Episode 40 of Club 1:20 is here — and we’re kicking off Thanksgiving week with big Cubs news, Big Board shake-ups, roster moves, rumors, and a little gratitude along the way. This week’s lineup card: Big Board Updates: Free agents already coming off the board — Shota returns to the Cubs for 2026, and Josh Naylor stays in Seattle. Shota Returns: Do we like the deal? Love it? Hate it? Or is this the rare offseason move that actually makes sense? Cubs Roster Moves: Riley Martin, James Triantos, Pedro Ramirez, and Shota added to the 40-man. Cubs roster sits at 32 — winter moves incoming. Payroll Projections: Cubs currently around $148 million. Are they gearing up to spend or tightening the belt before a CBA storm? Smoke or Fire: Schwarber. Bellinger. Bregman. Cease. Which Cubs rumors have legs and which are just offseason smoke? Topic of the Week – Giving Thanks: A Cubs-themed Thanksgiving segment — what we’re grateful for this season. 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Episode 40 of Club 1:20. 👉 Drop a comment: What free agent do YOU want the Cubs to chase this winter? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #Offseason #CubsRumors

It’s time to hand out some hardware! 🏆Episode 39 of Club 1:20 is our official 2025 Club 1:20 Awards Show & Free Agent Big Board Special! Nate and Neil look back on the highs, lows, and surprises of the Cubs’ 2025 season — and then set the stage for the offseason with their Free Agent Big Board. This week’s lineup card:🏆 The 2025 Club 1:20 Awards: Billy Williams Rookie of the Year – Which young Cub made the biggest splash? Free Agent Signing of the Year – The offseason addition who paid off. The Ryno Defensive Player of the Year – Gold Glove caliber defense, Cubs style. The Hawk Offensive Player of the Year – The bat that carried the offense. The Fergie (Starter of the Year) – The ace of the 2025 staff. Bullpen Bully (Reliever of the Year) – Who locked it down late. Dawg Pound Award – Who finished in the Pound for 2025? Mr. Cub Award – The player who best represented the spirit of the team. 💰 Free Agent Big Board: The Cubs’ biggest offseason needs. Dream signings vs. realistic moves. Will Chicago spend big… or keep the powder dry for what’s ahead? 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 39 of Club 1:20 — The Awards Show & Free Agent Big Board Special! 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your votes in the comments: who’s your Mr. Cub and which free agent should the Cubs target this winter? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #CubsBaseball #MLBFreeAgency #ChicagoSports

Episode 38 of Club 1:20 is here — and it’s report card time for the Chicago Cubs. From the front office to the bullpen, Nate and Neil hand out postseason grades and look ahead to what’s next. This week’s lineup card: The Brass: Grading Ricketts, Hoyer, and Counsell. Who passed, who needs summer school? Silver Slugger Offense: Was the Cubs offense powerful and productive… or just plain offensive? Starting Staff: No Justin Steele all year — how do you grade this rotation? Bullpen Bullies: Craig Counsell’s “no roles, just outs” bullpen — like it, love it, or trash it? We’ve Got Options: Who earned a roster spot for next year — and who didn’t? Topic of the Week – Winter Is Coming: Will the Cubs make moves this offseason, or keep the powder dry with a possible lockout ahead? 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 38 of Club 1:20. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your own grades in the comments: who got your A’s and F’s this season? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120 #CubsBaseball

Episode 36 of Club 1:20 is here, and the Cubs are sliding at the worst time — but October is right around the corner. This week’s lineup card: Swept and Sliding: Cubs drop three in Cincinnati and momentum takes a hit. Horton Hurt: Is Cade Horton actually injured, or just getting strategic rest before the playoffs? Health Check & Roster Predictions: Updates on Kyle Tucker, Palencia, Amaya, and others — plus how it impacts the October roster. Flashing Lights: Can the Cubs just turn it on when the postseason starts? Good News / Bad News: Padres rotation is all RHP… but their bullpen might be the bigger story. Topic of the Week – Playoff Prognosis: Other races, other matchups, and our final Cubs playoff predictions. 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 36 of Club 1:20. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your take in the comments: what’s YOUR Cubs playoff prediction? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120

Episode 35 of Club 1:20 is here — and the Cubs are closing in on October. This week’s lineup card: Vintage Nico: Hitting .300, flashing Gold Glove defense, and leading quietly but effectively. Trainer Talk: Injury updates on Tucker, Seiya, ONKC, Amaya, Palencia, and Brasier. October Bench: Which four players should make the cut for the Cubs’ playoff roster? Pick a Side: PCA or Kyle Tucker — who matters more this postseason? Bullpen Bullies: Traditional bullpen roles vs. Craig Counsell’s binder full of matchups. Topic of the Week – Postseason Starters: Are Boyd, Shota, and Horton the Cubs’ 3-man playoff rotation? 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 35 of Club 1:20. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your prediction in the comments: who are your three Cubs postseason starters? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120

Episode 34 of Club 1:20 is here, and we’ve got a lot to cover as the Cubs gear up for the stretch run: Who’s Up 1st: Who should be leading off — Nico, Busch, Happ, or somebody else? The Tuck Rules: Why does it feel like the Cubs’ staff caters to Kyle Tucker instead of dictating his role? Run Support: Which Cubs pitchers just can’t buy runs — and the numbers will shock you. Daniel Palencia: Lights out or lit up? Why there’s no middle ground. Cubs 4Kids: The young guys can really play, but does Craig Counsell actually trust them? Topic of the Week – Anthony Rizzo: Rizz is returning to the Cubs in a new role. What does it mean for the team and the fans? 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 34 of Club 1:20. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your take in the comments: who should be leading off for the Cubs? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #AnthonyRizzo #Club120

Episode 33 of Club 1:20 is here — and the Cubs are heading into the final stretch of the 2025 season. With just 23 games to go, can they survive the bumps, fix the flaws, and chase down the Brewers? This week’s lineup card: Tucker Injury: What do we actually know about Kyle Tucker’s status… and what do we want the Cubs to do? September Shuttle Bus: Call-ups, signings, and notes to wrap up summer. Low Leverage L’s: Why does Craig Counsell seem to struggle with the “easy” in-game choices? PCA Stock: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s value has been up and down all year — what’s real? My Biggest Concern: The one flaw the Cubs must shore up before October. Topic of the Week – Calling Shots: 23 games left — what will the Cubs’ final record be, and can they win the NL Central? 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 33 of Club 1:20. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your prediction in the comments: what will the Cubs’ final record be? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120

Episode 32 of Club 1:20 is here — and the Cubs are still standing after a rocky summer. But are they ready to make a real playoff push? This week’s lineup card: Survivor: Did the Cubs actually make it through the summer slump? The Price is Right: MLB expansion is coming… which city deserves a new team? Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Which low-budget Cubs arm is about to cash in — Keller, Kelly, Drew P, or Thielbar? The Weakest Link: What roster moves still need to happen before October? Press Your Luck: Can Craig Counsell — and his trusty binder — push the right buttons in October? Topic of the Week – The Amazing Race: With one month left and the easiest schedule in baseball, can the Cubs run down the Brewers and win the NL Central? 🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 32 of Club 1:20. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your take in the comments: can the Cubs actually catch Milwaukee? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120

Episode 31 of Club 1:20 is loaded: Who’s Gonna Tell Him? Is Kyle Tucker hurt, slumping, or losing his job to a 23-year-old ginger on the North Side? If You Don’t Chew Big Red… Owen Caissie is here — but will Craig Counsell actually play the spark plug? Identity Crisis. Are the Cubs really a team of sexy sluggers or gritty grinders? Which identity sticks? Solid #3. Has Cade Horton already grown into the Cubs’ reliable third starter? Zero Sum Tom. With almost nobody under contract after 2026, is Tom Ricketts playing 4D chess… or just going cheap? Topic of the Week: Getting Grooved. Are the Cubs finding their rhythm for a big finish — or fooling us again? ⚾ Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and hang out with Nate and Neil as they break down the week in Cubs baseball. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your take in the comments — are the Cubs finding their groove, or are we just getting played? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB #Club120

The Cubs have officially hit the stretch where the season can either turn around… or turn to dust. But with an 8-game homestand and key players returning — is a revival on the horizon? This week on Club 1:20 – Episode 30: 🌮 Slump Busting – What actually works when the team’s in a funk? We break down the classic remedies and what the Cubs have or haven’t tried. 🛡️ Cavalry is Coming – Assad, Amaya, Hodge, and Taillon are on the mend. How much impact can they make? ⚡ The Happ Effect – Is Ian Happ the right choice at leadoff… or just the least-bad one? 🔥 Hey Shaw-ty – Matt Shaw is running HOT again. Is this a true breakout or another streak? 📉 The Baseline Debate – ESPN’s BBTN says the Cubs didn’t move at the deadline because they’ve “set a new baseline.” Are you buying or selling? 🎪 Topic of the Week: Summer Revival? – With the Red Sox and Nationals coming to Wrigley, can the Cubs actually save the season? 🎧 Tap in for real talk, real Cubs takes, and a little hope with your Old Style. 📲 Follow us on all socials @Club120Show

The deadline is a day away, the offense is missing, and Cubs Nation is holding its breath. Club 1:20 is back with Episode 29 — and we’re breaking it all down. Here’s what’s on the lineup card: 🍬 Offensive Offense (Again) – Another week, another struggle at the plate. Where’s the spark? 💤 Tired Arms – Rotation is thin, bullpen’s overworked… if Jed makes just one move, what should it be? 🖊️ Extend Jed... Now What? – Hoyer’s locked in. Will he swing big at the deadline or play the long game? 📰 Breaking News... Is Nothing – Why is the trade market crawling? And who are the real sellers? 💙 Remembering Ryno – We pay tribute to Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg after his passing this week. 🎉 Weekend Preview – Club 1:20 hits Wrigleyville! We’re at RanterFest and the O’s series — come say hey. This one's packed with emotion, analysis, and a whole lotta Wrigley energy. 📲 Follow us: @Club120Show

The All-Star break is over, and the second-half push is here! Club 1:20 is back with Episode 28, and we’re breaking down everything from packed Wrigley vibes to trade deadline drama. Here’s what’s on deck: 🏟️ Wrigley vs. Everyone – Packed house, electric energy. Nobody does fan support like Cubs fans. 🔥 Dueling Aces – Can the Cubs win big riding just Matthew Boyd and Shōta Imanaga? 📝 Do Something Cool, Jed – The trade deadline is coming… fans want fireworks, not just a quiet roster shuffle. 📊 Gut or Numbers? – Craig Counsell leans heavily on analytics. When is it time to trust your gut instead of the spreadsheet? ⚾ Trust Your Stuff – Palencia and Horton have mastered it; Brown, Hodge, and Little are still searching for consistency. 🍺 Topic of the Week: What’s in the Brew? – The Brewers are hot again. What makes them always part of the conversation? 🎧 Cubs talk, real fan energy, and second-half predictions — it’s all here. 📲 Follow us: @Club120Show

The first half is in the books, and Club 1:20 is back with Episode 27! Here’s what we’re covering this week: 🚗 Road Trip Recap – A Tale of Two Cities – Cubs drop 2 of 3 in Minnesota, then bounce back with a big series win over the Yankees. Which team is the real Cubs heading into the break? ⚾ Stix vs. Swords Update – Stix 458 | Swords 380 – Can the Swords rally, or is this runaway territory? 🏟️ Homestand Preview – Red Sox come to Wrigley right after the All-Star break. Can the Cubs set the tone for a second-half push? 🐶 Nate’s Dawg Pound Review – Who’s still in, who’s out, and which breakout candidates might join in the second half? 🛑 Untouchables – With the trade deadline looming, which prospects are completely off-limits? Is anyone truly untouchable? 🏆 Topic of the Week: First Half Awards – Cubs’ MVP, Most Improved, Best Defender, Best Starter, Best Bullpen Arm, and Most Clutch — we’re handing out some hardware! 🎧 Join the conversation and get ready for a huge second half! 📲 Follow us everywhere: @Club120Show

The Cubs are fresh off a fireworks-filled homestand, but things are heating up in more ways than one. In Episode 26 of Club 1:20, we break down the All-Star snubs, the swirling trade rumors, and whether the division lead is slipping away. Here’s what’s on the lineup card: 🔥 Homestand Highlights – Recap of the Cubs' six-game stretch vs. Cleveland and St. Louis — wins, standout performances, and vibes at Wrigley. 🚫 Snubbery – Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch were left off the All-Star roster… we’ve got thoughts. 🧃 Bats for Arms – Could the Cubs flip top AAA hitters for starting pitching help before the deadline? 🔥 Smoke or Fire? – Rumors are flying: Mitch Keller, Sandy Alcantara, Eugenio Suárez… who’s real, who fits, and who’s just noise? 🦆 Ducks on the Pond – Is clutch hitting something you teach, or something you just… hope for? 📉 Topic of the Week – The NL Central is tightening up. The Brewers are 3 games back. Is this officially a race? 🧢 Cubs talk for real fans. Join the Club. 📲 Follow us: @Club120Show

The Cubs are heating up, and Club 1:20 is back with Episode 25 — breaking down bullpen brilliance, roster questions, and what Chicago needs before the All-Star break. Here’s what we’re talking about: 🔥 All-Star Bullpen – The Cubs pen is lights-out. But if you could send one arm to the Midsummer Classic… who gets the nod? 🎧 Catching Conundrum – Miguel Amaya is almost back. Do the Cubs carry three catchers, or does someone get squeezed out? 💣 More Power? – Do the Cubs need a bat with some thunder? If so, who—and where does he play? 🧠 In Jed We Trust? – Is Jed Hoyer’s patient approach the right one this season? Or do fans want more urgency? 🏆 What’s Better? – We pit individual accomplishments against each other — which breakout helps the team most? 📆 Topic of the Week: All-Star Push – Just four series left before the break. How many wins do the Cubs need to take control of the NL Central? 📱 Follow us: @Club120Show

Club 1:20 is back with Episode 24, and the Cubs are in the thick of the grind. From rotation meltdowns to rally killers — we break it all down and zoom out on the big picture. Here’s what we’re talking about: ⚾ Complimentary Baseball? – Right now, the Cubs pitching and offense can’t seem to click at the same time. What’s causing the disconnect? 📦 Ben Brown Tune-Up – Sent down to Iowa… is this a setback or a strategic reset? 🚨 Starters Shredded – Imanaga returns just in time, but the rest of the rotation is leaking oil. Can they hold the line? 🔧 Full Bullpen = Full Trust? – Everyone’s healthy in the pen — do we define roles, or keep it matchup-based? 🎆 Fireworks or Wet Blankets – The offense either explodes or completely fizzles. Can the Cubs find balance? 📆 Topic of the Week: Long Season, Big Picture – 162 games. Can’t win them all. But what can the Cubs learn from this stretch? 📱 Follow: @Club120Show

Club 1:20 is back with Episode 23, and the Cubs are entering a pivotal stretch — armed with reinforcements, energy, and a rising superstar in center field. This week’s topics: 🔥 PCA is Appointment TV – Pete Crow-Armstrong is that guy. Elite defense. Speed. And now the bat’s waking up. Is he the face of the franchise already? 🧨 Devers Deal Dominos – Rafael Devers to the Giants?! The trade market is heating up — who’s next… and should the Cubs get aggressive? 🩺 Help Is on the Way – Assad, Shōta, and possibly Hodge are getting close. How does that reshape the rotation and bullpen mix? 🎢 Ben Brown Experiment – Top-tier stuff, but inconsistent results. Do the Cubs keep rolling him out, or shift his role? 🪣 Bottom Feeding – If you could steal one player from a bottom-five team to help this roster… who is it? 🍽️ Topic of the Week: Craig’s Cookout – Do the Cubs have all the ingredients to cook up a real postseason run? 🎧 Watch or listen now — available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.   📱 Follow us: @Club120Show   #Cubs #Club120 #ChicagoCubs #MLB #GoCubsGo #PCA #CubsPodcast #CubsTwitter #TradeDeadline

Club 1:20 Ep. 22 is here, and the Cubs are heating up at the perfect time. We’re breaking down everything from the road trip to the rotation as the division starts to tighten up. Here’s what we’ve got this week: 🚗 Road Trip Wrap-Up – D.C. ➡️ Detroit ➡️ Philly. What did this stretch tell us about the 2025 Cubs? 🔥 Bullpen Bullies – Thielbar, Pomeranz, Keller, and Palencia are locking things down. Is this the best the pen has looked all year? 🗳️ Your Vote Counts – All-Star voting is open… but who actually deserves to go from the Cubs? 💥 Shaw is Smokin’ – Matt Shaw is on fire since being called back up. Is this the breakout we've been waiting for? 🎯 Arms Race – Which frontline starters should Jed Hoyer be targeting right now? We go through the names and make our picks. ⚔️ Topic of the Week: Division KO? – Pirates and Brewers come to town. Can the Cubs knock out the NL Central this week? 🎧 Full breakdowns, hot takes, and fan-first Cubs content every week. 📱 Follow: @Club120Show🔗 Visit us: www.Club120Show.com #Cubs #Club120 #ChicagoCubs #CubsPodcast #MLB #GoCubsGo #MattShaw #CubsBullpen #TradeDeadline

Episode 21 of Club 1:20 is here, and we’re diving into a loaded week of Cubs baseball — full of controversy, roster moves, and rising expectations. Here’s what we’re covering: 🚫 No Love for Busch – Why is Craig Counsell still platooning Michael Busch for Justin Turner? The numbers don’t lie… and it has to stop. 💪 Finding Ways to Win – This 2025 Cubs team isn’t just good — they’re versatile. Power, speed, defense — they’re beating teams in every way possible. 🌱 Down on the Farm – We break down who’s hot, who’s ready, and who might be helping the big league club sooner than later. 📦 Make 1 Trade (Right Now) – Not at the deadline. Today. What do the Cubs need most — a starter, a bat, or a bullpen arm? 🛣️ Road Trippin’ – Best parks we’ve been to and which ones we still want to visit. 🎯 Topic of the Week: Target on Our Back – The Cubs are no longer flying under the radar. Everyone’s giving them their best shot. 🎧 Tap in for unfiltered Cubs talk, fan perspective, and plenty of sarcasm.📱 Follow us: @Club120Show#Cubs #Club120 #ChicagoCubs #GoCubsGo #MLB #Wrigleyville #CubsPodcast #MichaelBusch

Episode 20 of Club 1:20 is live, and we’re checking in on the Cubs as we cross the one-third mark of the 2025 season. This week’s topics: 🩹 Oblique Outbreak – What’s with all the oblique injuries? Is this a fluke or a sign of a deeper issue? 📈 Cubs Check-Up – Just over 60 games in, how should we feel about this team? Are they contenders or hanging by a thread? 📦 Trade Deadline Priorities – Starter, bullpen arm, or bat? What should Jed Hoyer target first? 🧪 Pitch Lab Payoff – With Tyler Zombro in the fold from Driveline, Cubs pitching development is starting to pop. Who’s benefitting most? ⚔️ Stix vs. Swords Update – Stix holds the lead (266–243)… but for how long? 📆 Series Previews – Reds at Wrigley, followed by a trip to Washington. Can the Cubs rack up wins during this stretch? 🎧 Tap in for insight, debate, and some laughs — only on Club120Show.com.📱 Follow us everywhere → @Club120Show