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Jun 3, 2026 19 min

HARSH TRUTH ABOUT THE CUBS

from Chicago Cubs Central Podcast Hosted by Chicago Cubs central

🚨 THE HARSH TRUTH ABOUT THE CUBS 🚨 The Chicago Cubs may be in the playoff hunt, but are they REALLY World Series contenders? On this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, Mike makes the case that the Cubs are not built to win a championship in 2026. Despite a talented lineup and strong defensive players, glaring weaknesses continue to hold this team back. ⚾ The starting rotation continues to give up too many home runs. ⚾ The offense disappears in key situations with runners in scoring position. ⚾ The Cubs lack a true ace for a postseason run. ⚾ Jed Hoyer's offseason decisions are coming under increasing scrutiny. Mike breaks down the numbers, the eye test, and the uncomfortable reality that many Cubs fans don't want to hear. Is this team a legitimate World Series threat, or just another good team that isn't built for October? 🔥 Are the Cubs overrated? 🔥 Did Jed Hoyer fail to address the team's biggest weakness? 🔥 Is Craig Counsell getting too much blame? 🔥 What move MUST the Cubs make before the trade deadline? This episode is guaranteed to start a conversation. 👇 Let us know in the comments: ARE THE CUBS CONTENDERS OR PRETENDERS? If you disagree with Mike, tell us why. If you agree, tell us what's holding the Cubs back from becoming a championship-caliber team. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for daily Cubs news, trade rumors, game reactions, prospect updates, and hard-hitting Cubs analysis. #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #FlyTheW #JedHoyer #CraigCounsell #MLB #CubsNews #CubsRumors #ChicagoCubsCentral #Baseball #MLBTradeRumors #WrigleyField #WorldSeries #MLBNews #CubsBaseball

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