Alex Bregman and Nico Hoerner have completely turned things around since the All-Star Break as the Cubs continue their incredibly streaky season.

Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch evaluate the team's most recent 27-12 stretch (a story we've seen before) and wonders what comes next. Plus, they react to Jameson Taillon's somewhat surprising DFA and what it means for the Cubs pitching staff.

Will Pete Crow-Armstrong turn his hot stretch into an NL MVP Award over clear favorite Shohei Ohtani? And the panel takes a look at the trade deadline and whether their thoughts have changed over the last week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching and the Cubs have a very curious situation ahead of them. Do they go all-in and try to target pitchers like Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller?

Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch debate the Cubs' approach to the deadline, including laying out their own ideas of what a perfect trade haul would look like to boost this 2026 roster. The panel throws out some key names for fans to watch, including Freddy Peralta, Kevin Gausman and a host of intriguing relievers.

Plus, a unique wrinkle in the MLB rulebook that impacted the Cubs this week and a surprisingly hot-button debate in the baseball world comes to the surface.

The WCB panel also dabbles into other sports, breaking down Patrick Kane's return to Chicago and a mini preview of Bears training camp.

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The Chicago Cubs enter the All-Star Break 12 games over .500 and in a playoff position, but it's arguably been one of the wildest rides to that point. Tony Andracki, Andy Martínez and Kyle Millinowisch assess the team's first half and what the rest of the season may look like for this unpredictable team.

Then, the trio handout some midseason superlatives and awards, including:
- Biggest surprise of the first half
- MVP
- CY Young
- Best offseason move
- Best win
- Worst loss
- Best stat
- 2nd half predictions
- Biggest disappointment

The trio wrap it up with their usual, "That Guy Rocked" segment, a surprising pick that leaves Tony and Andy stumped.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong has been on another level for a month-and-a-half, begging the question: Did the Cubs actually fleece him in the $115 million contract extension they signed him to before the 2026 season?

Crow-Armstrong's hot stretch and eye-popping skillset was a main topic of conversation on the latest Windy City Breakdown Podcast as hosts Tony Andracki, Kyle Millinowisch and Zoe Grossman discussed the Cubs star outfielder.

Plus, what's behind the Cubs' strong play over the last month? And can they catch the Brewers in the NL Central?

The panel also broke down what the Cubs' approach should be at the MLB trade deadline and whether or not Jed Hoyer's front office should go all in.

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The Cubs could put together a very strong pitching staff just with all the guys on the injured list. Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera and key relievers have all landed on the shelf over the last week, putting the Cubs in a bit of a bid.

Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch discuss all the pitching injuries on the Windy City Breakdown Podcast and how the Cubs weather the storm. The panel also answers the question -- are the Cubs ... back?

They were the best team in baseball for six weeks, then the worst team in baseball for over a month. And now they've been the best team in baseball again for the last 2-3 weeks. So, who are the real Cubs?

Plus, can David Peterson and Bryse Wilson actually be saviors for the 2026 season? And where should Alex Bregman bat in the Cubs' order?

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The Cubs just finished up the easiest stretch of their schedule, where they went 6-6 against two of the worst teams in baseball (Giants, Rockies). Despite Pete Crow-Armstrong's superstar hot streak, the offense still can't find its way with runners in scoring position and the pitching staff continues to deal with a litany of injuries.

Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch welcome Zoe Grossman from Cubs on SI to the Windy City Breakdown Podcast to analyze all the latest with this Cubs team. Should Dansby Swanson's struggles merit less playing time -- especially considering youngsters Matt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez have given the Cubs a boost recently?

And who is the biggest disappointment among offseason additions: Alex Bregman or Edward Cabrera?

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The Cubs were the best team in baseball through their first 39 games. But in the 30 games since then, they were among the worst teams in baseball with an 8-22 record.

How did that happen? Why has the season gone sideways?

The Bigs' Eugene McIntosh joins Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch on the Windy City Breakdown podcast to attempt to answer those questions -- the biggest questions of the Cubs season to date.

From Nico Hoerner's struggles to a slew of players not meeting expectations, this Cubs season has gone off the rails a bit. How does that affect what the team will do at the trade deadline? Does it change how we should view the rest of the season and the Cubs' playoff chances?

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The Cubs are getting some reinforcements back on the pitching staff with Matthew Boyd and Edward Cabrera set to return in the next week or so. But how effective will they be? And who will get bumped from the rotation?

One pitcher who looks like a sure thing to stick around is Ben Brown, who may actually be the Cubs' best bet for an All-Star next month. Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch discuss all the latest with the Cubs pitching staff, including Brown's big breakout, Jameson Taillon's home run struggles and much more.

Plus, is there a downside to Caleb Williams gracing the Madden video game cover? And what's behind the offensive woes for veteran players like Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson?

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FINALLY. It happened.

The Cubs won a game.

After a brutal 10-game slog, the Chicago Cubs came out victorious in Pittsburgh, halting the franchise's toughest stretch since that fateful losing streak in the summer of 2021. Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch discuss the latest streak on the Windy City Breakdown Podcast and try to make sense of a team that put up a pair of 10-game winning streaks AND a 10-game losing streak all in a little over a month.

What does this stretch tell us about the 2026 Cubs and how the rest of the season will play out? What lingering aspects of the losing streak remain even after it has run its course? And is it too early to discuss Tarik Skubal and potential trade deadline targets?

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The Cubs are in a funk.

They were firing on all cylinders earlier in the year, with multiple 10-game winning streaks. But they are in the upside down right now, struggling in every aspect of the game.

Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch analyze it all on the latest Windy City Breakdown Podcast, from the series sweep at the hands of the "no-name" Brewers to Pete Crow-Armstrong's controversial miscues to the Cubs' struggles with runners in scoring position.

Plus, why the Brewers deserve the utmost respect -- despite their manager's silly stance.

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