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The Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season is officially over, and the offseason begins after their Wild Card elimination. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman, and Tony Andracki break down Craig Counsell, Jed Hoyer and the biggest questions facing Chicago after a season that featured the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman’s impact and Dansby Swanson’s contributions. The Cubs also face uncertainty surrounding Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki heading into next season, while the front office looks to build a roster capable of making another deep postseason run. Join the CHGO Cubs crew as they break down what went right, what went wrong and what’s next for Chicago this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs have been SWEPT and eliminated by the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series, ending their 2026 playoff run after two games in San Diego. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch were all quiet at the plate as the Cubs offense struggled to generate enough production, while Kevin Gausman was okay on the mound. CHGO Cubs breaks down the season-ending loss, Craig Counsell’s postseason decisions, the biggest moments from the Wild Card Series, and what’s next for Chicago. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman and Tony Andracki react to the Cubs’ elimination and look ahead to the offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs’ offense went ice cold in a Wild Card Game 1 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, putting Chicago on the brink of elimination. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki were all lifeless at the plate, while Matthew Boyd and the Cubs bullpen struggled on the mound. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman and Tony Andracki break down the Cubs’ Game 1 loss, the offensive struggles and what needs to change heading into Game 2. The Cubs must win tomorrow at Petco Park to keep their postseason alive and force a decisive Game 3 against the Padres. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 SHOW START 1:20 PADRES VS. CUBS PREVIEW 4:50 START TIME IS ANNOYING 10:30 LOOK AT SAN DIEGO BULLPEN 18:00 WHO IS CUBS’ X-FACTOR? 33:00 CUBS/PADRES IN 2ND HALF 39:00 LUKE WANTS REVENGE FOR 1984 49:00 CUBS CAN GET TO SDP PITCHING 57:05 PREDICITIONS It’s your CHGO Cubs Wild Card Round Playoff Preview! Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman as they break down all the major storylines heading into the Cubs series against Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres in San Diego. They identify their X-Factors for the best-of-3 matchup and take a deep-dive look at the Padres strengths and weaknesses. It’s a CAN’T-MISS Playoff Primer episode to get YOU ready for October! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs are officially playoff-bound after clinching a postseason berth, but they are swept in the doubleheader by the Boston Red Sox, putting their playoff seeding in danger. David Peterson delivered a strong performance with five innings on the mound, while Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman and Ian Happ remain key pieces for Chicago heading into October. Unfortunately, the Cubs’ loss means the No. 1 Wild Card spot is now out of reach, making the final games of the regular season important for their postseason positioning. CHGO Cubs breaks down the doubleheader sweep, Peterson’s outing, the Wild Card picture and what’s next for Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to our CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs The CHGO Cubs Podcast reacts to the Cubs dropping Game 1 of their Doubleheader versus the Boston Red Sox. The Cubs got off to an early lead but the offense fizzled as the team's WC1 hopes are beginning to fade. Jump in the chat with Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman and Tony Andracki as they break down Clay Holmes performance, how Boston weather could further impact the final two games and preview Game of the Doubleheader! 0:00 START 2:00 Cubs Lose Game 1 5:00 Offense goes MIA 12:00 WC1 in peril 18:00 Clay Holmes and Pitching 30:00 Alex Bregman Returns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has officially made Chicago Cubs history, becoming the first player in franchise history to join the exclusive 40/40 club. PCA reached 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases, cementing a historic season and adding another milestone to his breakout year. The Cubs star continues to make an impact with his power, speed and defense as Chicago heads into the postseason. CHGO Cubs breaks down PCA’s historic 40/40 season and what it means for the Cubs heading into October.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs are in the playoffs! Corey and Brendan reflect on the tumultuous season that ended in a resilient playoff birth. They discuss all the latest pitching trends and what it would look like if they win the Wild Card series. Who would start Games 1 and 2? Who is in Craig Counsell's bullpen trust circle? Which offensive trends are worth monitoring? Can Pete Crow-Armstrong really just take over the series? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matthew Boyd speak with the media after the Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins. PCA made Cubs history by joining MLB’s exclusive 40/40 club, stealing his 40th base to go along with 45 home runs on the season. Boyd reflects on his seven strong innings, while Crow-Armstrong discusses his historic season and the Cubs officially punching their ticket to October. Hear directly from the Cubs players in this postgame presser following a memorable night at Wrigley Field. 00:00 Pete Crow-Armstrong  02:47 Matthew Boyd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs are officially headed to October after clinching a playoff spot, while Pete Crow-Armstrong makes history with a 40/40 season! Seiya Suzuki also delivered a big home run, while Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ provided key contributions as Chicago celebrated its postseason berth. Matthew Boyd was excellent on the mound, helping the Cubs secure the win and punch their ticket to October baseball. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman for a full Cubs postgame breakdown of the playoff clinch, PCA’s historic season and what’s next for Chicago in October! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs fall to the Miami Marlins, dropping the series at Wrigley Field and putting themselves in danger of being swept at home. Despite the loss, the Cubs remain just ONE win away from clinching a playoff spot, with Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ looking to help Chicago punch its ticket to October. The Cubs will now look to bounce back in the series finale and avoid a sweep against Miami while continuing their push toward the postseason. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman break down the loss, the playoff picture and what’s next for the Cubs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs fall to the Miami Marlins in a 12-inning Game 1 battle, but Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to shine as Chicago sits just one win away from clinching a playoff spot. PCA remains a major force for the Cubs down the stretch, while Shota Imanaga delivered a strong performance on the mound and Dansby Swanson continues to provide an important presence. Ian Happ has been clutch for Chicago throughout the playoff push, and with Alex Bregman expected back this weekend, the Cubs will look to bounce back and clinch their postseason berth in the next game. Join CHGO Cubs for a full postgame breakdown of the 12-inning loss, PCA’s performance and what’s next for Chicago with October baseball within reach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs have won two series in a row, including taking 2/3 from the NL East leading Atlanta Braves. With only three series remaining in the regular season, Corey and Joey break down the state of the Cubs as the postseason nears. They'll continue to take a step back and appreciate just how insane this season has been from future MVP PCA, while taking an honest look at the Cubs pitching situation and how they can navigate Playoff baseball. Which starters will get the ball? Who can we trust in the bullpen? They'll break it all down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs and superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong have 9 games left in the regular season. Can they hang on to Wildcard #1 and will PCA finish with the greatest single season in Cubs history? Better than Ernie Banks, Sammy Sosa, Ryne Sanbdberg and Kris Bryant? Will it go down as the greatest Cubs MVP ever? Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Christopolous debate the unthinkable on this edition of the CHGO Cubs podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which Chicago Cubs pitchers can Craig Counsell trust when October arrives? With Jed Hoyer making major moves to reshape the pitching staff, adding Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes and David Peterson, the Cubs have plenty of arms competing for key postseason innings. Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Ryan Rolison, Aaron Civale and others have all played important roles, but the Cubs’ recent pitching struggles have raised major questions about who can actually be trusted in October. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman break down the Cubs pitching staff, the bullpen concerns and which arms could make the difference in the playoffs on CHGO Cubs.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.