Club 1:20 - A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Club 1:20 Episode 20 | Oblique Crisis, Trade Deadline Debate, and Cubs Midseason Check-Up

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 Ep. 19 | Injury Woes, Roster Moves, and Reds on Deck

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?
 

Club 1:20 Ep. 18 | PCA’s Heater, Bullpen Trust, and Cubs’ Baby Boom?!

Club 1:20 Episode 18 is here, and this week we’re diving into the weird, the wild, and the winning ways in Wrigleyville.
Here’s what we’re covering:
👶 Quality Baby – Something’s in the Wrigley water… Dansby, Tucker, and Theobar are all having babies. Is this the secret to a hot streak?
⚡ PCA is Lightning – Pete Crow-Armstrong is scorching hot, and it’s electric. Is this his breakout moment?
🎙️ Welcome to the Show – The kids are here! We break down the latest call-ups and what we can expect from them.
🔥 Bullpen Leverage – Who’s stepping up in the late innings? We sort out who the Cubs can trust when it matters most.
🧠 Double Agent Craig – Is Counsell helping us win… or sabotaging us from within?! (Half serious, mostly not. Maybe.)
📅 Acceptable Expectations – A soft 21-game stretch is on deck — what’s a realistic win total?
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Club 1:20 Ep. 17 | Swanson’s Streak, Imanaga to the IL, and the Cubs’ Breakout Summer?

Club 1:20 Ep. 17 is here, and the Cubs are heating up just in time for summer.
This week we dive into:
🔥 Dansby Streaking – Moving to the 8-spot has flipped the switch for Swanson. Is this the key to keeping him hot?💸 Bargain Finds – Jed Hoyer’s offseason moves had Cubs fans scratching their heads… but now he’s looking like a genius.⚾ Hitters Hit – Good hitters find ways to produce — and this Cubs lineup is showing up when it matters most.🚑 Sho-No, Now What? – With Shota Imanaga hitting the IL, what’s the plan to cover his absence?🐶 Nate’s Dawg Pound – Two new additions: Matthew Boyd & Daniel Palencia are dealing.☀️ Topic of the Week – The Summer of the Cubs is officially ON. Can this team carry the city?
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Club 1:20 Ep. 16 | Cubs Lineup Shakeup, Imanaga’s Exit, and NL Central Favorites?

In Episode 16 of Club 1:20, we break down a pivotal week in Cubs baseball:
Lineup Shakeup – Dansby Swanson gets dropped to the 8-hole. What’s the reason, and what’s the message it sends?
Shōta Imanaga – Another dominant outing, but leg cramps cut it short. Should Cubs fans be worried?
Extend Jed? – We want him to extend players... but what’s Jed Hoyer’s future with the Cubs?
Prospect Props – When will Owen Caissie, Moisés Ballesteros, and Cade Horton join the big league club?
NL Central Predictions – The Cubs are leading the division and Vegas loves them. Are we buying or selling?
Topic of the Week – A fresh update on the Stix vs. Swords showdown!
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Club120 Episode15 | Cubs Sweep the Dodgers, Roster Shakeups, and Kyle Tucker Dilemma

The Cubs just swept the Dodgers — and we’re fired up. On this week’s episode of Club 1:20, we break down the series, dive into recent roster moves, and get real about what it takes to stay in The Show. Plus, a spicy "Would You Rather" debate: 2025 World Series or a 10-year extension for Kyle Tucker?
 
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Club 1:20 Episode 14 | Replacing Steele, Optioning Matt Shaw, and Cubs Extension Rumors?

The Cubs are facing some big questions this week, and Club 1:20 is diving headfirst into the chaos.
🔹 Justin Steele is likely done for the season — how do the Cubs patch the rotation?🔹 Is the bullpen finally turning a corner after a rocky start?🔹 Matt Shaw is headed back to Iowa... were the Cubs too aggressive with him?🔹 Rumors are swirling about possible extensions for PCA and Kyle Tucker — what would those deals even look like?🔹 And our Topic of the Week: “WTS” — Win The Series. Why this mindset might be the key to a deep playoff run.
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Club 1:20 Episode 13 - 🔥 Are the 2025 Cubs Built For This? Roster Moves, Power Poll & More

We’re LIVE for Episode 13 of Club 1:20, and this one’s loaded with big Cubs talk. Are the 2025 Cubs truly built for this grind-it-out, high-pressure style of baseball? We break down the identity of this team, expose the weakest link, and take a close look at the Cubs’ aggressive running game.
We’re also predicting the next wave of roster moves, highlighting Dansby Swanson’s red-hot start in Lieutenant Dan, and unveiling the latest edition of the Club 1:20 Power Poll. If you love Cubs baseball, you’re in the right place.
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