Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs have dropped their second straight game to the Milwaukee Brewers, and this one hurts even more considering the opportunity they had against Jacob Misiorowski.

Misiorowski turned in his worst start of the season, but the Cubs still couldn’t take advantage and come away with a win. Alex Bregman was the difference-maker for the Cubs offense, putting together a huge game and giving the Cubs exactly the kind of offensive performance they needed in a critical matchup but David Peterson didn't have a good performance and the Cubs bullpen struggled at certain points again.

We break down the loss, Bregman’s big night, the Cubs’ missed opportunities against the Brewers bullpen, and what dropping two straight to Milwaukee means for the Cubs as the race for October baseball heats up.

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The Chicago Cubs had a 3-0 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers — and somehow managed to let it completely slip away.

In this episode, we break down a brutal night for the Cubs bullpen and how the game unraveled after Chicago put itself in position to win. Daniel Palencia’s outing is a major focus, as the right-hander once again struggled in a critical spot and put even more pressure on a bullpen that simply could not hold the line. Palencia allowed 2 runs in just 2/3 of an inning, continuing a troubling recent stretch.

We'll look at how the Cubs blew the 3-0 advantage, the biggest mistakes from the bullpen, Craig Counsell's decisions, and what this loss could mean for Chicago as the Cubs continue their push against the Brewers and toward October.

Was this just one bad night, or is the Cubs bullpen becoming a legitimate postseason concern?

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The Chicago Cubs put on an absolute power display, launching 9 home runs to set a new franchise record en route to a dominant victory over the Milwaukee Brewers!

From the opening innings, the Cubs’ bats were locked in, delivering one big swing after another and turning the game into a historic offensive showcase. The long balls kept coming as Chicago overwhelmed Milwaukee and powered its way to a statement win.

Clay Holmes also maintained his dominate run since joining the Cubs throwing a quality start. In this episode, the guys discuss the dominating win behind Holmes, Alex Bregman's three homeruns, and Pat Murphy inserting a position player in the seventh inning to avoid using more of his bullpen.

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PCA hit five home runs this weekend, but somehow the Chicago Cubs still walked away without winning the series against the Cincinnati Reds.

We break down PCA’s incredible power surge, what made his weekend so impressive, and why the Cubs couldn’t turn his production into enough wins. With the season entering its most important stretch, Chicago needs to find a way to capitalize when its biggest stars are playing at this level.

Are the Cubs wasting a huge opportunity down the stretch? And can PCA continue his MVP caliber season with this kind of production as the Cubs push toward October?

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The Cubs are officially entering crunch time with October baseball getting closer by the day. In this episode, we break down Chicago’s latest playoff picture, where they currently stand in the NL Wild Card race, and what their remaining schedule means for their postseason chances. The Cubs are 76-58 and hold a four-game Wild Card cushion, but they’ve also dropped five of their last seven games.

We’ll take a closer look at the massive upcoming stretch against the Reds and Brewers, including a four-game series with Milwaukee that could have major implications for the NL Central and playoff seeding. With just 28 games remaining, every win and loss is becoming increasingly important.

Can the Cubs hold onto their playoff spot and make a serious push toward October? Or are the recent struggles a sign of trouble ahead?

Also, with the organization celebrating the 150th anniversary of the franchise, we decided to make the Chicago Cubs 150th Anniversary Pretty Good Team.

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The Chicago Cubs dropped the series in Arizona, and this one leaves plenty to talk about. The Cubs struggled to put together enough consistent offense and execution, but one of the biggest talking points came late when Pete Crow Armstrong got into a heated argument with the umpires over what appeared to be a pretty obvious missed balk call.

PCA wasn’t happy, and neither were Cubs fans watching the play unfold. Was the missed call as obvious as it looked? We break down the controversial moment, PCA’s reaction, and how the Cubs ultimately let another winnable game — and another series — slip away.

We’ll also look at the bigger picture for the Cubs as they try to keep pace in the NL Central and figure out how to turn these frustrating stretches around.

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The Chicago Cubs suffered a brutal bullpen collapse against the Arizona Diamondbacks, turning a four-run lead in the late innings into a frustrating loss. Daniel Palencia and Jacob Webb were at the center of the meltdown, as the Cubs’ relief pitching once again raised serious concerns.

We’ll break down what went wrong for Palencia and Webb, the costly mistakes that allowed Arizona to take control, and what this means for Craig Counsell and the Cubs moving forward. Can this bullpen be trusted when the games matter most?

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The Chicago Cubs put together a statement win in the desert, shutting out the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 behind an absolutely dominant start from Kevin Gausman. Gausman delivered seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out six.

The Cubs offense gave him plenty of support, with Michael Conforto continuing his recent surge by collecting three hits, including a huge two-run homer. Ian Happ also came through with two hits and an RBI, continuing his hot stretch over the last two weeks.

After a frustrating stretch, the Cubs have now responded with back-to-back dominant victories and 26 unanswered runs over their last two games. Can Gausman's performance be the start of a major turnaround for the rotation as Chicago makes its push down the stretch?

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The Chicago Cubs finally got back in the win column yesterday, with Ian Happ's grand slam and Pete Crow Armstrong's 2-run homer leading the way in a much-needed victory. But while the Cubs were able to finish the weekend on a high note, their overall play over the last few days was anything but encouraging.

Friday was especially frustrating, with the Cubs going just 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position as the offense repeatedly failed to come through in big moments. There are also growing concerns about Ryan Zeferjahn and whether the Cubs can consistently trust him in high leverage spots out of their bullpen moving forward.

Then came Saturday, when Jacob Webb had a chance to close things out in the 9th inning but instead watched the game slip away. His first runs allowed since the end of June came at the wrong time.

Ian Happ and PCA helped provide a much-needed spark yesterday, but can the Cubs actually build some momentum from here and regain some ground before Milwaukee comes to Wrigley Field next week?

We break down the win, the offensive struggles, the bullpen concerns, and everything that went wrong over the weekend for the Cubs.

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The Chicago Cubs head to Seattle this weekend for a three-game series against the Mariners, looking to keep pace in a heated NL Central race. The Cubs enter the series at 74-54, sitting five games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers with the season entering a critical stretch.

We’ll preview the weekend matchup, look at the pitching matchups, key players to watch, and what the Cubs need to do to come away from Seattle with a series win. Seattle will also be looking to bounce back after dropping a series to Milwaukee, adding another layer of intrigue to this interleague matchup.

The biggest question: Can the Cubs continue to chip away at Milwaukee’s lead? With every game becoming more important, the Cubs can’t afford to waste opportunities as they chase the Brewers for the NL Central crown.

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