Chicago Cubs Central Podcast

🚨 THE MLB GM MEETINGS ARE UNDERWAY… AND THE CHICAGO CUBS HAVE SOME SERIOUS WORK TO DO!

The Cubs offseason is officially heating up, and Jed Hoyer has some HUGE decisions ahead. Are the Cubs ready to spend money and build a legitimate World Series contender, or are we heading toward another offseason of bargain shopping?

On this episode of CHICAGO CUBS CENTRAL, Mike breaks down the latest Cubs offseason news, rumors, roster decisions, and potential moves coming out of the GM Meetings!

🔥 ON THIS EPISODE:

⚾ TARIK SKUBAL TO THE CUBS?!
Could Chicago make a serious run at one of baseball's best pitchers? Is Jed Hoyer willing to spend what it takes?

⚾ MICHAEL KING & DAVID PETERSON
Are these realistic pitching targets? Could Peterson return to Chicago, and would Michael King be worth the investment?

⚾ THE ROTATION NEEDS HELP!
With major questions surrounding the starting rotation, who should the Cubs target? Can Edward Cabrera, Justin Steele, Cade Horton and the returning arms give Chicago enough?

⚾ SEIYA SUZUKI'S FUTURE
The Cubs have extended a qualifying offer. Will Suzuki return, or could Chicago lose another important piece of its offense?

⚾ BULLPEN OVERHAUL!
The Cubs have some serious decisions to make after last season's bullpen struggles. Who should stay, and who needs to go?

⚾ THE BIG QUESTION: IS JED HOYER READY TO GO ALL IN?

Cubs fans want a championship. Is this finally the offseason where the front office delivers?

👇 LET MIKE KNOW IN THE COMMENTS!

• Would you pay big money for Tarik Skubal?

• Should the Cubs bring David Peterson back?

• Is Seiya Suzuki worth bringing back?

• How many starting pitchers do the Cubs need?

• Is Jed Hoyer doing enough to build a championship team?

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🚨 THE CUBS ARE GETTING TO WORK! IS JED HOYER PREPARING TO MAKE A BLOCKBUSTER MOVE?!

The offseason is officially underway, and the Chicago Cubs have some BIG decisions to make if they want to close the gap on the Milwaukee Brewers and compete for a World Series championship in 2027.

Mike Jones is breaking down EVERY major Cubs offseason move so far, what the decisions mean for the roster, and why one name has Cubs fans buzzing: TARIK SKUBAL!

🔥 WHAT WE'RE BREAKING DOWN:

🔵 JED HOYER STARTS MAKING MOVES!

The Cubs decline Colin Rea's $7.5 million option.

Mutual options are declined for Matthew Boyd, Carson Kelly, Caleb Thielbar and Hunter Harvey.

Clay Holmes declines his $12 million player option and enters free agency.

The Cubs restructure Jacob Webb's contract, bringing him back for 2027 with a club option for 2028.

Chicago claims reliever Eric Orze off waivers from Minnesota.

The Cubs extend a $23.15 million qualifying offer to Seiya Suzuki.

🔴 THE TARIK SKUBAL SWEEPSTAKES!

Reports indicate the Cubs BADLY WANT the two-time Cy Young Award winner. Could Jed Hoyer actually land the biggest prize of the offseason?

With so many starting pitchers potentially leaving Chicago, Skubal could completely transform this rotation. But how much would it cost? Are the Cubs willing to spend what it takes to get a deal done?

⚾ THE BIG QUESTIONS:

Is Jed Hoyer finally ready to go ALL IN?

Will the Cubs make a serious run at Tarik Skubal?

What happens with Seiya Suzuki and the other free agents?

How many starting pitchers do the Cubs need?

Can Chicago build a roster capable of taking down Milwaukee?

The offseason is just getting started, Cubs fans, and things could get VERY interesting!

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Would you give Tarik Skubal a massive contract to bring him to Chicago? Let us know in the comments!

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🚨 ARE JED HOYER’S PAST MOVES COMING BACK TO HAUNT THE CHICAGO CUBS?

Mike Jones is joined by Cubs insider Blake Cowell on Chicago Cubs Central for a must-watch conversation about the decisions that have shaped the Cubs—and whether Jed Hoyer’s past moves are finally catching up with the team!

⚾ In this episode, we’re breaking down:

🔵 JED HOYER UNDER THE MICROSCOPE — Have the Cubs made the right decisions when it comes to roster construction, player acquisitions, and building a team capable of competing for a championship?

🔴 MOVES THAT ARE RAISING QUESTIONS — Which past decisions look different now, and are those moves creating problems for the Cubs today?

🔥 CAN THE CUBS GET IT RIGHT? — What should Chicago learn from its past decisions, and what needs to change to build a consistent contender?

🎙️ MIKE JONES + BLAKE COWELL — Two Cubs voices break down the big questions, challenge the decisions, and discuss what the future could hold for Chicago.

Are Cubs fans justified in questioning Jed Hoyer’s track record, or does he deserve more time to get this roster where it needs to be? We want to hear from YOU!

👇 SOUND OFF IN THE COMMENTS!

• What is Jed Hoyer’s biggest mistake?

• Which Cubs move would you take back?

• Can Hoyer build a championship-caliber team in Chicago?

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🚨 CHICAGO CUBS CENTRAL IS BACK! 🚨 Is it time for the Chicago Cubs to take a page out of the San Diego Padres' playbook and make a BIG splash in free agency?

In this episode, Mike breaks down two intriguing pitching targets who could help transform the Cubs' pitching staff this offseason: Michael King and Adrián Morejón!

⚾ SHOULD THE CUBS RAID THE PADRES?

The San Diego Padres have built a roster featuring impact pitching talent, and Mike is looking at two arms the Cubs could pursue to strengthen their rotation and bullpen. Could Chicago pry away two valuable pitchers from San Diego and give the team the pitching depth it needs to compete?

🔥 MICHAEL KING: A POTENTIAL ROTATION GAME-CHANGER?

Michael King could be an intriguing target for the Cubs as they look to strengthen their starting rotation. But with Bleacher Report projecting a potentially expensive open market for both pitchers, would King be worth the investment?

💰 ADRIÁN MOREJÓN: ANOTHER BIG-TIME TARGET?

Morejón could give the Cubs another option to improve their pitching staff. Could adding him alongside King be the kind of aggressive move that pushes Chicago closer to championship contention?

💵 THE CUBS HAVE MONEY COMING OFF THE BOOKS — WILL THEY SPEND IT?

With money potentially coming off the books this offseason, the Cubs have an opportunity to reinvest in the roster. But simply having money available isn't enough. The front office needs to spend wisely, target the right players, and make moves that help this team take the next step.

Mike breaks down whether pursuing both Padres pitchers makes sense, what the potential financial commitment could mean, and whether the Cubs should be aggressive in free agency.

🔥 THE BIG QUESTION: SHOULD THE CUBS ROB THE PADRES THIS OFFSEASON?

💬 Sound off in the comments! Would you spend big on Michael King and Adrián Morejón, or would you rather see the Cubs pursue other pitching options?

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🚨 TARIK SKUBAL TO THE CHICAGO CUBS?! MIKE ISN'T BUYING IT! 🚨

Could the Chicago Cubs actually pull off a blockbuster deal for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal? MLB reporter Patrick Mooney has suggested that the Cubs shouldn't be counted out of the conversation. But Mike has a BIG problem with that idea!

Welcome back to Chicago Cubs Central, where we break down the latest Cubs rumors, news, and everything happening around the North Side!

In this episode, Mike dives into the growing speculation surrounding a potential Tarik Skubal deal and explains why he isn't convinced the Cubs are serious contenders to land the superstar left-handed pitcher.

⚾ IN THIS EPISODE:

🔥 THE SKUBAL-TO-CHICAGO RUMORS
Patrick Mooney has indicated that the Cubs shouldn't be completely ruled out of the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes. Could there be something real behind the speculation, or is this another rumor that Cubs fans should approach with caution?

💰 MIKE CALLS BS!
Let's talk about the money. Skubal is the type of pitcher who could command an enormous contract and require a significant trade package. Is Chicago really prepared to pay that price? Mike explains why he doubts the Cubs' willingness to make the kind of financial commitment and blockbuster deal it would take.

📉 ARE THE CUBS REALLY WILLING TO GO ALL IN?
The Cubs need elite pitching to compete with baseball's best. But there's a difference between being mentioned in rumors and actually making a franchise-altering move. Would ownership approve the spending necessary to bring Skubal to Chicago?

🤔 SHOULD CUBS FANS BELIEVE THE HYPE?
Would Tarik Skubal transform the Cubs into legitimate World Series contenders? Or should fans expect the front office to pursue a more affordable alternative?

Mike gives his honest take on the rumors, the financial realities, and what this potential deal could mean for the future of the Chicago Cubs.

👇 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

• Do you believe the Cubs could land Tarik Skubal?

• Would you trade a major prospect package AND pay Skubal a massive contract?

• Is ownership willing to spend what it takes to win a World Series?

• Should the Cubs go all in or look for another ace?

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🚨 COPING WITH CODY PT. 1 | What Went WRONG With the Cubs?

The 2026 Chicago Cubs season was supposed to be something special… but somewhere along the way, things went VERY wrong.

On this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, Mike Jones is joined by Cody Delmendo of 312 Sports Chicago to take a deep dive into the Cubs' season — what went right, what went wrong, and most importantly… WHY did this team fall short?

And let's be honest… there was A LOT more wrong than right. 😬

Mike and Cody break down the biggest problems facing the Cubs, the decisions that didn't work, the players who failed to live up to expectations, and the frustrating moments that left Cubs fans wondering what happened to this team.

🔥 WE TALK ABOUT:

• What went WRONG for the Cubs
• What actually went RIGHT
• The biggest disappointments of the season
• Players who didn't live up to expectations
• The biggest organizational mistakes
• Craig Counsell and the decisions that came under fire
• Jed Hoyer and the roster construction
• Where the Cubs go from here
• What needs to change heading into next season
• And MUCH MORE!

This is Part 1 of the conversation, and Mike and Cody aren't holding back.

👇 Cubs fans — what do YOU think went wrong this season?

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The Cubs' 2026 season is over — and Jed Hoyer is NOT hiding from what went wrong.

In his end-of-season press conference, Hoyer made some stunning admissions about the Cubs' collapse, the bullpen, Edward Cabrera, the organization's pitching development and what could be a very different Chicago Cubs team in 2027.

Mike Jones breaks down Hoyer's biggest comments and asks the question every Cubs fan should be asking:

DO YOU STILL TRUST JED HOYER TO FIX THIS TEAM?

Hoyer admitted, “I did a poor job on the bullpen this year — full stop,” while also saying the Cubs need to examine every part of their pitching operation — from scouting and player development to major-league acquisitions.

Then there's Edward Cabrera. Hoyer said, “We struggled with Edward,” raising an even bigger question: Did the Cubs fail to get the most out of a talented pitcher?

And Hoyer's warning for 2027 may be the biggest story of all:

“The team's going to look and feel different next year.”

Mike also dives into:

🔥 Why Hoyer believes the Cubs' pitching problems are ORGANIZATIONAL
🔥 The bullpen disaster and Hoyer taking responsibility
🔥 Edward Cabrera and whether the Cubs failed to maximize his talent
🔥 The uncertainty surrounding Cade Horton, Justin Steele and Ben Brown
🔥 What happens with Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, David Peterson, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki
🔥 Why Pete Crow-Armstrong remains a massive part of the Cubs' future
🔥 Matt Shaw potentially getting a bigger role in 2027
🔥 Alex Bregman's disappointing finish
🔥 Why the Cubs' offense disappeared against San Diego
🔥 What the Cubs need to do this offseason
🔥 And the biggest question of them all: Can Jed Hoyer fix the problems he admits he helped create?

The Cubs believed this team could win. They pushed their chips in. Now, after falling short, Hoyer says the failure will “gnaw at us for a long time.”

The offseason has officially begun.

What do YOU think? Do you still trust Jed Hoyer to build a championship-caliber Cubs team?

👇 DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS!

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The Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season is OVER — and it ended with a brutal sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres.

In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, Mike breaks down the crushing Wild Card sweep and looks at the bigger picture: Was the 2026 Cubs season a failure?

Mike explains why he believes the season ultimately fell short, what went wrong, the biggest disappointments, and what the Cubs need to do moving forward.

 In this episode:
• Cubs swept by the Padres
• Breaking down the Wild Card loss
• Was the 2026 season a failure?
• What went wrong for Chicago
• Biggest disappointments of the season
• Where the Cubs go from here
• What needs to change heading into 2027

Was the 2026 Cubs season a failure? Let us know in the comments!

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THE CUBS' DESTINY IS SET… AND IT'S A REMATCH! ⚾🔥

Mike breaks down the Cubs' postseason matchup with the San Diego Padres, bringing back memories of last year's Wild Card showdown. Now, Chicago gets another shot—but this time, everything is on the line.

The biggest question facing the Cubs right now:

WHO SHOULD START GAME 1?

With the rotation, bullpen, injuries, and overall uncertainty surrounding the team, Mike asks whether the Cubs have enough to survive another October battle with San Diego.

🔥 CUBS vs PADRES — WILD CARD REMATCH!
🔥 Who should get the Game 1 start?
🔥 Can the Cubs' pitching hold up?
🔥 Are the Cubs healthy enough for October?
🔥 Can Chicago finally get past San Diego?
🔥 Or are there simply TOO MANY UNCERTAINTIES?

This is the moment Cubs fans have been waiting for—but is this team truly ready for postseason baseball?

Mike gives his thoughts and breaks down exactly what the Cubs need to do to advance.

👇 CUBS FANS — WHO ARE YOU STARTING IN GAME 1?

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Mike Jones is FRUSTRATED—and it’s hard to blame him.

The Cubs just dropped TWO games at home to the Miami Marlins, and now the Wild Card race is getting tighter as Chicago finds itself behind the San Diego Padres in the standings.

After all the expectations surrounding this team, is the Cubs’ season beginning to slip away?

In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, Mike breaks down:

⚾ The brutal losses to the Marlins
⚾ Chicago falling behind San Diego in the Wild Card race
⚾ The Cubs’ frustrating inconsistency
⚾ Why this team continues to struggle to put together sustained stretches of good baseball
⚾ Whether the Cubs have enough time to turn things around
⚾ And the BIG question: Are the Cubs running out of time?

The postseason is getting closer—and every game matters.

Is this just another rough stretch… or is the Cubs’ season actually slipping away?

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