Cubs reactions with box-score backbone.
Bleav in Cubs tracks Cubs baseball with the urgency of fans still reacting to the last final score. Episodes move from box-score emotion into practical talk about starters, bullpen depth, lineup choices, injuries, contracts, and the next series at Wrigley.
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Bleav in Cubs lives inside the ups and downs of a Cubs season. The tone is immediate. A big road win brings relief, stat-line celebration, and a quick pivot to the pitching matchups waiting at Wrigley. A bad loss becomes a search for what actually broke, whether that is starting pitching, missed scoring chances, injuries, or a lineup still finding its timing. The show is emotional, but it is not empty reaction. It keeps returning to details that matter over a long season. Recent conversations have covered Nico Hoerner's impact, Shota Imanaga, Matt Shaw, Cade Horton's injury scare, Edward Cabrera's debut, Jamison Taillon's early work, Colin Ray's recovery after a rocky inning, and the question of how much power the Cubs can afford to keep in the lineup. Brandon Trax Hyatt brings the big Cubs-faithful energy. Alex Patt often grounds the conversation with player comparisons, contract logic, durability questions, and a calmer sense of what should or should not worry fans yet. Jacob Turbitt's episode adds another angle, connecting World Baseball Classic fallout to the anticipation of Opening Day. The show is especially tuned to fans who want the recap and the next concern in the same sitting. It celebrates a complete win. It worries about multiple starters on the injured list. It can talk itself into patience with Seiya Suzuki, then turn around and ask what that absence means early. It watches the standings emotionally but thinks about roster construction practically. Betting sponsor segments and network calls-to-action appear around the edges. The heart of the show is still series-by-series Cubs talk: who showed up, who looked shaky, which matchup is next, and whether the season's bigger promise still feels real.
Made for: For Cubs fans who want quick, emotionally invested game reaction with enough roster and matchup detail to stay useful. It suits listeners tracking every series, injury note, lineup change, and pitching turn.
What sets it apart: The show blends fan-level urgency with concrete baseball particulars, moving quickly from how a game felt to what the numbers and roster situation suggest. It is less polished studio debate than live-season processing from people following the Cubs closely.
Bleav in Cubs with Brandon Hiatt and Alex Patt dives deep into all things Chicago Cubs — from game recaps and trade rumors to player development and insider analysis. This podcast brings sharp insights, bold opinions, and a passion for the North Siders that runs as deep as Wrigley Field history. Whether you’re tracking the latest prospects, breaking down pitching matchups, or reliving iconic Cubs moments, this is your go-to source for everything Cubs baseball.
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Bleav in Cubs connects immediate game reaction with clear scrutiny of Cubs lineups, contracts, injuries and roster choices.
Bleav in Cubs turns each Cubs result into a working conversation about what comes next. Brandon Trax Hyatt and Alex Pat can move from the emotion of a 10-2 win to Cade Horton's command, Ian Happ's power and the lineup choices surrounding Seiya Suzuki.
A 10-2 Cubs rebound gets Brandon Trax Hyatt cheering; Suzuki's contract makes you do homework.
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A solo road-win recap that turns the Phillies series into a clear look at what waits at Wrigley.
Alex Pat keeps the focus on a Cubs win in Philadelphia and uses it to frame the series result without losing sight of the game that drove it. The lineup getting the job done and the bullpen handing off the last outs to Ben Brown and Luke Little give the piece a steady,…
A convincing win that becomes a sharp Cubs roster debate.
Bleav in Cubs turns a 10-2 win over the Washington Nationals into a lively postgame conversation. Cade Horton retires the first nine batters, Ian Happ delivers the sixth-inning three-run homer, and Miguel Maya, PCA, Nico Hoerner, and Matt Shaw all leave their mark.
A rough opener turns into a patient, October-focused Cubs conversation.
Bleav in Cubs opens on a 10-4 Opening Day loss to the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field, and that setback gives the episode its tone right away. The discussion stays centered on a Cubs club still thinking long term, with Seiya Suzuki's recovery carrying much of the weight.
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Jacob Turbitt opens Believe in Cubs with a clear focus on Cubs free agency, using Alex Bregman and the Red Sox as the main frame for thinking through third base, price, and fit.
A steady offseason planning episode that keeps 92 wins and Game 5 in view.
Believe in Cubs uses the days after the NLDS Game 5 loss in Milwaukee to turn toward the offseason, weighing free agents, possible outside upgrades, and how younger players might fit with hitters and pitchers in 2026.
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Bleav in Cubs host Alex Pat recaps the Cubs' two-game playoff exit against San Diego, calling the performance a series with no positive takeaways.
Bleav in Cubs host Alex Patt previews Chicago's Wild Card Series in San Diego after the Cubs finished with 89 wins.
The Cubs clinched a postseason berth at Wrigley Field with a 2-1 win over the Marlins, while Pete Crow-Armstrong completed a 40-40 season.
Alex Pat opens with a really nice Cubs win in Philadelphia and the series win over the Phillies.
The Cubs bounce back in a 10-2 win.
Brandon Trax Hyatt opens the first episode of Believe in Cubs from Wrigley on Opening Day, March 26, 2026.
Jacob Turbitt opens his first episode on Believe in Cubs by introducing himself as the brand new host.
The host opens a few days after the heartbreaking NLDS Game 5 loss in Milwaukee and moves quickly into offseason planning.