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Welcome to Bleav in Cubs, your new favorite Cubs podcast! Host Caitlin Hendricks (MLB Ambassador and Baseball Content Creator) gives you her expert opinions on everything that goes down in the land of the Cubbies. If you love baseball, the Chicago Cubs and insanely hilarious jokes (Caitlin made us write this), then this is the place for you!
- Cubs sweep Dodgers at Wrigley Field in dominating fashion
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is battling Shohei Ohtani for the NL MVP crown
- Kyle Tucker gets booed loudly, his legacy as a Cub
- Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes set to make their Cubs debuts
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- MLB trade deadline was a memorable one for fans
- Cubs get big rotation arm in Kevin Gausman
- Reliever Ryan Zeferjahn adds some needed firepower to the bullpen
- Mo Baller era on the North Side comes to an end
- Cubs take on Braxton Garrett as a project piece, pay a decently high price
- Jed makes bold move for Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor for #2 prospect Jefferson Rojas
- Cubs will take on Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers this week at Wrigley Field
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- Cubs take both series against the Pirates and Cardinals
- Great series for both Alex Bregman and Nico Hoerner
- Too bad PCA's blast on Wednesday was all for naught
- Probably shouldn't have Trent Thornton in save situations going forward
- Jameson Taillon DFA'ed after disastrous start in Pittsburgh
- Cubs are linked in latest Tarik Skubal rumors
- Should the Cubs go harder after starters or relievers?
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- Cubs take 2/3 from the Pirates
- Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga pitched very well in Pittsburgh
- Pete Crow-Armstrong nearly hits for another cycle
- Jameston Taillon struggles again, and his spot in the rotation is in jeopardy
- Cubs will see the Cardinals next
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- Alex welcomes Marquee's Cole Wright to the show
- James Triantos is called up by the Cubs; Kevin Alcantara is sent down
- The MLB trade market is still very murky right now
- Relievers beyond Mason Miller could help the Cubs
- Are the likes of Logan Webb, Kevin Gausman, or Freddy Peralta reasonable targets?
- Can the Cubs rotation hold it together over this next brutal stretch of games?
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- Cubs hold a weekend-long celebration of the 2016 World Series champs
- Theo Epstein's rain delay story
- Anthony Rizzo, this generation's "Mr. Cub"
- The Champions Gate at Wrigley Field, good or bad?
- 2016 Cubs players acting like regular fans at Wrigley
- How long can the 2016 team get milked?
- Cubs acquire pitcher Aaron Civale
- Murky water in the perceived trade deadline market
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- Cubs end first half on positive note, sit at 12 games above .500
- Letter grades are given out to each Cubs position player
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is the team's MVP so far
- Cubs need more from the likes of Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Ian Happ in the second half
- Can the Cubs catch the Brewers for the NL Central crown?
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- Cubs bullpen has been playing with fire
- Is there even a circle of trust? Jacob Webb? Ryan Rolison? Trent Thornton? Tyler Ferguson? Shrug
- Can they trust David Peterson in the rotation?
- Craig Counsell is eyeing the returns of Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera, Daniel Palencia, and Phil Maton
- Pete Crow-Armstrong goes 20-20 before the All Star break for the second straight season
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- Cubs sweep Padres at Wrigley Field
- Seiya Suzuki hits his 100th homer
- Dansby Swanson has been on fire
- The streakiness, but the overall effectiveness of Swanson
- Pete Crow-Armstrong's month of June was in line with some MLB legends
- Cubs welcome the rival Cardinals to Wrigley Field for an Independence Day showdown
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- Most of the Cubs rotation is on the IL
- Key relievers are also on the IL
- Cubs acquire David Peterson from the Mets
- Nobody really has a role on the team
- Matthew Boyd returned
- How much of this is on Jed Hoyer?
- Key injured Cubs: Justin Steele, Cade Horton, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown, Hunter Harvey, Daniel Palencia, Phil Maton
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- Pete Crow-Armstrong is red hot over his last 21 games played
- PCA hits for the cycle at Wrigley Field
- Cubs handled the "easy part" of the schedule with mixed results
- Cubs will welcome in the defending AL champion Toronto Blue Jays
- Daniel Palencia hits the IL with elbow inflammation
- Moises Ballesteros sent down, Justin Dean called up
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- Cubs take 2/3 against the Giants
- Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch are leading the way offensively
- Seiya Suzuki is looking good in the outfield, came up with some big hits this weekend
- Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner, and Alex Bregman are still not producing
- Javier Assad is making an impact on the banged-up staff
- Ben Brown bends but doesn't break
- Shota Imanaga and Edward Cabrera need to find consistency
- Josiah Hartshorn is tearing it up in the Cubs farm system
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- Cubs go 2-4 on latest homestand
- Cubs still cannot hit in the clutch
- Alex Bregman's struggles have the fanbase very frustrated
- Will Bregman be benched like Dansby Swanson with Matt Shaw returning?
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is hitting well
- Jameson Taillon lands on the IL
- Javier Assad deserved better Sunday night
- Previewing the Cubs - Rockies series
- How will the rotation hold up going forward
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- Cubs bats go cold again
- Frustrating series against the A's at home
- The likes of Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, and Dansby Swanson are in a rut
- What can Craig Counsell do differently?
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- Cubs end 10-game losing streak
- Ian Happ and Pete Crow-Armstrong come up big
- Colin Rea defeats Paul Skenes
- Jameson Taillon's struggles
- Should Jordan Wicks remain in the rotation over Javier Assad?
- Previewing the Cubs vs Cardinals showdown
- Would bringing in Andrew McCutchen and letting Kevin Alcantara go back to AAA be a wise move?
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Chicago Cubs, Cubs vs Pirates, Cubs vs Cardinals, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera, Craig Counsell, Kevin Alcantara, Shota Imanaga, Ben Brown, Jordan Wicks, Javier Assad
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- Cubs lose nine straight games
- RISP numbers are horrific
- Pitching injuries keep piling up
- This offense goes cold every season
- Who is the Alpha on the team?
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Chicago Cubs, Cubs vs Brewers, Cubs vs Astros, Cubs vs Pirates, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Moises Ballesteros, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera, Craig Counsell, Kevin Alcantara, Pedro Ramirez, Shota Imanaga, Ben Brown, Cubs slump, losing streak
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- Cubs swept by the Brewers at Wrigley Field
- Cubs lose Crosstown Series to White Sox
- Pete Crow-Armstrong gets into it with a Sox fan
- RISP numbers have been brutal
- Jameson Taillon and Edward Cabrera's recent rough outings
- Cubs bring in Liam Hendriks
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Chicago Cubs, Crosstown Series, Cubs vs. Sox, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Moises Ballesteros, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera, Cubs vs Brewers, Craig Counsell, Caleb Theilbar, Liam Hendricks
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- Cubs winning streak hit 10 games for the second time this season
- Cubs winning streak was snapped on Saturday against the Rangers
- Edward Cabrera's due regression
- Cubs will head to Atlanta for their toughest series yet
- Could the Cubs be targeting Freddy Peralta or Logan Webb?
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Chicago Cubs, Cubs vs Rangers, Cubs vs Braves, Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown, Colin Rea, Shota Imanaga, Feddy Peralta, Logan Webb
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- Cubs sweep Reds, extending their home winning streak to 15
- First winning streak of 15 games at Wrigley Field since 1935
- Michael Conforto and Michael Busch come up clutch in several games
- Pete Crow-Armstrong's game-tying home run on Wednesday was one for the ages
- Bullpen ups and downs
- Patching up the pitching staff, Ben Brown's role
- Previewing the pitching matchups in the Cubs upcoming series against the Rangers
Chicago Cubs, Cubs, Cubs vs Reds, Pete Crow-Armstrong, PCA, Michael Busch, Michael Conforto, Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera, Colin Rea, Ian Happ, Daniel Palencia, Corbin Martin, Hoby Milner, Ben Brown
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- Cubs win 13 straight games at Wrigley Field
- Cubs walkoff Reds twice in a row, similar to a stretch in 2021
- Michael Conforto hits first career walkoff homer
- Michael Busch is heating up, being a main contributor
- Pete Crow-Armstong and Matt Shaw have a learning moment after a close play at home
- Matt Shaw and Elly de La Cruz's interaction
- Matthew Boyd needs surgery and is out for the foreseeable future
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Chicago Cubs, Cubs vs Reds, Craig Counsell, Michael Busch, Michael Conforto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Matt Shaw, Matthew Boyd, Edward Cabrera, Shota Imanaga, Colin Rea, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon, Ian Happ, Alex Bregman
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- Cubs go 3-3 against the Dodgers and Padres
- Cubs epic Friday night comeback extended winning streak to 10
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is enemy #1 in the City of Angels
- Craig Counsell wins career game #900
- Justin Steel suffers from a flexor strain and is shut down in the middle of rehab
- Cubs bullpen is being held together by duct tape and glue
- Cubs rotation has been overall good, though not without concerns
- Big homestand coming up against two notable NL opponents
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Chicago Cubs, Shota Imanaga, Alex Brgman, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Corbin Martin, Caleb Theilbar, Riley Martin, Ian Happ, Michael Conforto, Seiya Suzuki, Moises Ballestaros, Cubs vs Dodgers, Cubs vs Padres, Cubs vs Diamondbacks, Craig Counsell, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Daniel Palencia, Cubs pitching, Cubs recap, Matthew Boyd, Colin Rea, Ben Brown, Hoby Milner
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- Cubs sweep the Phillies if four games
- Cubs extend winning streak to nine, taking advantage of struggling opponents
- Cubs dominate the first three games, win in dramatic fashion in the finale
- Struggling hitters like Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch come alive
- Moises Ballesteros stays red hot
- Previewing the series against the Dodgers
- Cubs and their fans are having a blast during this streak
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Chicago Cubs, Shota Imanaga, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Carson Kelly, Corbin Martin, Caleb Theilbar, Riley Martin, Ian Happ, Michael Conforto, Seiya Suzuki, Moises Ballestaros, Cubs vs Phillies, Craig Counsell, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Daniel Palencia, Cubs pitching, Cubs recap, Matthew Boyd, Colin Rea, Ben Brown
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- Cubs sweep Mets in three-game set at Wrigley Field
- Edward Cabrera, Jameson Taillon, and Javier Assad have good starts
- Nico Hoerner walks off to seal the sweep
- Daniel Palencia goes to IL, and Corbin Martin is called up
- Carson Kelly and Moises Ballesteros are hot, Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki are not
- All NL Central teams are above .500
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Chicago Cubs, Shota Imanaga, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Carson Kelly, Corbin Martin, Caleb Theilbar, Riley Martin, Ian Happ, Michael Conforto, Seiya Suzuki, Moises Ballestaros, Cubs vs Phillies, Cubs vs Mets, Craig Counsell, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Daniel Palencia, Cubs pitching, Cubs recap
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- Cubs bats score 11 in series-clinching win over the Phillies
- Matt Shaw hits three doubles
- Nico Hoerner records three hits and five RBI
- Shota Imanaga throws six innings and strikes out 11 hitters
- Cubs face the Mets next at Wrigley Field
- Cubs get more bad news on the pitcher injury front
- Kevin Alcantara remains in AAA Iowa
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- Cubs split first two games in Philadelphia
- Assad Struggles, Rea pitches well
- Cubs lost 2/3 against the Pirates last weekend, some bad clutch hitting
- Ballesteros, Hoerner, and Amaya are hitting well, with Bregman and Busch working out of slumps
- Platooning Ballesteros
- Suzuki returning from injury
- PCA's concerning struggles
- Pitching injuries in the bullpen and rotation
- Is Lucas Giolito still on the table?
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- Cade Horton UCL surgery confirmed — season over, Tommy John decision pending
- Four starters on the IL: Horton, Boyd, Steele, Wicks
- Who steps into the rotation? Assad, Colin Rea, and what's next
- Is Lucas Giolito a realistic free agent add for the Cubs?
- Justin Steele's return timeline — and what to realistically expect
- Cubs at Tampa Bay Rays — why this series is a gut check on the road
- Offensive bright spots: Nico Horner, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki's return, PCA's early struggles and why it won't last
- FanDuel mid-show segment: Tonight's best plays for Cubs vs. Rays
- Rapid fire quick takes — NL Central race, Jed Hoyer trade deadline outlook, and more
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Angels Series Recap — Cubs Win 2-1 ∙ Game 1: Cubs 7-2 — Happ homers three straight games ∙ Game 2: Cubs shut out 2-0 — offense goes quiet ∙ Game 3: Cubs 6-2 — Boyd 10 Ks, five-run third, series clinched FanDuel Bet Ideas — Cubs vs. Guardians Friday ∙ Cubs Moneyline — Horton vs. Cantillo ∙ Horton Strikeout Prop — take the over ∙ Cubs First Five Innings — lock in early Guardians Pregame ∙ Horton (1-0, 2.84) vs. Cantillo (0-0, 4.91) ∙ Cleveland’s home opener — Progressive Field — loud crowd ∙ Watch Ramírez, watch Hoerner, watch Horton’s first inning Why It Matters ∙ Cubs can’t drop another series ∙ Sweep = 6-3 and a statement to the NL Central Bleav in Cubs — Bleav Network. Powered by FanDuel. Must be 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Ep. 3 | March 31, 2026 | ~30 min Host: Brandon Tracks Hiatt | Co-Host: Alex Patt Game 1 Recap — Cubs 7, Angels 2 (March 30) Edward Cabrera’s debut: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 5 K. Ian Happ hit his 3rd homer of the season. Carson Kelly and Moisés Ballesteros each drove in two runs. Ryan Johnson walked the bases loaded in the 1st and the Cubs never looked back. Game 2 Recap — Angels 2, Cubs 0 (March 31) José Soriano was dominant again — 6 shutout innings, 2 hits allowed. Jameson Taillon gave the Cubs 4.2 innings in his season debut but walked 4 batters and the Cubs couldn’t generate offense. Logan O’Hoppe’s two-run single off Phil Maton in the 6th was the difference. Ben Brown was outstanding in long relief — 3 shutout innings, 5 strikeouts. Topics Covered: Edward Cabrera Cubs debut breakdown, Ian Happ’s hot start, Jameson Taillon season debut concerns, Moisés Ballesteros early contributions, Seiya Suzuki return update, Matthew Boyd’s next start preview, Cubs rotation concerns, Mike Trout vs Cabrera, Cubs 2026 season outlook Wednesday Preview: Matthew Boyd vs Yusei Kikuchi, 1:20 PM CT, Marquee Sports Network Chicago Cubs 2026, Cubs vs Angels recap, Edward Cabrera Cubs debut, Jameson Taillon Cubs, Ian Happ home run, Seiya Suzuki injury update, Matthew Boyd Cubs, Cubs rotation 2026, Bleav in Cubs podcast, Cubs podcast 2026, Cubs Angels Wrigley Field, Ben Brown Cubs, Moisés Ballesteros, Craig Counsell Cubs, Cubs 2026 season, Chicago baseball podcast, Cubs Angels series, Jose Soriano Cubs, Cubs starting rotation concerns, Cubs World Series 2026
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EPISODE: Cade Horton Is BACK, Happ Goes BOOM & the Cubs Bounce Back 10-2! HOST: Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt CO-HOST: Alex Patt — ChiCitySports / Bill Swerski’s Sports Talk Chicago RECORDED: March 28, 2026 GAME: Chicago Cubs 10, Washington Nationals 2 — Game 2 of the 2026 Season
After a rough Opening Day loss — the Cubs got blown out 10-4 at Wrigley Field on Thursday in front of their home fans — the question was simple: how would this team respond? The answer came on Saturday in the form of a complete, dominant, ten to two demolition of the Washington Nationals. Cade Horton walked out to the mound and was locked in from pitch one, retiring the first nine batters he faced before finishing with six and a third innings pitched, four hits allowed, two runs, and four strikeouts. Three Chicago relievers followed him and did not allow a single hit the rest of the way. Ian Happ broke the game open in the sixth inning with a three-run home run off Ken Waldichuk. Miguel Amaya homered and drove in two runs. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw and Carson Kelly all contributed at the plate. This was exactly the kind of statement game a team with World Series aspirations needed to make. On this episode of Bleav in Cubs, Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt — owner and host of both Bleav in Cubs and Bleav in Bears on the CHI Sports Network and the Bleav Network — welcomes his brand-new co-host for the 2026 season: Alex Patt. Alex is a writer for ChiCitySports, a Chicagoland native and lifelong Cubs fan who has been covering this team since 2017. He is the co-host of Bill Swerski’s Sports Talk Chicago — one of Chicago’s longest-running sports podcasts with over 500 episodes — and brings years of real, passionate, in-depth Cubs analysis to every conversation. WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE: — Alex Patt’s official co-host debut and his history covering the Cubs — Opening Day post-mortem: what went wrong Thursday in the 10-4 loss — Matthew Boyd, unearned runs and the self-inflicted damage that cost Chicago — Seiya Suzuki’s knee injury from the World Baseball Classic and his IL timeline — Full Game 2 recap: inning by inning breakdown of the 10-2 victory — Cade Horton’s complete backstory: 2025 rookie season stats, the cracked rib that ended his year, how the Cubs protected him this spring and what his ceiling looks like in 2026 — Is Cade Horton a legitimate NL Cy Young contender? His competition with Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes — Ian Happ’s three-run homer and why he is one of the most underrated players in the National League — Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki all hitting free agency after 2026 — who does Jed Hoyer prioritize? — Alex Bregman’s impact on the infield, the culture and the lineup’s run production potential — The case for this being the best defensive Cubs team since 2016 — potentially six Gold Glove winners on the same roster — Miguel Amaya breakdown — who is he and why should Cubs fans be excited? — Moises Ballesteros and the embarrassing depth at the catcher position — Michael Conforto and Dylan Carlson stepping up while Suzuki is out — Pete Crow-Armstrong’s $115 million six-year extension and what it means for the franchise long-term — Sunday series finale preview: Shota Imanaga vs. Jake Irvin — 2026 season outlook: is this a World Series team? — Three bold predictions for the Chicago Cubs in 2026 ABOUT THE HOSTS: Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt is the owner and host of Bleav in Cubs and Bleav in Bears on the CHI Sports Network and the Bleav Network. A lifelong Chicago sports fan, Brandon brings high energy, real passion and an entertainment-first approach to every episode. Alex Patt is a writer for ChiCitySports covering all six Chicago sports teams and co-host of Bill Swerski’s Sports Talk Chicago, a weekly Chicago sports podcast running since 2016 with over 500 episodes. He has covered the Chicago Cubs for FanSided’s Cubbies Crib since 2017 and is one of the most dedicated Cubs media voices in the Chicagoland area. FOLLOW ALEX PATT: ChiCitySports: chicitysports.com Bill Swerski’s Sports Talk Chicago: Available on all podcast platforms Twitter/X: @AlexPatt SUBSCRIBE TO BLEAV IN CUBS: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | CHI Sports Network | Bleav Network and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes two minutes and helps us grow so we can keep bringing you the best Cubs content all season! GO CUBS GO! #ChicagoCubs #GoCubsGo #BleavInCubs #CadeHorton #IanHapp #MiguelAmaya #PeteCrowArmstrong #AlexBregman #SeiyaSuzuki #ShotaImanaga #Cubs2026 #NLCentral #WrigleyField #CHISportsNetwork #BleavNetwork #AlexPatt #ChiCitySports #BillSwerskiSports #MLBPodcast #CubsBaseball
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Chicago Cubs Drop Opening Day 10-4 to the Nationals — But Don’t Panic Yet The first-ever episode of Bleav in Cubs arrives on Opening Day 2026, and it comes with an immediate gut punch: the Chicago Cubs lose 10-4 to the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. Brandon and D-Nice refuse to hit the panic button — but they are absolutely going to talk about it. What’s Covered in This Episode: Opening Day Reaction — The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Matthew Boyd was knocked out in the third inning after surrendering six earned runs on six hits and throwing 63 pitches. Seven strikeouts showed the stuff was there — but Boyd couldn’t escape jams when it counted. The Cubs trailed by eight runs after four innings and never recovered. On the bright side, Michael Busch went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs, and the bullpen — led by Ben Brown’s 3.1 innings of long relief — held Washington in check after Boyd’s exit. The Seiya Suzuki Injury Update Suzuki enters the season on the 10-day injured list with a right knee injury suffered during the World Baseball Classic. Brandon and D-Nice break down the realistic return timeline, how Dylan Carlson and Matt Shaw are filling the void, and why protecting Suzuki now could pay off in October. Alex Bregman — Can He Replace Kyle Tucker? The Cubs’ marquee offseason addition went 1-for-5 on Opening Day. Brandon and D-Nice put Bregman’s signing in full context — what the Cubs are asking of him, how the lineup looks without Tucker’s star power, and whether Pete Crow-Armstrong stepping into a true superstar role changes the entire equation. World Series or Bust — Bold 2026 Predictions Brandon’s bold call: Cade Horton becomes the ace of the Cubs rotation by June. D-Nice’s bold call: Pete Crow-Armstrong wins the NL MVP Award. Both co-hosts believe this roster — when healthy — is capable of 95-plus wins and a deep October run, with the NL Central more winnable than it was a season ago.
Key Stats From Today’s Game: ∙ Matthew Boyd: 3.2 IP | 6 ER | 6 H | 7 K | Loss ∙ Michael Busch: 3-for-5 | 2 2B | 2 R ∙ Pete Crow-Armstrong: 2-for-4 | 2 RBI ∙ Ben Brown: 3.1 IP | 2 ER (long relief) ∙ Final Score: Washington Nationals 10, Chicago Cubs 4
Players & People Mentioned: Matthew Boyd, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Dansby Swanson, Cade Horton, Dylan Carlson, Matt Shaw, Ian Happ, Cade Cavalli, Ben Brown, Jacob Webb, Jordan Wicks, Justin Steele, Porter Hodge, Craig Counsell, Jed Hoyer
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In this episode of the podcast, Jacob recaps the biggest moments from the semifinal and championship rounds of the World Baseball Classic, breaking down how the tournament reached its thrilling conclusion. He highlights the standout performances, key turning points, and clutch moments that defined the final games, while also discussing how the intensity of international competition brought out the best in some of the world’s top players. Jacob emphasizes just how electric the atmosphere was and why these final rounds showcased everything that makes the tournament so special.
Throughout the episode, he dives into the championship matchup and analyzes what ultimately decided the winner. Jacob talks about the biggest stars who stepped up on the global stage, the managerial decisions that impacted the outcome, and how the game compared to past World Baseball Classic finals. He also reflects on what the results mean for Team USA and other top countries moving forward, giving his perspective on how the tournament continues to grow in importance.
Shifting gears, Jacob transitions into a preview of Opening Day in Major League Baseball, focusing specifically on the matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals. He breaks down what to expect from both teams heading into the new season, including key players to watch, potential breakout candidates, and storylines that could shape the game. Jacob also discusses how each team’s offseason moves might impact their performance right out of the gate.
To wrap up the episode, he shares his expectations for Opening Day and what a strong start could mean for both the Cubs and Nationals as the long MLB season begins. Jacob ties it all together by connecting the excitement of the World Baseball Classic to the start of the MLB season, emphasizing how this stretch of baseball brings nonstop energy for fans and sets the tone for the months ahead.
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In this episode of the podcast, Jacob breaks down everything surrounding the World Baseball Classic and takes a closer look at Team USA heading into the tournament. He discusses how the World Baseball Classic has grown into one of the most exciting international events in baseball, bringing together star players from Major League Baseball and leagues around the world to represent their countries. Jacob highlights the pride and competitiveness that come with international play and explains why the tournament has become so meaningful for both players and fans.
Throughout the episode, he also dives into the construction of the Team USA roster and analyzes some of the biggest names representing the country. Jacob talks about how the team balances elite hitters with pitching depth and whether the roster is strong enough to compete with powerhouse baseball nations like Japan, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. He shares his thoughts on which players could make the biggest impact during the tournament and which potential matchups could be the most exciting to watch.
Jacob also explores how the atmosphere of the World Baseball Classic differs from the regular MLB season. He discusses the electric crowds, passionate international fan bases, and the intensity that comes with playing for national pride. According to Jacob, the tournament brings a level of energy and emotion that makes it feel closer to a global event like the World Cup than a typical baseball competition.
To wrap up the episode, he gives his expectations for Team USA and offers predictions on how far the team could go in the tournament. Jacob discusses the challenges the team may face and what it would take for them to win another championship, closing the episode with excitement about the growing impact of the World Baseball Classic on the sport of baseball.
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Jacob Turbitt recaps the free agency moves made by the Chicago Cubs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
- Cubs Gold Glove winners
- Tucker takes home Silver Slugger
- Horton loses out on ROY
- Manager of Year analysis
- Cy Young analysis
- MVP analysis
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- Blue Jays start off hot
- Dodgers hang in there
- Missed opportunities for Toronto
- Yamamoto's greatness
- Flashback to 2016
- Cubs hot start
- Rajai Davis iconic homer
- Cubs clutch up in the 10th
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- Cubs early offense
- Arrieta settles in
- Russell's grand slam
- Indians respond with too little too late
- Rizzo exclamation point
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- Game 5 pitching matchups
- Slow start for Cubs
- Fourth inning rally
- Chances for both teams
- Chapman impressive save
- Strange Terry Francona story
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- Cubs awards talk
- Cubs prospects in the Arizona Fall League
- Championship Series review
- World Series preview, predictions
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- Former Chicago Tribune and ESPN writer Melissa Isaacson joins the show
- Covering Chicago sports
- Remembering Steve Bartman game
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- Kyle Tucker likely gone
- Schwarber return to Chicago?
- The Seiya Suzuki Question
- Pitching staff potential
- Top five moments of Cubs 2025 season
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- Early solo homers
- Misiorowski shines
- Cubs lose bullpen battle
- Don't feel bad Cubs fans!
- Division Series prediction review
- Championship series preview and predictions
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- Fre - ddy! Fre - ddy!
- Matthew Boyd shines at home again
- Cubs power continues
- Bullpen shuts the door
- RIP Sister Jean
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- Cubs big first inning
- Bullpens battle
- Jake Bauers in big moments
- Keller slams the door
- Game 4 preview
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- Seiya's homer: What a start!
- Imanaga's struggles continue
- Misiorowski's playoff moment
- How can the Cubs win Game 3?
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- Milwaukee beats Chicago 9-3 in Game One of the NLDS
- Pitcher performance discussion
- Game Two Preview
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- Cubs vs Padres Wild Card Series recap
- Around the league Wild Card recap
- Cubs vs Brewers NLDS preview
- Division Series predictions
- This day in Cubs history: October 3, 1945
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- End of regular season analysis
- Cardinals decline
- Matthew Boyd named Game 1 starter
- Cubs-Padres and other Wild Card Round previews
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- Recap of final two games vs Mets
- Starting pitching questions
- Pomeranz respect
- Cubs crush Cardinals in series opener
- PCA 30-30
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I introduced myself as the new host of Bleav in Cubs and my goals for the podcast. I then break down the Cubs loss last night to the Mets from their early 6-1 lead to the bullpen collapse. I talk about which players' performances concerned me and which excited me with the playoffs on the horizon. I then analyzed Wild Card home field advantage scenarios for the Cubs while highlighting what else is going on in that NL Wild Card race.
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- Ryno Tribute
- Brewers Recap
- Trade Deadline Recap
- Orioles Preview
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- White Sox Recap
- Brewers Preview
- Trade Rumors (Keller, Gore, Cabrera)
- Clase a No-Go
- Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Ian Happ
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- Royals Recap
- White Sox Preview
- Division Lead
- Pitching Rumors
- Matt Shaw!!
- Busch & Nico Leadoff
- Pitching Is A Must
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- Brief Yankees/All-Star Recap
- Red Sox Recap
- Royals Preview
- Amaya and Assad Returns
- New Lineup Discussion
- Trade Rumors
- Matt Shaw Resurgence
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- Twins Recap
- Yankees Preview
- Division Update
- Happ Struggles, Lineup Change?
- PCA Enters History Books
- Shaw Continues to Struggle
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- Cardinals Recap
- Twins Preview
- Matthew Boyd All-Star Selection
- Busch, Nico, Seiya snubbed
- Time to replace Shaw?
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- Astros Recap
- Guardians Preview
- June Recap
- Bench/Starting Pitching Struggles
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- Cardinals Series Recap
- Astros Series Preview
- All-Star Game Updates (PCA, Tucker, Kelly)
- Standings Update
- Trade Rumors Discussion (Alcantara, Keller and more)
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- Brewers Series
- Mariners Series
- Cardinals Game One
- Series Preview
- Ben Brown Demotion?
- Trade Targets/Ideas
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- Introduction
- Pirates Series Recap
- Brewers Series Preview (Discussed First Brewers Series As Well)
- Bullpen Talk
- Injury Talk
- Offensive Struggles at Wrigley
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- Intro
- Phillies Recap
- Pirates Preview
- Ben Brown
- Other Brief Notes
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- Host Introduction
- Tigers Recap
- Phillies Preview
- Other Notes
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Former WGN web sports reporter and producer Larry Hawley joins the podcast to talk about the Cubs' ongoing struggles with the bat and in the bullpen. We touch on the team's plummeting playoff odds, how they might approach the trade deadline, and what has actually gone right this year.
Let's face it: The Cubs have not been a fun team to watch this year. Shota Imanaga is continuing to pitch well, but they're making too many outs on the bases, too many defensive miscues and aren't scoring runs. So what can be done about it? Host Gary Cohen looks at where the Cubs stand (it ain't good) and how they might be able to get better.
Chris Emma of 670 The Score joins Gary Cohen to talk about the Brewers' surprising resilience, the Cubs' slumping bats, and the impact of young players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ben Brown. We also predict some early trade deadline moves and discuss why the Bears on Hard Knocks will be appointment viewing.
Forgetting what "Go, Cubs, Go!" sounds like? The Cubs are mired in their first prolonged slump of the season. The bats have gone cold, dropping the team close to the .500 mark. On the bright side, Ben Brown just spun seven no-hit innings, and Pete Crow-Armstrong won minor league player of the week honors. Also, MLB just made a big change to their statistical database.
Cheryl Raye-Stout of WBEZ has been covering Chicago sports for four decades. On this episode, she talks about breaking Michael Jordan's baseball news, watching Shota Imanaga and Javier Assad dominate with pitchability, and covering Mark Grace and Sammy Sosa. We also appreciate Kyle Hendricks for the pitcher he was and the person he is, and look ahead at a potentially exciting Bears season.
The Shota Imanaga appreciation podcast continues, as the Cubs' newest import pitches another gem, Kyle Hendricks is back on the bump and looking more like himself, and the bullpen is struggling. But, mainly, host Gary Cohen dives into a new trove of MLB Statcast bat tracking data and how it can be used to evaluate Cubs hitters. We also remember Don Cardwell's surprising 1960 no-hitter.
Tommy Birch, Iowa Cubs beat reporter for the Des Moines Register, joins Gary Cohen to talk about top prospects Pete Crow-Armstrong, Owen Caissie, and Cade Horton. We also dive into prospect past to discuss when guys like Kris Bryant, Javy Baez, and others came through Triple-A Iowa, and touch on the 2014 Manny Ramirez player-coach experience.
When the year started, misinformed pundits (like host Gary Cohen) said the Cubs might be a little thin in the starting rotation. But with Justin Steele back, Jameson Taillon impressing, Javier Assad soaring, and Shota Imanaga looking like a Rookie of the Year, the Cubs have moved into a first-place tie. In this episode, Cohen discusses the Cubs stellar staff, examines some improved defensive numbers, and looks back at Kerry Wood's 1998 gem, still one of the best games ever pitched.
With the Cubs heading into May and their first series against the front-running Brewers, host Gary Cohen looks at the Cubs' first month of the season and top performers Mike Tauchman and Shota Imanaga. He also talks about the loss of superstar Mike Trout and looks back at a historic double no-hitter thrown at Weeghman Park in 1917.
Jared Wyllys, writer for CHGO Sports, joins the podcast to discuss Shota Imanaga's historic start to the season, how this call-up is different for Pete Crow-Armstrong, and his take on the NL Central. We also dive into Bluegrass basketball — he's a Kentucky guy and I'm a Louisville guy.
Things are going well so far on the North Side of Chicago. The Cubs are 16-9 and have the third best record in the NL. Which is amazing if you look at how this year has played out. The Cubs have been tested in the early going by injuries to key players like Cody Bellinger and Justin Steele, but they continue to find ways to win. We also celebrate Wrigley Field’s birthday and a memorable moment in LA courtesy of Rick Monday.
Tony Andracki, digital content manager and Cubs reporter for Marquee Sports Network, joins the podcast to discuss the Chicago Cubs’ resiliency out of the gate, Kyle Hendricks’ early struggles, the emergence of Miguel Amaya, and how minor leaguers Owen Caissie and Matt Shaw could make a big impact on the 2024 team. We also briefly reminisce about how the 2016 postseason run was fueled by Phil Collins.
The season is a half-month old, and the Cubs are looking solid. Host Gary Cohen introduces the podcast and discusses the Cubs’ stacked minor league system, the scorching start of Michael Busch, and early injuries to Seiya Suzuki and Justin Steele. He also bids a fond farewell to former Cubs lefty and four-time World Series winner Ken Holtzman, author of two no-hitters for the North Siders and the winningest Jewish pitcher of all time.
The Cubs started off the 2024 season in a hard fought battle against the Rangers. We evaluate the first couple series of the year for the Cubs. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms.
In this episode we take a look at our personal expectations for the Cubs this year. We discuss Spring Training and players who surprised the most. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms.
Cody Bellinger signs back with the Cubs on a 3-year $80 million contract. The Cubs kicked off spring training this weekend and we gave our thoughts on the game. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms.
The Cubs lead the league with seven players in the MLB top 100 prospect list. We take a look at the Cubs top prospects in the MLB top 100. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms.
Star Japanese pitcher Shoto Imanaga signs a 4 year deal with the Cubs. We also discuss the Cubs most recent trade with the Dodgers. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms.
Tyler Glasnow rumors to the Cubs are heating up. We discuss what Ohtani's deal with the Dodgers means for the Cubs. Episodes released on all platforms.
Bleav's Unfiltered podcast host Casey Stern joins the show to discuss multiple topics in the MLB. We discuss Craig Counsell, Pete Alonso, Shohei Ohtani, and many other players that may be on the move this offseason. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms.
The Cubs have signed former Brewers manager Craig Counsell as their new manager. We take a look at what this move means for the Cubs this offseason. Episodes of Hey Chicago released on all platforms.
We go over what the perfect offseason for the Cubs would look like. We speak on who the Cubs should sign, trade, or let go. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms.
The Cubs have officially been eliminated from the 2023 postseason. We take a quick look at the Cubs ups and downs of the season. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms.
The Cubs continue to struggle as their chances on a playoff spot get slimmer. Cubs manager David Ross may be on the hot seat due to the Cubs struggles. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms.
In this episode, Julian explains why Justin Steele should win the NL Cy Young. Also highlighting the Cubs #1 prospect Pete Crow-Armstrongs major league debut. Episodes published on all platforms.
Cody Bellinger continues to show why the Cubs organization needs to bring him back this offseason. Justin Steele shows his dominance once again. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms!
Cubs prospect Jordan Wicks has an impressive first pitching start against the Pirates. Candelario continues his great hitting performances. Listen to Hey Chicago on all platforms.
Christopher Morel shines in the crosstown cup after hitting a walk-off homer against the White Sox. The Cubs slowly look to take away a National League Wild Card spot. Listen to "Hey Chicago" on all platforms
In this first episode, Julian Voss goes over the Cubs postseason runs staying alive after winning 14 of their last 20 games. Cody Bellinger and Nico Hoerner continues their hot breaks as they lead the Cubs back into playoff contention. Justin Steele continues to impress the league with his Cy-Young finalist type of season. Like and follow each social media account @HeyChicagoBleav.
Caitlin will take you through the Dodgers series last weekend where the Cubs got swept, talk potential trade rumors with Willson Contreras and give some exciting updates about All-Star Week. Don't miss the weekly trivia at the end of the episode!
Get ready for Bleav in Cubs! Meet your host, Caitlin Hendricks, who will be giving you everything Chicago Cubs week in and week out!