Brett and Michael are back for the thirteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They celebrate a big week for the Cubs, who swept the White Sox and took two of three from the Marlins. The guys take a closer look at Daniel Palencia’s rollercoaster outings in save situations and discuss his potential to grow into a trusted bullpen weapon.

They also dive into Matt Shaw’s recent stretch since returning to the bigs—highlighting his pull-heavy tendencies and how he's settling in at third base. And of course, more on Cade Horton’s continued development, as he stacks wins in each of his first two career starts.

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Brett and Michael are back for the twelfth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They preview the BN Pre-Game Party at HVAC in Wrigleyville on May 17 before Cubs-White Sox, presented by Ankin Law. Then it's a dive into the week on the field: the Cubs dropped a tough series to the Mets in New York but bounced back with a series win over the Marlins at home.

They also touch on Cade Horton’s big-league debut (4 IP, 5 K, 3 ER), the cooling of the Cubs’ offense after a red-hot start, and what Ian Happ’s IL stint means for the lineup going forward. Plus, the promotion of Moises Ballesteros and how his bat might fit into the DH shuffle while Happ is sidelined.

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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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