CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

Which Chicago Cubs pitchers can Craig Counsell trust when October arrives? With Jed Hoyer making major moves to reshape the pitching staff, adding Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes and David Peterson, the Cubs have plenty of arms competing for key postseason innings. Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Ryan Rolison, Aaron Civale and others have all played important roles, but the Cubs’ recent pitching struggles have raised major questions about who can actually be trusted in October. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman break down the Cubs pitching staff, the bullpen concerns and which arms could make the difference in the playoffs on CHGO Cubs.



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Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the Chicago Cubs to a series win over the Atlanta Braves with two home runs, continuing his impact as the Cubs push toward the playoffs. Shota Imanaga was elite on the mound, delivering a dominant performance to help Chicago secure the series, while Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Carson Kelly also came through with strong games at the plate. With October baseball approaching, the Cubs continue to build momentum as they fight for position in the National League playoff race. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman break down PCA’s huge night, Imanaga’s performance and what this series win means for the Cubs on CHGO Cubs.

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The Chicago Cubs fall to the Atlanta Braves as the National League Wild Card race heats up, leaving the series tied with the decisive game tomorrow. David Peterson pitched well on the mound, but costly struggles from Jacob Webb and Edward Cabrera helped the Braves secure the win. Pete Crow-Armstrong remains a key piece of Chicago’s playoff push as the Cubs fight for October baseball. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and the CHGO Cubs crew for a full postgame breakdown of the loss, bullpen struggles and what’s at stake in tomorrow’s series finale.

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The Chicago Cubs shut out the Atlanta Braves in a crucial victory as the NL Wild Card race heats up. Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs delivered a dominant performance, helping Chicago maintain its position near the top of the National League playoff picture. As of September 14, the Cubs are tied with the Phillies for the top NL Wild Card spot, with the Padres 1.5 games behind. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman and Tony Andracki of CHGO Cubs for a full postgame breakdown, including PCA’s impact, the Cubs’ playoff chances and what this win means with October approaching.

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The Chicago Cubs are still in the playoff race, and there are plenty of reasons for fans to remain optimistic about the rest of the 2026 season. We break down the top 5 reasons the Cubs can still make a postseason push, from their offensive firepower and star players to the potential for the pitching staff and bullpen to find consistency. Can Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, Seiya Suzuki, and the rest of the Cubs help Chicago make a deep playoff run?



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