The Pulse Ep. 1 | Have the Cubs Changed Expectations

The Pulse Ep. 1 | Have the Cubs Changed Expectations

Welcome to the very first episode of The Pulse on the Club 1:20 Network. This isn't a game recap. It's a weekly check-in on the heartbeat of Cubs baseball. This week, we discuss why the Cubs have done more than just win games—they've changed expectations. We dive into what's trending in the right direction, what's still causing concern, and why the upcoming trade deadline could define the rest of the season. In this episode: ❤️ Check the Pulse – Have the Cubs changed the conversation? 📈 Pulse Up – Craig Counsell's impact and a confident approach at the plate. 📉 Pulse Down – Injuries continue to test this roster. 👀 What I'm Watching – Why the Cubs should be buyers at the trade deadline. ⚾ Final Diagnosis – The Cubs are no longer trying to prove they're contenders... they're trying to prove they're complete. If you enjoy Cubs conversations that go beyond the final score, subscribe and join us every week for a new edition of The Pulse. #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast #Club120 #ThePulse

The Margin Hosted by Nate - Episode 1 - The Replacements

The Cubs entered the season with a plan for their pitching staff... but injuries had other ideas. In the debut episode of The Margin, Nate takes a closer look at just how many innings have been thrown by replacement pitchers after key members of the Opening Day rotation landed on the injured list. Has the Cubs' depth been enough to keep them in the race, or is the margin beginning to shrink? The Margin is where we look beyond the headlines and evaluate what really leads to winning baseball. Chasing Wins, Not Stats. 🎙️ The Margin is part of the Club 1:20 Network. Subscribe for weekly Cubs analysis, commentary, and more original shows covering everything Chicago Cubs baseball. #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #MLB #Baseball #TheMargin #Club120Network

Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 22 | PCA for NL MVP? ⭐ | Have the Cubs Finally Earned Our Trust?

June may have changed everything for the Cubs... or maybe it just changed the conversation. In Season 2, Episode 22 of Club 1:20, we're asking whether the Cubs have finally earned our trust after a strong month of baseball. On today's lineup card: ⭐ The Real MVPete – Did June turn Pete Crow-Armstrong into a legitimate National League MVP candidate? 💼 Business Decisions – Alex Bregman says avoiding injuries sometimes means making "business decisions" on the field. Fair... or frustrating? 🍋 Craig's Lemonade Stand – Has Craig Counsell proven he can win with whatever roster he's handed? 🤹 Juggling Jed – Is Jed Hoyer building a contender... or simply buying time until the trade deadline? 🎯 Topic of the Week – Sweating Summer – Did June change your expectations for the Cubs, or are you still waiting for them to prove it? 🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 22 of Club 1:20. 👇 Question of the Week: Have the Cubs finally earned your trust... or do they still have something to prove? If you enjoy the show, don't forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments. We love hearing your takes every week. #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #MLB #Club120 #CubsBaseball #NLMVP #BaseballPodcast

Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 21 | PCA: Superstar or MLB Villain? | Cubs Injury Crisis & Playoff Hopes

Season 2, Episode 21 of Club 1:20 asks a question Cubs fans are starting to wrestle with: Are the Cubs actually playing better baseball… or is Pete Crow-Armstrong carrying the whole thing?   On today’s lineup card: ⭐ Public Enemy PCA – Is Pete Crow-Armstrong becoming MLB’s next great villain… or simply becoming too good for the rest of baseball to ignore? 🚑 Pitching Peril – Another Cubs pitcher goes down. At what point does “next man up” become “there are no more men”? 🎭 Open Auditions – What matters more to the Cubs playoff hopes: PCA continuing to play like an MVP, or someone else finally stepping up? 💣 Bullpen Blips – Do the Cubs actually have a bad bullpen… or do Cubs fans just have bad bullpen memories? 🎯 Topic of the Week – Good or Good Enough – The Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10. Are they playing better baseball… or surviving on PCA heroics and duct tape?   🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 21 of Club 1:20.   👉 Drop your take in the comments: If PCA cooled off tomorrow, would the Cubs still be a playoff team?   #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #PeteCrowArmstrong #Club120 #CubsBaseball #MLBPlayoffs

Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 20 | Are the Cubs Underachieving… or Just Average? | PCA, Dansby & Wildcard Reality

Season 2, Episode 20 of Club 1:20 asks a simple question: What exactly are the Cubs? Pete Crow-Armstrong is playing like a superstar, but the Cubs continue to search for consistency as the season rolls on. On today's lineup card: ⭐ The PCA Show – Has Pete Crow-Armstrong officially arrived as a superstar? And is the supporting cast turning a blockbuster into a comedy? 😬 Dansby Dilemma – At .174, how long can the Cubs keep waiting for Dansby Swanson to turn it around? ⚾ Bad Baseball – Are the Cubs' offensive struggles the result of bad luck… or bad baseball? 👶 Cubs 4 Kids – While everyone focuses on what's gone wrong, are the Cubs quietly developing more young talent than expected? 🎯 Topic of the Week – Wildcard Reality – Are the Cubs closer to being an underachieving playoff team… or an overachieving .500 team?   🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 20 of Club 1:20.   👉 Drop your take in the comments: Is PCA already the best player on the Cubs?   #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #PeteCrowArmstrong #DansbySwanson #Club120 #CubsBaseball