CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs bet big on Shota Imanaga, and after his dominant start to the 2026 MLB season, it’s looking like an absolute steal. After accepting a $22 million qualifying offer following a complicated contract restructure, Imanaga has continued to pitch like one of the best arms in baseball. In this CHGO Cubs breakdown, we dive into his value, elite production, Cy Young potential, and whether the Cubs made one of the smartest pitching investments in MLB. Is Shota Imanaga already the ace Cubs fans have been waiting for? 

 

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The Chicago Cubs have won 15 straight games at Wrigley Field for the first time in nearly 100 years, and they’re doing it despite multiple injuries to their pitching staff. Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller break down how the Cubs continue to dominate behind key offensive performances from Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Michael Busch, while the team keeps finding ways to win night after night. The guys also discuss the future of the starting rotation following Matthew Boyd’s unexpected 6-week absence and analyze the ever-evolving Cubs bullpen with Daniel Palencia back in action. Is this historic 2026 Cubs start sustainable, and can Chicago keep pace as one of MLB’s hottest teams?

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The Chicago Cubs are absolutely ELECTRIC right now, completing a massive sweep of the Cincinnati Reds and extending their unbelievable winning streak at Wrigley Field to 15 straight games! The Cubs continue to dominate behind elite pitching, explosive offense, and clutch defense as Michael Conforto delivered big-time offense while Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong stayed red hot all series long. Shota Imanaga looked like a complete ace yet again, giving the Cubs another dominant starting pitching performance, and Daniel Palencia slammed the door shut with a huge closeout performance as Chicago keeps rolling through the NL Central. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman on the CHGO Cubs Podcast as they break down the sweep, the Cubs’ incredible streak, and why this team suddenly looks completely unstoppable!

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The Chicago Cubs stay RED HOT at Wrigley Field, winning a wild extra-innings thriller to extend their dominant home streak and take the series over the Cincinnati Reds on the North Side! Pete Crow-Armstrong came up CLUTCH with a game-tying home run in the 9th inning, while Ian Happ delivered a huge 2-run homer to keep the offense rolling. Alex Bregman stayed hot at the plate, Dansby Swanson flashed elite defense, and Colin Rea delivered another strong outing on the mound to keep the Cubs in position to win. Join the CHGO Cubs crew as they break down the biggest moments, clutch performances, and how this extra-innings victory continues Chicago’s unforgettable run at Wrigley Field!

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The Chicago Cubs win the series vs the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings as the offense comes alive in a big way at Wrigley Field. Michael Busch sets the tone and helps spark a red-hot Cubs lineup that delivers clutch hits when it matters most. Pete Crow-Armstrong was productive at the plate, Ian Happ stood out with strong defense, and Jameson Taillon delivered a solid outing on the mound. CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman break down all the key performances, Busch’s impact, and the Cubs’ dominance at home with 13 wins at Wrigley Field. Can the Cubs complete the sweep vs the Reds? Don’t miss full postgame analysis, reactions, and everything you need to know after another big Cubs victory.

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