CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs took down the St. Louis Cardinals in a huge win, and we're breaking it all down on the CHGO Cubs Podcast! Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman react to Alex Bregman continuing to heat up at the plate, Ian Happ's stellar two-way performance with his offense and defense, Seiya Suzuki is hot, and Colin Rea's electric start. Rea delivered 6.0 innings of work, allowing 4 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, and striking out 2 batters on 94 pitches (61 strikes) to help shut down the Cardinals' lineup. The crew also breaks down Pedro Ramirez's impact, including his infield singles, an RBI hit that scored Nico Hoerner, and his late ground-rule double as the Cubs' offense continued to produce. Plus, the team looks ahead to the series as the Cubs go for the sweep and discuss what this huge win means for the Chicago Cubs' NL Central race.

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Get the latest Chicago Cubs trade rumors as we rank the top trade targets who could transform the Cubs' playoff push before the August 3 MLB Trade Deadline. We break down the latest buzz surrounding Tarik Skubal, Bryce Miller, Logan Webb, Freddy Peralta, and Sandy Alcantara, analyzing which ace best fits Chicago's rotation and what each potential trade could cost. With the trade deadline quickly approaching, don't miss this in-depth Cubs trade analysis featuring the latest MLB rumors, trade target rankings, and expert insight on who could be wearing a Cubs uniform next. 

 

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Alex Bregman made his presence felt as the Chicago Cubs opened their series against the St. Louis Cardinals with a victory at Busch Stadium. Bregman delivered a huge offensive performance with an RBI double, a 369-foot home run, and another hit, while Carson Kelly contributed at the plate, Seiya Suzuki stayed active offensively, Ian Happ was elite at defense, Nico Hoerner with a deep 2 run homer, and David Peterson pitched five strong innings to help shut down the Cardinals. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman on the CHGO Cubs Postgame Show as they break down Bregman's impact, the biggest moments from Cubs vs. Cardinals Game 1, and what this win means for Chicago moving forward. Subscribe to CHGO Cubs for the latest Chicago Cubs news, Cardinals vs. Cubs analysis, MLB highlights, and postgame coverage all season long.

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The Cubs got off to a meandering start to their unofficial second half, splitting a 6-game homestand with the Twins and Tigers. That found them dropping 2 more games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central standings, ahead of a 7-game road trip with two NL Central foes. Seiya Suzuki is red-hot, Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to dazzle, but pitching concerns remain as the trade deadline nears. Which pitchers on the trade market make the most sense for the Cubs? Corey and Brendan will break it all down as we get closer to seeing how Jed Hoyer attacks improving this pitching staff.

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The Chicago Cubs are approaching a pivotal MLB Trade Deadline, and Jed Hoyer is facing mounting pressure to strengthen the roster as a brutal stretch of games looms. Join CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Christopoulos as they break down the latest Cubs trade rumors, potential deadline targets, and what Chicago must do to stay in the National League playoff race. They also react to the exciting news that James Triantos, the Cubs' No. 7 prospect, is reportedly on his way to Chicago after hitting .306/.344/.440 with seven home runs and 52 RBI at Triple-A. Don't miss the latest Chicago Cubs news, roster updates, trade deadline analysis, and what Triantos' promotion could mean for the Cubs' postseason hopes.

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