The Chicago Cubs drop Game 1 of the series to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field despite a dominant outing from Shota Imanaga, who continues to impress early in the season. The defense showed up with standout plays from Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Dansby Swanson, but the Cubs’ bats stayed quiet and couldn’t back up their ace. Join CHGO Cubs hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman as they break down Imanaga’s electric start, key moments, and what this tough loss means heading into the rest of the series. Don’t miss full Cubs postgame analysis, reactions, and insight right here on the CHGO Cubs Podcast.

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Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller break down the fallout from Cade Horton’s injury and what it means for the Chicago Cubs moving forward. With Horton expected to be sidelined for over a year, do the Cubs have enough pitching depth with arms like Javier Assad, Jameson Taillon, and Shota Imanaga stepping up? They also discuss the impact of injured pitchers Justin Steele and Matthew Boyd expected to return, and how that could reshape the rotation. Don’t miss this CHGO Cubs analysis on the short-term fixes and long-term implications for the roster as Chicago adjusts without one of its top arms.

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Nico Hoerner is proving why the Chicago Cubs locked him up long-term! In this video, we break down Hoerner’s breakthrough as the team’s leadoff hitter, his clutch hits, and defensive impact that make his extension look like a steal. GM Craig Counsell’s vision for the team is coming to life as Hoerner steps up in a key role. Don’t miss this deep dive into Hoerner’s rise and what’s next for one of the Cubs’ most exciting young stars.

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