DEADLINE DAY: Shota Imanaga to RETURN to Cubs in 2026 I CHGO Cubs Podcast
On today's show, Shota Imanaga is officially returning to the Cubs, accepting his $22M qualifying offer. So what better time than to hand out our grades for Shota this season. Did he pitch his way out of Chicago by season's end or were the underlying metrics better than meet's the eye and what can the Cubs expect from Shota in 2026? Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Justin as they break it down! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Dan Plesac JOINS! Is Cade Horton a Future Top Pitcher in MLB? | CHGO Cubs Podcast
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MLB Network's Dan Plesac joins to talk Chicago Cubs! Does Dan think Cade Horton has Ace Stuff? Is Pete Crow-Armstrong a future superstar? Which free agent arm would fit best with the Cubs? What is Kyle Hendricks' legacy as a Cub? Join the CHGO Cubs crew, Luke Stuckmeyer and Justin Roman as they chat with Plesac about the North Siders.
0:00 Show Start
1:20 Dan Plesac joins!
7:00 Will the Cubs jump deep into free agency?
10:00 What to make of Matt Shaw?
12:00 DAN PLESAC IS A GENIUS!
19:00 Will Dylan Cease “return” to the Cubs?
22:00 Cade Horton is an ACE
26:50 Plesac on Valdez’s Free Agency
35:00 Plesac’s Good, Better, Best
39:00 Could Schwarber return to the Cubs?
45:00 Interacting with the crowd during pitching
51:00 Kyle Hendricks retires
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CHGO Cubs Related: Will Tatsuya Imai Be the Cubs' Next ACE?
The GM meetings wrap up Thursday, qualifying offer decisions are due next week, and the MLB offseason prepares to kick into full gear. Jed Hoyer told reporters in Las Vegas that the team is on the search for pitching. Will that be Tatsuya Imai, Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease, or a four sinister option! On this episode of the CHGO Cubs Related podcast, Corey and Jared take a look at all the rumors around Jed Hoyer’s offseason plans to get the Cubs to the next level in 2026.
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CHGO Cubs Related: Will Tatsuya Imai Be the Cubs' Next ACE?
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The GM meetings wrap up Thursday, qualifying offer decisions are due next week, and the MLB offseason prepares to kick into full gear. Jed Hoyer told reporters in Las Vegas that the team is on the search for pitching. Will that be Tatsuya Imai, Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease, or a four sinister option! On this episode of the CHGO Cubs Related podcast, Corey and Jared take a look at all the rumors around Jed Hoyer’s offseason plans to get the Cubs to the next level in 2026.
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Will Cubs make a BIG SPLASH signing a Free Agent Pitcher this winter? | CHGO Cubs Podcast
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Jed Hoyer spoke recently at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas and addressed the Cubs' want to sign pitchers in the free agent market this offseason. Does that mean the Cubs are going after an ace like Dylan Cease? Exploring the foreign market and signing Tatsuya Imai? Join the CHGO Cubs crew, Luke Stuckmeyer and Justin Roman as they discuss!
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