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Lance Brozdowski digs into ESPN's top 50 MLB trade deadline pieces article, highlighting the names the Chicago Cubs were listed as potential suitors for, including thoughts from our studio crew of Bruce Levine, Elise Menaker, and Cliff Floyd.

Lance Brozdowski sits down with ESPN's Jesse Rogers on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to talk through the landscape of the trade deadline, how early they might make a move, and the options available. They also recap Rogers' profile of Pete Crow-Armstrong and what he learned about the phenom reporting the piece.

Marquee Sports Network's Alex Cohen drops by the Cubs Daily Podcast to talk Shota Imanaga's first outing in St. Louis since coming off the IL and he shares some facts and figures about previous championship teams, and why Cubs fans should not panic.

Lance Brozdowski and Tom Prizeman dig into a tough Cubs loss in St. Louis, Jameson Taillon's troubles against right-handed hitters, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's blunder in center field.

David Kaplan talks Chicago Sports, John Bohnenkamp on the Hawkeyes & Trent's Picks presented by Circa Sports

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' potential starting pitcher acquisitions as they navigate Colin Rea and Ben Brown's recent rocky outings, including some thoughts from Cliff Floyd on who he wants the team to add.

Andy Martínez takes a look at the Cubs' current pitching scenario after some tough outings by the Cubs bullpen and Sunday's starter Colin Rea and then looks at Seiya Suzuki's yin and yang day in the loss.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a windy win at Wrigley Field, contextualizing just how odd the elements can be at times and discussing the power surge of Ian Happ.

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Friday Cubs loss to the Mariners, chats about a bullpen regression game, and throws to Sammy Sosa's revealing interview with reporters, as he shared his thoughts on his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field.

Lance Brozdowski chats with The Athletic's Eno Sarris about his recent piece about a change in the MLB ball, what he believes the next big player development trend will be and what could prevent the pitcher injury crisis.

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Cubs loss to the Brewers at Wrigley Field, talks about Pete Crow-Armstrong's heroics while already reaching 20 homers and 20 stolen bases this season, and ponders Jameson Taillon's occasional struggles.

Andy Martínez breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong's memorable night at Wrigley Field, where he made a highlight-reel catch, followed it up with the longest home run of his career and had the crowd chanting "MVP" and his name.

Andy Martínez breaks down the Chicago Cubs' 3-2 walk-off win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, their ability to win games on the margins and how it's become a staple for the team, and then shares the importance of Father's Day for various members of the organization.

Lance Brozdowski talks about whether runners in scoring position stats are reliable and digs into Kyle Tucker's recent dip in bat speed.

Lance Brozdowski and Elise Menaker sit down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, for a discussion about the brand-new Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) and the impact it will have on post-collegiate softball players. They also discuss Elise's Hall of Fame career and how softball has evolved since her time playing for Cornell University.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a series-opening win over the Pirates at Wrigley as Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a ball above his eyes out to right field for his 18th HR of the season and previews another matchup against Paul Skenes.

Lance Brozdowski dives into a Friday extra-innings loss over the Pirates, how the Cubs might manage Cade Horton's workload this season, and what it's like to watch Paul Skenes from behind home plate.

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Cubs win in Philadelphia, dissects Ian Happ's recent power surge and details the issues with catch probability.

Andy Martínez recaps the Cubs' 7-2 loss in Philadelphia, assesses Ben Brown's continued first inning woes and shares an emotional reunion between reliever Daniel Palencia and his parents at Wrigley Field.

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs game 1 loss in Philadelphia, Kyle Tucker's dominance against good pitching, and Ryan Pressly velocity bounce-back.

Lance Brozdowski digs into Cade Horton's questionable fastball usage in leverage counts and listens to Craig Counsell chat about Nico Hoerner's ejection before previewing another big series against the Phillies.

Andy Martínez recaps the Cubs' five-homer, bounce-back win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon, digs into how Jameson Taillon's desire to add more velocity has been supplanted by his successful off-speed offerings, and showcases just how resilient Chicago has been as a team in 2025.

Lance Brozdowski and Tom Prizeman recap a game 1 loss in Detroit, including an admirable performance by Ben Brown and a pair of pivotal outs on the bases.

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network reporters/hosts Brooke Fletcher and Connor McKnight to discuss the network's carriage agreement with Comcast. After that, former Marlins executive and current Nothing Personal podcast host David Samson joined the show to discuss the White Sox's ownership succession plan. Later, Mike Palm of Circa Sports joined the program to preview the weekend from a sports gambling perspective.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network reporters/hosts Brooke Fletcher and Connor McKnight to discuss the network's carriage agreement with Comcast.

Lance Brozdowski recaps a series win against the Nationals before digging into how the Cubs can attack one of the best pitchers in MLB, Tarik Skubal.

Big news for Blackhawks fans! The Chicago Sports Network is officially launching on Comcast this Friday, bringing expanded access to Blackhawks games and exclusive local coverage. On today's CHGO Blackhawks Podcast, we break down what this means for fans hoping to watch Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar shine, and how Kyle Davidson's vision is starting to take shape on and off the ice. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of Blackhawks broadcasts and what it means for the next era of hockey in Chicago.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the news that the Chicago Sports Network has reached a carriage agreement with Comcast.

Lance Brozdowski sits down with Rob Friedman, better known as "Pitching Ninja," a popular social media account that chronicles the nastiest pitches in MLB on a daily basis.

Lance Brozdowski recaps a southpaw duel in DC, which the Cubs lost 2-0 to the Nationals, and digs into whether Chicago first baseman Michael Busch, who's on a tear at the plate, should start every day against left-handed pitching.

Lance Brozdowski digs into Game 1 of the Cubs' big road trip, highlighted by Michael Busch's 3-for-4 night with three RBI, before diving into ESPN reporter Jeff Passan's take on some starting pitchers who might be available at the July 31 MLB trade deadline.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris for the daily transition segment.

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Lance Brozdowski breaks down Daniel Palencia's emergence as the Cubs' closer, recaps a big Sunday win over the Reds, checks on Kyle Tucker's status after he was pulled from the game with an injury, and previews the upcoming road series against the Nationals.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has quickly become must-watch TV for Cubs fans — but is he the most exciting player in all of Chicago sports? From electric defense to high-energy base running and clutch moments at the plate, PCA is making a name for himself. In this episode of the CHGO Cubs Podcast, we break down his rise, impact, and what makes him stand out in a stacked Chicago sports scene. Don't miss this deep dive into one of the city's brightest young stars! 

Katie Krall dives into WAR and how it's calculated, and explains its importance to MLB teams as they construct their rosters.

Lance Brozdowski digs into Cubs right-hander Colin Rea's recent struggles against the Reds and the clever decision to have an opener ahead of Ben Brown in Game 2 of the NL Central series at Wrigley Field.

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat with Lance Brozdowski about two teammates who are in the early NL MVP conversation -- Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker.Is Happ surprised at PCA's sudden power production? What is one thing fans don't know about him? What is it like hitting in front of Kyle Tucker in the deep Cubs lineup?Happ dishes on all this and more, including diving into analytics and how he processes information and advanced statistics.

Marquee Sports Network analyst and former minor league coach Katie Krall discusses how pitchers develop new pitches and uses her baseball background to discuss the development process.

Lance Brozdowski digs into the evolution of Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton's approach to lefty hitters and listens to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's thoughts on oblique injuries across Major League Baseball.

Jordan Lazowski and Brett Haffner are joined by HBIC and South Side Bum of the Chicago Sports Bums Podcast! They start by discussing the summer event you won't want to miss: our joint Sox On 35th/Chicago Sports Bums tailgate that's being thrown June 8th for Southpaw's 21st Birthday! Listen for the latest details about how it all came together and why you should be there in just under two weeks! The Bums also talk about the White Sox' surprising decision to option Andrew Vaughn and Tim Elko to Charlotte and discuss how they'd like to see Will Venable and Chris Getz handle the young guys throughout the summer. And, don't worry, they left you with some hot takes on their way out. Make sure to follow the Chicago Sports Bums on social media @ChiSportsBums!

Lance Brozdowski provides some updates on injuries before Katie Krall joins his to discuss projections and how important they are in valuation and contextualization of a player's performance, such as Cubs breakout star Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Lance Brozdowski digs into the implications of Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya's oblique strain, which he sustained Saturday against the Reds, and discusses if Moisés Ballesteros or Reese McGuire will be called up from Triple-A Iowa to replace him. Lance also analyzes the Cubs' decision to designate struggling reliever Julian Merryweather for assignment.

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Chicago Cubs' insane offensive run over the past few weeks, with contributions from Seiya Suzuki and, unexpectedly Sunday, Reese McGuire. Stick around for a preview of the Cubs-Rockies series at Wrigley Field and how Coors Field affects hitter perception of pitch shapes.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a historic night from Pete Crow-Armstrong as he hit two home runs in the Cubs' series-opening win in Cincinnati. We'll hear some crazy stats on the home runs and listen to what Cubs manager Craig Counsell and PCA thought of his heroics.

Ryan Dempster joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to break down all things pitching, from his 16-year MLB career to the current state of the game.Dempster analyzes pitch grips, talks strategy and how to balance data with experience on the mound.The duo also chats about how pitchers discuss the art with other players -- even opponents -- as we've recently seen from Shota Imanaga and Paul Skenes.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote held the 5 On It segment, where they debated a variety of sports topics. After that, they discussed who the three best athletes in Chicago sports are right now. Later, they pondered Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo's future in the game as he remains a free agent. Is retirement on the horizon for him?

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by sports personality and radio host Sarah Spain to discuss the end of "Around the Horn" on ESPN and her optimism about Chicago sports.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed who the best athletes in Chicago sports are right now.

With summer right around the corner, Joey gives his Power Rankings of Chicago's sports teams. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/