CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs suffered a heartbreaking walk-off loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Ryan Waldschmidt delivering the game-winning hit to even the series at 1-1. Ian Happ hammered a three-run home run, while Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Conforto also contributed, and Clay Holmes turned in a strong six innings. The Cubs also set a club record with their 30th unanswered run over three games, but 8th-inning chaos struck when Daniel Palencia surrendered three runs before Arizona completed the comeback. Join CHGO Cubs’ Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman for a full postgame breakdown of Chicago’s tough loss and what’s next as the Cubs and Diamondbacks head into the series finale.

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The Chicago Cubs are heading toward October, and their biggest X-factor could ultimately determine how far this team goes in the MLB playoffs. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman break down the players who could shape the Cubs’ postseason run, including Ben Brown, Kevin Gausman, Daniel Palencia, Dansby Swanson, Matt Shaw and Alex Bregman. From pitching to defense and timely hitting, which Cubs player will be the difference-maker when October arrives? With the Cubs playoff push heating up, the CHGO Cubs crew examines who could be the key to a deep postseason run. 

 

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The Chicago Cubs opened their series at Chase Field with a statement win, as Alex Bregman, Ian Happ and Michael Conforto powered the offense against the Arizona Diamondbacks! Kevin Gausman dominated for seven innings, giving the Cubs a huge performance on the mound. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman break down Game 1, the Cubs’ offensive explosion and what the win means for their playoff push. Can Chicago keep the momentum rolling in Arizona?

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Corey and Brendan do a deep dive into the latest Chicago Cubs pitching performances, paying attention to which trends matter the most. They discuss Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Kevin Gausman, and Clay Holmes' latest outings, as well as what the immediate and long-term bullpen outlook may look like heading into the final week of August. They also discuss Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's hot stretches.

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The Chicago Cubs pitching staff is loaded with talent, but Craig Counsell has some major decisions to make as the team pushes toward October. In this Cubs Roster Crunch, Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Christopoulos rank Chicago’s starting rotation and bullpen, breaking down Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, David Peterson and the rest of the Cubs pitching staff. Who should Counsell trust most in the biggest games, and how does this pitching staff stack up against the rest of MLB?

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