Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
Episodes
Cubs linked to Tatsuya Imai AGAIN in Day 1 of Winter Meetings
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs enter the Winter Meetings with big expectations and even bigger rumors swirling around the league. Not the Cubs though. Is Jed Hoyer ...
Alex Bregman, Eugenio Suarez, Zac Gallen and others highlight the Cubs interest at the Winter Meetings
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings are here — and the Chicago Cubs are ready to make noise. In this episode of Wrigleyville Forever, Cody and Blake welcom...
The harsh reality for Chicago Cubs fans entering the Winter Meetings
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs enter the Winter Meetings with big expectations and even bigger rumors swirling around the league. Not the Cubs though. Is Jed Hoyer ...
With Ryan Helsely and Dylan Cease off the market, what's next for the Cubs?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Ryan Helsley off the board and Dylan Cease landing elsewhere, Jed Hoyer’s front office suddenly finds itself searching for tier two options on ...
Cubs sign reliever Phil Maton AND reports say more impact relievers are coming
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, the Chicago Cubs have landed veteran right-handed reliever Phil Maton on a reported two-year deal (with a club option for a third ye...
Shota Imanaga ACCEPTS qualifying offer and the Rays DFA'd Christopher Morel
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Wrigleyville Forever, Cody and Blake break down two surprising moves that caught fans off guard:Shota Imanaga Accepts the qualifyin...
Shota Imanaga's looming decision + Cubs interest in Dylan Cease, Michael King and Tatsuya Imai post GM Meetings recap
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week at the MLB General Managers Meetings, the Chicago Cubs laid the groundwork for a pivotal offseason — and pitching was at the center of the...
GUEST FRIDAY: Drew Richards of The Baseballer Show on improving the Cubs offense, Dylan Cease, and more
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Guest Friday and this week Cody is joined by a special guest — Drew Richards, co-host of The Baseballer Show! Drew stops by to break down every...
GM Meetings news: Chicago Cubs plan to be active on pitching market
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Was Cade Horton snubbed for NL Rookie of the Year?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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GUEST FRIDAY: The Setup Man Kyle Stanley on 2025 season, Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber, and Shota Imanaga
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cody, Blake and Friday guest Setup Man Kyle Stanley discuss the Cubs season, the ups and downs of Kyle Tucker’s season. Finally, we debate the big q...
Shota Imanaga is a free agent
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shota Imanaga has officially opted out and become a free agent after a disappointing second half with the Chicago Cubs. Now the big question is — wi...
Alex Bregman and others opt out ... who will the Chicago Cubs sign this offseason?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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GUEST FRIDAY: Host of Cubs On Deck Greg Huss on 2025 Cubs debuts and prospects for 2026
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by Greg Huss from the Cubs On Deck Podcast to break down all the excitement around the Chicago Cubs prospects who made their...
Cubs linked to Japanese ACE Tatsuya Imai
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚨FOLLOW NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT🚨https://www.instagram.com/wrigleyville.forever/In this edition of Wrigleyville Forever, Cody and Blake react to th...
How much better would Dylan Cease make the Chicago Cubs in 2026?
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚨FOLLOW OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT! 🚨 Could a reunion between Dylan Cease and the Chicago Cubs actually happen in 2026? Bruce Levine of 670 The S...
GUEST FRIDAY: THE Director of Morale on Cubs 2025 season, Craig Counsell, Jed Hoyer, and if the Cubs should sign Kyle Schwarber
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs are heading into a crucial offseason — and one big question has fans buzzing: should the Cubs bring back Kyle Schwarber? After seei...
MAILBAG: Should the Chicago Cubs sign Alex Bregman this offseason?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first Cubs Mailbag episode of the 2025 offseason! In this video, Cody dives into YOUR burning questions about the Chicago Cubs — from...
How should Chicago Cubs fans view the Kyle Tucker trade after the 2025 season?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 season is in the books for the Chicago Cubs but the offseason rumors have already begun in regards to Kyle Tucker. The Dodgers are reportedly...
Jed Hoyer on the Chicago Cubs 2025 season, Kyle Tucker and more from season ending press conference
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s press conference, Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer reflected on a rollercoaster 2025, the team’s postseason exit, and wh...
2025 Chicago Cubs postseason and regular series recap
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 baseball season was one to remember for the Chicago Cubs. From Opening Day highs to late-season drama and an unforgettable playoff run, this ...
Cubs season comes to a close in loss to Brewers in Game 5 of NLDS
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs’ postseason run comes to a disappointing end as they fall to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 in Game 5 of the NLDS. In a hard-fought seri...
Can the Chicago Cubs complete the comeback in Game 5 against the Brewers?
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The stage is set for an epic Game 5 showdown in Milwaukee as our Chicago Cubs take on the division-rival Brewers with a trip to the NLCS on the line! ...
REACTION: CUBS FORCE GAME 5 IN MILWAUKEE!
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs came alive in Game 4 and refused to go quietly — shutting out Milwaukee 6‑0 to even the series and send it back to Milwaukee for a winner...
CHICAGO CUBS SURVIVE ELIMINATION AND FORCE GAME 4 IN THE NLDS!
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs aren't done yet! 💥 In a thrilling Game 3 of the NLDS at Wrigley Field, Chicago dug deep and survived a fierce challenge from the Milwa...
Keys to the Cubs avoiding the sweep in Game 3 against the Brewers
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The stage is set for a crucial Game 3 of the NLDS as the Chicago Cubs return to the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field to take on the Milwaukee Brewer...
Cubs absolutely dominated in Game 2 by the Brewers
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs couldn’t bounce back from Game 1 as they fell 7-3 to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the NLDS at American Family Field. The Cubs...
Can the Chicago Cubs bounce back in Game 2 against the Brewers?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday didn’t go how Cubs fans wanted — the Brewers came out swinging and jumped all over Game 1 in the NLDS, handing Chicago a 9–3 loss. In ...
NL Division Series Preview: Cubs and Brewers
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The stage is set. The Chicago Cubs and longtime NL Central rivals Milwaukee Brewers square off in the 2025 National League Division Series beginning t...
THE CUBS ARE HEADED TO THE NL DIVISION SERIES!
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs are moving on! In a thrilling showdown at Wrigley Field, the Cubs took down the San Diego Padres 3-1 to clinch the NL Wild Card Serie...
YIKES! Dylan Cease, Padres bullpen shut out the Cubs in Game 2 of NL Wild Card Series
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The San Diego Padres erased their Game 1 deficit and forced a decider with a dominant 3-0 win in Game 2 over the Chicago Cubs. In a do-or-die showdown...
POSTGAME: Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back to back homers in Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs struck first in the NL Wild Card Series, opening with a clutch 3–1 victory over San Diego at Wrigley Field. Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly w...
PADRES SERIES PREVIEW: Can the Chicago Cubs advance past the Padres without Cade Horton?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The postseason is here. Finally. The Chicago Cubs will host a home playoff game for the first time since 2018 as the San Diego Padres will travel to C...
Cubs are CRAWLING to the regular season finish line
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs couldn’t secure the top spot in the NL Wild Card this week as they dropped their series against the New York Mets in a frustrating ...
What are the 3 Biggest Concerns for the Cubs headed into the playoffs?
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs came into the weekend series hoping to gain ground in the division after clinching a playoff spot, but instead walked away empty-hand...
THE CUBS CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTH!
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially official. The Chicago Cubs have officially clinched a postseason berth — their first full‑season playoff appearance since 2018...
NL batting title finalist Nico Hoerner, Chicago Cubs win series over the Rays
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs showed up big this weekend, taking the series against the Tampa Bay Rays with clutch hitting, solid pitching, and so...
Cubs take series in Atlanta, Anthony Rizzo announces his retirement
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a day for Chicago Cubs fans—full of celebration and reflection with the news of Anthony Rizzo's retirement announcement capped off with a s...
YIKES! Daniel Palencia IMPLODES in the 9th inning, Chicago Cubs drop series against the Nationals
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's series finale against the Nationals was a gut punch—one for the highlight reel, but for all the wrong reasons. The Cubs marched into the...
Chicago Cubs start September hot taking series against the Brave
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs kicked off September with a bang, taking a crucial series win over the Atlanta Braves! After a tough August, the Cubs are showing sig...
Chicago Cubs fail to sweep the Rockies, Daniel Palencia implodes again
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unreal. Just when it looked like the Cubs were about steal the sweep in Colorado, the Daniel Palencia implodes and the Rockies walk it off in crushing...
Cubs get SWEPT by the Giants
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs just got SWEPT by the San Francisco Giants in brutal fashion — and WILLY ADAMES made sure it sting. The former Brewer TORCHED Cubs ...
MAILBAG: Should Cubs fans be concerned with Daniel Palencia?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Wrigleyville Forever's mailbag, where Cody answers your questions about everything happening with the Chicago Cubs. ...
Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs SWEEP the Angels!
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs completed the series sweep over the Los Angeles Angels, showing off stellar pitching from Javier Assad, Cade Horton and Jameson Taill...
Series recap: Chicago Cubs lose finale 4-1 BUT take season series against Milwaukee
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite dropping the finale, the Chicago Cubs showed up when they needed to this week, taking 3 out of 5 games against the Milwaukee Brewers and offic...
CUBS SWEEP THE DOUBLE HEADER AGAINST THE BREWERS!
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a day at Wrigley! After an embarrassing loss, the Chicago Cubs came out swinging and swept both games of today’s doubleheader against the divis...
Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs GET BOOED OFF THE FIELD in EMBARRASSING loss to Brewers
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well… that was brutal. The Cubs got absolutely smacked by the Brewers today in a 7-0 loss at Wrigley Field. From the first pitch, Milwaukee came to ...
Cubs FINALLY WIN a series! Take two out of three over the Pirates!
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 CUBS TAKE THE SERIES OVER THE PIRATES! | August 17, 2025The Chicago Cubs just wrapped up a HUGE series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates despite ho...
NOT GREAT! Chicago Cubs drop their THIRD straight series
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welp… that series didn’t go how we wanted.The Cubs dropped another series with another frustrating loss, 2-1 to the Blue Jays, and as a fan — it...
Carter Hawkins comments on long-term sustainability vs immediate success is FRUSTRATING
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few days ago Chicago Cubs GM Carter Hawkins spoke to ESPN on how the organization balances immediate competitiveness with long-term sustainability. ...
Cubs drop series in St. Louis, fall 6.0 games back of the Brewers
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs couldn't get the series win this weekend at Busch Stadium, dropping 2 out of 3 games to the Cardinals. Despite a solid offensive ...
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, Reds series recap + Chicago Cubs offense, Tucker, PCA slumping headed to St.Louis
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a rollercoaster week for the Chicago Cubs as they wrapped up their homestand against the Cincinnati Reds losing two out of three. From an ice c...
MAILBAG: Did the Cubs misevaluate Michael Soroka? Other questions post trade deadline
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into YOUR questions about everything Cubs-related — from the trade deadline, Kyle Tucker and Ian Happ's future with the Cubs, a...
Justin Turner saves the weekend for the Chicago Cubs in series WIN against the Orioles
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs' offense struggled this weekend, but showed up when it mattered most. The Cubs took 2 out of 3 games from the Baltimore Orioles i...
Grading the 2025 MLB trade Deadline for the Chicago Cubs
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline has officially passed, and the Chicago Cubs made some big decisions—did they do enough to become true contenders for a W...
Should the Cubs make a trade for Orioles pitchers Zach Eflin or Charlie Morton?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2025 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, rumors are heating up — and the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles are both reportedly explori...
Rest in Peace Ryne Sandberg
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was hard for me because I never got to watch Ryne Sandberg play, but I think what's most important is everyone knows what kind of person he w...
BREAKING NEWS: CUBS EXTEND JED HOYER
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs have officially locked in their President of Baseball Operations, Jed Hoyer, with a multi‑year contract extension. I break down: Wh...
Matt Shaw and Cade Horton THRIVE in Crosstown Classic series on the South Side
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago Cubs came out victorious in their Crosstown Classic series against the Chicago White Sox, taking 2 of 3 games at Rate Field this weekend. ...
Should the Cubs trade for Adrian Houser?
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Houser threw a gem against the Cubs in the first of three against the White Sox last night. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic has reported the Cub...
Can PCA and the Chicago Cubs bounce back against the White Sox this weekend?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode one of Wrigleyville Forever, your go-to podcast for everything Chicago Cubs. Hosted by Cody Delmendo and Blake Cowell. The Chicago Cub...