Club 1:20 - A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Season 2, Episode 21 of Club 1:20 asks a question Cubs fans are starting to wrestle with: Are the Cubs actually playing better baseball… or is Pete Crow-Armstrong carrying the whole thing? On today’s lineup card: ⭐ Public Enemy PCA – Is Pete Crow-Armstrong becoming MLB’s next great villain… or simply becoming too good for the rest of baseball to ignore? 🚑 Pitching Peril – Another Cubs pitcher goes down. At what point does “next man up” become “there are no more men”? 🎭 Open Auditions – What matters more to the Cubs playoff hopes: PCA continuing to play like an MVP, or someone else finally stepping up? 💣 Bullpen Blips – Do the Cubs actually have a bad bullpen… or do Cubs fans just have bad bullpen memories? 🎯 Topic of the Week – Good or Good Enough – The Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10. Are they playing better baseball… or surviving on PCA heroics and duct tape? 🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 21 of Club 1:20. 👉 Drop your take in the comments: If PCA cooled off tomorrow, would the Cubs still be a playoff team? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #PeteCrowArmstrong #Club120 #CubsBaseball #MLBPlayoffs

Season 2, Episode 9 of Club 1:20 features Nate flying solo after spending four days in Mesa watching Cubs Spring Training up close. This week, Nate reports back with real observations, insights, and takeaways you won’t get from the box score. On today’s lineup card: Mesa Minutes – Boots-on-the-ground notes from Cubs camp Triple-A Roster Outlook – Who’s close and who’s still a step away The Bullpen – What Nate saw from the arms competing for key roles Pitch Velocity Check – Who’s up, who’s down, and what it means Stix vs. Swords 2.0 – Nate throws down the challenge to Neil 🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and get the inside look from Mesa in Season 2, Episode 9 of Club 1:20. 👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments:What’s your biggest takeaway from Cubs Spring Training so far? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #SpringTraining #Mesa

Season 2, Episode 7 of Club 1:20 dives into international baseball, spring roster decisions, pitching development, and the first real Opening Day lineup debates. On today’s lineup card: WBC Wide Open – Will the World Baseball Classic bring real drama this year? Which of the 13 Cubs involved can benefit the most from the experience? More Please – Which player deserves more opportunity before camp wraps up? Pitch Lab Progress – Velocities up and new pitch designs… is the Cubs pitch lab creating real weapons or just experimenting? 6 Gun Steele – Justin Steele is cleared. Are the Cubs rolling with a six-man rotation this season? Topic of the Week – Line ’Em Up – Our ideal Cubs Opening Day lineup. 🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 7 of Club 1:20. 👉 Drop your take in the comments:Who should be in the Cubs’ Opening Day lineup? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #SpringTraining #OpeningDay

Season 2, Episode 5 of Club 1:20 dives into expectations, roles, and identity as Cubs camp heats up. On today’s lineup card: 5 Dollar Words: Jed says the energy in camp is “palpable.” Is this unfinished business… or a fresh start? Higher Expectations: Are the Cubs actually better than last year — or just louder? Craig’s Counsel: Danny Palencia named closer. Right move or psychological play? Crazy Glue: Is PCA the Cubs’ glue guy… or a legitimate MVP candidate? Topic of the Week – Identity Check: Way-too-early prediction — what is this team’s identity? 🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 5 of Club 1:20. 👉 Drop your take in the comments: Are the Cubs truly better — or just talking better? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #SpringTraining

Season 2, Episode 3 of Club 1:20 is all about value, depth, and pressure as the Cubs head deeper into a win-now window. On today’s lineup card: Nico’s Numbers: Nico Hoerner wants to be a Cub for life — but what’s the price tag? Down on the Farm: Early prospect flashes from Kipp, Florentino, and Wiggins. Bullpen Bullies Are Back: Cubs miss on a big-name closer. Is bullpen-by-committee more Craig Counsell… or Jed Hoyer? Who’s the New Guy: New faces for 2026 — who actually makes a real impact? Topic of the Week – Pressure Cooker: Who’s under the most pressure heading into the season — Jed, Craig, or the players? 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 3 of Club 1:20. 👉 Drop a comment: Who feels the heat the most right now? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #CubsOffseason

Season 2 of Club 1:20 starts with a bang — and the Cubs look like a team done waiting. In Season 2, Episode 1, Nate and Neil break down a franchise-shifting offseason that may have changed the Cubs’ competitive timeline overnight. This week’s lineup card: MIA Till Miami: New year, new ace? Jed Hoyer flips the Cubs’ #1 prospect to land Edward Cabrera. Bold move or risky bet? Big Bat Hunter: It took two tries, but Jed finally bags Bregman. Persistence pays off… or did the Cubs overreach? Elephant(s) in the Room: Nico Hoerner trade rumors resurface (again), and the Matt Shaw situation gets complicated fast. Who’s Next: Is Jed done making major moves — or is there still another shoe waiting to drop? Topic of the Week – Defer or Die: Has Tom Ricketts abandoned a long-held core principle, or is deferred money simply the new MLB reality? 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and welcome back to Season 2 of Club 1:20 — where the Cubs are finally playing the modern game. 👉 Like, subscribe, and comment: Did the Cubs go all in… or just mortgage the future? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #CubsOffseason #MLBFreeAgency #Season2

It’s time to hand out some hardware! 🏆Episode 39 of Club 1:20 is our official 2025 Club 1:20 Awards Show & Free Agent Big Board Special! Nate and Neil look back on the highs, lows, and surprises of the Cubs’ 2025 season — and then set the stage for the offseason with their Free Agent Big Board. This week’s lineup card:🏆 The 2025 Club 1:20 Awards: Billy Williams Rookie of the Year – Which young Cub made the biggest splash? Free Agent Signing of the Year – The offseason addition who paid off. The Ryno Defensive Player of the Year – Gold Glove caliber defense, Cubs style. The Hawk Offensive Player of the Year – The bat that carried the offense. The Fergie (Starter of the Year) – The ace of the 2025 staff. Bullpen Bully (Reliever of the Year) – Who locked it down late. Dawg Pound Award – Who finished in the Pound for 2025? Mr. Cub Award – The player who best represented the spirit of the team. 💰 Free Agent Big Board: The Cubs’ biggest offseason needs. Dream signings vs. realistic moves. Will Chicago spend big… or keep the powder dry for what’s ahead? 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 39 of Club 1:20 — The Awards Show & Free Agent Big Board Special! 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your votes in the comments: who’s your Mr. Cub and which free agent should the Cubs target this winter? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #CubsBaseball #MLBFreeAgency #ChicagoSports

Episode 36 of Club 1:20 is here, and the Cubs are sliding at the worst time — but October is right around the corner. This week’s lineup card: Swept and Sliding: Cubs drop three in Cincinnati and momentum takes a hit. Horton Hurt: Is Cade Horton actually injured, or just getting strategic rest before the playoffs? Health Check & Roster Predictions: Updates on Kyle Tucker, Palencia, Amaya, and others — plus how it impacts the October roster. Flashing Lights: Can the Cubs just turn it on when the postseason starts? Good News / Bad News: Padres rotation is all RHP… but their bullpen might be the bigger story. Topic of the Week – Playoff Prognosis: Other races, other matchups, and our final Cubs playoff predictions. 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 36 of Club 1:20. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your take in the comments: what’s YOUR Cubs playoff prediction? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120