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The Cubs just made one of the boldest moves of the Jed Hoyer era... and it might say more about where this team is headed than the move itself.
In Season 2, Episode 23 of Club 1:20, we're breaking down what the Jamison Taillon DFA means, whether the Cubs have officially shifted into win-now mode, and what Jed Hoyer needs to do before the trade deadline.
This week's lineup card:🚨 Status Revoked – Did the Cubs send their strongest message yet by DFA'ing Jamison Taillon?
🏆 MVPete Campaign Headquarters – Has Shohei Ohtani become the automatic MVP favorite every year, or does Pete Crow-Armstrong have a legitimate case?
👏 Kudos for Craig? – What's the best managerial decision Craig Counsell has made this season that won't show up in the box score?
⏰ Tik Tok Jed – What's the bigger deadline mistake: paying too much... or doing too little?
💥 Topic of the Week – Offensive Onslaught – Has the Cubs' offense become good enough to carry this team, regardless of what happens at the trade deadline?
🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join us for another episode of Club 1:20!
👇 Question of the Week:
If you could make ONE move before the trade deadline, what would it be? Let us know in the comments!
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"Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 23 | The Cubs Sent a Message! | Taillon DFA, Trade Deadline & PCA's MVP Case" is an episode of Club 1:20 Network - A Chicago Cubs Podcast Network. Runtime 56 min. Published July 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.