The Cubs head to New York for a weekend showdown with the Mets. Chicago is trying to build momentum early in the season, while the Mets are looking to prove they’re still contenders in a competitive NL landscape. Cody, Dan, and Matt Preview this weekend series at Wrigley Field.

They also discuss the Cubs pitching depth and injuries sustained right now and debate the modern-day game and the league in the past.

To end the show, they discuss Nico Hoerner hot start and his current value. While he may not be the flashiest name on the roster, his long-term value is becoming harder to ignore. Hoerner’s elite contact skills, low strikeout rate, and defensive versatility make him a high-floor player in today’s game.

This weekend’s series should give us another glimpse at where the Cubs stand—and just how important players like Hoerner are to their long-term success.

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Nico Hoerner and Shota Imanaga came up big in the series finale, taking down the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

All season long, Hoerner set the tone and it continued in Philadelphia—coming through with clutch hits, smart base running, and elite defense that made a difference in every inning. Whether it was sparking rallies at the top of the lineup or delivering in key moments, he was the engine that kept the Cubs rolling.

The Cubs showed resilience all series long, going toe-to-toe with a tough Phillies squad and executing when it mattered most. Strong pitching, timely hitting, and clean defense helped Chicago secure the series win and build momentum moving forward.

This series felt like a statement: the Cubs are back. With Nico Hoerner playing at this level, the ceiling for this team keeps getting higher.

How big was this series win for the Cubs? And will Nico Hoerner continue to play at this pace?

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The Chicago Cubs brought the bats and the energy in a huge 10-4 win over the Phillies last night!

It was a breakout performance from Pete Crow-Armstrong, who continues to show why he’s one of the most exciting young players in the game, putting together a two-hit game, making an impact on the bases and showing why he's so valuable on defense.

Michael Busch also had a night to remember, delivering big-time at the plate with key hits that helped blow the game open. His power and confidence are becoming a major weapon in this Cubs lineup. The combination of the Cubs top three in the lineup - Nico Hoerner, Busch, and Alex Bregman, combined to go 7-for-15 with six RBI.

From start to finish, this was a complete team win—timely hitting, solid pitching, and nonstop pressure on the Phillies.

If this is a sign of what’s to come, Cubs fans have a lot to be excited about.

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In this episode, Dan, Cody, and Matt break down Kyle Schwarber’s massive 2-homer night against his former team and why performances like this continue to sting for Cubs fans. From his departure years ago to becoming one of the most dangerous power hitters in baseball, Schwarber’s success only shines a brighter light on one of Jed Hoyer’s most criticized decisions.

Was non-tendering Schwarber a necessary move at the time—or a franchise-altering mistake that still impacts the Cubs today? We dive into the context behind the decision, Schwarber’s evolution as a hitter, and what this moment says about the Cubs' long-term roster building. We also discuss the biggest surprise and biggest frustration 16 games into the 2026 season. Let us know yours in the comments!

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The Chicago Cubs salvaged the weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with plenty of standout moments and clutch performances on Sunday in the Cubs 7-6 victory.

Game 1 set the tone with strong pitching from Shota Imanaga but the Cubs offense failed to score a run. In Game 2, things got more intense as both teams battled back and forth. Big hits and momentum swings kept this one close, but the Cubs failed to manufacture a run extra innings to drop the series.

The series finale brought plenty of energy and despite trailing 5-0 early, their bullpen and offense pulled through. Dansby Swanson, Moises Ballesteros, Michael Busch had big hits en route to Carson Kelly walking it off in the 9th inning to salvage the series.

Even though the Cubs avoided the sweep, are you worried about the team as they head to Philadelphia tonight to begin a series against the Phillies. Can they bounce back on the road?

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Let's chat about Nico Hoerner. We’ve seen the defense. The contact hitting. The baseball IQ. But what’s his true ceiling?

Are we looking at an All-Star caliber second baseman? A Gold Glove mainstay? Or do you think there’s another level he hasn’t reached yet?

In this episode, we take more questions from fans of the podcast, preview the weekend series with the Pirates, Seiya Suzuki's return, Ian Happ's heel injury, and more!

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The Chicago Cubs take the series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a complete team effort, highlighted by standout performances from Colin Rea, Nico Hoerner, and Michael Conforto!

Colin Rea set the tone on the mound, delivering a strong and composed outing to keep the Rays’ offense in check. Nico Hoerner continued to be the engine at the top of the lineup, coming through with timely hits and smart baserunning. And Michael Conforto provided the power boost, driving in key runs to help seal the series victory. The Cubs now head back to Wrigley Field at 6-6 through 12 games.

In other news, we discussed Phil Maton's struggles and how Davey Lopes was an underrated Cub back in the 80s.

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The Cubs picked up a big 9-2 win over the Rays, but it came with some tough news on the pitching front. Cade Horton is set to undergo elbow surgery, a significant setback that could impact the Cubs’ long-term plans on the mound.

In the meantime, Javier Assad stepped up in a big way, delivering a strong performance and helping stabilize the rotation when the team needed it most. His outing set the tone early and gave the Cubs a chance to take control of the game.

Offensively, this was one of the Cubs’ most complete performances of the season. The bats came alive with timely hitting, power from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Moises Ballesteros, and consistent pressure throughout the lineup, turning the game into a statement win against a solid Rays team.

In this episode, Cody, Matt and Dan break down Horton’s injury and what it means moving forward, highlight Assad’s standout performance, and dive into the Cubs’ offensive explosion that led to the 9-2 victory.

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