{"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 Survive First Half Chaos | Chicago Cubs News","slug":"cubs-survive-first-half-chaos-chicago-cubs-news","published_at":"2026-07-12T21:41:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433/cubs-survive-first-half-chaos-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/3efc7d8ae14427aa","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/c813261f-3377-4713-bf69-f15c6aaa868c.mp3","summary":"The Cubs ended their first half on a wild, rollercoaster ride with a win over the Reds, capped by Bregman’s three-run homer and a surge since early June. Crow-Armstrong dazzled with MVP-caliber play, Ben Brown emerged as a reliable starter, and the defense stayed sharp under Counsell’s steady leadership — including ten walk-offs and a 23-run explosion. But the season wasn’t all glory: injuries hit hard (Cade Horton), pitching woes piled up, and a brutal 10-game skid tested patience. Swanson struggled offensively, Bregman started slow, and yes — that rat at Wrigley still haunts fans. Now, with the draft done and the trade deadline looming, the Cubs are eyeing pitching reinforcements as Counsell heads home to Wisconsin for a well-earned break. Taillon’s return is expected soon, Brown’s role remains uncertain as he begins throwing, and Crow-Armstrong continues to lead the team in WAR — while Swanson’s defense proves his value. The bullpen’s resilience through chaos keeps hope alive as they gear up for the second half. 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/3efc7d8ae14427aa","meta_description":"The Cubs ended their first half on a wild, rollercoaster ride with a win over the Reds, capped by Bregman’s three-run homer and a surge since early June.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":120,"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-survive-first-half-chaos-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-survive-first-half-chaos-chicago-cubs-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}