CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs dropped Game 1 of their series against the Cincinnati Reds as starting pitcher Michael Soroka made his debut in a Cubs uniform but was pulled after just two innings with a possible injury. Soroka showed flashes early, but Cincinnati’s bats proved too much in the opener at Wrigley Field. The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down Soroka’s early exit, Dansby Swanson’s performance, Matt Shaw’s impact, and how Ian Happ, Michael Busch, and Pete Crow-Armstrong factored into the loss. Join us for full postgame analysis, key takeaways, and the latest Cubs news and updates.