Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 13 | Are Cubs Fans Overreacting? | Hitting Problems, Bullpen Moves & Pitching Strategy

Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 13 | Are Cubs Fans Overreacting? | Hitting Problems, Bullpen Moves & Pitching Strategy

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

April 16, 2026 · 50 min · Season 2 · Episode 13

About this episode

The episode discusses early-season trends and whether Cubs fans are overreacting to the team's struggles.

Season 2, Episode 13 of Club 1:20 takes a deeper look at early-season trends, roster movement, and whether Cubs fans are reacting to real issues… or just April baseball. On today’s lineup card: Find Some Green – Is the lost art of being a “good hitter” hurting this Cubs offense? Farm Fresh – Bullpen callups and the Iowa shuttle begin early. Buying time or finding real impact? 3 Up & 3 Down – Three trends rising and three trending in the wrong direction. All Outs Matter – Craig Counsell’s pitching strategy: crafty… or getting too cute? Topic of the Week – Taste Test – Are the Cubs struggling, or are expectations magnifying the noise early? 🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 13 of Club 1:20. 👉 Drop your take in the comments:Are the Cubs’ early struggles real… or just part of the process? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #CubsBaseball

People in this episode

Host: Club 1:20

Topics covered

  • Cubs fans reactions
  • hitting problems
  • bullpen moves
  • pitching strategy
  • early-season trends
  • roster movement

Keywords

  • Cubs
  • baseball
  • hitting
  • bullpen
  • pitching strategy
  • April baseball
  • trends

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Organizations: Chicago Cubs

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