The Cubs are fresh off a fireworks-filled homestand, but things are heating up in more ways than one.

In Episode 26 of Club 1:20, we break down the All-Star snubs, the swirling trade rumors, and whether the division lead is slipping away. Here’s what’s on the lineup card:

🔥 Homestand Highlights – Recap of the Cubs' six-game stretch vs. Cleveland and St. Louis — wins, standout performances, and vibes at Wrigley.

🚫 Snubbery – Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch were left off the All-Star roster… we’ve got thoughts.

🧃 Bats for Arms – Could the Cubs flip top AAA hitters for starting pitching help before the deadline?

🔥 Smoke or Fire? – Rumors are flying: Mitch Keller, Sandy Alcantara, Eugenio Suárez… who’s real, who fits, and who’s just noise?

🦆 Ducks on the Pond – Is clutch hitting something you teach, or something you just… hope for?

📉 Topic of the Week – The NL Central is tightening up. The Brewers are 3 games back. Is this officially a race?

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The Cubs are heating up, and Club 1:20 is back with Episode 25 — breaking down bullpen brilliance, roster questions, and what Chicago needs before the All-Star break.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

🔥 All-Star Bullpen – The Cubs pen is lights-out. But if you could send one arm to the Midsummer Classic… who gets the nod?

🎧 Catching Conundrum – Miguel Amaya is almost back. Do the Cubs carry three catchers, or does someone get squeezed out?

💣 More Power? – Do the Cubs need a bat with some thunder? If so, who—and where does he play?

🧠 In Jed We Trust? – Is Jed Hoyer’s patient approach the right one this season? Or do fans want more urgency?

🏆 What’s Better? – We pit individual accomplishments against each other — which breakout helps the team most?

📆 Topic of the Week: All-Star Push – Just four series left before the break. How many wins do the Cubs need to take control of the NL Central?

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Club 1:20 is back with Episode 24, and the Cubs are in the thick of the grind. From rotation meltdowns to rally killers — we break it all down and zoom out on the big picture.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

⚾ Complimentary Baseball? – Right now, the Cubs pitching and offense can’t seem to click at the same time. What’s causing the disconnect?

📦 Ben Brown Tune-Up – Sent down to Iowa… is this a setback or a strategic reset?

🚨 Starters Shredded – Imanaga returns just in time, but the rest of the rotation is leaking oil. Can they hold the line?

🔧 Full Bullpen = Full Trust? – Everyone’s healthy in the pen — do we define roles, or keep it matchup-based?

🎆 Fireworks or Wet Blankets – The offense either explodes or completely fizzles. Can the Cubs find balance?

📆 Topic of the Week: Long Season, Big Picture – 162 games. Can’t win them all. But what can the Cubs learn from this stretch?

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Club 1:20 is back with Episode 23, and the Cubs are entering a pivotal stretch — armed with reinforcements, energy, and a rising superstar in center field. This week’s topics:

🔥 PCA is Appointment TV – Pete Crow-Armstrong is that guy. Elite defense. Speed. And now the bat’s waking up. Is he the face of the franchise already?

🧨 Devers Deal Dominos – Rafael Devers to the Giants?! The trade market is heating up — who’s next… and should the Cubs get aggressive?

🩺 Help Is on the Way – Assad, Shōta, and possibly Hodge are getting close. How does that reshape the rotation and bullpen mix?

🎢 Ben Brown Experiment – Top-tier stuff, but inconsistent results. Do the Cubs keep rolling him out, or shift his role?

🪣 Bottom Feeding – If you could steal one player from a bottom-five team to help this roster… who is it?

🍽️ Topic of the Week: Craig’s Cookout – Do the Cubs have all the ingredients to cook up a real postseason run?

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Club 1:20 Ep. 22 is here, and the Cubs are heating up at the perfect time.

We’re breaking down everything from the road trip to the rotation as the division starts to tighten up.

Here’s what we’ve got this week:

🚗 Road Trip Wrap-Up – D.C. ➡️ Detroit ➡️ Philly. What did this stretch tell us about the 2025 Cubs?

🔥 Bullpen Bullies – Thielbar, Pomeranz, Keller, and Palencia are locking things down. Is this the best the pen has looked all year?

🗳️ Your Vote Counts – All-Star voting is open… but who actually deserves to go from the Cubs?

💥 Shaw is Smokin’ – Matt Shaw is on fire since being called back up. Is this the breakout we've been waiting for?

🎯 Arms Race – Which frontline starters should Jed Hoyer be targeting right now? We go through the names and make our picks.

⚔️ Topic of the Week: Division KO? – Pirates and Brewers come to town. Can the Cubs knock out the NL Central this week?

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Episode 21 of Club 1:20 is here, and we’re diving into a loaded week of Cubs baseball — full of controversy, roster moves, and rising expectations.

Here’s what we’re covering:

🚫 No Love for Busch – Why is Craig Counsell still platooning Michael Busch for Justin Turner? The numbers don’t lie… and it has to stop.

💪 Finding Ways to Win – This 2025 Cubs team isn’t just good — they’re versatile. Power, speed, defense — they’re beating teams in every way possible.

🌱 Down on the Farm – We break down who’s hot, who’s ready, and who might be helping the big league club sooner than later.

📦 Make 1 Trade (Right Now) – Not at the deadline. Today. What do the Cubs need most — a starter, a bat, or a bullpen arm?

🛣️ Road Trippin’ – Best parks we’ve been to and which ones we still want to visit.

🎯 Topic of the Week: Target on Our Back – The Cubs are no longer flying under the radar. Everyone’s giving them their best shot.

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Episode 20 of Club 1:20 is live, and we’re checking in on the Cubs as we cross the one-third mark of the 2025 season.

This week’s topics:

🩹 Oblique Outbreak – What’s with all the oblique injuries? Is this a fluke or a sign of a deeper issue?

📈 Cubs Check-Up – Just over 60 games in, how should we feel about this team? Are they contenders or hanging by a thread?

📦 Trade Deadline Priorities – Starter, bullpen arm, or bat? What should Jed Hoyer target first?

🧪 Pitch Lab Payoff – With Tyler Zombro in the fold from Driveline, Cubs pitching development is starting to pop. Who’s benefitting most?

⚔️ Stix vs. Swords Update – Stix holds the lead (266–243)… but for how long?

📆 Series Previews – Reds at Wrigley, followed by a trip to Washington. Can the Cubs rack up wins during this stretch?

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Club 1:20 is back with Episode 19, and we’re breaking down a week full of adversity, adjustments, and opportunity for the Cubs.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

✅ Getaway Day Cure – The Cubs are finally winning the final game of series. What’s changed — and why does it matter?

🚑 Injury Bug Bites – More names are headed to the IL. How does this impact the depth chart and daily lineup?

🔁 Roster Shuffle – Who’s getting the call? Who’s on the hot seat? And who should be on the move next?