Pinwheels And Ivy Podcast

The Chicago Cubs and White Sox are each facing their issues as the stretch run begins in September. Can both teams hold on to their playoff spots and fix their problems?

A new chapter in the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks rivalry has begun as pitcher Merrill Kelly cried about Quintin Berry stealing signs.

The Chicago Cubs and White Sox gave fans the best Crosstown Classic ever in 2026, as both teams split six games with some truly incredible performances.

The Chicago Cubs are rolling; they made the moves they needed to make at the trade deadline, and led by MVP favorite Pete Crow-Armstrong, they will catch the Milwaukee Brewers and win the NL Central Division.

After a rough sweep and a loss on Friday night, the White Sox came back to get a big series win at home against the Guardians, remaining in first place.

The Chicago Cubs are riding high after Jed Hoyer delivered a great trade deadline, and now Pete Crow-Armstrong is becoming the new favorite for MVP. White Sox fans were left wanting more, disappointed in Chris Getz, who didn't make a bigger push at the trade deadline.

The Cubs traded for Kevin Gausman, while the White Sox traded for Luis Castillo to help their respective starting rotations. Fans should be expecting even more moves before the trade deadline passes.

The MLB trade deadline is less than a week away, and both Chicago teams need to trade for starting pitching. From rentals to cost-controlled pitchers, the Cubs and White Sox are expected to make a splash before the deadline passes.

The Chicago White Sox catch a terrible break as Kyle Teel suffered another long-term injury. How aggressive will they be in replacing him? The Chicago Cubs need a lot of pitching help, but is there an argument to be made that they should go all-in for Mason Miller?

MLB Draft recap. Thoughts on the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Chicago Cubs and White Sox are getting love. A look at who needs to step up for both teams in the second half. Bruce Levine drops an all-time great Cubs tweet.

The Chicago Cubs are riding high, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, who is making a run at MVP. Trade targets for both the Cubs and White Sox. Who will be the No. 1 overall pick???

Pete Crow-Armstrong dragged this team from rock bottom, and now the Chicago Cubs are back. Meanwhile, the White Sox get ready for their biggest series of 2026, facing the Cleveland Guardians and a witch.

The Chicago White Sox are in first place, and that means fans aren't giving manager Will Venable a pass anymore with how he's handled the closer situation because Seranthony Dominguez has been bad!

Pete Crow-Armstrong is on fire, performing like the best player in MLB, but the Chicago Cubs are wasting his special season. The White Sox are no longer a surprise, but they still deserve more support in All-Star Game voting.

The Chicago White Sox are having a special 2026 season and the latest magic comes from rookie Braden Montgomery, who became only the 5th player in MLB history to hit a walk-off home run in his debut! We have the live reaction.

The Chicago White Sox end the month of May on a high note, despite the injury to Munetaka Murakami, and are now one game behind first place in their division. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are happy that the month is over after an awful slump.

The 2026 Chicago Cubs went from best record in MLB to last place in the NL Central in less than three weeks. What is happening?

The Chicago Cubs won the first game, but the White Sox stormed back and took round 1 of the Crosstown Classic.

Rumors are already starting for the Chicago Cubs, who need pitching help, but will Jed Hoyer make the big move? The White Sox have raised expectations in 2026, and now fans are thinking playoffs.

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is still having a historic start to his MLB career, but for this week this is a Drew Romo podcast.

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is becoming a star in MLB, as he continues his record-setting home run pace.

White Sox fans were treated to the MLB debut of starting pitcher Noah Schultz. More prospects coming? Cubs fans may be freaking out over Pete Crow-Armstrong's struggles on offense. Should they?

The Cubs are going to be without Cade Horton for the rest of 2026, so should they go and sign Lucas Giolito? The White Sox are adding help to the pitching staff by finally calling up a good prospect.

Japanese star Munetaka Murakami is off to a hot start, and he's giving the Chicago White Sox hope to begin the 2026 season.

The Cubs might have lost, but they won Opening Day by signing Nico Hoerner to a six-year contract extension.

Pete Crow-Armstrong signs record-breaking contract extension just before Opening Day. Our 2026 Chicago Cubs and White Sox season preview, World Series predictions, and more!

The Cubs and White Sox are both facing injuries heading into Opening Day. The World Baseball Classic ended with another loss for Team USA and the question remains if anything can be done to make it matter more for the United States.

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel will miss the start of the regular season after getting injured in the World Baseball Classic. Cubs and White Sox getting attention in WBC and Team USA is on the quarterfinals despite Mark DeRosa being an idiot.

Top stories of the week:Ian Happ's FutureLuisangel Acuña at Leadoff?Justin Steele's ReturnEdgar Quero Breakout PotentialWhiff of the week:Marquee and CHSNKetchup on Hot Dogs HardosJurickson Profar PED SuspensionDebate of the Week:Ben Brown vs. Jameson Taillon Sam Antonacci to the OF?PCA or Buxton Starting CF for Team USAFree for All:Roch Cholowsky Swing Break DownWhite Sox New Top-30 Prospects Ranking

Top stories of the week:PCA vs. Dodgers FansMunetaka Murakami o/u 28 HR?McDougal Favorite for 5 SP?Cubs Sign ConfortoWhiff of the week:Pete Crow-Armstrong Boring?Cubs Hit Into Embarrassing Triple PlayDebate of the Week:Tarik Skubal 1 Start in WBCFree for All:Take Roch Cholowsky No Matter WhatWhite Sox vs. Cubs Twitter Feud

Pinwheels And Ivy debates this week's Top 5 Stories.Murakami Already Overhyped?Cubs Visa IssuesGetz vs. HahnBregman New Cubs LeaderCubs/Sox Burner AccountsWhiff of the Week. Yankees Fans Become obsessed with Nico Hoerner trade rumors.Bruce Levine dead wrong about Zac GallenThe Free for AllRoch CholowskyTony Clark Resigning Cubs 2026 "This" SloganNick Castellanos Beer DramaNASCAR MinuteMichael Jordan is the GOAT

Who will shock Cubs and White Sox fans and make the team out of spring training? Cubs trade rumors dead thanks to Brewers trade. Kris Bryant slander is out of control and Carlton Fisk broke one of our hearts as a kid.

The White Sox have been active this offseason heading into 2026, but how would fans grade Chris Getz?

Reacting to the Luis Robert Jr. trade. Did the White Sox get enough back? Predicting Robert's future with the Mets. The Nico Hoerner disrespect continues and the Cubs have a spring training position battle brewing.

Cubs headline offseason by signing Alex Bregman, while the White Sox took a swing with Munetaka Murakami and Luis Robert Jr. has officially been traded.

The White Sox will have bigger problems in the pitching staff following Martín Perez's injury. Offense still looks awful.

Yes, the 2025 Cubs are actually good.

Previewing the 2025 Chicago Cubs.

A preview of the 2025 Chicago White Sox.

The Chicago White Sox made a decision with one of their top prospects as shortstop Colson Montgomery will not make the Opening Day roster.

Cubs start their 2025 season in less than two weeks against the Dodgers in Japan. Competition is heating up for the final roster spots in spring training. Who should make the team and who shouldn't?

White Sox fans have newfound hope with the potential of a new owner.

Cubs signed Justin Turner, leading to the departure of outfielder Alexander Canario, who could be a good trade candidate for the White Sox. Spring training position battles are underway!

Recent White Sox free agent signing is making fans think Luis Robert Jr.'s days are numbered on the South Side.

The Alex Bregman sweepstakes are over as the free agent third baseman agreed to a stunning three-year deal with the Red Sox. Among the other offers, Bregman turned down a four-year contract from the Cubs worth $120 million.

Looking back at the White Sox hiring their new manager through the lens of the current Bears hiring process.

The White Sox are on another rebuild, so it's time to look back at what owner Jerry Reinsdorf said when he first hired Chris Getz to replace Rick Hahn.

Rumors are heating up as the Cubs are considered favorites to trade for star outfielder Kyle Tucker.

The White Sox traded Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox for prospects. Instant reaction and Mike Tauchman is now on the South Side.

The latest Chicago White Sox trade rumors involving Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr.