On this edition of the CHGO Cubs Podcast, Corey and Brendan discuss the hot new pitch: a splitter. Which Cubs pitchers and free agents have splitters and why is it a new trend? They also discuss whether Matt Chapman would…
The offseason rolls on and we’re still here despite the lack of movement. It’s Day Four of Cody Bellinger week and Jeff Passan is saying this is trending towards February so this celebration might be extended multiple weeks. The good…
Corey and Brendan discusses the pros and cons of an Emmanuel Clase trade. Other bullpen options such as Robert Stephenson are discussed as the Cubs attempt to bolster their 2024 bullpen. How would Clase compare to Alzolay’s 2024 projections? Should…
Kyle Hendricks called him the next Jon Lester. Our Cubs Convention conversations continue with Cubs lefty Jordan Wicks. Where was he when the Cubs hired Craig Counsell and how is he prepping for a breakout season in 2024? We are…
Corey and Brendan discuss how Shota Imanaga, Michael Busch, and Yency Almonte change the 2024 projection and roster beyond 2025. What exactly makes Imanaga good? What are the pros and cons of Busch? Will the Cubs pitch lab tweak Almonte?…
The Chicago Cubs starting rotation has to replace Marcus Stroman, but that’s not the only question mark. Last offseason’s addition of Jameson Taillon had high expectations but landed in year one with mixed results. Is Taillon one of the sneaky…
In early in 2023, Jed Hoyer locked up Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner with contract extensions. With the Braves and Dodgers getting extensions signed this offseason, could the Cubs consider extending any of their homegrown talent? Join Cody Delmendo, Ryan…
Cubs fans are understandably feeling a bit Scrooge-like this holiday season, with the team biding their time before making any sort of free agent moves. Leila Rahimi, Peter Marzano, Nate Poppen and James Neveau discuss the team’s quiet offseason and…
Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller discuss whether big moves can be accomplished with the prospect of signing Shohei Ohtani for +$40M AAV. Does Tyler Glasnow at $25M AAV or Shane Bieber at $12-15M AAV make more sense? Do the Chicago…
The Chicago Cubs took on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night looking to make it two wins in a row. Unfortunately for the Cubs, Justin Steele didn’t have it tonight. The Cubs’ ace allowed six runs in three innings, his…