CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

Is baseball back?! After the World Baseball Classic (WBC) and a thrilling World Series, MLB is showing it can compete with the NFL and NBA for attention. Stars like Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, Shohei Ohtani, and more are lighting up the field and proving the league is must-watch again. In this video, we break down the WBC’s success, the World Series excitement, and why baseball might finally be ready to reclaim its place among America’s top sports. 

 

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With opening day one week away, Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell must make several critical roster decisions. Will Ben Brown and Javier Assad start the year in AAA? Will Michael Conforto and Dylan Carlson edge out Chas McCormick? Does Moises Ballesteros start in AAA for every day at bats? And which non-roster invitees will win the final bullpen spots? Brendan and Corey discuss on tonight's edition of the CHGO Cubs Related podcast

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Chicago Cubs prospect Daniel Palencia closes out the World Baseball Classic Final, leading Venezuela national baseball team to the championship! On this episode of the CHGO Cubs Podcast, hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman break down Palencia’s dominant outing and what it means for the Cubs heading into Opening Day. Plus, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman are back from the WBC and ready to make an impact, giving fans plenty to be excited about for the 2026 season. Don’t miss our full breakdown of the WBC, rising stars, and the Cubs’ Opening Day roster!

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Chicago Cubs prospect Daniel Palencia just dominated Team Italy, and now he faces PCA and Team USA TONIGHT in a high-stakes WBC showdown! 🇺🇸 On this episode of CHGO Cubs Podcast, we break down Palencia’s pitching arsenal and what Cubs fans should watch for as he tries to shut down Team USA stars Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman. We also discuss how this matchup could impact Palencia’s future with the Chicago Cubs and his rising stock in the WBC. Don’t miss our full breakdown of tonight’s game and the biggest storylines heading into this epic clash!

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On today’s CHGO Cubs Podcast, the hosts break down the latest Chicago Cubs news, including an injury scare for Seiya Suzuki ahead of Opening Day, leaving Cubs fans wondering about his status. The crew also reacts to the United States national baseball team staying hot at the World Baseball Classic, plus Daniel Palencia closing out Japan and Pete Crow-Armstrong being moved to left field by Mark DeRosa. We also discuss Jameson Taillon getting rocked again in spring training and what it means as the Cubs rotation becomes tentatively set. Plus, the crew wraps up the show with the fun CHGO Cubs Academy Awards segment, celebrating the biggest moments from camp.

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