{"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":"Swanson Returns as Cubs Push for Wild Card | Chicago Cubs News","slug":"swanson-returns-as-cubs-push-for-wild-card-chicago-cubs-news-2","published_at":"2026-09-12T00:13:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433/swanson-returns-as-cubs-push-for-wild-card-chicago-cubs-news-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/b78716d6f935a220","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1bea654b-cb7d-47b4-9442-00661fac0dbc.mp3","summary":"Dansby Swanson is set to return from his oblique injury next weekend after a rehab stint with the Iowa Cubs, offering a timely boost to Chicago’s Wild Card race against the Phillies. Despite a modest batting average this season, Swanson brings elite defense and 18 home runs, making him crucial as the Cubs look to rebound from a sweep by Milwaukee and face the Pirates in a pivotal three-game series. His comeback could be a game-changer for their playoff push. 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/b78716d6f935a220","meta_description":"Dansby Swanson is set to return from his oblique injury next weekend after a rehab stint with the Iowa Cubs, offering a timely boost to Chicago’s Wild Car…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":85,"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/swanson-returns-as-cubs-push-for-wild-card-chicago-cubs-news-2/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/swanson-returns-as-cubs-push-for-wild-card-chicago-cubs-news-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}