Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 16 | Are the Cubs ACTUALLY Contenders? | Feast or Famine Offense + Rotation Concerns

The Margin Ep. 2 | Will Jed Hoyer Go ALL IN? | The Trades That Built the 2026 Cubs

Will Jed Hoyer push his chips into the middle at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline? Before we answer that question, we take a step back and examine how the Cubs got here. From the Yu Darvish trade… to the 2021 teardown… to acquiring Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Kyle Tucker, Edward Cabrera, and more, this episode retraces the blueprint Jed Hoyer used to transform a championship roster into a new contender. Then we put the current roster through The Audit, introduce a new concept called The October Five, and answer the biggest question facing the Cubs: Are they one move away… or still a year away? In this episode: * The trades that reshaped the Cubs * Why depth got the Cubs to October * Why impact wins in October * The Cubs’ biggest roster strengths and weaknesses * Will Jed Hoyer go all in at the 2026 Trade Deadline? The Margin is a Club 1:20 Network series that looks beyond the box score to discover where baseball games are really won—and lost. Subscribe for a new episode every week.   #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #MLBTradeDeadline #JedHoyer #TheMargin #Baseball #MLB #PeteCrowArmstrong #Club120

The Pulse Ep. 3 | The Cubs Baseball Past Connected With the Present

The All-Star break gave Cubs fans a chance to reflect—but this weekend reminded us why Cubs baseball is so special. In Episode 3 of The Pulse, Neil looks beyond the box score to explore a week that connected the Cubs' past with their future. From Pete Crow-Armstrong's All-Star performance to the unforgettable return of the 2016 World Series Champions at Wrigley Field, this episode is about more than baseball. It's about legacy, connection, and believing this current Cubs team might be writing a story of its own. In this episode: ❤️ Check the Pulse – Why this week felt bigger than wins and losses. 📈 Pulse Up – Vintage Nico Hoerner, plus Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga leading the rotation. 📉 Pulse Down – National recognition, Phil Maton, and why there's still work to do. 👀 What I'm Watching – The trade deadline is almost here, and a pivotal stretch against Detroit, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis awaits. ⚾ Final Diagnosis – The past and the present shared the same field. If you enjoy thoughtful Cubs conversations that go beyond the headlines and the box score, subscribe and join us every week for a new episode of The Pulse. 📺 Subscribe for new episodes every week. 🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #ThePulse #Club120 #MLB #BaseballPodcast

The Pulse Ep. 2 | Resilient: The Cubs Head Into the Break With Momentum

The Cubs didn't have a perfect week—but they showed us something even more important. After a disappointing series against the Cardinals, the Cubs answered by winning back-to-back road series against the Orioles and Reds, heading into the All-Star break with momentum and confidence. In Episode 2 of The Pulse, Neil takes a step back from the box scores to examine what this week really meant for the Cubs. ❤️ Check the Pulse – Why resilience defines this team heading into the All-Star break. 📈 Trending Up – Starting pitching continues to exceed expectations, the bullpen keeps answering the call, and Alex Bregman may finally be turning the corner. 📉 Trending Down – Why the All-Star break might actually be the worst possible time for this team to stop playing. 👀 What I'm Watching – Can the Cubs carry their momentum into the second half, and what will Jed Hoyer do as the trade deadline approaches? ⚾ Final Diagnosis – The Cardinals knocked the Cubs down. Baltimore and Cincinnati showed us how they'd respond. If you enjoy thoughtful Cubs conversations that go beyond the headlines and the box score, subscribe and join us every week for a new episode of The Pulse. #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast #ThePulse #Club120

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