The Cubs just went 2-9 over their last 11, and if you feel like you’re bouncing between rage and denial, you’re not alone. We sit down on the off day and get honest about what’s happening, why it feels so bad, and how to stop spiraling before the weekend. This is a fan’s-eye view of a team that can look talented on paper while still getting embarrassed in the moments that matter.

The biggest storyline is the Cubs starting pitching injuries and the chain reaction they trigger. When the rotation thins out, the bullpen turns into a revolving door, call-ups feel interchangeable, and the margin for error disappears. We also talk about trust, transparency, and why fans get so cynical when injury news feels vague. From there, we dig into the deeper fear: if the organization can’t keep arms healthy or develop enough impact pitching, how do you build a team that survives October?

We also hit the stuff everyone argues about: PCA’s trash talk and why it lands differently when the team is playing sloppy, plus the Cubs runners in scoring position problem and what “clutch” really looks like when you break it down into mechanics and approach. Then we take a hard look at Cubs trade deadline reality in late May, when there are barely any sellers and every phone call comes with a tax.

We end by turning the page toward the Astros series and a 25-game plan to stay afloat until the calendar, the standings, and the market finally loosen up. Subscribe, share the show with a Cubs fan who’s losing it, and leave a five-star review on Spotify or Apple so we can keep building this community.

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- Carl & Mahoney