Chicago Cubs Central Podcast

Welcome to Chicago Cubs Central– the ultimate destination for Chicago Cubs fans! Whether you're a lifelong supporter or new to the Cubs Nation, our channel is packed with everything you need to stay up-to-date on the latest Cubs news, game highlights, player analysis, and more! From in-depth breakdowns of the Chicago Cubs roster to exclusive game recaps and predictions for the 2025 season, we’ve got you covered.Join us as we dive into everything from Cubs fan reactions, trade rumors, and memorable moments at Wrigley Field to exclusive interviews and top plays.

Chicago Cubs Central Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Chicago Cubs central, with 399 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  CUBS SEASON WAS A FAILURE?! Sweep Ends It All | Chicago Cubs Central

  Oct 1, 202615 min

  The Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season is OVER — and it ended with a brutal sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres. In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central , Mike breaks down the crushing Wild Card sweep and looks at the bigger picture: Was the 2026 Cubs season a failure? Mike explains why he believes the season ultimately fell short, what went wrong, the biggest disappointments, and what the Cubs need to do moving forward. In this episode: • Cubs swept by the Padres • Breaking down the Wild Card loss • Was the 2026 season a failure? • What went wrong for Chicago • Biggest disappointments of the season • Where the Cubs go from here • What needs to change heading into 2027 Was the 2026 Cubs season a failure? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Chicago Cubs Central for Cubs news, reactions, analysis, live streams, and everything surrounding the Chicago Cubs. #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #ChicagoCubsCentral #Cubs2026 #MLB #CubsFans #GoCubsGo

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  CUBS vs PADRES AGAIN! Is Chicago Ready for October?

  Sep 27, 202617 min

  THE CUBS' DESTINY IS SET… AND IT'S A REMATCH! ⚾ Mike breaks down the Cubs' postseason matchup with the San Diego Padres , bringing back memories of last year's Wild Card showdown. Now, Chicago gets another shot—but this time, everything is on the line. The biggest question facing the Cubs right now: WHO SHOULD START GAME 1? With the rotation, bullpen, injuries, and overall uncertainty surrounding the team, Mike asks whether the Cubs have enough to survive another October battle with San Diego. CUBS vs PADRES — WILD CARD REMATCH! Who should get the Game 1 start? Can the Cubs' pitching hold up? Are the Cubs healthy enough for October? Can Chicago finally get past San Diego? Or are there simply TOO MANY UNCERTAINTIES? This is the moment Cubs fans have been waiting for—but is this team truly ready for postseason baseball? Mike gives his thoughts and breaks down exactly what the Cubs need to do to advance. CUBS FANS — WHO ARE YOU STARTING IN GAME 1? #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #MLBPlayoffs #Padres #CubsVsPadres #OctoberBaseball #ChicagoSports

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  THE CUBS ARE FALLING APART?! Season Slipping Away After Marlins Losses

  Sep 24, 202615 min

  Mike Jones is FRUSTRATED—and it’s hard to blame him. The Cubs just dropped TWO games at home to the Miami Marlins, and now the Wild Card race is getting tighter as Chicago finds itself behind the San Diego Padres in the standings. After all the expectations surrounding this team, is the Cubs’ season beginning to slip away? In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central , Mike breaks down: ⚾ The brutal losses to the Marlins ⚾ Chicago falling behind San Diego in the Wild Card race ⚾ The Cubs’ frustrating inconsistency ⚾ Why this team continues to struggle to put together sustained stretches of good baseball ⚾ Whether the Cubs have enough time to turn things around ⚾ And the BIG question: Are the Cubs running out of time? The postseason is getting closer—and every game matters. Is this just another rough stretch… or is the Cubs’ season actually slipping away? LIKE the video SUBSCRIBE to Chicago Cubs Central DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #MLB #LetsGoCubs #CubsFans

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  CUBS POSTSEASON ROSTER DEBATE! Who Gets Left OFF?!

  Sep 20, 202616 min

  The Cubs are getting closer to the postseason, and that means tough decisions are coming! ⚾ In this episode of Cubs Central , we take a hard look at the Cubs’ potential postseason roster and ask the question nobody wants to answer: WHO SHOULD NOT BE ON THE POSTSEASON ROSTER?! With limited spots available, every player has to prove they can contribute when the games matter most. We break down the pitching staff, recent performances, roster battles, and which players could potentially be left off the playoff roster. We’ll discuss: ⚾ Which Cubs pitchers have earned a postseason spot Who has struggled at the worst possible time Who brings the most value in October Which players could be the toughest cuts ️ How the roster could look for the Wild Card Series And the BIG question — who simply shouldn't make the postseason roster? The Cubs have their eyes on October, but putting together the right roster could make all the difference. What do YOU think? Who should NOT make the Cubs postseason roster? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Cubs Central for Cubs news, analysis, roster debates, and postseason coverage! #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsCentral #ChicagoCubsNews #MLB #CubsPostseason #CubsPlayoffs #CubsBaseball #MLBPlayoffs #WildCardSeries

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  Pete Crow-Armstrong Is CHASING CUBS HISTORY… Is This the GREATEST Season EVER?

  Sep 17, 202624 min

  Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't just having a breakout season — PCA is putting together one of the most incredible individual seasons in Chicago Cubs history.With 40+ home runs, 35+ stolen bases, over 100 RBI, a near-1.000 OPS and elite defense in center field, Crow-Armstrong has put himself directly into the National League MVP conversation.But here's the bigger question:Where does PCA's 2026 season rank among the greatest seasons we've ever seen from a Cub?In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, we're putting Pete Crow-Armstrong head-to-head with some of the biggest legends in franchise history: Rogers Hornsby Sammy Sosa Ernie Banks Ryne Sandberg Ron Santo Billy Williams And more Cubs legendsWe'll break down PCA's numbers, WAR, power, speed, defense and overall production and compare them with the greatest individual seasons in Cubs history.And if PCA wins the National League MVP, what does that mean for his place in Cubs folklore?Does one MVP season put PCA in the same historical conversation as Ryne Sandberg and Sammy Sosa?Could 2026 ultimately become the greatest individual season in Cubs history?We're breaking it all down.Subscribe to Chicago Cubs Central for Cubs analysis, news, reactions and debates all season long!#ChicagoCubs #Cubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #PCA #CubsCentral #MLB #NL​​MVP #GoCubs

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