# Cubs Pitching Struggles Continue to Grow as Cubs Drop Series vs. White Sox

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Podcast: [The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-setup-man-chicago-cubs-podcast-6622430)
Published: 2026-05-17T11:00:00+00:00
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