Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 11 | Art of the deal | New ABS chaos | 3 truths | Stix and Swords

Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 11 | Art of the deal | New ABS chaos | 3 truths | Stix and Swords

From Club 1:20 - A Chicago Cubs Podcast by Club 1:20

April 2, 2026 · 37 min · Season 2 · Episode 11

About this episode

This episode discusses early-season reactions and roster construction for the Cubs, including offseason insights and the impact of the automated strike zone.

Season 2, Episode 11 of Club 1:20 dives into early-season reactions, roster construction, and what we’re already learning about this Cubs team. On today’s lineup card: The Art of the Deal – Bregman, PCA extension, Nico situation… one word to define the Cubs’ offseason. ABS Ego Check – Who will the automated strike zone impact more: players or umpires? Stix vs. Swords – Weekly update (Stix 34 – Swords 45). Are pitchers taking control early? This Lineup Is ________? – Would you rather face one MVP bat or nine hitters with an .800 OPS? Topic of the Week – 3 Truths – One real, one emerging, and one concerning takeaway from this week. 🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 11 of Club 1:20. 👉 Drop your take in the comments:What’s your ONE word for the Cubs offseason? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #CubsBaseball

Topics covered

  • early-season reactions
  • roster construction
  • Cubs offseason
  • automated strike zone
  • pitchers control
  • 3 truths

Keywords

  • Cubs
  • baseball
  • Bregman
  • PCA extension
  • Nico situation
  • automated strike zone
  • pitchers
  • 3 truths

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cubs, MLB

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