CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs’ disappointing playoff exit has put major pressure on Jed Hoyer and the front office to make the right moves this offseason. Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller of CHGO Cubs Related break down the biggest decisions ahead, including whether the Cubs need to add more impact pitching, how Alex Bregman fits into the long-term plan, and what role Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dansby Swanson will play moving forward. With Craig Counsell looking to take the Cubs deeper into October, Chicago must decide where to spend, which positions need upgrades and whether this roster is truly built to contend in 2027. CHGO Cubs Related takes a deep dive into the Cubs’ offseason priorities and the moves that could define the franchise’s next season.

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The Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season is officially over, and the offseason begins after their Wild Card elimination. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman, and Tony Andracki break down Craig Counsell, Jed Hoyer and the biggest questions facing Chicago after a season that featured the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman’s impact and Dansby Swanson’s contributions. The Cubs also face uncertainty surrounding Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki heading into next season, while the front office looks to build a roster capable of making another deep postseason run. Join the CHGO Cubs crew as they break down what went right, what went wrong and what’s next for Chicago this offseason.

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The Chicago Cubs have been SWEPT and eliminated by the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series, ending their 2026 playoff run after two games in San Diego. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch were all quiet at the plate as the Cubs offense struggled to generate enough production, while Kevin Gausman was okay on the mound. CHGO Cubs breaks down the season-ending loss, Craig Counsell’s postseason decisions, the biggest moments from the Wild Card Series, and what’s next for Chicago. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman and Tony Andracki react to the Cubs’ elimination and look ahead to the offseason.

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The Chicago Cubs’ offense went ice cold in a Wild Card Game 1 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, putting Chicago on the brink of elimination. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki were all lifeless at the plate, while Matthew Boyd and the Cubs bullpen struggled on the mound. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman and Tony Andracki break down the Cubs’ Game 1 loss, the offensive struggles and what needs to change heading into Game 2. The Cubs must win tomorrow at Petco Park to keep their postseason alive and force a decisive Game 3 against the Padres.

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0:00 SHOW START
1:20 PADRES VS. CUBS PREVIEW
4:50 START TIME IS ANNOYING
10:30 LOOK AT SAN DIEGO BULLPEN
18:00 WHO IS CUBS’ X-FACTOR?
33:00 CUBS/PADRES IN 2ND HALF
39:00 LUKE WANTS REVENGE FOR 1984
49:00 CUBS CAN GET TO SDP PITCHING
57:05 PREDICITIONS

It’s your CHGO Cubs Wild Card Round Playoff Preview! Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman as they break down all the major storylines heading into the Cubs series against Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres in San Diego. They identify their X-Factors for the best-of-3 matchup and take a deep-dive look at the Padres strengths and weaknesses. It’s a CAN’T-MISS Playoff Primer episode to get YOU ready for October! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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