Brett and Michael are back for the eleventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They break down the Cubs’ series win in Milwaukee and the frustrating home series loss to the Giants, which included a 9-run collapse in the 11th inning. The guys also discuss Shota Imanaga’s mild hamstring strain, what it could mean for the rotation, and why now might be the right time to play it safe with the standout lefty. Plus, a look at Colin Rea’s surprising effectiveness in the early going and why Cade Horton could be next in line to help the Cubs rotation.

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Brett and Michael are back for the tenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They break down the Cubs recent slump against the Phillies and a loss against the Pirates before diving into the Cubs' third base struggles, Matt Shaw's true performances in AAA, and whether Moises Ballesteros will make it to the big leagues in 2025.

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Brett and Michael are back for the ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They break down two thrilling comeback wins against the Diamondbacks and Dodgers and celebrate the Cubs’ early-season offensive identity. With a hot start against three tough NL West opponents, there's a lot to be excited about on the North Side right now.

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Brett and Michael are back for the eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They reflect on the Cubs' 3-3 road stretch against the Dodgers and Padres, and break down the tough news about Justin Steele undergoing elbow surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the season. With Steele out, they explore how the rotation depth could shake out moving forward, including a look at Cade Horton’s strong start at Triple-A Iowa and what it might mean for his timeline to the big leagues.

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Brett and Michael are back for the seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They reflect on a solid week for the Cubs, including series wins over the Padres and Rangers, and dig into the impact—or lack thereof—of batter vs. pitcher matchups. Plus, plenty of early-season takeaways and what to watch as the Cubs keep rolling.

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Brett and Michael are back for the sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They break down Kyle Tucker's hot start, the Cubs pitching rotation, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's start of the season. From early season takeaways to key storylines to watch, they cover it all as the Cubs open up the season.

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Brett and Michael are back for the fifth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast! They preview the Cubs’ stateside opener against the Diamondbacks in Arizona, discussing the probable pitching matchups and key storylines for the series. Plus, a breakdown of the seven-game road trip leading up to the home opener next Friday and what to watch for in the week ahead.

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Brett and Michael are back for the fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast! They reflect on the Tokyo Series, breaking down key moments and takeaways from the Cubs' matchup with the Dodgers. Plus, a look into the Cubs’ pitching rotation—who’s stepping up, potential concerns, and what it means for the season ahead.

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