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Welcome back to Chicago Cubs Central — the home of hard-hitting Cubs news, trade breakdowns, and honest fan-driven analysis!
In today’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most controversial decisions of the Jed Hoyer era… letting Kyle Schwarber walk away from the Chicago Cubs for NOTHING.
Since leaving, Schwarber has turned into one of the most feared power hitters in baseball, launching massive home run seasons and becoming a postseason force. Meanwhile, Cubs fans are still asking the same question:
Did the Cubs make a franchise-altering mistake?
We break down:
Why the Cubs moved on from Schwarber
Jed Hoyer’s own admission of regret
Kyle Schwarber’s monster production since leaving Chicago
Ian Happ vs Kyle Schwarber — who would you rather have?
How this decision still impacts the Cubs today
This isn’t just a stats debate… it’s about legacy, timing, and what could’ve been for a Cubs team that’s still searching for consistent middle-of-the-order power.
Featured Debate:
Kyle Schwarber vs Ian Happ — offense, defense, power, consistency, and impact
Question of the Day:
Did the Cubs make the biggest mistake of the Jed Hoyer era by letting Kyle Schwarber walk?
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"🚨 JED HOYER’S BIGGEST REGRET EXPOSED!" is an episode of Chicago Cubs Central Podcast. Runtime 15 min. Published June 22, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.