Episodes

  • Kyle Tucker to Sit Multiple Games — What’s Going On?

    Kyle Tucker to Sit Multiple Games — What’s Going On?
    Aug 19 2025
    After Monday’s loss to the Brewers, Craig Counsell announced Kyle Tucker will sit for “multiple games” to reset. So what’s happening here? Why doesn’t Tucker have a single extra-base hit in August? And if this slump lingers, how much more must the rest of the Cubs’ lineup produce to keep their 97% playoff odds intact?
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    22 mins
  • Should We Be Worried About the Cubs’ Recent Struggles? (Tucker, PCA, Shaw, Busch)

    Should We Be Worried About the Cubs’ Recent Struggles? (Tucker, PCA, Shaw, Busch)
    Aug 12 2025
    The Chicago Cubs are 6.5 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers entering Tuesday's series against the Toronto Blue Jays. How concerning is their play? Is Matt Shaw's emergence enough to quell concerns about Kyle Tuckers' slump?
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    24 mins
  • Tucker Slump, Cubs Cold Bats, and Soroka Injury

    Tucker Slump, Cubs Cold Bats, and Soroka Injury
    Aug 5 2025
    The Cubs lose newly acquired pitcher Mike Soroka to a shoulder injury. How will the Cubs fill these innings? What do the projections for those pitchers look like? Kyle Tucker and the rest of the Cubs offense are in their worst funk of the year. While Tucker isn't slugging, he is getting on bases, whereas Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki are doing nothing productive since the All-Star Break—what's going on with the offense?
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    19 mins
  • Will Jed Hoyer Go "All In" at Cubs Trade Deadline?

    Will Jed Hoyer Go "All In" at Cubs Trade Deadline?
    Jul 29 2025
    How do Assad, Wicks, Horton, Brown, and Rea fit into a deadline strategy that will still include adding arms? I discuss who’s worth trading Owen Caissie for (Ryan, Gore, Cabrera), whether a Keller/Bednar package makes sense, and why big rental combos likely don’t. I touch on the impact of a lefty-heavy rotation, the trade-offs between Shaw and Suarez at 3B, Horton’s rise, Wicks’ delayed return, and why Sandy Alcantara may not be the priority.
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    20 mins
  • Cubs Trade Deadline Primer (Shaw, Suarez, Brown, Horton)

    Cubs Trade Deadline Primer (Shaw, Suarez, Brown, Horton)
    Jul 22 2025
    How do the Cubs balance Matt Shaw’s development with upgrading third base via trades? Should they limit his ABs? Is that a bigger priority than fixing the pitching? And why not just improve everything at once?
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    20 mins
  • 2nd Half Pitching Trends to Follow (Wicks, Rea, Palencia, Keller, Shota)

    2nd Half Pitching Trends to Follow (Wicks, Rea, Palencia, Keller, Shota)
    Jul 15 2025
    Topics include Jordan Wicks' 4seam fastball shape and his cutter abandonment, Colin Rea's heavier reliance on slider, Daniel Palencia's consistency, Brad Keller's recent struggles, and how the Cubs might proceed with Cade Horton in the second half.
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    20 mins
  • What is Cubs on Tuesday? Welcome!

    What is Cubs on Tuesday? Welcome!
    Jul 12 2025
    Cubs on Tuesday is a weekly 20-minute, 16-second podcast that keeps you sharp on all things Chicago Cubs. Each episode covers injury news, pitching trends, roster moves, and more — with a deeper dive angle.
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    1 min