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Cubs Westcoast Trip from Hell -- Do We Have a Bullpen Problem?

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Aug 26, 202619:29

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Cubs ' West Coast trip was a disaster
Alex hates Chase Field
Jacob Webb struggles for the first time in a while
Is Daniel Palencia the ideal closer?
Ryan Zeferjahn will need to figure it out fast
Bad news on the Ben Brown front
The Cubs bullpen will not get other closer candidates coming in to help them

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When was this episode published?: August 26, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 19 min.
What podcast is this from?: Bleav in Cubs. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Bleav in Cubs covers baseball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Cubs Westcoast Trip from Hell -- Do We Have a Bullpen Problem?