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Shota Imanaga leads the Cubs to their 18th no-hitter in franchise history
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…

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After all that work to stay in the race, the Cubs’ slim playoff chances take a big hit
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 …

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“Cubbie Occurrences” with Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan
“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…

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The vibes around the Cubs after a wild comeback and a much-needed sweep
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…

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is providing the energy this Cubs team needs
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…

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Cubs mailbag: Are the Cubs resigned to going after second-tier free agents? And have they learned their lesson in the bullpen?
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

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Javier Báez returns and Héctor Neris leaves as the Cubs go in a different direction
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

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Deciphering the Cubs’ payroll and an early read on Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes
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 …

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The Cubs’ playoff chances are going, going, almost gone
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…

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Whatever happened to the Cubs’ wave of young pitching talent?
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. 

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