Can Michael Busch Bounce BACK After Disappointing 2026 Season? I CHGO Cubs Podcast

The offseason is officially underway for the Chicago Cubs after their rival, the Milwaukee Brewers won their first ever World Series on Wednesday night. Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller will get you ready for a big offseason the Cubs, who have a lot of roster turnover to manage in the starting pitching department. They'll also discuss how to view the coming offseason when one of your rivals just won the World Series, and threatens to be atop MLB in the immediate future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest 'Love Him or Lose Him?', the CHGO Cubs team weighs the options of re-signing David Peterson. Peterson enjoyed a resurgence on the mound in a Cubs uniform and specifically impressed in the second half. But what does his market look like? Is he a top of the rotation starter? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman as they weigh the options and possibility Jed Hoyer and the Cubs re-sign David Peterson! #cubs #chicagocubs #mlb #baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 Show Start 1:20 Game 5 Tonight 5:00 Michael Busch's 2026 17:00 Grading Busch 32:00 "Exclusive" interview 38:00 Biggest Cub Development 45:00 Halloween Draft On today’s CHGO Cubs, the crew breaks down a disappointing season for first baseman Michael Busch. Who is the real Michael Busch? The one who burst onto the scene in 2025 or the player that posted a .395 slugging percentage in 2026? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and special guest Tony Andracki as they also reveal the best (or worst) development this Cubs team witnessed in 2026. PLUS, stick around for the annual Halloween Draft and a very special, EXCLUSIVE interview with a baseball legend. An ALLCITY Network Production Become a CHGO Diehard today! https://allchgo.com/join/ BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Monarch: Use Monarch to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com/chgo Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month. Use code chgocubs50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box and free wellness shots for life with any active subscription at https://FACTORMEALS.com/chgocubs50 Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGOSR for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #FlyTheW #VibeWithUs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s CHGO Cubs episode, the crew reveals their Top 5 targets via free agency or trade that the Cubs MUST pursue. How realistic is free-agent Tarik Skubal possibly signing with the Cubs? Plus, they reveal their season grade for Shota Imanaga, talk World Series of Brewers vs Rays and more! Jump in the chat with Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman as they talk all things Cubs! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs made a huge splash at the MLB Trade Deadline when they acquired veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman. But the results were mixed, including an end-of-season shoulder injury that hampered his effectiveness in the playoffs against the San Diego Padres. Now Jed Hoyer must make a decision regarding Gausman. Should they bring the 35-year-old right-hander back? Or should the Cubs look to other players to improve the team? CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman break it down #cubs #chicagocubs #mlb #baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s CHGO Cubs, the time has come to start handing out grades for the 2026 season. What better place to start than Cubs GM Jed Hoyer right? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos and Justin Roman as they break down Jed’s moves from building a bullpen to his trade deadline decisions. How much urgency does Jed need to treat this upcoming season for the Cubs? Jump in the chat and join the conversation! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cubs fans sent in questions to the CHGO Cubs Related show, and Brendan answers them in detail. Topics focus on the offseason priorities. Will they be in on the Japanese free agents? Is Skubal a realistic option? Should they try to upgrade at first base given Michael Busch's down year? In hindsight, was passing on previous free agents such as Dylan Cease a dire mistake? Brendan breaks it down on Friday's edition of the CHGO Cubs Related podcast.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 Show Start 1:20 Rays/Brewers WS is set 9:30 Steve Miller hired from Rays 16:00 Sato to the Cubs? 33:00 Ranking MLB Franchises 47:00 Where do the Cubs rank? On today’s CHGO Cubs Podcast, Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Christopoulos welcome back Cubs beat reporter Tony Andracki! They discuss the news of standout 27-year-old Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato officially being posted by the Hanshin Tigers. Should Jed Hoyer and the Cubs push their chips in for this promising player? The crew also debates where the Cubs organization as a whole ranks among baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 SHOW START 1:20 BREWERS/RAYS SOON? 8:50 JARED BANNER HIRED BY BAL 17:54 WHAT DO CUBS HAVE TO TRADE? 32:00 HOW WILL LOCKOUT AFFECT SEASON? 37:44 DID CUBS MISS OUT ON WILLIAM CONTRERAS? 42:32 IS JED ON HOT SEAT? 49:00 WHO CAN CUBS TARGET? Subscribe to our CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs How will Jed Hoyer look to improve the Chicago Cubs this offseason? Will it be through a trade similar to the Kyle Tucker trade in 2025? With possible targets of Shea Langeliers, Bryce Harper, and more, Jed Hoyer will have his hands full trying to get a deal done. Plus, Jared Banner has been selected to be the next GM of the Baltimore Orioles. Banner has been with the Cubs since 2020. How will the team replace his departure? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman as they discuss! An ALLCITY Network Production Become a CHGO Diehard today! https://allchgo.com/join/ BUY MERCH:  https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker  FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:  Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports  Monarch: Use Monarch to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com/chgo  Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake!  Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Better Help:  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month.  Use code chgocubs50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box and free wellness shots for life with any active subscription at https://FACTORMEALS.com/chgocubs50  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGOSR for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #FlyTheW #VibeWithUs  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seiya Suzuki’s future with the Chicago Cubs is a major question heading into the offseason as he approaches MLB free agency. On this episode of the CHGO Cubs Podcast, the crew debates whether Jed Hoyer and the Cubs should re-sign Suzuki or let him test the open market. How valuable is Suzuki to the Cubs’ lineup, and what kind of contract would make sense for both sides? It’s time for Love Him or Lose Him: should the Cubs bring Seiya Suzuki back for the future?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.