Season 2, Episode 5 of Club 1:20 dives into expectations, roles, and identity as Cubs camp heats up.

On today’s lineup card:

• 5 Dollar Words: Jed says the energy in camp is “palpable.” Is this unfinished business… or a fresh start?
• Higher Expectations: Are the Cubs actually better than last year — or just louder?
• Craig’s Counsel: Danny Palencia named closer. Right move or psychological play?
• Crazy Glue: Is PCA the Cubs’ glue guy… or a legitimate MVP candidate?
• Topic of the Week – Identity Check: Way-too-early prediction — what is this team’s identity?

🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 5 of Club 1:20.

👉 Drop your take in the comments: Are the Cubs truly better — or just talking better?

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Season 2, Episode 4 of Club 1:20 is all spring training energy as the Cubs get ready for another run at the NL Central.

Nate and Neil break down what they’re seeing, what actually matters, and what might just be noise.

On today’s lineup card:

• Sunrise Mesa Time: One word that defines this Cubs spring training so far.

• Rumors Die Hard: Gallen chatter, Red Sox buzz, and how much spring rumors really matter.

• Duel in the Desert: Veterans vs. Cubs prospects — who should actually win roster spots?

• Flexible or Frustrating: Can Craig Counsell juggle at-bats and innings without creating problems?

• Topic of the Week – NL Central Chat: Are the Cubs truly good… or just good enough to win the Central?

🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 4 of Club 1:20.

👉 Drop your take in the comments: Are the Cubs legit contenders — or just kings of a weak division?

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Season 2, Episode 3 of Club 1:20 is all about value, depth, and pressure as the Cubs head deeper into a win-now window.

On today’s lineup card:

• Nico’s Numbers: Nico Hoerner wants to be a Cub for life — but what’s the price tag?

• Down on the Farm: Early prospect flashes from Kipp, Florentino, and Wiggins.

• Bullpen Bullies Are Back: Cubs miss on a big-name closer. Is bullpen-by-committee more Craig Counsell… or Jed Hoyer?

• Who’s the New Guy: New faces for 2026 — who actually makes a real impact?

• Topic of the Week – Pressure Cooker: Who’s under the most pressure heading into the season — Jed, Craig, or the players?

🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 3 of Club 1:20.

👉 Drop a comment: Who feels the heat the most right now?

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Season 2 rolls on with Episode 2 of Club 1:20, and the conversation gets bigger — not just about the Cubs, but Chicago sports as a whole.

This week, Nate and Neil take a step back, zoom out, and then drill right back into the North Side.

On today’s lineup card:

• Buzzing Around Town: Are we living in a golden age of Chicago sports — or just riding offseason optimism?
• Damn the Dodgers: Here we go again. Are the Dodgers ruining baseball… or forcing teams like the Cubs to finally go all in?
• Rotation Reality Check: Where does the Cubs rotation actually rank in the National League?
• Free Agent Big Board: Who’s left, who fits, and what to make of the Bellinger, Valdez, and Gallen rumors.
• Topic of the Week – All In or All Smoke: Did the Cubs truly go all in this offseason — or does it just look aggressive on paper?

🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 2 of Club 1:20.

👉 Like, subscribe, and drop your take in the comments: Are the Cubs really all in — or is there still another move coming?

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Season 2 of Club 1:20 starts with a bang — and the Cubs look like a team done waiting.

In Season 2, Episode 1, Nate and Neil break down a franchise-shifting offseason that may have changed the Cubs’ competitive timeline overnight.

This week’s lineup card:

• MIA Till Miami: New year, new ace? Jed Hoyer flips the Cubs’ #1 prospect to land Edward Cabrera. Bold move or risky bet?
• Big Bat Hunter: It took two tries, but Jed finally bags Bregman. Persistence pays off… or did the Cubs overreach?
• Elephant(s) in the Room: Nico Hoerner trade rumors resurface (again), and the Matt Shaw situation gets complicated fast.
• Who’s Next: Is Jed done making major moves — or is there still another shoe waiting to drop?
• Topic of the Week – Defer or Die: Has Tom Ricketts abandoned a long-held core principle, or is deferred money simply the new MLB reality?

🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and welcome back to Season 2 of Club 1:20 — where the Cubs are finally playing the modern game.

👉 Like, subscribe, and comment: Did the Cubs go all in… or just mortgage the future?

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Episode 40 of Club 1:20 is here — and we’re kicking off Thanksgiving week with big Cubs news, Big Board shake-ups, roster moves, rumors, and a little gratitude along the way.

This week’s lineup card:

• Big Board Updates: Free agents already coming off the board — Shota returns to the Cubs for 2026, and Josh Naylor stays in Seattle.
• Shota Returns: Do we like the deal? Love it? Hate it? Or is this the rare offseason move that actually makes sense?
• Cubs Roster Moves: Riley Martin, James Triantos, Pedro Ramirez, and Shota added to the 40-man. Cubs roster sits at 32 — winter moves incoming.
• Payroll Projections: Cubs currently around $148 million. Are they gearing up to spend or tightening the belt before a CBA storm?
• Smoke or Fire: Schwarber. Bellinger. Bregman. Cease. Which Cubs rumors have legs and which are just offseason smoke?
• Topic of the Week – Giving Thanks: A Cubs-themed Thanksgiving segment — what we’re grateful for this season.

🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Episode 40 of Club 1:20.

👉 Drop a comment: What free agent do YOU want the Cubs to chase this winter?

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It’s time to hand out some hardware! 🏆 Episode 39 of Club 1:20 is our official 2025 Club 1:20 Awards Show & Free Agent Big Board Special!

Nate and Neil look back on the highs, lows, and surprises of the Cubs’ 2025 season — and then set the stage for the offseason with their Free Agent Big Board.

This week’s lineup card: 🏆 The 2025 Club 1:20 Awards:

• Billy Williams Rookie of the Year – Which young Cub made the biggest splash?
• Free Agent Signing of the Year – The offseason addition who paid off.
• The Ryno Defensive Player of the Year – Gold Glove caliber defense, Cubs style.
• The Hawk Offensive Player of the Year – The bat that carried the offense.
• The Fergie (Starter of the Year) – The ace of the 2025 staff.
• Bullpen Bully (Reliever of the Year) – Who locked it down late.
• Dawg Pound Award – Who finished in the Pound for 2025?
• Mr. Cub Award – The player who best represented the spirit of the team.

💰 Free Agent Big Board:

• The Cubs’ biggest offseason needs.
• Dream signings vs. realistic moves.
• Will Chicago spend big… or keep the powder dry for what’s ahead?

🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 39 of Club 1:20 — The Awards Show & Free Agent Big Board Special!

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your votes in the comments: who’s your Mr. Cub and which free agent should the Cubs target this winter?

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Episode 38 of Club 1:20 is here — and it’s report card time for the Chicago Cubs. From the front office to the bullpen, Nate and Neil hand out postseason grades and look ahead to what’s next.

This week’s lineup card:

• The Brass: Grading Ricketts, Hoyer, and Counsell. Who passed, who needs summer school?
• Silver Slugger Offense: Was the Cubs offense powerful and productive… or just plain offensive?
• Starting Staff: No Justin Steele all year — how do you grade this rotation?
• Bullpen Bullies: Craig Counsell’s “no roles, just outs” bullpen — like it, love it, or trash it?
• We’ve Got Options: Who earned a roster spot for next year — and who didn’t?
• Topic of the Week – Winter Is Coming: Will the Cubs make moves this offseason, or keep the powder dry with a possible lockout ahead?

🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 38 of Club 1:20.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your own grades in the comments: who got your A’s and F’s this season?

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