CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down Kyle Tucker’s first season with the Chicago Cubs and delivers an honest grade on his performance. Did Tucker live up to the hype after arriving in Chicago, or are there still questions about his long-term impact? Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Christopoulos dive into the numbers, key moments, and where Tucker fits into the Cubs’ future plans. Join the CHGO Cubs Podcast for...

On today's show, Shota Imanaga is officially returning to the Cubs, accepting his $22M qualifying offer. So what better time than to hand out our grades for Shota this season. Did he pitch his way out of Chicago by season's end or were the underlying metrics better than meet's the eye and what can the Cubs expect from Shota in 2026? Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Justin as they break it down! Hosted by...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs MLB Network's Dan Plesac joins to talk Chicago Cubs! Does Dan think Cade Horton has Ace Stuff? Is Pete Crow-Armstrong a future superstar? Which free agent arm would fit best with the Cubs? What is Kyle Hendricks' legacy as a Cub? Join the CHGO Cubs crew, Luke Stuckmeyer and Justin Roman as they chat with Plesac abou...

The GM meetings wrap up Thursday, qualifying offer decisions are due next week, and the MLB offseason prepares to kick into full gear. Jed Hoyer told reporters in Las Vegas that the team is on the search for pitching. Will that be Tatsuya Imai, Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease, or a four sinister option! On this episode of the CHGO Cubs Related podcast, Corey and Jared take a look at all the rumors aro...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Jed Hoyer spoke recently at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas and addressed the Cubs' want to sign pitchers in the free agent market this offseason. Does that mean the Cubs are going after an ace like Dylan Cease? Exploring the foreign market and signing Tatsuya Imai? Join the CHGO Cubs crew, Luke Stuckmeyer and Justin R...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Craig Counsell's Cubs improved in his second year as Manager, but he finished outside of the Top 3 for National League Manager of the Year voting. Has Counsell been worth his massive contract or should the money have been spent on the field? Plus, Jed Hoyer spoke at the GM Meeting yesterday. Hear his thoughts on the...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Last night, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America revealed their ballots for American League and National League Rookie of the Years Awards. Both races seemed to have a clear winner before last night. Athletics’ rookie, Nick Kurtz won the AL Rookie of the Year unanimously. In a shock, Atlanta Braves’ rookie c...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs In 2025, Ian Happ won his FOURTH career Gold Glove. However, he stills draws the ire of some Cubs fans for his offensive performance. Is the criticism fair of Happ? Join the CHGO Cubs crew, Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Christopolous as they hand out their 2025 report card for Ian Happ. 0:00 Show start 1:20 Stories from...

The Chicago Cubs have officially extended a Qualifying Offer to pitcher Shota Imanaga as MLB free agency gets underway. What does this mean for the Cubs’ offseason plans, and will Imanaga accept or hit the open market? The Cubs also extended a qualifying offer to Kyle Tucker, signaling the start of a busy winter. Join CHGO Cubs Related hosts Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller as they break down wha...

The Chicago Cubs have extended veteran pitcher Colin Rea, keeping him in Chicago for the 2026 season and possibly beyond. What does this move mean for the Cubs’ starting rotation and pitching depth moving forward? Free agency begins this afternoon. Now the game of chess begins! CHGO Cubs host Luke Stuckmeyer and guest Jordan Bernfield hand out report card grades for Rea’s 2025 season and break dow...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Jameson Taillon dealt with injuries throughout 2025, but pitched admirably when on the mound. Taillon enters a contract year in 2026. Is he in line for another big contract if he performs well? Join the CHGO Cubs crew, Joey Christopolous and Justin Roman as they grade Taillon's 2025 season and discuss his future! An...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs The Chicago Cubs declined Shota Imanaga’s option for 2026. Shota is now a free agent. Will the Cubs look to bring back Shota? If not, where will Shota’s money go for 2026? Plus, the Cubs sent Andrew Kittredge back to Baltimore in a trade today. Join CHGO Cubs hosts, Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopolous, and Justin Ro...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs The Cubs have THREE Gold Glove winners! Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, and Ian Happ all won their respective positions' Gold Glove for the National League. Is the Cubs' elite defense the team's biggest strength? Plus, a past Gold Glove winner's report card is in! How did Dansby Swanson's 2025 grade out? Join the...

The Cubs look close — but are they really built like October teams such as the Dodgers and Blue Jays? Corey and Brendan break down how roster construction, lineup philosophy, and the absence of a true middle-order slugger shape the team’s ceiling. Plus, what the Jays’ aging rotation and contact-heavy approach reveal about building sustainably — and whether the Cubs even should chase that big bat e...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Matt Shaw had his fair share of ups and downs during 2025. Did Shaw do enough to prove that he is the future 3B for the Cubs? Should the Cubs look to make a splash this free agency for a new 3B? Join the CHGO Cubs crew, Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopolous, and Jordan Bernfield as they hand out their 2025 Report Card...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Grades are in! After Miguel Amaya's brutal early season injury, how did Carson Kelly and Reese McGuire fill in? Do the Cubs have a clear future at the catcher position with Amaya? How concerned should fans be post-injury? Plus, the CHGO Cubs crew reacts to Game 4 of the World Series. Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Ch...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, or Euguenio Suarez; which hitters are MOST likely to sign with the Cubs this offseason? Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez, or Zac Gallen; which pitchers are MOST likely to sign? The CHGO Cubs crew RANKS the options on a scale from likel...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Grades are in! Did Jed Hoyer do enough in 2025 to set the Cubs up for success? Was Hoyer aggressive enough at the Trade Deadline? Was trading for Kyle Tucker a smart move? An ALLCITY Network Production TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Show Start 2:00 Cease to Cubs? 17:00 Harper a trade candidate? 30:00 Jed Hoyer's report card 40:00...

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer suggested that the first half and second half differences are not an anomaly. Corey and Brendan contrast those differences -- and why the Cubs front office may be think this way on today's CHGO Cubs Related Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Jed Hoyer spoke after the season about Shota Imanaga's future in Chicago. Will the Cubs' pick up the option to keep Shota? Or does Jed see a better way to spend the $20m due to Shota in 2026? Plus, the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels hired new managers! Join the CHGO Cubs crew, Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey C...

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, and Kyle Tucker were all named finalists for National Silver Slugger at their respective positions. HOWEVER, one notable name was left off the nominations at 1B. Michael Busch was snubbed for Pete Alonso, Freddie Freeman, and Matt Olson. Was Busch a Top 3 offensive 1B in the National League in 2025? Plus, Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers can’t come to terms on...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs The World Series is set! The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Who will WIN? Plus, Dave Dombrowski made some interesting comments about Bryce Harper. Should the Cubs’ entertain a Harper trade? Finally, Cade Horton ended the season looking like an ace. Can Cubs’ fans expect that from Horton in 2...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs The Dodgers have advanced to the 2025 World Series after Shohei Ohtani's legendary performance in Game 4 of the NLCS. After the Dodgers advanced, Jon Heyman reported that the Dodgers are "expected to pursue" Kyle Tucker in free agency. Are the Dodgers ruining baseball or are other owners not playing ball enough? Joi...

The Chicago Cubs fell short of their 2025 goals, losing Game 5 of the NLDS to the Milwaukee Brewers, and now all eyes are on Jed Hoyer to build a stronger roster for 2026. In this episode of CHGO Cubs Related, hosts Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller break down what went wrong this season — from roster construction to late-season struggles — and what must change this winter. Could Kyle Tucker be pa...

Subscribe to our NEW CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs How will the Cubs spend their money in 2026? Is bringing back Kyle Tucker actually an option?! Would the Cubs think about reuniting with Cody Bellinger? The CHGO Cubs crew, Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Christopolous as they debate! Plus, the crew reacts to more Jed Hoyer's comments from yesterday. 0:00 Show start 1:20 U...