Brett and Michael are back for Episode 82 of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! With a little time to process the abrupt end to the season, the guys take a step back and look at the 2026 Cubs as a whole.

There was plenty worth appreciating about this team, from stretches where the Cubs looked capable of competing with anyone to individual performances that made the season memorable. But there were also recurring problems that eventually caught up with them, whether it was an injury-riddled pitching staff, extended offensive droughts, or a late-season slide that turned what once looked like a comfortable postseason position into a short Wild Card trip to San Diego.

Brett and Michael discuss where things actually went wrong, which shortcomings feel most important heading into the offseason, and why the disappointing finish shouldn't erase everything the Cubs accomplished along the way.

It's a season-long look back at the highs, the frustrations, the missed opportunities, and what 2026 ultimately told us about where the Cubs stand.

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