for more Cubs coverage all season long. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After another disappointing series against an opponent below .500. the Cubs now might have to deal with another injury to a starting pitcher. Jameson Tailon. Join CHGO Cubs Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Chrstopoulos as they recap losing two of three to the Giants and the ramifications of possibly losing Tailon of an extended stretch. On the plus side, they weigh in on Pete Crow Armstrong's recent hot streak and what they need to do to get back on track this week against the Colorado Rockies. An ALLCITY Network Production 📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online orders of $50 or more with my code cubs15 at https://www.huel.com/cubs15 . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CHGO and use code CHGO and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. It's Good to be Right! Monarch: Use Monarch to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com/chgo Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freecubs. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month. Use code chgocubs50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box and free wellness shots for life with any active subscription at https://FACTORMEALS.com/chgocubs50 Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGOSR for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #FlyTheW #VibeWithUs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs How do Cubs fans make sense of the Cubs' poor play as of late? Pete Crow-Armstrong continues his hot streak, Ian Happ stays a steady presence, but slumps from Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, and the rest of the offense linger. On this week's CHGO Cubs Related, Brendan Miller and Chi City Sports Cubs Writer, Alex Patt discuss how the Cubs lack an identity. An ALLCITY Network Production 📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online orders of $50 or more with my code cubs15 at https://www.huel.com/cubs15 . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CHGO and use code CHGO and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. It's Good to be Right! Monarch: Use Monarch to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com/chgo Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freecubs. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month. Use code chgocubs50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box and free wellness shots for life with any active subscription at https://FACTORMEALS.com/chgocubs50 Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGOSR for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #FlyTheW #VibeWithUs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join the CHGO Cubs crew as they discuss the Chicago Cubs' recent performance, focusing on Dansby Swanson's career-worst slump and the team's strategies for improvement. We dive into the ongoing challenges within the National League and how manager Craig Counsell is addressing the lineup issues. Get all the latest cubs news as they battle through a crucial stretch, with insights from Wrigley Field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs' offensive struggles continued against the Athletics as the bats stayed ice cold despite another quality start from Jameson Taillon. Seiya Suzuki, Dansby Swanson, Alex Bregman, and Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) were unable to provide the big hits as Chicago's lineup continued to search for answers at the plate. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman, and Tony Andracki on the CHGO Cubs Postgame Show as they break down Taillon's outing, the Cubs' ongoing slump, and what needs to happen for the offense to turn things around. Get the latest Cubs news, analysis, reactions, and postgame coverage right here on CHGO Cubs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has become one of the most talked-about players in the Chicago Cubs lineup, but is his move to the leadoff spot actually paying off? The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down PCA’s recent offensive production, elite defense, speed on the bases, and whether manager Craig Counsell made the right call putting the young star at the top of the order. We dive into Pete Crow-Armstrong’s stats, lineup fit, and what his development means for the Cubs as they battle through a crucial stretch in the NL Central race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.