Weekly Recap: Cubs Eliminated and Are “A Ways Away” from Catching Brewers

Will Saturday be Kyle Hendricks' last time in a Cubs uniform? How should his Wrigley goodbye go? Is Kris Bryant comparable to Derrick Rose? Luke gives shoutout to Comcast Sportsnet/NBC Sports Chicago. Join Luke, Cody and Ryan for the CHGO Cubs Podcast.  

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Philadelphia Phillies but the game still had some interesting moments! Nico Hoerner homer twice in a game for the first time in his career. Meanwhile, one of the Cubs top prospects makes his MLB debut. Is Kevin Alcantara the future? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs won't be going to the postseason but they have officially locked up at least a .500 record this year. Dansby Swanson was 1 of 6 Cubs with a multi-hit game as the Cubs beat Philadelphia one night after the Phillies clinched their division title. How do the guys evaluate starter Justin Steele this season? Dansby Swanson? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs were already officially eliminated from playoff contention but the pain keeps coming. Former Cubs legend Kyle Schwarber hut his 37th homer and reaches 100RBI helping the Phillies beat the Cubs. Plus, how can YOU meet and hang with Sammy Sosa this weekend in the suburbs!!? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast

The Cubs were officiall eliminated from the playoffs over the weekend. Craig Counsell and the players admit their process hasn’t worked. It has been 7 years since the Cubs won a playoff game, and Counsell says they appear “a ways away” from catching the Milwaukee Brewers. Corey and Brendan discuss these admitted failures and how they proceed once the season officially ends.

Cubs starter Javier Assad did just enough to keep the Cubs in it and the offense delivered 12 hits in a 7-6 din over the Washington Nationals. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani did WHAT?! Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast

Justin Steele returned from his elbow injury to throw 2 and 2/3 innings. Was it worth it? The A's score late against the bullpen to beat the Cubs 5-3. That means the Brewers officially clinch the Central Division. So, after losing the series to the A's the Cubs now have 10 games left in the season. Name the 10 things you want to see in the final 10 games.Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs lost to the A's helping the Milwaukee Brewers officially clinch the division title. Starter Jordan Wicks was roughed up for 3 homers. Ian Happ homered twice for the Cubs. How does Happ's season stack up against previous Cubs players the last few years? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera for the CHGO Cubs Podcast

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga struck out 11 A's in 6 innings of work. The Cubs offense did the rest of the work with 9 runs. What's the latest on Justin Steele? Bellinger is opting in? Plus, the game of the night as CHGO goes back-to-back championships in the Chicago Media Softball League! Ryan Herrera takes the night off to defend the crown. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Jared Wyllys for the CHGO Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs have a 0.1% chance at making the playoffs. Their AAA bats are on fire—Kevin Alcantara, Owein Caissie, Matt Shaw, and Moises Ballesteros. Is it time to call up one or more of these bats to set the stage for the 2024-2025 offseason? Corey and Brendan recap another disappointing week but look ahead to the final 2 weeks of the season.