{"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' Rising Stars Shine in Futures Game | Chicago Cubs News","slug":"cubs-rising-stars-shine-in-futures-game-chicago-cubs-news","published_at":"2026-07-12T22:55:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433/cubs-rising-stars-shine-in-futures-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://sources.thednn.ai/cec863bcd75788c2","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/085643fe-fea3-49a6-a2bd-e85f5c268563.mp3","summary":"Two Cubs prospects, 19-year-old first baseman Josiah Hartshorn and pitcher Mason McGwire, shone in the All-Star Futures Game, showcasing their talent and resilience. Hartshorn, who skipped college for a $2M Cubs deal, is now a top-30 prospect with power and consistency. McGwire, recovering from a season-ending elbow injury, brings elite stuff and a legendary father—Mark McGwire—who’s coached in MLB. Both roommates since Myrtle Beach, they’re thriving in South Bend. Meanwhile, White Sox’s top prospect Caleb Bonemer, playing third base, soaked in the big-league vibe and got a pep talk from Kenny Lofton. All three are on fast tracks to the majors. 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/cec863bcd75788c2","meta_description":"Two Cubs prospects, 19-year-old first baseman Josiah Hartshorn and pitcher Mason McGwire, shone in the All-Star Futures Game, showcasing their talent and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":101,"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-rising-stars-shine-in-futures-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/cubs-rising-stars-shine-in-futures-game-chicago-cubs-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}