# Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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Author: 312 Sports
Episodes: 89

## Resource

Off the Ivy is your daily dose of Chicago Cubs talk. Dan Bernstein, Matt Abbatacola and Cody Delmendo bring you the hottest and most important stories from around the organization - every single day. Whether it's a walk-off win, a frustrating bullpen meltdown, a surprise call-up from Iowa, or the latest front office drama, we're reacting to it all with the passion and knowledge the Wrigley Field faithful deserve. New episode every day. Rain or shine. Win or lose. Subscribe, leave a review, and let's talk Cubs. Check out the full slate of 312 Sports podcasts at 312Sports.com

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## Episodes
- [SERIES RECAP: PCA strengthens MVP case in Chicago Cubs series win in Pittsburgh](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-pca-strengthens-mvp-case-in-chicago-cubs-series-win-in-pittsburgh) — 2026-07-27T14:30:00+00:00
- [The BEST pitchers the Chicago Cubs could trade for list](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/the-best-pitchers-the-chicago-cubs-could-trade-for-list) — 2026-07-24T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Chicago Cubs drop series vs Tigers | Could Kevin Gausman be an option before the trade deadline?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-chicago-cubs-drop-series-vs-tigers-could-kevin-gausman-be-an-option-before-the-trade-deadline) — 2026-07-23T15:30:00+00:00
- [PCA and David Peterson lead Chicago Cubs in HUGE bounce back win over Tigers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/pca-and-david-peterson-lead-chicago-cubs-in-huge-bounce-back-win-over-tigers) — 2026-07-22T14:30:00+00:00
- [Seiya Suzuki and Alex Bregman crumble in Chicago Cubs loss to Tigers in extra innings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/seiya-suzuki-and-alex-bregman-crumble-in-chicago-cubs-loss-to-tigers-in-extra-innings) — 2026-07-21T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Chicago Cubs celebrate 2016 team & open second half taking series vs Twins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-chicago-cubs-celebrate-2016-team-open-second-half-taking-series-vs-twins) — 2026-07-20T14:30:00+00:00
- [How Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs can catch the Brewers in second half](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/how-alex-bregman-and-the-chicago-cubs-can-catch-the-brewers-in-second-half) — 2026-07-17T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs Top 5 Disappointments and Success stories of the 2026 first half](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-top-5-disappointments-and-success-stories-of-the-2026-first-half) — 2026-07-16T15:00:00+00:00
- [MLB ALL-STAR GAME RECAP: Why didn't PCA play more in this SNOOZE FEST?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/mlb-all-star-game-recap-why-didn-t-pca-play-more-in-this-snooze-fest) — 2026-07-15T14:30:00+00:00
- [Takeaways from PCA's MVP level first half & All-Star Game Media Day in Philly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/takeaways-from-pca-s-mvp-level-first-half-all-star-game-media-day-in-philly) — 2026-07-14T15:30:00+00:00
- [Alex Bregman and Chicago Cubs enter the All-Star Break in a playoff spot despite rollercoaster journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/alex-bregman-and-chicago-cubs-enter-the-all-star-break-in-a-playoff-spot-despite-rollercoaster-journey) — 2026-07-13T14:30:00+00:00
- [Was Nico Hoerner safe? Chicago Cubs drop series finale vs Orioles | Dan Kantrovitz's approach headed into MLB Draft](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/was-nico-hoerner-safe-chicago-cubs-drop-series-finale-vs-orioles-dan-kantrovitz-s-approach-headed-into-mlb-draft) — 2026-07-10T14:30:00+00:00
- [PCA becomes FIRST in MLB to reach 20 homers + 20 stolen bases in 2026!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/pca-becomes-first-in-mlb-to-reach-20-homers-20-stolen-bases-in-2026) — 2026-07-09T14:30:00+00:00
- [Matthew Boyd delivers BEST start of season in Chicago Cubs win over Orioles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/matthew-boyd-delivers-best-start-of-season-in-chicago-cubs-win-over-orioles) — 2026-07-08T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs aim to finish first half STRONG on the road in Baltimore and Cincinnati](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-aim-to-finish-first-half-strong-on-the-road-in-baltimore-and-cincinnati) — 2026-07-07T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: PCA and Chicago Cubs drop home series vs rival Cardinals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-pca-and-chicago-cubs-drop-home-series-vs-rival-cardinals) — 2026-07-06T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Chicago Cubs CLOBBER EIGHT homeruns in sweep of the Padres!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-chicago-cubs-clobber-eight-homeruns-in-sweep-of-the-padres) — 2026-07-02T14:30:00+00:00
- [Is Pete Crow Armstrong's HISTORIC June the greatest month in Chicago Cubs history?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/is-pete-crow-armstrong-s-historic-june-the-greatest-month-in-chicago-cubs-history) — 2026-07-01T14:30:00+00:00
- [Seiya Suzuki walks off Mason Miller to help Chicago Cubs STAY HOT](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/seiya-suzuki-walks-off-mason-miller-to-help-chicago-cubs-stay-hot) — 2026-06-30T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Seiya Suzuki and Chicago Cubs STEAL series victory over the Brewers in Milwaukee!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-seiya-suzuki-and-chicago-cubs-steal-series-victory-over-the-brewers-in-milwaukee) — 2026-06-29T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: PCA and Chicago Cubs SWEEP season series against the Mets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-pca-and-chicago-cubs-sweep-season-series-against-the-mets) — 2026-06-26T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs make trade with Mets starting pitcher David Peterson after sweeping doubleheader](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-make-trade-with-mets-starting-pitcher-david-peterson-after-sweeping-doubleheader) — 2026-06-25T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs win, but Edward Cabrera is HURT AGAIN](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-win-but-edward-cabrera-is-hurt-again) — 2026-06-24T14:30:00+00:00
- [The Anniversary of the Ryne Sandberg Game](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/the-anniversary-of-the-ryne-sandberg-game) — 2026-06-23T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs have a bullpen problem, implodes against Toronto to snap 2-game winning streak](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-have-a-bullpen-problem-implodes-against-toronto-to-snap-2-game-winning-streak) — 2026-06-22T14:30:00+00:00
- [Nico Hoerner and other Chicago Cubs veterans NEED to be better!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/nico-hoerner-and-other-chicago-cubs-veterans-need-to-be-better) — 2026-06-19T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: PCA and Dansby Swanson homer to help Chicago Cubs take series over Rockies to win consecutive series](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-pca-and-dansby-swanson-homer-to-help-chicago-cubs-take-series-over-rockies-to-win-consecutive-series) — 2026-06-18T14:30:00+00:00
- [SAME STORY, DIFFERENT GAME: Chicago Cubs offense goes quiet in loss to Rockies at Wrigley Field](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/same-story-different-game-chicago-cubs-offense-goes-quiet-in-loss-to-rockies-at-wrigley-field) — 2026-06-17T14:30:00+00:00
- [PCA hits for the cycle in Chicago Cubs comeback win over the Rockies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/pca-hits-for-the-cycle-in-chicago-cubs-comeback-win-over-the-rockies) — 2026-06-16T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Chicago Cubs FINALLY win a series, take two of three in San Francisco](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-chicago-cubs-finally-win-a-series-take-two-of-three-in-san-francisco) — 2026-06-15T14:30:00+00:00
- [Can Chicago Cubs FINALLY win a series this weekend in San Francisco?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/can-chicago-cubs-finally-win-a-series-this-weekend-in-san-francisco) — 2026-06-12T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs drop 9th series of its last 10 after ANOTHER LOSS in Colorado](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-drop-9th-series-of-its-last-10-after-another-loss-in-colorado) — 2026-06-11T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs embarrassed by the Rockies to begin road trip in Colorado](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-embarrassed-by-the-rockies-to-begin-road-trip-in-colorado) — 2026-06-10T14:30:00+00:00
- [Can the Chicago Cubs finally get on the right track in Colorado?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/can-the-chicago-cubs-finally-get-on-the-right-track-in-colorado) — 2026-06-09T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs: Another Series Lost / Another Starting Pitcher Goes Down](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-another-series-lost-another-starting-pitcher-goes-down) — 2026-06-08T14:30:00+00:00
- [Pete Crow-Armstrong Powers Cubs: Milestone Homer, Game-Winning Hit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/pete-crow-armstrong-powers-cubs-milestone-homer-game-winning-hit) — 2026-06-05T14:30:00+00:00
- [Losing Interest: Chicago Cubs Drop 8 Straight at Wrigley](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/losing-interest-chicago-cubs-drop-8-straight-at-wrigley) — 2026-06-04T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs Bats Go Cold Again Waste Taillon’s Strong Outing in 2–1 Loss to A’s](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-bats-go-cold-again-waste-taillon-s-strong-outing-in-2-1-loss-to-a-s) — 2026-06-03T14:30:00+00:00
- [The Turnaround Starts NOW: Chicago Cubs Begin Favorable Homestand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/the-turnaround-starts-now-chicago-cubs-begin-favorable-homestand) — 2026-06-02T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs drop another series | Is Alex Bregman heating up?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-drop-another-series-is-alex-bregman-heating-up) — 2026-06-01T14:45:00+00:00
- [Ian Happ goes deep again as the Chicago Cubs split in Pittsburgh](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/ian-happ-goes-deep-again-as-the-chicago-cubs-split-in-pittsburgh) — 2026-05-29T14:45:00+00:00
- [IT HAPPENED! Ian Happ and Chicago Cubs snap 10-game losing streak with big win against Pirates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/it-happened-ian-happ-and-chicago-cubs-snap-10-game-losing-streak-with-big-win-against-pirates) — 2026-05-28T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs blown out by Pirates to extend losing streak to 10 games](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-blown-out-by-pirates-to-extend-losing-streak-to-10-games) — 2026-05-27T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs have lost NINE straight games](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-have-lost-nine-straight-games) — 2026-05-26T14:30:00+00:00
- [How the Chicago Cubs snap their losing streak against the Houston Astros this weekend?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/how-the-chicago-cubs-snap-their-losing-streak-against-the-houston-astros-this-weekend) — 2026-05-22T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: PCA and Chicago Cubs SWEPT AND EMBARRASSED by Brewers at Wrigley Field](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-pca-and-chicago-cubs-swept-and-embarrassed-by-brewers-at-wrigley-field) — 2026-05-21T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs offense remains quiet AGAIN in fourth straight loss and fall out of first place in NL Central against Brewers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-offense-remains-quiet-again-in-fourth-straight-loss-and-fall-out-of-first-place-in-nl-central-against-brewers) — 2026-05-20T14:30:00+00:00
- [PCA apologizes & Chicago Cubs and Shota Imanaga get steam rolled in the first of three at Wrigley Field by Brewers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/pca-apologizes-chicago-cubs-and-shota-imanaga-get-steam-rolled-in-the-first-of-three-at-wrigley-field-by-brewers) — 2026-05-19T14:30:00+00:00
- [CROSSTOWN CLASSIC SERIES RECAP: Chicago Cubs lose BRUTALLY in extra innings to White Sox to drop third consecutive series](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/crosstown-classic-series-recap-chicago-cubs-lose-brutally-in-extra-innings-to-white-sox-to-drop-third-consecutive-series) — 2026-05-18T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Chicago Cubs salvage series in Atlanta behind Ben Brown and bullpen shut out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-chicago-cubs-salvage-series-in-atlanta-behind-ben-brown-and-bullpen-shut-out) — 2026-05-15T14:30:00+00:00
- [Shota Imanaga throws another quality outing BUT Chicago Cubs offense lets him down in 4th straight loss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/shota-imanaga-throws-another-quality-outing-but-chicago-cubs-offense-lets-him-down-in-4th-straight-loss) — 2026-05-14T14:30:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs offense quiet AGAIN in series opening loss to Braves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-offense-quiet-again-in-series-opening-loss-to-braves) — 2026-05-13T14:30:00+00:00
- [Will Alex Bregman start to heat up for the Chicago Cubs soon?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/will-alex-bregman-start-to-heat-up-for-the-chicago-cubs-soon) — 2026-05-12T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Chicago Cubs drop series in Texas with back to back tough offensive performances](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-chicago-cubs-drop-series-in-texas-with-back-to-back-tough-offensive-performances) — 2026-05-11T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Shota Imanaga dominates helping Chicago Cubs SWEEP the Reds to win 9th straight game](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-shota-imanaga-dominates-helping-chicago-cubs-sweep-the-reds-to-win-9th-straight-game) — 2026-05-08T14:30:00+00:00
- [PCA and Michael Busch play heroes in third consecutive walk off in Chicago Cubs 8th straight win](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/pca-and-michael-busch-play-heroes-in-third-consecutive-walk-off-in-chicago-cubs-8th-straight-win) — 2026-05-07T15:00:00+00:00
- [Chicago Cubs WALK OFF the Reds AGAIN to win 7th straight game!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/chicago-cubs-walk-off-the-reds-again-to-win-7th-straight-game) — 2026-05-06T14:30:00+00:00
- [Michael Conforto's walk off homerun sends Chicago Cubs to SIX STRAIGHT WINS!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/michael-conforto-s-walk-off-homerun-sends-chicago-cubs-to-six-straight-wins) — 2026-05-05T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Chicago Cubs SWEEP DBacks to win 11th straight game at Wrigley Field and 5th straight game overall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-chicago-cubs-sweep-dbacks-to-win-11th-straight-game-at-wrigley-field-and-5th-straight-game-overall) — 2026-05-04T14:30:00+00:00
- [Diving DEEP into how Craig Counsell manages the Chicago Cubs pitching staff with all the injuries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/diving-deep-into-how-craig-counsell-manages-the-chicago-cubs-pitching-staff-with-all-the-injuries) — 2026-05-01T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Chicago Cubs WIN series in San Diego, enter May with one of the best records in baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-chicago-cubs-win-series-in-san-diego-enter-may-with-one-of-the-best-records-in-baseball) — 2026-04-30T14:30:00+00:00
- [PCA breaks out with 3-run homer to snap losing streak BUT injuries continue to hurt Chicago Cubs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/pca-breaks-out-with-3-run-homer-to-snap-losing-streak-but-injuries-continue-to-hurt-chicago-cubs) — 2026-04-29T14:30:00+00:00
- [Moises Ballesteros hits GRAND SLAM but Cubs drop third straight game vs Padres](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/moises-ballesteros-hits-grand-slam-but-cubs-drop-third-straight-game-vs-padres) — 2026-04-28T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: 10-game winning streak was fun BUT Chicago Cubs come back down to earth in series loss to Dodgers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-10-game-winning-streak-was-fun-but-chicago-cubs-come-back-down-to-earth-in-series-loss-to-dodgers) — 2026-04-27T14:30:00+00:00
- [Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki homer in Chicago Cubs sweep of the Phillies to win 9th straight game](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/michael-busch-and-seiya-suzuki-homer-in-chicago-cubs-sweep-of-the-phillies-to-win-9th-straight-game) — 2026-04-24T14:30:00+00:00
- [Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki hit homers in Chicago Cubs EIGHTH STRAIGHT WIN!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/michael-busch-and-seiya-suzuki-hit-homers-in-chicago-cubs-eighth-straight-win) — 2026-04-23T14:30:00+00:00
- [Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki lead the Chicago Cubs to SEVEN straight wins!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/shota-imanaga-and-seiya-suzuki-lead-the-chicago-cubs-to-seven-straight-wins) — 2026-04-22T14:00:00+00:00
- [Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs defense win its sixth straight game!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/nico-hoerner-and-the-chicago-cubs-defense-win-its-sixth-straight-game) — 2026-04-21T14:30:00+00:00
- [SERIES RECAP: Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner lead Chicago Cubs in sweep of the Mets!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/series-recap-ian-happ-and-nico-hoerner-lead-chicago-cubs-in-sweep-of-the-mets) — 2026-04-20T14:30:00+00:00
- [Mets series preview + Nico Hoerner's long term value for the Chicago Cubs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/mets-series-preview-nico-hoerner-s-long-term-value-for-the-chicago-cubs) — 2026-04-17T14:30:00+00:00

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