{"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 Pitchers Heal, Sox Spotlight Rises","slug":"cubs-pitchers-heal-sox-spotlight-rises","published_at":"2026-06-19T11:07:44+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433/cubs-pitchers-heal-sox-spotlight-rises","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/39a8f78a-00bc-477f-9b3e-a872b23866ae.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/39a8f78a-00bc-477f-9b3e-a872b23866ae.mp3","summary":"Justin Steele is inching back toward action after elbow surgery, set to begin throwing soon despite a recent flexor strain setback—just as the Cubs’ pitching staff desperately needs reinforcements. Meanwhile, Matthew Boyd and Jameson Taillon are also rehabbing, with Boyd slated for a rehab start and Taillon playing catch. On the White Sox side, Mike Vasil, sidelined by Tommy John surgery, is unexpectedly trending in Japan, embracing the spotlight with humor while his family celebrates his team spirit. Cubs’ leadoff hitter Pete Crow-Armstrong is on fire, smashing back-to-back leadoff homers and joining elite company with three in a short span. Prospect Jaxon Wiggins returned to game action after elbow inflammation, pitching innings in the minors, while Ethan Conrad is expected back by late June. The White Sox head to Detroit to face the Tigers, then host the Guardians—a top division contender—leveraging their strong home record to turn their season around. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/8d54d38c604954a1","meta_description":"Justin Steele is inching back toward action after elbow surgery, set to begin throwing soon despite a recent flexor strain setback—just as the Cubs’ pitch…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":110,"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-pitchers-heal-sox-spotlight-rises/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-pitchers-heal-sox-spotlight-rises.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}