Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Pete Crow-Armstrong has officially joined baseball’s 40/40 club!

PCA stole his 40th base of the season Thursday against the Marlins, giving him 45 home runs and 40 stolen bases and making him just the seventh player in MLB history to reach the 40/40 mark. With the stolen base, he became the first to ever achieve 40 homers, 40 stolen bases, and accumulate 10.0 or more WAR in the same season, making this single season one of the greatest ever not only by a Chicago Cub but in MLB history.

And the celebration didn’t stop there. The Cubs beat Miami 2-1 to c...

The Chicago Cubs are ONE win away from clinching a postseason berth — but the offense has gone quiet at the worst possible time.

The Cubs dropped the series to the Miami Marlins after a 3-2 loss Wednesday night, getting just two runs on Dansby Swanson’s two-run single before Miami retired the final nine Chicago hitters. The Cubs now sit at 87-71 and have seen San Diego move into the top NL Wild Card spot at 88-70, putting the Padres one game ahead of Chicago and Philadelphia.

The good news? The Cubs' magic number to clin...

The Chicago Cubs had every opportunity to beat the Miami Marlins — and couldn’t cash in.

The Cubs went just 1-for-18 with runners in scoring position and left 15 runners on base in a frustrating 12-inning loss to the Marlins. But perhaps the biggest missed opportunity came in the 10th inning, when Matt Shaw couldn’t get a bunt down to move the runner and keep the Cubs’ rally alive.

In a game that stretched into extra innings, the Cubs’ inability to execute with runners on base ultimately came back to haunt them. We break down the offens...

Dan Bernstein, Matt Abbatacola and Cody Delmendo break down the latest on Alex Bregman after the Cubs third baseman suffered multiple facial fractures when he was struck by a foul ball in the on-deck circle. For now, it's a waiting game as doctors monitor the swelling and evaluate his recovery timeline, though the Cubs remain hopeful he'll return before the season ends. With October approaching, losing a player of Bregman's caliber would create a massive challenge for a Cubs club with postseason aspirations.

Plus, Jeff Passan's postseason award selections are out, and they include both Pete Crow-Armstrong...

Alex Bregman's scary face injury put a damper on an otherwise successful weekend for the Chicago Cubs, who secured their third straight series victory and moved their magic number to clinch a postseason spot down to just one after taking two out of three in Cincinnati.

In this episode, we break down Bregman's injury, the impact it could have on the Cubs heading into October, an update on PCA's historic season, and the team's continued push toward the playoffs. With the postseason within reach, how concerned should Cubs fans be about Bregman's health?

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The Chicago Cubs enjoyed their off day at Churchill Downs, where PCA and his teammates watched Alex Bregman's horse pick up a big win! But that victory takes on an even more interesting meaning when you look back at Cubs history.

As PCA continues his historic season, chasing Rogers Hornsby for the all-time single-season Cubs WAR record. Hornsby was not only one of the greatest players in franchise history, but also had a well-documented gambling addiction, particularly when it came to horse racing.

We'll break down PCA's pursuit of Hornsby, the connection between Bregman's horse...

Pete Crow Armstrong's historic 2026 season just reached another milestone! The Cubs star launched two more home runs against the Atlanta Braves last night, cementing his place in franchise history.

PCA is now the Chicago Cubs' all-time leader in home runs in a single season by a left-handed hitter, surpassing hall of famer Billy Williams in 1970. Even more impressive? He's now tied with Ernie Banks for the most home runs in a single season by a player at his age in Cubs history.

From his power surge to his impact on both sides of the ball...

The Chicago Cubs' bullpen imploded yet again in September, blowing a 3-0 lead in Tuesday night's 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. With the postseason approaching, the Cubs' pitching issues continue to raise serious concerns. Jacob Webb surrendered the go-ahead home run to Ozzie Albies, while Edward Cabrera gave up another long ball in the ninth inning to Drake Baldwin to put the game out of reach.

Cody, Matt, and Dan break down another frustrating night for the Cubs' bullpen, examine Webb's struggles in high-leverage situations, and discuss what Edward Cabrera's outing means for Chicago's pitching staff...

Pete Crow-Armstrong is making Cubs history — and he’s getting closer to an incredible 40/40 season! 🔥

PCA launched his 42nd home run of the season, tying Cubs legend Billy Williams for the most home runs ever by a left-handed hitter in franchise history. But he wasn’t done there. Crow-Armstrong also stole a base, he reached 100 runs batted in and continued to push himself toward the rare 40-home run, 40-steal milestone.

And perhaps most importantly, the Cubs took care of business against the Braves, picking up another huge win as they inch closer to clinching a playoff s...

The Chicago Cubs needed a response after getting swept by the Brewers — and they got one this weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Alex Bregman stepped up in a big way, helping lead the Cubs back in the right direction while the offense showed signs of life. We discuss how he's been the second most valuable player in MLB since the All-Star Break and his season shift overall. But perhaps the biggest development was the Cubs bullpen, which took some significant steps forward after struggling mightily in recent weeks.

Can Bregman continue to be a difference-maker do...

The Chicago Cubs are off to a 3-6 start in September, and with October getting closer, the margin for error is shrinking fast.

In this episode, we break down the Cubs’ latest playoff odds and what this rough stretch means for their chances of making the postseason. Are the Cubs putting themselves in danger of falling out of the playoff picture, or is there still enough time to turn things around?

We’ll also look ahead at the remaining schedule and ask an important question: What matchups should the Cubs actually prefer in the postseason betw...

The Chicago Cubs have been SWEPT by the Milwaukee Brewers, and this series exposed a major difference between these two teams: pitching infrastructure.

The Brewers continue to develop, identify, and build pitching at a level the Cubs simply haven't been able to match. From their rotation depth to their bullpen and the way they consistently find arms to get big outs, Milwaukee’s pitching infrastructure looks YEARS ahead of Chicago’s.

And with the Cubs struggling to get reliable innings and late-game outs, the question now has to be asked: ARE THE CUBS IN TROUBLE OF M...

The Chicago Cubs blew another late lead against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight, and this one hurts even more as they drop the series in Milwaukee.

Carson Kelly came through with a huge late hit to give the Cubs the lead and put them in position to steal the game. But once again, the bullpen couldn’t hold it — and Jacob Webb ultimately became the reason the Cubs lost.

Webb’s outing turned a two-run lead with two outs in the 9th inning into another brutal loss in extra innings, raising even more questions about Craig Counse...

The Chicago Cubs suffered another frustrating loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, and once again, the bullpen became the biggest story.

After Matthew Boyd delivered a strong outing, Craig Counsell’s decision to send Boyd back out for the 8th inning deserves some serious scrutiny. Was it the right call to push Boyd deeper into the game, or did the Cubs manager put his team in a position to give the Brewers a chance to take control?

Once again, Chicago’s bullpen couldn’t hold the line, and these late-game collapses are becoming increasingly concerning as the Cu...

Kevin Gausman and Pete Crow-Armstrong came up HUGE as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers tonight to split the series!

Gausman delivered a dominant start when the Cubs needed it most, keeping the Brewers' offense in check and giving Chicago a chance to win. Meanwhile, PCA continued to make his impact felt at the plate and in the field, helping lead the Cubs to a crucial victory with a 2-run homer that ended up being the game winning hit.

After dropping the first two games of the series, the Cubs respond by taking the...

The Chicago Cubs have dropped their second straight game to the Milwaukee Brewers, and this one hurts even more considering the opportunity they had against Jacob Misiorowski.

Misiorowski turned in his worst start of the season, but the Cubs still couldn’t take advantage and come away with a win. Alex Bregman was the difference-maker for the Cubs offense, putting together a huge game and giving the Cubs exactly the kind of offensive performance they needed in a critical matchup but David Peterson didn't have a good performance and the Cubs bullpen struggled at certain points again.

The Chicago Cubs had a 3-0 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers — and somehow managed to let it completely slip away.

In this episode, we break down a brutal night for the Cubs bullpen and how the game unraveled after Chicago put itself in position to win. Daniel Palencia’s outing is a major focus, as the right-hander once again struggled in a critical spot and put even more pressure on a bullpen that simply could not hold the line. Palencia allowed 2 runs in just 2/3 of an inning, continuing a troubling recent stretch.

We'll look at how...

The Chicago Cubs put on an absolute power display, launching 9 home runs to set a new franchise record en route to a dominant victory over the Milwaukee Brewers!

From the opening innings, the Cubs’ bats were locked in, delivering one big swing after another and turning the game into a historic offensive showcase. The long balls kept coming as Chicago overwhelmed Milwaukee and powered its way to a statement win.

Clay Holmes also maintained his dominate run since joining the Cubs throwing a quality start. In this episode, the guys discuss the dominating win behind Ho...

PCA hit five home runs this weekend, but somehow the Chicago Cubs still walked away without winning the series against the Cincinnati Reds.

We break down PCA’s incredible power surge, what made his weekend so impressive, and why the Cubs couldn’t turn his production into enough wins. With the season entering its most important stretch, Chicago needs to find a way to capitalize when its biggest stars are playing at this level.

Are the Cubs wasting a huge opportunity down the stretch? And can PCA continue his MVP caliber season with this kind of p...

The Cubs are officially entering crunch time with October baseball getting closer by the day. In this episode, we break down Chicago’s latest playoff picture, where they currently stand in the NL Wild Card race, and what their remaining schedule means for their postseason chances. The Cubs are 76-58 and hold a four-game Wild Card cushion, but they’ve also dropped five of their last seven games.

We’ll take a closer look at the massive upcoming stretch against the Reds and Brewers, including a four-game series with Milwaukee that could have major implications for the NL Cen...

The Chicago Cubs dropped the series in Arizona, and this one leaves plenty to talk about. The Cubs struggled to put together enough consistent offense and execution, but one of the biggest talking points came late when Pete Crow Armstrong got into a heated argument with the umpires over what appeared to be a pretty obvious missed balk call.

PCA wasn’t happy, and neither were Cubs fans watching the play unfold. Was the missed call as obvious as it looked? We break down the controversial moment, PCA’s reaction, and how the Cubs ultimately let another winn...

The Chicago Cubs suffered a brutal bullpen collapse against the Arizona Diamondbacks, turning a four-run lead in the late innings into a frustrating loss. Daniel Palencia and Jacob Webb were at the center of the meltdown, as the Cubs’ relief pitching once again raised serious concerns.

We’ll break down what went wrong for Palencia and Webb, the costly mistakes that allowed Arizona to take control, and what this means for Craig Counsell and the Cubs moving forward. Can this bullpen be trusted when the games matter most?

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The Chicago Cubs put together a statement win in the desert, shutting out the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 behind an absolutely dominant start from Kevin Gausman. Gausman delivered seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out six.

The Cubs offense gave him plenty of support, with Michael Conforto continuing his recent surge by collecting three hits, including a huge two-run homer. Ian Happ also came through with two hits and an RBI, continuing his hot stretch over the last two weeks.

After a frustrating stretch, the Cubs have now responded with...

The Chicago Cubs finally got back in the win column yesterday, with Ian Happ's grand slam and Pete Crow Armstrong's 2-run homer leading the way in a much-needed victory. But while the Cubs were able to finish the weekend on a high note, their overall play over the last few days was anything but encouraging.

Friday was especially frustrating, with the Cubs going just 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position as the offense repeatedly failed to come through in big moments. There are also growing concerns about Ryan Zeferjahn and whether the Cubs can consistently trust him...

The Chicago Cubs head to Seattle this weekend for a three-game series against the Mariners, looking to keep pace in a heated NL Central race. The Cubs enter the series at 74-54, sitting five games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers with the season entering a critical stretch.

We’ll preview the weekend matchup, look at the pitching matchups, key players to watch, and what the Cubs need to do to come away from Seattle with a series win. Seattle will also be looking to bounce back after dropping a series to Milwaukee, adding another layer of intrigue to...

The Chicago Cubs couldn’t complete the sweep, dropping the series finale to the White Sox 3-0 at Wrigley Field. Jose Urquidy dominated out of the White Sox bullpen, while the Cubs struggled to generate offense in the loss despite back-to-back great starts by Clay Holmes.

But the bigger story is the latest injury news surrounding the Cubs. Craig Counsell provided updates on Daniel Palencia, Justin Steele and Ben Brown as the Cubs navigate a critical stretch of the season with their pitching staff dealing with multiple injuries. We break down what Counsell had to say, where ea...

Alex Bregman came through when the Cubs needed him most twice last night!

For the second straight game, the Cubs walk off the White Sox, this time behind Bregman's clutch hits to help providing both the game-tying and game-winning knocks in another wild finish at Wrigley. We break down Bregman’s heroics and what his presence has meant for the Cubs lineup.

We’re also talking about Pete Crow-Armstrong, who continues to make his case as one of the most exciting young stars in baseball after launching another lead off home run in this series. We t...

What a night at Wrigley! The Chicago Cubs delivered a dramatic comeback and an electric finish, capped by Pete Crow-Armstrong's walk-off hit against the White Sox.

The atmosphere was absolutely INSANE as the Cubs battled back late. Nico Hoerner came through with a clutch game-tying hit in the bottom of the 9th, setting the stage for PCA to play the hero.

Jacob Webb then slammed the door with a shutdown top of the 10th, giving the Cubs the perfect opportunity to finish the game. And none of it would have been possible without another strong...

The Cubs’ weekend against the Cardinals went from promising to disastrous in a hurry.

Chicago dropped two straight games to St. Louis after winning Friday’s opener, but the biggest concern coming out of the weekend is Dansby Swanson. The Cubs’ shortstop left Sunday’s game after an awkward swing and is headed to the injured list with a left oblique injury. An MRI is expected to provide more clarity on the severity and timeline, but losing Swanson at this point of the season could be a massive blow for a deep playoff run for the Cubs.

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The Chicago Cubs laid an egg yesterday, but they’re still heading home with a winning road trip.

Cade Cavalli was outstanding for the Washington Nationals, shutting down the Cubs’ offense and making sure Chicago never really got anything going. It was a frustrating way to finish the trip, but the bigger picture remains positive: the Cubs return home having won the road trip and with plenty to build on with the Cardinals coming to Wrigley Field this weekend.

We’ll break down what went wrong against Cavalli, what the Cubs need to clean up, and wh...

Alex Bregman just made history!

Bregman launched three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, powering the Chicago Cubs to a dominant blowout victory over the Washington Nationals to win their 9th consecutive series on the road.

From his first blast to his third, Bregman was locked in all night as the Cubs’ offense exploded and put the game out of reach. Dansby Swanson also added his 18th homer of the season to help ignite the Cubs offense along the way. Seiya Suzuki and Pedro Ramirez added two hits. Pete Cr...

PCA, Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki powered the Cubs to a big win over the Nationals last night! 💥⚾

The Cubs’ bats came alive as Pete Crow-Armstrong, Bregman and Suzuki delivered key hits and big swings to help Chicago take down Washington. Shota Imanaga had a tough start, but the Cubs bullpen locked it down late, including another big outing by Jacob Webb.

In this episode, Cody, Dan, and Matt discuss the Cubs seventh win in the club's last eight games.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani are making the NL MVP race VERY interesting.

PCA has emerged as the biggest threats to Shohei Ohtani’s MVP reign — and there’s a legitimate argument that he should be the front-runner right now.

The Cubs star is doing it ALL: elite offense, game-changing speed, Gold Glove-level defense, and the kind of overall impact that shows up in the advanced metrics. He’s currently sitting at the top of the league in WAR while putting together an offensive season that nobody saw coming after his struggles in the second half of...

Ian Happ is FINALLY heating up for the Chicago Cubs

After struggling at the plate since early June, Happ broke out against the Royals this weekend, collecting three hits and launching his 20th home run of the season in Sunday’s 10-2 win. Is this the start of another Happ hot streak?

Plus, Matthew Boyd continues to look like a completely different pitcher since returning from his knee injury. After missing seven weeks, Boyd has provided the Cubs with consistent, high-quality starts — including seven strong innings against Kansas City on Sunday to secure the series vict...

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman delivered in the biggest moments as the Cubs stormed back to stun the Toronto Blue Jays and extend their winning streak to four games. After being held in check for most of the afternoon by Cy Young candidate Dylan Cease, Bregman crushed a clutch two-out, two-run homer in the 9th inning to tie the game, and PCA sparked the 11th inning rally with a knock, stealing third base, and scoring the winning run on a throwing error to complete an unforgettable comeback.

In this episode, we break down:

Bregman's game-tying...

Pete Crow-Armstrong put on a show, launching TWO home runs as the Chicago Cubs completed a statement sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers! With another huge performance, PCA continues to strengthen his case in the National League MVP race, putting more pressure on reigning superstar Shohei Ohtani.

In this episode, we break down:

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Pete Crow-Armstrong came through once again as the Cubs knocked off the Dodgers, spoiling Tarik Skubal's highly anticipated debut in Los Angeles.

PCA delivered a key hit helped power Chicago to the win, while the Cubs found a way to solve one of baseball's top pitchers on a night filled with excitement and drama. Skubal's first start in Dodger blue generated plenty of buzz, but the Cubs stole the spotlight with a statement victory.

In this episode, we break down:

Jed Hoyer pushed a lot of chips to the middle at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, and the Cubs made some of the biggest moves in baseball.

In this episode, Cody, Matt, and Dan break down every trade the Cubs completed before yesterday's deadline, including:

- Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from the Mets in exchange for top prospect Jefferson Rojas.

- Ryan Zeferjahn from the Angels to add another power arm to the bullpen for Moises Ballesteros and Mason McGwire.

- Braxton Garrett from the Marlins as a controllable left-handed pitching...

The MLB trade deadline is HERE, and the clock is ticking!

The Cubs have already made a major splash by acquiring veteran starter Kevin Gausman, but is Jed Hoyer finished making moves?

With the MLB Trade Deadline set for 5:00 PM CT today, the Cubs could still be looking to add another bullpen arm, a bench bat, or another key piece for their playoff push. In this episode, Dan, Cody, and Matt break down what's next for Chicago after the Gausman deal, which trade targets still make the most sense, and whether the Cubs have one...

The Chicago Cubs have made their biggest move of the trade deadline, acquiring veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays to strengthen their rotation for the playoff push.

In this episode, Cody, Matt, and Dan break down everything you need to know about the trade, including what Gausman brings to Chicago, the prospects the Cubs gave up, and how this move impacts the Cubs' chances in the National League.

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