CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

After losing 10 games in a row, Craig Counsell’s Cubs took the final two games in Pittsburgh, including a win over Paul Skenes. Corey and Brendan take a deep dive look at the losing streak, key trends to monitor, and try to make sense of such an extreme team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Cubs battled back to split the series with the Pittsburgh Pirates as Ian Happ crushed a huge 8th-inning home run to give the Cubs critical insurance runs against Paul Skenes and the Pirates bullpen. Colin Rea was outstanding on the mound, turning in one of his best performances of the season to help Chicago secure a much-needed win. Miguel Amaya had a strong day at the plate, while Alex Bregman continued to provide productive at-bats for the Cubs lineup, and Pete Crow-Armstrong came alive in the 9th inning with an exciting slide into home to add to the Cubs’ momentum. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman break down the biggest moments, key performances, and what this series split means moving forward for the Cubs in the NL Central race on the CHGO Cubs Podcast.

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The pressure is building on the Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong as PCA continues to battle through one of the toughest stretches of his young MLB career. From offensive struggles at the plate to shocking defensive miscues in center field, Cubs fans are asking if the former top prospect can still become the superstar many expected after his massive contract extension. In this episode of the CHGO Cubs Podcast, we break down what’s REALLY going on with Pete Crow-Armstrong, why his recent slump has become one of the biggest trending topics in baseball, and whether signs of a breakout are finally coming. 

 

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The Chicago Cubs are back in the win column, snapping a 10-game losing streak with a much-needed victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ian Happ and Michael Conforto led the way offensively, each launching home runs to help power Chicago to the win. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman, and Tony Andracki as they break down all the key moments, what sparked the Cubs’ offense, and what this win means moving forward after a tough stretch. 

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The Chicago Cubs’ nightmare continues as they drop their 10th straight game in an embarrassing series loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now Chicago is desperately trying to avoid a sweep. Jordan Wicks struggled badly on the mound, allowing 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning and putting the Cubs behind early, while Pete Crow-Armstrong and the rest of the lineup failed to deliver offensively once again. Alex Bregman was one of the few bright spots with a strong performance, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Cubs’ brutal losing streak. Join CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman as they break down another frustrating Cubs loss, the offense disappearing, and whether the Cubs can finally snap the skid against the Pirates.

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