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Bleav in Cubs with Alex Patt dives deep into all things Chicago Cubs — from game recaps and trade rumors to player development and insider analysis. This podcast brings sharp insights, bold opinions, and a passion for the North Siders that runs as deep as Wrigley Field history. Whether you’re tracking the latest prospects, breaking down pitching matchups, or reliving iconic Cubs moments, this is your go-to source for everything Cubs baseball.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong Unanimously wins National League MVP
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#51
Today at 1:00 PM

It's official: Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong has won the 2026 National League MVP award! Unanimously! He beat out Shohei Ohtani in what became a lopsided race towards the end of the season. Alex breaks down the numbers and discusses how we evolved into being an elite MLB hitter.

Key Topics: Pete Crow-Armstrong, PCA, National League, MVP, Shohei Ohtani, MLB, Chicago Cubs, Craig Counsell, John Mallee, Alex Bregman

PCA wins NL MVP PCA has a unique place in baseball PCA joins the likes of Gabby Hartnett, Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Ryne Sandberg, Andre Dawson, Sammy Sosa, Kris B...


Chicago Cubs 10 Best Wins of 2026 -- PCA wins Gold and Platinum
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#50
Last Tuesday at 1:00 PM

Looking back on some of the 2026 Chicago Cubs' best moments, Alex puts together a list of his top 10 wins of the season. Also discussed is Pete Crow-Armstrong winning both the Rawlings Gold and Platinum Glove Awards. All of this and more on Bleav in Cubs, presented by Kalshi - Prediction Market for Sports, News, Politics, and More! Sign up at Kalshi today using code BLEAV.

Key Topics: Chicago Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Rawlings Gold Glove, Rawlings Platinum Glove, 2026 Cubs, Cubs Walkoffs, Cubs Win, Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, Michael Conforto, Michael Busch, Jordan Wicks, Dansby Swanson, Wrigley Field, Crosstown S...


The Chicago Cubs Would "Love" To Have Tarik Skubal
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#50
11/04/2026

Reports and rumors are already swirling around baseball's biggest free agent, Tarik Skubal. Yes, the Chicago Cubs and their fans would love to have Skubal, as MLB insider Jeff Passan put it. However, the chances of landing the former Tigers and Dodgers ace seem pretty low...to say the least.

Key Topics: Chicago Cubs, Tarik Skubal, MLB lockout, MLB rumors, MLB free agents, MLB CBA

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal is the biggest name on the free agent market Jeff Passan reports the Dodgers and Mets are the favorites to land Skubal (shocker) Skubal could sign before t...


Chicago Cubs Free Agents -- Who Could Return?
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#49
11/02/2026

Alex breaks down the Chicago Cubs players who have so far declared free agency. Several questions arise on which of the starting pitchers, Clay Holmes, Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga, David Peterson, and/or Matthew Boyd should return with how thin the rotation is. Obviously, there is the matter of Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki, who have been discussed on a previous episode.

Key Topics: Chicago Cubs, MLB Free Agents, Clay Holmes, Kevin Gausman, Matthew Boyd, David Peterson, Carson Kelly, Shota Imanaga, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Tyrone Taylor, Colin Rea, Jacob Webb

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Baseball Season Is Over, Now We Wait
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#48
10/29/2026

Key Topics: Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Craig Counsell, MLB, MLB lockout, MLB offseason

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The 2026 MLB season is over, and the Milwaukee Brewers have won it all Uncertainty as a potential lockout looms Our beloved Chicago Cubs have a ways to go to catch those dang Brewers We took their manager, and yet The Cubs don't currently have much of a rotation Should Jed Hoyer and company go all out in the offseason? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Lack of Fastball Velocity -- Fielding Awards
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#47
10/24/2026

The Cubs' pitching staff has been consistently among the lowest in terms of average fastball velocity Other teams are finding ways to feature power arms up and down the staff Last season, the Cubs tried to add more velocity. What went wrong? There is hope that internal changes within the Cubs organization can help solve the issue Fielding Bible Awards have come out, and Pete-Crow Armstrong is on the list PCA is supporting Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Thinking out loud: Was the 2026 Chicago Cubs season a failure?
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#46
10/17/2026

One last look at the 2026 Chicago Cubs season How does one define "failure" in the context of baseball? The Cubs did not reach the ultimate goal Despite not winning the World Series, they accomplished a lot individually. Does that mean anything? Did Pete Crow-Armstrong or Alex Bregman's efforts save the season from failure? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Seiya Suzuki or Ian Happ? A Cubs Offseason Debate
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#45
10/14/2026

Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ are set to be free agents The qualifying offer can be in play, but unlikely to be picked up Ian Happ struggled from the right side, and strikeouts increased, but he still hit for power and walked Seiya Suzuki has his quirks but continued to produce, including a very good defensive performance Happ could take a hometown discount Suzuki could command money the Cubs don't want to get into a bidding war with Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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A Decade of Falling Short
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#44
10/08/2026

Cubs have played 10 seasons since winning the World Series in 2016 A promising era did not quite live up to expectations The team has averaged roughly 85 wins since 2016 Why did the Cubs underachieve after winning it all? Can we look to a brighter future? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Bow Out with a Sad Whimper
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#43
10/02/2026

Cubs swept by the Padres in San Diego The vibes were never there Offense was completely M.I.A. - PCA, Bregman, Happ, Swanson, Busch, all silent Everything accomplished in the regular season feels like it didn't matter now Pitching woes struck again This era of Cubs baseball is good, but not good enough What's next? Does this team have a future? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Head to San Diego for the Wild Card Series
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#42
09/27/2026

Cubs finish 2026 with 89 wins Cubs and Padres Wild Card rematch -- This time in San Diego Cubs limped into the postseason, while the Padres are hot Padres bullpen and home field are the two biggest hurdles to jump Can the Cubs bullpen be effective? Cubs lineup and rotation can match up well Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Clinch Postseason Berth -- PCA Joins 40-40 Club
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#40
09/25/2026

Cubs clinch postseason berth at Wrigley Field Cubs still playing for the first Wild Card spot Tricky series in Boston with weather looming Alex Bregman suffers fractures in his face after crazy foul ball accident What a crazy season it has been Pete Crow-Armstrong joins the 40-40 club Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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How Will the Cubs Structure the Pitching in October?
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#39
09/17/2026

Cubs take 2/3 from the Braves Does a rotation of Gausman, Holmes, and Boyd make sense for the Wild Card round? Where do Shota Imanaga or David Peterson fit in? Jacob Webb's wheels have fallen off Counsell needs the top versions of Daniel Palencia, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Ryan Rolison going forward Is Aaron Civale a secret weapon? What about Javier Assad or Edward Cabrera? PCA makes more history Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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PCA is Making More Cubs History
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#38
09/15/2026

Cubs take 2/3 from Pirates and are battling the Braves Cubs, Phillies, and Padres are all duking it out for that top Wild Card spot Pete Crow-Armstrong hit home run #42 and now has 102 RBI this season PCA has tied "Sweet Swinging" Billy Williams for most home runs by a lefty in franchise history How does PCA compare to Williams and Kris Bryant's MPV season in 2016? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Frustrating Cubs Loss in Milwaukee Yet Again on Labor Day
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#37
09/07/2026

Cubs blow late 2-1 lead, lose 4-3 to Brewers New year, same old song and dance in the NL Central Craig Counsell leaving in Matthew Boyd Why can't the Cubs develop pitchers like the Brewers? Wasting PCA's season would be tough to swallow Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Chicago's Stars Support PCA -- How to Get 27 Outs
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#36
09/04/2026

Cubs split a four-game series with the Brewers Cubs focus should be the top Wild Card spot; the NL Central race is over Bullpen continues to struggle, posing more questions than answers Can Daniel Palenica or Ryan Zeferjahn rebound? Should we trust Caleb Theilbar, Ryan Rolison, or Trent Thornton? Javier Assad will come back, but he cannot fix everything Justin Steele started rehab; do not overestimate how much he can provide this year Shelby Miller and Jaxon Wiggins pitching after injury recovery in the Minors What would the Cubs playoff rotation look like today? PCA getting support from his buddies...


Home Runs, Home Runs Everywhere -- Cubs Duo Making History
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#35
09/01/2026

Cubs are leading the way in home runs hit A historic August breaks a National League homer record It took only one season for the Cubs to break their franchise single-game longball record Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong are doing things compared to the M&M Boys Cubs pitching staff has a major home run issue, and it's been costly Is Shota Imanaga's spot in the rotation in danger? The Wild Card is getting tight as the Phillies surge Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Westcoast Trip from Hell -- Do We Have a Bullpen Problem?
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#34
08/26/2026

Cubs ' West Coast trip was a disaster Alex hates Chase Field Jacob Webb struggles for the first time in a while Is Daniel Palencia the ideal closer? Ryan Zeferjahn will need to figure it out fast Bad news on the Ben Brown front The Cubs bullpen will not get other closer candidates coming in to help them Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Breaking Down the Chicago Cubs 150th Anniversary Team
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#33
08/25/2026

Chicago Cubs release the all-time roster The team will commemorate the roster Saturday at Wrigley Field Deserving players and managers - From Ernie Banks to Anthony Rizzo Snubs - From Kiki Cuyler to Carlos Zambrano Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs-Sox Classic Crosstown Showdown -- Cubs Pitching Concerns
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#32
08/20/2026

Cubs and White Sox battle in crosstown series Pete Crow-Armstrong making headlines again More clutch hits from Alex Bregman Edward Cabrera continues to be a disaster Concerning peripherals with the Cubs staff Jacob Webb has been a nice surprise How would a playoff rotation shape up if the postseason started now? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Alex Bregman's Great Month -- Cubs Making NL Central Race Interesting
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#31
08/14/2026

Cubs making things interesting in the NL Central Can the Cubs catch the Brewers? Alex Bregman's past 30 games have been what Cubs fans had hoped for What should Alex Bregman's numbers look like at season's end? Cubs could have Danny Palencia, Edward Cabrera, and Hoby Milner back soon Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Sweep the Dodgers -- Pete Crow-Armstrong in the MVP Race
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#30
08/06/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Recapping the Chicago Cubs 2026 Trade Deadline
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#29
08/03/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Countdown to the Trade Deadline -- Cubs in on Tarik Skubal?
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#28
07/31/2026

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? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Need to Pull the Plug on Veteran Starter
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#27
07/26/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Marquee's Cole Wright Joins the Show -- Cubs Trade Deadline Outlook
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#26
07/24/2026

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? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Unveil Championship Gate -- Quick Look at the Trade Market
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#25
07/20/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Chicago Cubs Letter Grades for the First Half
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#24
07/14/2026

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? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Pitching Staff Fiasco -- Pete Crow Armstrong's All Star Nod
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#23
07/10/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Dansby Swanson Goes Off -- Pete Crow-Armstrong's Big Month of June
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#22
07/02/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Pitching Staff is Riddled with Injuries, What to Do?
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#21
06/27/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Pete Crow-Armstrong's Historic Night -- Moises Ballesteros Sent Down
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#20
06/19/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Finally Win a Series -- A New Prospect to Watch
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#19
06/15/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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What Can You Say at This Point? -- Alex Bregman's Slump
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#18
06/08/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Clutch Struggles Continue -- What to Make of Craig Counsell
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#17
06/04/2026

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? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs End 10-Game Losing Streak -- State of the Starting Rotation
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#16
05/29/2026

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? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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Cubs Losing Streak Continues -- Offense Stays Cold
#15
05/25/2026

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? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago

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Cubs Slumping in Late May - Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. the South Side
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#14
05/21/2026

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 Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago

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Cubs 10-Game Winning Streak Snapped -- Looking at Potential Pitching Trade Targets
#13
05/11/2026

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? Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago

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Cubs Sweep Reds in Cinematic Fashion -- Pete Crow-Armstrong's Epic Homer
Cubs Sweep Reds in Cinematic Fashion -- Pete Crow-Armstrong's Epic Homer episode artwork
#12
05/07/2026

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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