CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

Pete Crow-Armstrong is starting to trend upward at the perfect time for the Chicago Cubs, and the adjustments at the plate are finally starting to show real results. In this CHGO Cubs breakdown with Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller, we dig into what’s changed mechanically and why PCA’s approach is translating into better at-bats. His elite defense and game-changing speed have always been there, but now the offensive production is beginning to catch up. Is this the start of a true breakout stretch for Pete Crow-Armstrong? 

 

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Is Jameson Taillon becoming the most reliable arm in the Chicago Cubs rotation? Taillon continues to impress with consistent outings, strong command, and the ability to deliver in big moments as the Cubs navigate a challenging stretch. How does he stack up against fellow starters like Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Edward Cabrera, and Colin Rea? The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down Taillon’s rise, compares the rotation, and discusses whether he can sustain this level of dominance moving forward. 

 

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The Chicago Cubs take Game 1 of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks as Pete Crow-Armstrong steals the show with another standout performance. Alex Bregman and Ian Happ delivered big at the plate, while starting pitcher Colin Rea turned in a strong outing on the mound. Get the full breakdown, key moments, and instant reaction from CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman. Plus, an important injury update as Nico Hoerner leaves the game with a neck strain—what it means for the Cubs moving forward.

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With April in the books, the 19–12 Cubs have seen their share of surprises, disappointments, and devastating injuries. Corey and Brendan break down the month’s biggest trends — Pete Crow-Armstrong’s slow start, Moisés Ballesteros’ scorching April, and the state of the Cubs’ injury-riddled pitching staff — on this edition of the CHGO Cubs Related podcast.

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The Chicago Cubs are facing a full-blown pitching crisis as Justin Steele suffers a major rehab setback with a flexor strain, landing on the 60-day IL and delaying his return even further. The injuries don’t stop there — Cade Horton is out for the season after Tommy John surgery, while multiple arms like Riley Martin, Caleb Thielbar, and Porter Hodge continue to thin out the bullpen. With Daniel Palencia still working his way back, the Cubs are running out of reliable options fast. Can Chicago survive this brutal stretch of injuries, or will the front office be forced to make a major move? 

 

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