CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Cubs continue to win—9 in a row—thanks to a deep lineup and contributions from Moisés Ballesteros. Is this Cubs team's lineup better than we expected? Corey and Brendan break it down and all the latest trends on Friday's edition of the CHGO Cubs Related podcast.

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The Chicago Cubs stay RED HOT as this matchup went into extra innings, where Seiya Suzuki delivered a clutch, game-saving play in the 8th to help secure a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies and extend the winning streak to nine straight. Ian Happ and Michael Busch both homered, powering another statement offensive day, while Carson Kelly & Moisés Ballesteros came up huge with key plays. Dansby Swanson with the game-winning home run in the 10th inning! On the mound, Edward Cabrera was solid in his start and shut down Kyle Schwarber to keep Chicago in control throughout the series. Join CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman as they break down all the biggest moments from another huge Cubs win, the sweep, and what this 9-game winning streak means moving forward.

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Craig Counsell sounds off on what he calls a “bizarre” MLB roster loophole benefiting Los Angeles Dodgers, and it’s sparking major league-wide debate. Counsell questions how Shohei Ohtani’s two-way designation allows the Dodgers to effectively carry 14 pitchers while other teams are capped at 13. Is this an unfair competitive advantage or just smart roster construction within the rules? We break down the controversy, what it means for the Chicago Cubs, and how MLB may need to respond. 

 

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The Chicago Cubs stay red-hot as they extend their winning streak to 8 games with a statement series win over the Philadelphia Phillies on the CHGO Cubs Postgame Podcast hosted by Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman. Seiya Suzuki finally breaks out at the plate, while Michael Busch comes alive with a big home run to spark the offense. Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to heat up and Nico Hoerner remains locked in as one of the most consistent hitters in the lineup. Matthew Boyd made his first start back from injury and delivered a key outing as the Cubs take the series from the Phillies, with one more game still to play in this 4-game set. The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down another huge win as Chicago keeps its momentum rolling at the perfect time.

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The Chicago Cubs stay RED HOT with their 7th straight win, taking the win over the Phillies behind another quality start from Shota Imanaga! Michael Busch finally came alive at the plate, while Nico Hoerner continues his hot streak with another big homer. Pete Crow-Armstrong also showed signs of breaking out, delivering a much-needed spark for the offense. Join the CHGO Cubs Podcast as we break down the win, key performances, and what this streak means for the Cubs moving forward!

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