CUBS POSTGAME: Moisés Ballesteros GRAND SLAM Not Enough as Cubs Fall to Padres | CHGO Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs battle back to even the series with a huge win over the San Diego Padres, powered by Pete Crow-Armstrong’s big night at the plate. Edward Cabrera was solid in his start, while Seiya Suzuki delivered on both offense and defense, and Alex Bregman came through with a clutch single that helped set the stage for PCA’s momentum-shifting home run. Injury updates include Dansby Swanson leaving tonight’s game with a left glute cramp, along with the latest on Justin Steele’s status moving forward. Join CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman as they break down all the key moments, standout performances, and what this series-tying win means for the Cubs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moisés Ballesteros delivered a massive grand slam, but it wasn’t enough as the Chicago Cubs fall to the San Diego Padres in a frustrating loss. Seiya Suzuki added a home run, providing one of the few bright spots in an otherwise quiet night for the Cubs lineup, while Matthew Boyd struggled on the mound and put Chicago in an early hole. Join CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman as they break down Ballesteros’ breakout moment, Suzuki’s power, and what went wrong in this Cubs vs. Padres matchup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who would you take: Alex Bregman or Kyle Tucker? In this video, we break down the stats, power, consistency, and overall impact of two of MLB’s top stars to see who gives their team the bigger edge. After Kyle Tucker’s time with the Chicago Cubs last season before being traded, the Cubs turned around and acquired Alex Bregman—setting up one of the most fascinating player debates in baseball. From clutch hitting to defensive value, we compare Bregman vs Tucker and let YOU decide who you’re taking in this ultimate MLB showdown!    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs continue to win—9 in a row—thanks to a deep lineup and contributions from Moisés Ballesteros. Is this Cubs team's lineup better than we expected? Corey and Brendan break it down and all the latest trends 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.

The Chicago Cubs stay RED HOT as this matchup went into extra innings, where Seiya Suzuki delivered a clutch, game-saving play in the 8th to help secure a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies and extend the winning streak to nine straight. Ian Happ and Michael Busch both homered, powering another statement offensive day, while Carson Kelly & Moisés Ballesteros came up huge with key plays. Dansby Swanson with the game-winning home run in the 10th inning! On the mound, Edward Cabrera was solid in his start and shut down Kyle Schwarber to keep Chicago in control throughout the series. Join CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman as they break down all the biggest moments from another huge Cubs win, the sweep, and what this 9-game winning streak means moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig Counsell sounds off on what he calls a “bizarre” MLB roster loophole benefiting Los Angeles Dodgers, and it’s sparking major league-wide debate. Counsell questions how Shohei Ohtani’s two-way designation allows the Dodgers to effectively carry 14 pitchers while other teams are capped at 13. Is this an unfair competitive advantage or just smart roster construction within the rules? We break down the controversy, what it means for the Chicago Cubs, and how MLB may need to respond.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs stay red-hot as they extend their winning streak to 8 games with a statement series win over the Philadelphia Phillies on the CHGO Cubs Postgame Podcast hosted by Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman. Seiya Suzuki finally breaks out at the plate, while Michael Busch comes alive with a big home run to spark the offense. Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to heat up and Nico Hoerner remains locked in as one of the most consistent hitters in the lineup. Matthew Boyd made his first start back from injury and delivered a key outing as the Cubs take the series from the Phillies, with one more game still to play in this 4-game set. The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down another huge win as Chicago keeps its momentum rolling at the perfect time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs stay RED HOT with their 7th straight win, taking the win over the Phillies behind another quality start from Shota Imanaga! Michael Busch finally came alive at the plate, while Nico Hoerner continues his hot streak with another big homer. Pete Crow-Armstrong also showed signs of breaking out, delivering a much-needed spark for the offense. Join the CHGO Cubs Podcast as we break down the win, key performances, and what this streak means for the Cubs moving forward! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs stay red-hot as Dansby Swanson continues his scorching streak, leading the Cubs to their 6th straight win in a big victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Nico Hoerner stole a run from Kyle Schwarber, while Ian Happ flashed elite defense and starting pitcher Colin Rea contributed with a solid performance at the plate. Pete Crow-Armstrong is still working through his struggles at the plate, adding another key storyline to watch as the Cubs roll. Hosted by Luke Stuckmeyer and Joey Christopoulos, this CHGO Cubs Postgame Podcast breaks down Swanson’s impact, key moments, and what this win means for Chicago’s momentum. Don’t miss all the reactions, analysis, and postgame insights from the CHGO Cubs crew! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Cubs may have found an unexpected edge in 2026, as the catching duo of Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya emerges as a potential secret weapon. We break down how both catchers are impacting the Cubs’ offense, pitching staff, and overall success early in the season. Plus, top prospect Moisés Ballesteros is entering the mix as a third catcher, providing major value with his bat and adding even more depth to this position. Can the Cubs’ catching group become one of the most underrated strengths in Major League Baseball? Don’t miss this deep dive into a rising advantage for the Chicago Cubs.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.