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Shota Imanaga leads the Cubs to their 18th no-hitter in franchise history
Episode 49
What a night at Wrigley Field, where the crowd booed Craig Counsell’s decision to pull his ace pitcher after seven no-hit innings. Imanaga, his catch…
1 year, 7 months ago
After all that work to stay in the race, the Cubs’ slim playoff chances take a big hit
Episode 48
The Cubs returned to Wrigley Field on Labor Day with a sense of momentum and a chance to make September interesting. And then the one-two punch of a …
1 year, 7 months ago
“Cubbie Occurrences” with Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan
Episode 47
Are the Cubs back because of a Taylor Swift candle or the Sully Bounce? The legendary newspaperman joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Ath…
1 year, 7 months ago
The vibes around the Cubs after a wild comeback and a much-needed sweep
Episode 46
As September approaches, the Cubs are still staying in the playoff picture. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic try to make sense of th…
1 year, 7 months ago
Pete Crow-Armstrong is providing the energy this Cubs team needs
Episode 45
The rookie known as “PCA” is becoming a dynamic player, someone who can deliver a highlight-reel moment at any given time. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick…
1 year, 7 months ago
Cubs mailbag: Are the Cubs resigned to going after second-tier free agents? And have they learned their lesson in the bullpen?
Episode 44
Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic respond to listener questions about how the Cubs will approach Juan Soto and the free-agent market …
1 year, 8 months ago
Javier Báez returns and Héctor Neris leaves as the Cubs go in a different direction
Episode 43
The montage on the Wrigley Field video board was essentially the only highlight for Báez in his first game back since getting traded at the 2021 dead…
1 year, 8 months ago
Deciphering the Cubs’ payroll and an early read on Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes
Episode 42
Cubs executives have publicly acknowledged that the team will likely finish the year over the $237 million luxury-tax threshold. What does this mean …
1 year, 8 months ago
The Cubs’ playoff chances are going, going, almost gone
Episode 41
The Cubs refuse to concede that it’s over — and there are still things to play for — but getting swept out of Cleveland damaged the team’s diminishin…
1 year, 8 months ago
Whatever happened to the Cubs’ wave of young pitching talent?
Episode 40
This isn’t their year. Maybe the Cubs can somehow defy the odds and sneak into the playoffs, but things simply haven’t lined up for this team.
Part o…
1 year, 8 months ago