https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cubs-on-tuesday-a-chicago-cubs-podcast--668326720 minutes, 16 seconds. All Cubs. Every Tuesday. Deep dives. From Brendan Miller—original co-host of Cubs Related.]]>enBaseballCopyright Brendan Millerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2bc422b724f8ffcb135fa2582641eb7e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cubs-on-tuesday-a-chicago-cubs-podcast--6683267Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:30:24 +0000Brendan MillerBrendan Millerbrendancubs@gmail.com20 minutes, 16 seconds. All Cubs. Every Tuesday. Deep dives. From Brendan Miller—original co-host of Cubs Related.20 minutes, 16 seconds. All Cubs. Every Tuesday. Deep dives. From Brendan Miller—original co-host of Cubs Related.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-cubs-pitcher-phil-maton-is-different-and-so-are-these-other-free-agent-pitching-weirdos--68733275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68733275Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:29:48 +0000Brendan MillerThe Cubs signed Phil Maton, a consistenr reliever who has a unique curveball. Considering Maton is considered an outlier, we look ahead at the other pitching outliers in this year's free agent market—many of these names you likely have not heard of...1216baseball,chicagocubs,cubs,freeagency,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-led-to-cade-horton-s-1-03-era-in-the-2nd-half-what-changed--68511567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68511567Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:58:37 +0000Brendan MillerIn this episode, we discuss how Cade developed new pitch types and made some mechanical tweaks that contributed to a 1.03 ERA in the second half.1299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-pete-crow-armstrong-turn-into-a-30-homer-hitter-and-what-went-wrong-in-the-2nd-half--68407480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68407480Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:23:39 +0000Brendan MillerWhat changed for Pete Crow-Armstrong at the plate—and how it stalled late. Breakdowns of mechanics, trends, and takeaways for next year.1377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-real-was-matt-shaw-s-second-half-offense--68306025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68306025Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:42:58 +0000Brendan MillerWe talk about the exact changes Matt Shaw made to his batting profile — stance adjustments, point of contact changes, swing path tweaks, and more. 1348baseball,chicagocubs,cubs,goldglove,mattshaw,mlb,shawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shota-imanaga-deep-dive-into-2025-struggles-will-cubs-decline-team-option--68222430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68222430Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:22:05 +0000Brendan MillerWe take a deep dive into Shota Imanaga's pitch shapes and mechanics in this episode—detailing the time-course of his struggles and exactly what was going on with his fastball and splitter.1585baseball,chicagocubs,cubs,imanaga,mlb,playoffs,shotafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cubs-season-in-review-and-future-outlook-overlaps-and-extremes--68125839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68125839Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:21:11 +0000Brendan MillerThe Chicago Cubs’ season comes to an end in Milwaukee after a hard-fought Game 5 loss in the NLDS. In this episode, we unpack what this season revealed — the overlaps, the extremes, and what they tell us about who this team really is and where they...1221baseball,chicagocubs,cubs,mlb,nlds,playoffsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cease-vs-the-cubs-simulating-cease-s-gameplan-as-cubs-go-for-sweep--67958928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67958928Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:59:51 +0000Brendan MillerThe Chicago Cubs take Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series! We break down Nick Pivetta’s surprising strategy shift against the Cubs and speculate on how Cease might adjust his approach, including what his core game plan could look like.1221baseball,chicagocubs,cubs,mlb,padres,playoffs,sandiegopadres,wildcardfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pivetta-vs-the-cubs-how-do-cubs-hitters-match-up-a-simulation--67947075]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67947075Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:43:31 +0000Brendan MillerThe Chicago Cubs are back playing playoff baseball at Wrigley Field! Today, we deep dive into Nick Pivetta's stuff and how the Cubs matchup. This podcast is almost like a simulation on how Pivetta may attack the Cubs lineup. Tomorrow, Wednesday, we...]]>1274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-the-cubs-exploit-the-padres-weaknesses--67859923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67859923Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:06:39 +0000Brendan MillerThe 2025 playoff-bound Chicago Cubs will be playing the San Diego Padres in the playoffs. This episode is your in-depth preview of the series. How do the Cubs matchup against their starters? Do the Padres matchup better against Matthew Boyd and Cade...2325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-porter-hodge-be-a-late-season-surprise-what-to-look-for-ahead-of-playoffs--67773728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67773728Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:46:02 +0000Brendan MillerThe Chicago Cubs magic number is three, and all signs point towards the next two weeks being the final exam for Craig Counsell's roster. Will Porter Hodge pass and be given higher leverage in a playoff scenario? Is Boyd fatiguing? Is Pete...1221baseball,chicagocubs,cubs,mlb,mlbplayoffs,playoffsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-the-reasons-for-cubs-optimism-and-who-replaces-daniel-palencia--67684901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67684901Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:40:30 +0000Brendan MillerWhat trends point to optimism? What trends point to concern? With Daniel Palencia on the Injured List with a shoulder injury, how does the Cubs bullpen shape up?1313baseball,chicago,chicagocubs,counsell,cubs,mlb,playoffsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seiya-s-slump-palencia-s-dip-what-s-really-happening--67589145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67589145Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:28:46 +0000Brendan MillerWe dig into Daniel Palencia’s recent struggles with his fastball and slider and why Seiya Suzuki’s patience at the plate is raising eyebrows. Plus, we break down the Cubs’ roster shuffle with the additions of Aaron Civale and Carlos Santana, the...1218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/horton-shaw-deep-dive-and-is-the-division-back-in-play--67514202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67514202Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:37:49 +0000Brendan MillerWe take a deep dive into Cade Horton’s recent surge—what’s driving his success, whether he’s ready for a playoff rotation spot, and how the team may handle his innings down the stretch. Then it’s Matt Shaw at third base: why the metrics don’t agree,...2167baseball,chicagocubs,chicagocubspodcast,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kyle-tucker-to-sit-multiple-games-what-s-going-on--6742814397% playoff odds intact?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67428143Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:32:34 +0000Brendan MillerAfter Monday’s loss to the Brewers, Craig Counsell announced Kyle Tucker will sit for “multiple games” to reset. So what’s happening here? Why doesn’t Tucker have a single extra-base hit in August? And if this slump lingers, how much more must the...97% playoff odds intact?]]>1293baseball,chicagocubs,cubs,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-we-be-worried-about-the-cubs-recent-struggles-tucker-pca-shaw-busch--67338914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67338914Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:36:07 +0000Brendan MillerThe Chicago Cubs are 6.5 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers entering Tuesday's series against the Toronto Blue Jays. How concerning is their play? Is Matt Shaw's emergence enough to quell concerns about Kyle Tuckers' slump? 1427falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tucker-slump-cubs-cold-bats-and-soroka-injury--67253805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67253805Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:49:46 +0000Brendan MillerThe Cubs lose newly acquired pitcher Mike Soroka to a shoulder injury. How will the Cubs fill these innings? What do the projections for those pitchers look like? Kyle Tucker and the rest of the Cubs offense are in their worst funk of the year. While...1168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-jed-hoyer-go-all-in-at-cubs-trade-deadline--67167772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67167772Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:03:47 +0000Brendan MillerHow do Assad, Wicks, Horton, Brown, and Rea fit into a deadline strategy that will still include adding arms? I discuss who’s worth trading Owen Caissie for (Ryan, Gore, Cabrera), whether a Keller/Bednar package makes sense, and why big rental combos...1218baseball,chicago,cubs,mlb,tradesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cubs-trade-deadline-primer-shaw-suarez-brown-horton--67065177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67065177Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:53:10 +0000Brendan MillerHow do the Cubs balance Matt Shaw’s development with upgrading third base via trades? Should they limit his ABs? Is that a bigger priority than fixing the pitching? And why not just improve everything at once?1210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2nd-half-pitching-trends-to-follow-wicks-rea-palencia-keller-shota--66981125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66981125Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:44:14 +0000Brendan MillerTopics include Jordan Wicks' 4seam fastball shape and his cutter abandonment, Colin Rea's heavier reliance on slider, Daniel Palencia's consistency, Brad Keller's recent struggles, and how the Cubs might proceed with Cade Horton in the second half.1216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-cubs-on-tuesday-welcome--66957715Cubs on Tuesday is a weekly 20-minute, 16-second podcast that keeps you sharp on all things Chicago Cubs. Each episode covers injury news, pitching trends, roster moves, and more — with a deeper dive angle. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66957715Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:18:18 +0000Brendan MillerCubs on Tuesday is a weekly 20-minute, 16-second podcast that keeps you sharp on all things Chicago Cubs. Each episode covers injury news, pitching trends, roster moves, and more — with a deeper dive angle. Cubs on Tuesday is a weekly 20-minute, 16-second podcast that keeps you sharp on all things Chicago Cubs. Each episode covers injury news, pitching trends, roster moves, and more — with a deeper dive angle. ]]>61baseball,chicago,chicagocubs,cubs,mlb,sportsfalsefull