{"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":"Cubs Bullpen Crisis Before Deadline | Chicago Cubs News","slug":"cubs-bullpen-crisis-before-deadline-chicago-cubs-news","published_at":"2026-07-30T23:09:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433/cubs-bullpen-crisis-before-deadline-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/7cdcf9980f5852ce","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/c0f6a3a6-f54c-4a74-83ea-63d5a0d83ab3.mp3","summary":"The Cubs bullpen is rewriting history—literally—with 13 saves already this season, but it’s a record born of necessity, not glory. After Aaron Civale’s first save and a shaky rotation, the team’s pitching woes are front and center as they chase the Brewers in the NL Central. With the trade deadline looming, Jed Hoyer must decide: gamble on top prospects for a proven arm like Skubal, or stick with a group that’s been patched together by injuries and grit. Their offense? Elite. Their pitching? Still searching for that “swing and miss” edge. Even with closer Daniel Palencia returning in August, the bullpen’s lack of consistent strikeout power is costing them games. A high-leverage rental might be the only answer—and it’ll come at a steep price. The front office’s next move could define whether this roster’s talent translates into postseason success. 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/7cdcf9980f5852ce","meta_description":"The Cubs bullpen is rewriting history—literally—with 13 saves already this season, but it’s a record born of necessity, not glory. After Aaron Civale’s fi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":126,"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/cubs-bullpen-crisis-before-deadline-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/cubs-bullpen-crisis-before-deadline-chicago-cubs-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}