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🚨 CHICAGO CUBS CENTRAL IS BACK! 🚨 Is it time for the Chicago Cubs to take a page out of the San Diego Padres' playbook and make a BIG splash in free agency? In this episode, Mike breaks down two intriguing pitching targets who could help transform the Cubs' pitching staff this offseason: Michael King and Adrián Morejón! ⚾ SHOULD THE CUBS RAID THE PADRES? The San Diego Padres have built a roster featuring impact pitching talent, and Mike is looking at two arms the Cubs could pursue to strengthen their rotation and bullpen. Could Chicago pry away two valuable pitchers from San Diego and give the team the pitching depth it needs to compete? 🔥 MICHAEL KING: A POTENTIAL ROTATION GAME-CHANGER? Michael King could be an intriguing target for the Cubs as they look to strengthen their starting rotation. But with Bleacher Report projecting a potentially expensive open market for both pitchers, would King be worth the investment? 💰 ADRIÁN MOREJÓN: ANOTHER BIG-TIME TARGET? Morejón could give the Cubs another option to improve their pitching staff. Could adding him alongside King be the kind of aggressive move that pushes Chicago closer to championship contention? 💵 THE CUBS HAVE MONEY COMING OFF THE BOOKS — WILL THEY SPEND IT? With money potentially coming off the books this offseason, the Cubs have an opportunity to reinvest in the roster. But simply having money available isn't enough. The front office needs to spend wisely, target the right players, and make moves that help this team take the next step. Mike breaks down whether pursuing both Padres pitchers makes sense, what the potential financial commitment could mean, and whether the Cubs should be aggressive in free agency. 🔥 THE BIG QUESTION: SHOULD THE CUBS ROB THE PADRES THIS OFFSEASON? 💬 Sound off in the comments! Would you spend big on Michael King and Adrián Morejón, or would you rather see the Cubs pursue other pitching options? 👍 LIKE this video if you want the Cubs to spend!🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Chicago Cubs Central for Cubs news, rumors, offseason targets, analysis, and everything Cubs baseball! #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #ChicagoCubsCentral #MichaelKing #AdrianMorejon #MLB #CubsRumors #MLBFreeAgency #CubsOffseason

🚨 TARIK SKUBAL TO THE CHICAGO CUBS?! MIKE ISN'T BUYING IT! 🚨 Could the Chicago Cubs actually pull off a blockbuster deal for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal? MLB reporter Patrick Mooney has suggested that the Cubs shouldn't be counted out of the conversation. But Mike has a BIG problem with that idea! Welcome back to Chicago Cubs Central, where we break down the latest Cubs rumors, news, and everything happening around the North Side! In this episode, Mike dives into the growing speculation surrounding a potential Tarik Skubal deal and explains why he isn't convinced the Cubs are serious contenders to land the superstar left-handed pitcher. ⚾ IN THIS EPISODE: 🔥 THE SKUBAL-TO-CHICAGO RUMORSPatrick Mooney has indicated that the Cubs shouldn't be completely ruled out of the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes. Could there be something real behind the speculation, or is this another rumor that Cubs fans should approach with caution? 💰 MIKE CALLS BS!Let's talk about the money. Skubal is the type of pitcher who could command an enormous contract and require a significant trade package. Is Chicago really prepared to pay that price? Mike explains why he doubts the Cubs' willingness to make the kind of financial commitment and blockbuster deal it would take. 📉 ARE THE CUBS REALLY WILLING TO GO ALL IN?The Cubs need elite pitching to compete with baseball's best. But there's a difference between being mentioned in rumors and actually making a franchise-altering move. Would ownership approve the spending necessary to bring Skubal to Chicago? 🤔 SHOULD CUBS FANS BELIEVE THE HYPE?Would Tarik Skubal transform the Cubs into legitimate World Series contenders? Or should fans expect the front office to pursue a more affordable alternative? Mike gives his honest take on the rumors, the financial realities, and what this potential deal could mean for the future of the Chicago Cubs. 👇 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Do you believe the Cubs could land Tarik Skubal? Would you trade a major prospect package AND pay Skubal a massive contract? Is ownership willing to spend what it takes to win a World Series? Should the Cubs go all in or look for another ace? 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments!👍 Like this video if you enjoy honest Cubs analysis.🔔 Subscribe to Chicago Cubs Central for more Cubs news, rumors, reactions, and passionate baseball discussion! CHICAGO CUBS CENTRAL — REAL TALK. REAL CUBS. #ChicagoCubs #TarikSkubal #CubsRumors #MLB #CubsNation #ChicagoCubsCentral

🚨 COPING WITH CODY PT. 1 | What Went WRONG With the Cubs? The 2026 Chicago Cubs season was supposed to be something special… but somewhere along the way, things went VERY wrong. On this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, Mike Jones is joined by Cody Delmendo of 312 Sports Chicago to take a deep dive into the Cubs' season — what went right, what went wrong, and most importantly… WHY did this team fall short? And let's be honest… there was A LOT more wrong than right. 😬 Mike and Cody break down the biggest problems facing the Cubs, the decisions that didn't work, the players who failed to live up to expectations, and the frustrating moments that left Cubs fans wondering what happened to this team. 🔥 WE TALK ABOUT: What went WRONG for the CubsWhat actually went RIGHTThe biggest disappointments of the seasonPlayers who didn't live up to expectationsThe biggest organizational mistakesCraig Counsell and the decisions that came under fireJed Hoyer and the roster constructionWhere the Cubs go from hereWhat needs to change heading into next seasonAnd MUCH MORE!This is Part 1 of the conversation, and Mike and Cody aren't holding back. 👇 Cubs fans — what do YOU think went wrong this season? Drop your thoughts in the comments and SUBSCRIBE to Chicago Cubs Central for more Cubs news, analysis, debates, and honest conversations all season long! #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #ChicagoCubsCentral #CodyDelmendo #312SportsChicago #MLB #CubsFans #Baseball #ChicagoSports

The Cubs' 2026 season is over — and Jed Hoyer is NOT hiding from what went wrong. In his end-of-season press conference, Hoyer made some stunning admissions about the Cubs' collapse, the bullpen, Edward Cabrera, the organization's pitching development and what could be a very different Chicago Cubs team in 2027. Mike Jones breaks down Hoyer's biggest comments and asks the question every Cubs fan should be asking: DO YOU STILL TRUST JED HOYER TO FIX THIS TEAM? Hoyer admitted, “I did a poor job on the bullpen this year — full stop,” while also saying the Cubs need to examine every part of their pitching operation — from scouting and player development to major-league acquisitions. Then there's Edward Cabrera. Hoyer said, “We struggled with Edward,” raising an even bigger question: Did the Cubs fail to get the most out of a talented pitcher? And Hoyer's warning for 2027 may be the biggest story of all: “The team's going to look and feel different next year.” Mike also dives into: 🔥 Why Hoyer believes the Cubs' pitching problems are ORGANIZATIONAL🔥 The bullpen disaster and Hoyer taking responsibility🔥 Edward Cabrera and whether the Cubs failed to maximize his talent🔥 The uncertainty surrounding Cade Horton, Justin Steele and Ben Brown🔥 What happens with Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, David Peterson, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki🔥 Why Pete Crow-Armstrong remains a massive part of the Cubs' future🔥 Matt Shaw potentially getting a bigger role in 2027🔥 Alex Bregman's disappointing finish🔥 Why the Cubs' offense disappeared against San Diego🔥 What the Cubs need to do this offseason🔥 And the biggest question of them all: Can Jed Hoyer fix the problems he admits he helped create? The Cubs believed this team could win. They pushed their chips in. Now, after falling short, Hoyer says the failure will “gnaw at us for a long time.” The offseason has officially begun. What do YOU think? Do you still trust Jed Hoyer to build a championship-caliber Cubs team? 👇 DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS! Subscribe to Chicago Cubs Central for Cubs news, analysis, reactions, trade rumors and honest conversation all offseason long. #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #JedHoyer #CubsNews #MLB #GoCubsGo #CubsNation #PeteCrowArmstrong #EdwardCabrera #Cubs2027

The Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season is OVER — and it ended with a brutal sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres. In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, Mike breaks down the crushing Wild Card sweep and looks at the bigger picture: Was the 2026 Cubs season a failure? Mike explains why he believes the season ultimately fell short, what went wrong, the biggest disappointments, and what the Cubs need to do moving forward.  In this episode:• Cubs swept by the Padres• Breaking down the Wild Card loss• Was the 2026 season a failure?• What went wrong for Chicago• Biggest disappointments of the season• Where the Cubs go from here• What needs to change heading into 2027 Was the 2026 Cubs season a failure? Let us know in the comments!  Subscribe to Chicago Cubs Central for Cubs news, reactions, analysis, live streams, and everything surrounding the Chicago Cubs. #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #ChicagoCubsCentral #Cubs2026 #MLB #CubsFans #GoCubsGo

THE CUBS' DESTINY IS SET… AND IT'S A REMATCH! ⚾🔥 Mike breaks down the Cubs' postseason matchup with the San Diego Padres, bringing back memories of last year's Wild Card showdown. Now, Chicago gets another shot—but this time, everything is on the line. The biggest question facing the Cubs right now: WHO SHOULD START GAME 1? With the rotation, bullpen, injuries, and overall uncertainty surrounding the team, Mike asks whether the Cubs have enough to survive another October battle with San Diego. 🔥 CUBS vs PADRES — WILD CARD REMATCH!🔥 Who should get the Game 1 start?🔥 Can the Cubs' pitching hold up?🔥 Are the Cubs healthy enough for October?🔥 Can Chicago finally get past San Diego?🔥 Or are there simply TOO MANY UNCERTAINTIES? This is the moment Cubs fans have been waiting for—but is this team truly ready for postseason baseball? Mike gives his thoughts and breaks down exactly what the Cubs need to do to advance. 👇 CUBS FANS — WHO ARE YOU STARTING IN GAME 1? #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #MLBPlayoffs #Padres #CubsVsPadres #OctoberBaseball #ChicagoSports

Mike Jones is FRUSTRATED—and it’s hard to blame him. The Cubs just dropped TWO games at home to the Miami Marlins, and now the Wild Card race is getting tighter as Chicago finds itself behind the San Diego Padres in the standings. After all the expectations surrounding this team, is the Cubs’ season beginning to slip away? In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, Mike breaks down: ⚾ The brutal losses to the Marlins⚾ Chicago falling behind San Diego in the Wild Card race⚾ The Cubs’ frustrating inconsistency⚾ Why this team continues to struggle to put together sustained stretches of good baseball⚾ Whether the Cubs have enough time to turn things around⚾ And the BIG question: Are the Cubs running out of time? The postseason is getting closer—and every game matters. Is this just another rough stretch… or is the Cubs’ season actually slipping away? 🔥 LIKE the video🔥 SUBSCRIBE to Chicago Cubs Central🔥 DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #MLB #LetsGoCubs #CubsFans

The Cubs are getting closer to the postseason, and that means tough decisions are coming! 👀⚾ In this episode of Cubs Central, we take a hard look at the Cubs’ potential postseason roster and ask the question nobody wants to answer: 🔥 WHO SHOULD NOT BE ON THE POSTSEASON ROSTER?! With limited spots available, every player has to prove they can contribute when the games matter most. We break down the pitching staff, recent performances, roster battles, and which players could potentially be left off the playoff roster. We’ll discuss: ⚾ Which Cubs pitchers have earned a postseason spot🔥 Who has struggled at the worst possible time📊 Who brings the most value in October🤔 Which players could be the toughest cuts🏟️ How the roster could look for the Wild Card Series💥 And the BIG question — who simply shouldn't make the postseason roster? The Cubs have their eyes on October, but putting together the right roster could make all the difference. What do YOU think? Who should NOT make the Cubs postseason roster? Let us know in the comments! 👇 🔔 Subscribe to Cubs Central for Cubs news, analysis, roster debates, and postseason coverage! #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #ChicagoCubsNews #MLB #CubsPostseason #CubsPlayoffs #CubsBaseball #MLBPlayoffs #WildCardSeries

Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't just having a breakout season — PCA is putting together one of the most incredible individual seasons in Chicago Cubs history.With 40+ home runs, 35+ stolen bases, over 100 RBI, a near-1.000 OPS and elite defense in center field, Crow-Armstrong has put himself directly into the National League MVP conversation.But here's the bigger question:Where does PCA's 2026 season rank among the greatest seasons we've ever seen from a Cub?In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, we're putting Pete Crow-Armstrong head-to-head with some of the biggest legends in franchise history:🔵 Rogers Hornsby🔴 Sammy Sosa🔵 Ernie Banks🔴 Ryne Sandberg🔵 Ron Santo🔴 Billy Williams🔵 And more Cubs legendsWe'll break down PCA's numbers, WAR, power, speed, defense and overall production and compare them with the greatest individual seasons in Cubs history.And if PCA wins the National League MVP, what does that mean for his place in Cubs folklore?Does one MVP season put PCA in the same historical conversation as Ryne Sandberg and Sammy Sosa?Could 2026 ultimately become the greatest individual season in Cubs history?We're breaking it all down.Subscribe to Chicago Cubs Central for Cubs analysis, news, reactions and debates all season long!#ChicagoCubs #Cubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #PCA #CubsCentral #MLB #NL​​MVP #GoCubs

Jacob Webb has gone from one of the Cubs' most reliable bullpen arms to one of their biggest question marks. 🚨 After another brutal outing against the Atlanta Braves, it's time to ask the question Cubs fans are thinking: Webb had a 24-game scoreless streak and posted a 2.84 ERA over 38 innings from May 20 through August 21. Since August 22? 11 earned runs in roughly 5⅓ innings.18.56 ERA.And multiple devastating home runs in high-leverage situations. Tonight against Atlanta, Webb surrendered Ozzie Albies' go-ahead two-run homer, turning a Cubs lead into another bullpen nightmare. In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, we break down: 🔥 Jacob Webb's incredible run earlier this season📉 The dramatic statistical collapse since August 22💣 His recent home-run problem🎯 Whether his pitch location and pitch mix have changed🩹 Whether his forearm injury could be a factor🧠 What Webb and Craig Counsell have said about the struggles⚾ Whether the Cubs should continue trusting him in high-leverage situations🔧 And most importantly… CAN JACOB WEBB BE FIXED BEFORE OCTOBER?! The Cubs don't have much time to figure this out. Is Webb just going through a terrible stretch, or is something fundamentally wrong with his pitching right now? 👇 LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS:Do you still trust Jacob Webb in a big game? LIKE 👍 | COMMENT 💬 | SUBSCRIBE 🔔 #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #JacobWebb #CubsBullpen #CubsBaseball #ChicagoCubsCentral #MLB #CubsFans #GoCubs WHAT HAPPENED TO JACOB WEBB?!

Edward Cabrera is BACK with the Chicago Cubs — but there's a twist! 🐻🔥 Instead of returning to the starting rotation, Cabrera is being moved to the bullpen, and this could be a HUGE development for the Cubs as they push toward October! On this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, we break down Cabrera's 2026 season, his dominant potential, and why the Cubs believe his power arsenal could play even better in relief. ⚾ Can Cabrera become the bullpen weapon the Cubs desperately need?🔥 How will his return impact the Cubs' bullpen?📊 Cabrera's 2026 numbers and what they tell us💨 Can his elite velocity play up in short appearances?💪 Who benefits most from Cabrera joining the bullpen?🏆 Could this move become HUGE for the Cubs in October? Plus, we take a closer look at the current state of the Cubs bullpen and what Craig Counsell needs to do to get this pitching staff ready for the postseason. Is Edward Cabrera the missing piece? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #EdwardCabrera #CubsBullpen #MLB #ChicagoBaseball #CubsNation #GoCubsGo #CraigCounsell #CubsNews #Cubs2026 #MLBPlayoffs #OctoberBaseball

The Chicago Cubs may be paying the price for overlooking the Milwaukee Brewers at the beginning of the season. Now, with the season winding down, the Cubs are still fighting to reach the 90-win mark — and questions are mounting about whether this team has what it takes to finish strong. On this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, Mike breaks down the Cubs' early-season approach to Milwaukee, how that decision may have impacted the division race, and why the Brewers continue to be a major thorn in the Cubs' side. Mike also goes after Tommy Hottovy and explains why he believes the Cubs need to move on from him at the end of the season. Is it time for a major change on the coaching staff? Plus, we look at the Cubs' current situation, the push toward 90 wins, the biggest concerns heading into the final stretch, and what needs to change if this team wants to make a serious postseason run. 🔥 Are the Cubs running out of time?🔥 Did they make a huge mistake overlooking Milwaukee?🔥 Should Tommy Hottovy be fired?🔥 Can the Cubs still reach 90 wins? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #ChicagoCubsCentral #CubsCentral #MLB #CubsNation #MilwaukeeBrewers #TommyHottovy #GoCubsGo #90Wins #CubsBaseball #ChicagoSports

Did the Chicago Cubs get the wrong manager? 👀 Craig Counsell left Milwaukee and took over the Chicago Cubs. Pat Murphy stepped into the Brewers' dugout — and now we're asking the question Cubs fans may not want to hear: On this episode of Chi-Town Sports Plug, we break down the numbers behind the Cubs-Brewers rivalry since Counsell became Chicago's manager and Murphy took over in Milwaukee. We'll look at: 🔥 Cubs vs. Brewers head-to-head record🔥 Counsell vs. Murphy🔥 2024, 2025 & 2026 results🔥 2025 NLDS — Cubs vs. Brewers🔥 NL Central division results🔥 Who has the better winning percentage?🔥 Head-to-head run differential🔥 Has Pat Murphy actually outmanaged Craig Counsell?🔥 Why Milwaukee continues to have the Cubs' number🔥 Does Counsell deserve the blame?🔥 Are the Cubs being outplayed — or simply out-built? The Brewers just defeated the Cubs 4-3 on September 7, 2026, pushing Milwaukee to 89-56 and Chicago to 81-64, with the Brewers holding an eight-game NL Central lead. And that's what makes this debate so interesting. Counsell was supposed to be the guy who could take the Cubs to the next level. Murphy was supposed to be the replacement in Milwaukee. So why does Milwaukee continue to sit on top of the division? We're breaking down the numbers and letting YOU decide. Who has actually won the Craig Counsell vs. Pat Murphy battle?

THE CUBS HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM — AND MIKE IS NOT HOLDING BACK! 🚨 The Chicago Cubs are fighting for October, but there is one massive problem that could completely derail this team's postseason dreams: In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, Mike goes OFF on the Cubs' late-inning pitching after another brutal stretch that has left Cubs fans asking the same question: WHO IS TO BLAME?! The Cubs' bullpen has a 4.03 ERA on the season, but over the last seven days that number has exploded to 7.72. That's not a small slump — that's a bullpen that is struggling at exactly the wrong time of the year. And the bigger problem? The Cubs have now blown 26 games in which they previously held a lead. The latest collapse against Milwaukee only made the situation worse. Chicago jumped out to a 3-0 lead, only to watch the bullpen give it away. Daniel Palencia, Ryan Zeferjahn, Caleb Thielbar and Tyler Ferguson were among the relievers who couldn't slam the door, with Milwaukee eventually taking the game 9-4. And Mike has QUESTIONS. 🔥 Why is this bullpen falling apart at the worst possible time? 🔥 Can Daniel Palencia be trusted in high-leverage situations? 🔥 What happened to the bullpen that was supposed to protect this team late in games? 🔥 Is Craig Counsell getting the most out of the arms he has? 🔥 Does Jed Hoyer deserve blame for the construction of this bullpen? 🔥 And most importantly — CAN THE CUBS WIN IN OCTOBER WITH THIS BULLPEN? The Cubs have too much talent and have played too well this season to allow their postseason hopes to come down to whether the bullpen can hold a lead. This isn't about one bad game. It's becoming a pattern. And with September here, Chicago doesn't have much time left to fix it. MLB itself is asking the same question: “What is going on with the Cubs' bullpen?” Mike breaks down the numbers, the individual performances, the decision-making and what the Cubs need to do NOW before this problem costs them a playoff series. Who's to blame for the bullpen problems? Jed Hoyer?Craig Counsell?The pitchers?Or ALL OF THEM? Drop your answer in the comments! And if you're a Cubs fan who is tired of watching leads disappear late... HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON, SUBSCRIBE TO CHICAGO CUBS CENTRAL, AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS! We're heading toward October. The Cubs don't have time for this anymore. #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #ChicagoCubsNews #CubsNews #CubsTalk #CubsBaseball #MLB #MLBNews #CubsBullpen #DanielPalencia #CraigCounsell #JedHoyer #WrigleyField #ChicagoBaseball #CubsPlayoffs #CubsPostseason #GoCubsGo #CubsFans #ChicagoSports THE BULLPEN.🚨 CUBS FANS — SOUND OFF!

The Cubs just dropped a 7-5 decision to the Cincinnati Reds on August 30, and Shōta Imanaga is going to take a LOT of the heat for it. But on Chicago Cubs Central, I’m telling you: YOU CAN’T BLAME SHOTA! Imanaga went 5 innings, allowing 8 hits, 6 runs and 3 home runs while striking out 4. Héctor Rodríguez, Dane Myers and Tyler Stephenson all took him deep as Cincinnati grabbed control of the game.  So why am I defending Shota after THAT performance?   I’m breaking down exactly what happened against Cincinnati. Why Imanaga shouldn’t be the only one taking the blame. Who REALLY deserves the criticism? Is this a Shota problem… or a MUCH BIGGER Cubs problem? And what does this mean for the Cubs heading into September? Pete Crow-Armstrong did his part with TWO home runs, including a ninth-inning blast that brought Chicago within two, but it wasn’t enough as the Reds took the series.   Was Shota Imanaga really the reason the Cubs lost? Watch the entire episode of Chicago Cubs Central and let me know in the comments: WHO IS REALLY AT FAULT?  LIKE the video SUBSCRIBE to Chicago Cubs Central COMMENT: Can you really blame Shota? #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #ShotaImanaga #CubsCentral #GoCubsGo #MLB #CubsNews #PeteCrowArmstrong #ChicagoCubsNews