{"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 Trade Rumors Heat Up | Chicago Cubs News","slug":"cubs-trade-rumors-heat-up-chicago-cubs-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T17:28:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433/cubs-trade-rumors-heat-up-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/411c37c211a7aa75","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9291c4c6-3f5e-4207-8674-eb3b3d18b91c.mp3","summary":"Cubs’ top prospects Moises Ballesteros and Kevin Alcantara dropped cryptic social media posts in Cubs gear, sparking fan speculation ahead of the August 1 trade deadline. While the messages could just be motivational reflections—especially since both are currently sidelined in Chicago—timing and their value make this more than coincidence. Ballesteros, a proven hitter, and Alcantara, a standout in the minors, are seen as key trade assets as the Cubs look to bolster their pitching. With roles blocked and the deadline looming, expect some familiar faces to be on the move. 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/411c37c211a7aa75","meta_description":"Cubs’ top prospects Moises Ballesteros and Kevin Alcantara dropped cryptic social media posts in Cubs gear, sparking fan speculation ahead of the August 1…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":94,"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-trade-rumors-heat-up-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-trade-rumors-heat-up-chicago-cubs-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}