Chicago Cubs lock up Nico Hoerner through 2032 | Drop the opening series at Wrigley

0:00 Washington Series18:20 Nico's Numbers20:25 Jason HeywardThe Chicago Cubs dropped their Opening Series at Wrigley Field, falling 6–3 to the Washington Nationals and losing the three-game set 2–1. While questions remain about the starting rotation and early offensive consistency, there’s no reason to panic—this Cubs team is built to win north of 90 games in 2026.One thing is already clear: the defense is elite. The infield looked in midseason form, and Pete Crow-Armstrong flashed serious leather in center field throughout the weekend.We also react to the Cubs locking up Nico Hoerner through the 2032 season, breaking down what the extension means for the long-term core. Plus, we tip the cap to Jason Heyward, who officially retired from MLB—remembering his impact and leadership on the 2016 World Series team.Finally, we look ahead to tonight’s matchup as the Cubs begin a new series against the Angels, with Edward Cabrera getting the start on the mound.🔔 Subscribe for daily Cubs coverage⚾ New episodes all season longMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.