{"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":"Bregman’s Thumbs Down and the Pressure Game | Chicago Cubs News","slug":"bregman-s-thumbs-down-and-the-pressure-game-chicago-cubs-news","published_at":"2026-07-01T20:05:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433/bregman-s-thumbs-down-and-the-pressure-game-chicago-cubs-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d14b58f1-81d2-4ddf-b5e4-737af2c1dc81.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d14b58f1-81d2-4ddf-b5e4-737af2c1dc81.mp3","summary":"Alex Bregman’s big three-run homer for the Cubs sparked debate after his thumbs-down gestures around the bases—just days after a questionable jog on a ground ball. Struggling offensively in June and under the microscope of his hefty contract, Bregman’s performance is under intense scrutiny. Manager Craig Counsell offered perspective, saying motivation comes from both supporters and doubters—and that athletes constantly shift between them. The pressure’s on, and fans are watching closely to see how he responds. 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/f61f08dc7e99f317","meta_description":"Alex Bregman’s big three-run homer for the Cubs sparked debate after his thumbs-down gestures around the bases—just days after a questionable jog on a gro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":84,"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/bregman-s-thumbs-down-and-the-pressure-game-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/bregman-s-thumbs-down-and-the-pressure-game-chicago-cubs-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}