CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

Corey and Brendan summarize the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings. Did the Cubs do the right thing by not trading for Juan Soto? How much money do the Cubs have to spend and what does that get them in the market? Is Rhys Hoskins a viable 1B option? Is Christopher Morel finally getting 3B development? An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CH...

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2024 season with a great chance at winning theNL Central. But who poses the biggest threat? Guests Katie Woo, Gordon Wittenmyer and Adam McCalvy break down the Cardinals, Reds and Brewers as they threaten the Cubs for NL Central supremacy. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Ryan Herrera and Cody Delmendo as they break down the division on the CHGO Cubs Live Podcast. An ALLCITY Networ...

Baseball's winter meetings in Nashville were all talk and little action. So still plenty of big names available for the Cubs to improve their roster. MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins the CHGO Cubs Podcast to chat about the Cubs offseason outlook and where they might pivot to if needed. Plus, the Rule 5 Draft and more! Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera chat it up on the CHGO Cubs Live P...

It’s the final day of the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville and it’s been pretty slow going. Rumors were spread, few deals were made. Where do the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox go from here? Join Kevin Kaduk, Herb Lawrence and Luke Stuckmeyer as they put a bow on the festivities (or lack thereof) in Tennessee. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http...

Day 2 of MLB's Winter Meetings delivered plenty of fire but still no big signings. Are the Cubs IN or OUT on Shohei Ohtani at this point? Plus, 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist joins the guys LIVE in Nashville with some insight on Ohtani's decision! HOFer Andre Dawson stopped by our setup! Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast from the Gaylord Opreyland Co...

It’s Day 2 of the MLB Winter Meetings and the few rumors surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s free agency are not favoring the Chicago Cubs. One tweet from Bob Nightengale specifically says the team’s hopes in signing the Japanese superstar have “significantly” decreased. What does this all mean? Join Kevin Kaduk, Herb Lawrence and Cody Delmendo from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville as they bring yo...

The MLB Winter Meetings have begun in Nashville with the CHGO Cubs crew in attendance! It's a waiting game for much of the MLB as teams wait to see where Shohei Ohtani will sign. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Ryan Herrera and Cody Delmendo as they discuss the possibilities on the CHGO Cubs Live Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/...

The 2023 MLB Winter Meetings have kicked off in Nashville and all eyes are on international superstar Shohei Ohtani. The Los Angeles Dodgers figure to be the odds-on favorite to secure his services but a number of teams including the Chicago Cubs are reportedly in on the bidding. On the other side of town, will the White Sox part ways with ace Dylan Cease while they're down here? Join Kevin Kaduk,...

Corey and Brendan discuss whether big moves will occur before Ohtani decides. Does Glasnow at $25M AAV or Bieber at $12-15M AAV make more sense? Do the Cubs change their bullpen construction now that Craig Counsell is the manager and will exert influence? An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://lin...

Unlike most of their NL Central foes, the Chicago Cubs have had a pretty quiet offseason. After making a splash and hiring Craig Counsell, they haven't made any addition to the roster. Will they do it before the Winter Meetings start next week? Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera discuss on the CHGO Cubs Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www...

The Cody Bellinger Revenge Tour is complete. The Cubs best hitter in 2023 was awarded the 2023 NL Comeback Player of the Year. Will he have more seasons like this with the Cubs in the future? We discuss is market on today’s podcast. Tap in with Cody Delmendo, Ryan Herrera, and Corey Freedman on Wednesday’s CHGO Cubs Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSC...

More rumors are emerging for the Cubs on the pitching market. This time, former AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber is on the rumor mill. But after making just 2 starts after July 9 last season due to injury, and with his velocity trending down, does he make sense for the Chicago Cubs? Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera discuss this on the CHGO Cubs Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: ht...

No, the Chicago Cubs still haven’t made an offseason move that moves the needle to playoff contention, but rumors are starting to fly more and more, especially on the pitching market. The Cubs are rumored to be interested in reliever Robert Stephenson, who pitched with the Rays last season. What other pitchers could the Cubs be in on? Tyler Glasnow? We discuss that and more on Monday’s CHGO Cubs P...

Corey and Brendan talk in depth about Yoshinobu Yamamoto's pitch mix, Statcast numbers, potential value, areas of improvement, and fit on a Cubs 2024 roster and beyond. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW...

2023 has been another rough year for Chicago sports, but there are still reasons to be thankful. Remember when the Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL Draft Lottery and the right to draft Connor Bedard? Join Kevin Kaduk, Mark Carman Kacy Standohar and Greg Braggs Jr. from Ray CDJR in Fox Lake as they give gratitude for the things in Chicago sports that make them happy on THE Chicago Sports Podcast. An...

Huge news on the rumor mill appeared on social media today claiming the Chicago Cubs reached out to the Blue Jays about Bo Bichette. Are these rumors serious? We discuss what prospects we’d move with prospect guru Greg Huss, of Northside Bound. Plus, it seems the Cubs are open to signing relievers to multi-year deals. Can you name the last OFFSEASON they signed a reliever on a multi-year contract?...

The Countdown is on. How many days until Shohei Ohtani signs with the Chicago Cubs? Will Ohtani and Mike Trout BOTH be gone from the Angels? Plus, The CHGO Cubs podcast team names the biggest turkeys in Cubs franchise history and it's time for the highly anticipated “Thanksgiving Draft”. You takin' pumpkin pie or apple pie? This Sh*t is important. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo, Ryan Herrera...

The Cubs rocked baseball with the seismic shift to Craig Counsell as their new manager. Since then, it's been pretty quiet. MLB's Winter Meetings are exactly 2 weeks away. What's the perfect plan for making the Cubs pitching staff elite in 2024? Plus, the impact of Aaron Nola returning to Philly. Join Luke Stuckmeyer and CHGO Cubs beat writer Ryan Herrera for the Monday November 20th edition of th...

Corey and Brendan go into the nuance of Christopher Morel's value — his weaknesses, strengths, adjustments, and trade potential. Will his second half improvements in contact continue? Is his whiff rate acceptable for his power? Is his best value to the Cubs in a trade? An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z  SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CH...

The Chicago Cubs have one of the highest-rated farm systems in baseball. Where can the Cubs make the most progress this offseason with that youth movement and which prospect would or will make the biggest impact on the success of the 2024 Chicago Cubs? Plus, MLB is tinkering with the pitch clock again. Are you buying or selling the proposed change? OH…and Wrigley Field gets screwed again by MLB. 2...

Craig Counsell's coaching staff won't be the same in Chicago as it was in Milwaukee. The Brewers coaches are all staying. So. What's that mean for the Cubs? Plus, we each bring you 3 key roster priorities that the Cubs must address this off-season. Shohei Ohtani might consider a surprise team?! Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Ryan Herrera and Corey Freedman for the “Wild Thought Wednesday” edition of the CH...

The Chicago Cubs now have 3 weeks before baseball's Winter Meetings to make some serious progress on their roster and coaching staff. Both Jed Hoyer and new manager Craig Counsell have gone on record saying it's not a one-year fix? So, why not? Plus, what's the value of having Counsell in the fold for building the next great Cubs roster? Oh, and the double secret mission we've sent Cody Delmendo o...

The Chicago Cubs introduce Craig Counsell as their new manager at Wrigley Field. What type of impression did he make? Can we run through the brick wall in the outfield right now?! Counsell left us with a piece of Positivity. “It feels close.” Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the Monday Nov 13th edition of the CHGO Cubs Podcast!! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US:...

Corey and Brendan recap the GM meetings, highlighting Shohei Ohtani's rumors and David Ross' comments on Craig Counsell's hiring. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instag...

MLB's general managers met in Arizona this week. The Cubs leave there hoping they have used the right bait to reel in some trophy worthy off-season additions. Will anything happen before the Winter Meetings in early December? Can they build on the momentum of landing Craig Counsell as their manager? Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Cody Delmendo with Ryan Herrera joining from the GM Meetings in Arizona! I...