{"podcast":{"title":"Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433","podcast_index_feed_id":7460433,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/chicago-cubs-today-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/chicago-cubs-today-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":473,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Chicago Cubs News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping the Cubs—from game recaps and player performances to MLB matchups and roster developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local sports coverage to every team and keeping fans connected. Chicago Cubs News Today is your daily snapshot of Cubs baseball. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T12:20:44.074102+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433"},"episode":{"title":"Assad Returns as Cubs Target Wild Card | Chicago Cubs News","slug":"assad-returns-as-cubs-target-wild-card-chicago-cubs-news","published_at":"2026-09-05T19:29:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433/assad-returns-as-cubs-target-wild-card-chicago-cubs-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/8ff494e4353cf69a","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/8a5fa964-e514-44e0-80a1-7c2bb232bbbb.mp3","summary":"Javier Assad is back in the Cubs’ rotation for a crucial Saturday showdown against the Marlins, as Chicago races to lock down the top National League Wild Card spot. With a solid 6-1 record and a 3.46 ERA this season, Assad brings vital experience and versatility—having started 10 of his 22 games while also excelling out of the bullpen. His return couldn’t come at a better time: the Cubs just clinched sole possession of first place after beating Miami, and Assad’s presence gives manager Counsell another reliable arm to navigate the final stretch. The game at loanDepot Park could be pivotal as the Cubs aim to cement their playoff position. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8ff494e4353cf69a","meta_description":"Javier Assad is back in the Cubs’ rotation for a crucial Saturday showdown against the Marlins, as Chicago races to lock down the top National League Wild…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":94,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433/episodes/assad-returns-as-cubs-target-wild-card-chicago-cubs-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433/assad-returns-as-cubs-target-wild-card-chicago-cubs-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}