Bleav in Cubs

By Bleav Network

Bleav in Cubs with Alex Patt dives deep into all things Chicago Cubs — from game recaps and trade rumors to player development and insider analysis. This podcast brings sharp insights, bold opinions, ... more

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Bleav in Cubs episodes:

July 31, 2026Countdown to the Trade Deadline -- Cubs in on Tarik Skubal?
Cubs take both series against the Pirates and Cardinals

Great series for both Alex Bregman and Nico Hoerner

Too bad PCA's blast on Wednesday was all for naught

Probably shouldn't have Trent Thornton in save situations going forward

Jameson Taillon DFA'ed after disastrous start in Pittsburgh

Cubs are linked in latest Tarik Skubal rumors

Should the Cubs go harder after starters or relievers?
Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)
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24min
July 26, 2026Cubs Need to Pull the Plug on Veteran Starter
Cubs take 2/3 from the Pirates

Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga pitched very well in Pittsburgh

Pete Crow-Armstrong nearly hits for another cycle

Jameston Taillon struggles again, and his spot in the rotation is in jeopardy

Cubs will see the Cardinals next
Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)
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22min
July 24, 2026Marquee's Cole Wright Joins the Show -- Cubs Trade Deadline Outlook
Alex welcomes Marquee's Cole Wright to the show

James Triantos is called up by the Cubs; Kevin Alcantara is sent down

The MLB trade market is still very murky right now

Relievers beyond Mason Miller could help the Cubs

Are the likes of Logan Webb, Kevin Gausman, or Freddy Peralta reasonable targets?

Can the Cubs rotation hold it together over this next brutal stretch of games?
Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)
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36min
July 20, 2026Cubs Unveil Championship Gate -- Quick Look at the Trade Market
Cubs hold a weekend-long celebration of the 2016 World Series champs

Theo Epstein's rain delay story

Anthony Rizzo, this generation's "Mr. Cub"

The Champions Gate at Wrigley Field, good or bad?

2016 Cubs players acting like regular fans at Wrigley

How long can the 2016 team get milked?

Cubs acquire pitcher Aaron Civale

Murky water in the perceived trade deadline market
Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)
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27min
July 14, 2026Chicago Cubs Letter Grades for the First Half
Cubs end first half on positive note, sit at 12 games above .500

Letter grades are given out to each Cubs position player

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the team's MVP so far

Cubs need more from the likes of Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Ian Happ in the second half

Can the Cubs catch the Brewers for the NL Central crown?
Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)
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28min
July 10, 2026Cubs Pitching Staff Fiasco -- Pete Crow Armstrong's All Star Nod
Cubs bullpen has been playing with fire

Is there even a circle of trust? Jacob Webb? Ryan Rolison? Trent Thornton? Tyler Ferguson? Shrug

Can they trust David Peterson in the rotation?

Craig Counsell is eyeing the returns of Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera, Daniel Palencia, and Phil Maton

Pete Crow-Armstrong goes 20-20 before the All Star break for the second straight season
Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)
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25min
July 02, 2026Dansby Swanson Goes Off -- Pete Crow-Armstrong's Big Month of June
Cubs sweep Padres at Wrigley Field

Seiya Suzuki hits his 100th homer

Dansby Swanson has been on fire

The streakiness, but the overall effectiveness of Swanson

Pete Crow-Armstrong's month of June was in line with some MLB legends

Cubs welcome the rival Cardinals to Wrigley Field for an Independence Day showdown
Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)
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24min
June 27, 2026Cubs Pitching Staff is Riddled with Injuries, What to Do?
Most of the Cubs rotation is on the IL

Key relievers are also on the IL

Cubs acquire David Peterson from the Mets

Nobody really has a role on the team

Matthew Boyd returned

How much of this is on Jed Hoyer?

Key injured Cubs: Justin Steele, Cade Horton, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown, Hunter Harvey, Daniel Palencia, Phil Maton
Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)
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17min
June 19, 2026Pete Crow-Armstrong's Historic Night -- Moises Ballesteros Sent Down
Pete Crow-Armstrong is red hot over his last 21 games played

PCA hits for the cycle at Wrigley Field

Cubs handled the "easy part" of the schedule with mixed results

Cubs will welcome in the defending AL champion Toronto Blue Jays

Daniel Palencia hits the IL with elbow inflammation

Moises Ballesteros sent down, Justin Dean called up
Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)
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28min
June 15, 2026Cubs Finally Win a Series -- A New Prospect to Watch
Cubs take 2/3 against the Giants

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch are leading the way offensively

Seiya Suzuki is looking good in the outfield, came up with some big hits this weekend

Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner, and Alex Bregman are still not producing

Javier Assad is making an impact on the banged-up staff

Ben Brown bends but doesn't break

Shota Imanaga and Edward Cabrera need to find consistency

Josiah Hartshorn is tearing it up in the Cubs farm system
Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)
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28min

FAQs about Bleav in Cubs:

How many episodes does Bleav in Cubs have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.