Cubs halt losing streak but serious questions remain

Cubs pitching ponderings and analyzing Alex Bregman's struggles

The Cubs are getting some reinforcements back on the pitching staff with Matthew Boyd and Edward Cabrera set to return in the next week or so. But how effective will they be? And who will get bumped from the rotation? One pitcher who looks like a sure thing to stick around is Ben Brown, who may actually be the Cubs' best bet for an All-Star next month. Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch discuss all the latest with the Cubs pitching staff, including Brown's big breakout, Jameson Taillon's home run struggles and much more. Plus, is there a downside to Caleb Williams gracing the Madden video game cover? And what's behind the offensive woes for veteran players like Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson?

Cubs halt losing streak but serious questions remain

FINALLY. It happened. The Cubs won a game. After a brutal 10-game slog, the Chicago Cubs came out victorious in Pittsburgh, halting the franchise's toughest stretch since that fateful losing streak in the summer of 2021. Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch discuss the latest streak on the Windy City Breakdown Podcast and try to make sense of a team that put up a pair of 10-game winning streaks AND a 10-game losing streak all in a little over a month. What does this stretch tell us about the 2026 Cubs and how the rest of the season will play out? What lingering aspects of the losing streak remain even after it has run its course? And is it too early to discuss Tarik Skubal and potential trade deadline targets?

What is going on with the Cubs right now?

The Cubs are in a funk. They were firing on all cylinders earlier in the year, with multiple 10-game winning streaks. But they are in the upside down right now, struggling in every aspect of the game. Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch analyze it all on the latest Windy City Breakdown Podcast, from the series sweep at the hands of the "no-name" Brewers to Pete Crow-Armstrong's controversial miscues to the Cubs' struggles with runners in scoring position. Plus, why the Brewers deserve the utmost respect -- despite their manager's silly stance.

Chuck Garfien joins to preview Cubs-White Sox Crosstown Classic

Crosstown Classics are always fun, but the first edition of the 2026 matchup between the Cubs and White Sox should be a blast. Andy Martínez, Kyle Millinowisch and Tony Andracki are joined by CHSN's Chuck Garfien to preview the matchup between the two teams that are off to strong starts. Chuck also shares the behind-the-scenes, incredible story of breaking the news that the White Sox were retiring Ozzie Guillen's number. Later in the pod, Andy, Kyle and Tony discuss what's going on with the Cubs on the road compared to at Wrigley Field. Then, Kyle brags about his one prediction he's absolutely nailed thus far.

The Cubs are off to a historic start and here's why

The Cubs are off to their best start since 2016 (and one of the greatest starts in franchise history). Why? Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch break it down on the latest Windy City Breakdown Podcast, discussing "undertalked" about storylines, the keys behind the team's winning streaks and success at home and much more. Plus, a view at how ABS has changed the game and why Carson Kelly is the greatest ABS player of all-time. And we kept the receipts on Andy's worst take of the season so far.