# Cubs State of The Union: 1st Half Recap

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Podcast: [Cubs Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cubs-now-874685)
Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:00+00:00
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Lance and Alex bring you a special edition of Cubs Now with a State of the Union episode recapping the first half of the regular season. They guys breakdown the roller coaster that was the Cubs offense and the nagging injuries that has affected the pitching staff.

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