CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast
Episodes
Cubs Sweep Cardinals Ahead of West 'Jon Lester Theme' Road Trip
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include:- Cubs sweeping the now below .500 St. Louis Cardinals- Cole Hamels brilliant 10K outing- Jon Lester's rebound outing in the second gam...
Cubs Debut Carlos Gonzalez, Sign Craig Kimbrel, and Get Back Pedro Strop
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include:- Carlos Gonzalez's Cubs debut- Signing of Craig Kimbrel- Yu Darvish's impressive outing- Continued success by starting rotation Learn ...
Starters Solid But Offense Falls Short As Cubs Swept By Cardinals
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include:- Poor offense against Cardinals- Lack of hitting with runners in scoring position- Craig Kimbrel rumors- Strong pitching performances ...
Bote Stays Hot, Schwarber's Stability at Leadoff, and Hamels/Lester Struggle in Houston
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include:- Kris Bryant's return from a scary collision with Jason Heyward- Kyle Schwarber's stability atop the lineup and its effects- David Bot...
Cubs Drop Another Series to Reds, Bullpen Problems Persist
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include:- Cubs defensive mishaps- Yu Darvish's 108-pitch, 7+ inning outing against the Reds- Updates to Kris Bryant's injury- Reds recap- Astro...
Albert Almora Heats Up, Javy Walks It Off, Rizzo Hits The D
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include:- Jake Arrieta's return to Wrigley Field- Javy Báez's walk-off hit - Yu Darvish's solid outing- Kyle Schwarber's success at leadoff- A...
Kris Bryant's Statement Game, Schwarber Leading Off, Second Base Situation, & The Bullpen
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include:- Kris Bryant's three-homer game- Kyle Schwarber's role as a leadoff man- David Bote, Addison Russell, and Daniel Descalso at second...
Yu Darvish Impresses By Striking Out Eleven, Joe Maddon Trying New Leadoff Hitters
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include:- Yu Darvish's 11 strikeout outing against the Reds- Kyle Hendricks' third consecutive spectacular start- Jason Heyward's slump- Cubs l...
Clutch Jon Lester Wins Brewers Series, Kris Bryant Remains Hot
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include:- Cubs/Brewers and Cubs/Cardinals rivalries- Jon Lester's MLB best ERA and another clutch performance- Kris Bryant's hot stretch - Appr...
Bryzzo On Fire, Cubs Win 10 Of Last 11 Games
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Kris Bryant Anthony Rizzo's scorching stretch, injury updates to Pedro Strop and Mike Montgomery, Yu Darvish, and other roster moves. L...
Say Hello to the First Place Cubs, Cardinals Swept at Wrigley
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of those episodes, folks. The Cubs just swept the Cardinals. Corey and Brendan touch on every topic related to the Cardinals smackdown (e....
Cubs Offense Powers Up, Sweep Mariners
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the scorching Cubs offense -- Willson Contreras, Javy Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Kyle Schwarber, in particular, are high...
Kris Bryant and David Bote Power Cubs Past D'Backs, Finish With 15-Inning Thriller
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Kris Bryant and David Bote's scorching series in the desert and Tyler Chatwood's heroic efforts to seal off a series victory against th...
Javy Báez Keeps Improving, Jason Heyward Still Blasting Homers, & Cubs Take Series Against Dodgers
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Javy Báez's hot start to the season (on pace for +55 homers), Jason Heyward's encouraging stretch, and highlights from the Cubs' serie...
Bote's Walk-Off Winner, Vintage Hendricks, & Lester/Morrow Injury Updates
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include a live reaction to David Bote walking the Cubs off, discussion about Kyle Hendricks' vintage outing against the DBacks, and injury upda...
Cole Hamels and Jose Quintana Brilliant Again as Cubs Sweep Marlins
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Jose Quintana's top-tier whiff rate, Cole Hamels' exceptional command, Javy Baez's hot stretch, and Willson Contreras' league-best powe...
State of the Cubs Bullpen, Willson Contreras Mashing, Bryant's Slump
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Altman of CubsInsider.com joins Corey and Brendan to discuss the state of the Cubs bullpen (i.e., possible solutions and source of problems), Wil...
Jason Heyward's Bat On Fire, Jon Lester To 10-Day IL, & Cubs Pitching Trending In Right Direction
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Jason Heyward's hot start to the 2019 season, Victor Caratini's hand injury, and the lower portion of the batting order doing damage. L...
Carl Edwards Jr.'s Demotion & Mike Montgomery's Injury Brings Bullpen Reinforcements, Cubs Lose Another Series to Milwaukee
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Carl Edwards Jr.'s demotion and Mike Montgomery's injury that brought Allen Webster and Kyle Ryan to the bigs. Corey and Brendan also t...
'Urgent' Cubs Lose Fifth Straight, Bullpen In Flames
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the Cubs disastrous 1-5 start, lack of a bullpen, encouraging offensive trends, and our level of confidence for the rest of the season....
Cubs Bullpen Struggles As Offense Surges In The Opening Series
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the Rangers series recap, a breakdown of the Cubs offense in its first three games, bullpen struggles, and a preview of the upcoming Br...
Happy Chicago Cubs Opening Day, Season Preview Finale
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's back, folks. Topics include a complete Chicago Cubs series preview of the Texas Rangers series, trends that Corey and Brendan are monitoring, fin...
Chicago Cubs Season Preview Part One, Bleacher Nation's Michael Cerami Joins Episode
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation joins Brendan and Corey to preview the 2019 season. Topics include Ian Happ's demotion, predictions for the 2019 sea...
Looking Ahead to Extending Cubs Players, Pitching Injury Updates
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include extensions for young Cubs players, Darvish's blister, and injury updates to the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Albert Almora and David Bote Continue Encouraging Springs, Morrow & Strop's Injury Updates Are Positive
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Albert Almora and David Bote's encouraging start to Spring Training -- and more importantly what their roles could look like if they ha...
Cubs Bullpen Faces Setbacks Two Weeks Before Opening Day
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Pedro Strop's minor hamstring injury and the rest of the Chicago Cubs bullpen now that a few others have experienced setbacks. Learn mo...
Willson Contreras' Spring Power, Nico Hoerner Impressive Spring, & David Bote's Role
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Willson Contreras' powerful Spring Training, Nico Hoerner's impressive stretch with the big-league club, and David Bote's role when Add...
Tyler Chatwood, Dillon Maples, & Carl Edwards Jr. Keep Throwing Strikes, Jon Lester Named Opening Day Starter
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the back of the bullpen -- specifically Tyler Chatwood, Dillon Maples, and Carl Edwards Jr. -- the opening day rotation, and encouragi...
Starting Rotation's Spring Debut Recap, Willson Contreras' Framing Improvements, & Darvish's 97 MPH Heat Is Back
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Yu Darvish's optimism about his first two Spring Training Starts, the recap of the starting rotation spring debuts, and the offense's s...
Cubs.com Beat Writer Jordan Bastian Talks Spring Training Impressions From First Week
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cubs.com beat writer Jordan Bastian joins the episode to talk about his thoughts from the first week of Spring training. Joe Maddon's "millennial...
Baseball Is Back: First Impressions from Spring Training & PECOTA 80-Win Projection
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include first impressions from Spring Training (e.g., David Bote, Yu Darvish, etc.), Jon Lester's leadership role, and the PECOTA projections. ...
How Proposed Rule Changes Affect Cubs, Pitchers/Catchers Report On Feb 13
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the proposed rule changes (pitch clock, NL DH, etc.) and pitchers/catchers reporting to Mesa on February 13. Learn more about your ad c...
Cubs Continue to Add Bullpen Depth, Darvish's Rehab Is Progressing
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the Cubs minor bullpen additions, Yu Darvish's health, and disrespect towards Rizzo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
David Bote Targeted by Padres, Cubs Settle All Arbitration Salaries
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the recent rumor connecting David Bote to the Padres and all arb-eligible players agreeing to deals. Learn more about your ad choice...
David Ross And Mark DeRosa As Candidates For Bench Coach, Kris Bryant's "Assassin" Focus Is Really Encouraging
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include David Ross and Mark DeRosa's candidacy for the new Cubs bench coach vacancy, as well as the report that Kris Bryant's offseason regi...
Reports Suggest Cubs Connected to JT Realmuto, Might Move On From Willson Contreras
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the rumor of JT Realmuto and Willson Contreras' future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more...
Cubs "In Mix" For Bryce Harper, Javy Finishes Second in MVP Voting
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the recent report that the Cubs are in the mix for Bryce Harper, and Jon Lester finishes 4th in Cy Young voting and Javy Baez finishes ...
Reports Suggest Cubs Are Financially Handcuffed, Won't Sign Harper or Machado
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the numerous reports that the Cubs don't have the money to land Harper or Machado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
The Offseason Begins, Cubs Likely to Surpass '19 Luxury Tax
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the 2019 Cubs payroll, which is likely to be higher than the luxury tax threshold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Cubs Replace Chili Davis With Anthony Iapoce, Joe Maddon Wants an Extension & His Agent Confident It'll Be Signed
21 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the new Cubs hitting coach Anthony Iapoce and Joe Maddon's agent emphasizing Maddon wants an extension. Learn more about your ad choice...
Cubs Top Prospect Dakota Mekkes Interview
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cubs top prospect Dakota Mekkes talks with CubsInsider.com's Evan Altman about the big pitcher's future, mindset, and successful year with AA and AAA....
Chili Davis Fired, And What That Could Mean for Offseason Plans
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the firing of Chili Davis and where that positions the Cubs for the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Theo Epstein Says Cubs Lacked Urgency, Offseason Begins Early
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the Cubs Wild Card Game loss to the Colorado Rockies, post-mortem reactions, and Theo Epstein's season-ending press conference in which...
Ouch, Onto The Wild Card Game
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs are in the Wild Card Game. This is a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your a...
Game 163 For The Division
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's one topic: Game 163 for the NL Central crown. Let's go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about you...
Cubs Clinch 4th Straight Postseason Birth, But Division Title TBD in Final Three Games
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the huge deal that is the Cubs fourth straight trip to the playoffs, Jon Lester's legend, encouraging player trends, and the upcoming d...
Addison Russell's Leave Of Absence, Kyle Hendricks Looking Like 2016 Form
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Addison Russell's leave of absence, Kyle Hendricks' vintage performances, and the last week of the regular season. Learn more about you...
Cubs Finish Brutal 30-Day Stretch, Montgomery's Role Becoming Significant, Morrow Out For year
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the impressive series win against the Diamondbacks, state of the team after enduring 30 straight work days, Montgomery's encouraging pe...
Pedro Strop Out For Regular Season, Cubs 2.5 Games Up Entering Final Two Weeks
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Joe Maddon's decision to bat Pedro Strop that led to injury, Brandon Morrow and Jason Heyward returning, and the final two weeks of the...
Cubs Only One Game Up in Central, Fatigue Is Showing, But They Remain Resilient
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the series loss to the Brewers, the disconcerting state of the fatigued roster, encouraging trends, and upcoming games against the Nati...
Cubs Dealt A Misfortunate Schedule After Rainouts, Carl Edwards Jr. Continues to Struggle Amidst Morrow's Unclear Return
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the disaster that is MLB's re-scheduling of the Cubs/Nationals game, Carl Edwards Jr.'s struggles, confidence in the bullpen, and the u...
Cubs Playoff Odds Near 100%, Morrow Might Not Return to Full Strength, Contreras' Framing Has Been Bad
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the Cubs' big-time win against the Brewers to avoid the sweep, Morrow's cloudy return, and Willson Contreras' framing and blocking woes...
Javy Baez's MVP Contention, Kris Bryant's Return, & Addison Russell's Reduced Role
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Javy Baez's 30 HR milestone, Kris Bryant's return, and Addison Russell's disappointing season. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
David Bote's Role When Kris Bryant Returns, Cubs Closer Role With Morrow Out
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include David Bote's role once Kris Bryant returns from his rehab stint, Ian Happ and Albert Almora's struggles, and the state of the bullpe...
Bryant Begins Minors Rehab Stint, Cubs Playoff Chances at 99%
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include Kris Bryant's health and recent mechanical change, the Cubs five-game winning streak, and what to do with the lineup once Bryant is bac...
Cubs Acquire Daniel Murphy, Yu Darvish Out for Year, Kris Bryant & Brandon Morrow's Unclear Return Date
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the Daniel Murphy acquisition, Yu Darvish's season-ending stress reaction, update on injuries for KB and Morrow, and the general lack o...