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Chicago Cubs prospect Daniel Palencia closes out the World Baseball Classic Final, leading Venezuela national baseball team to the championship! On this episode of the CHGO Cubs Podcast, hosts Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman break down Palencia’s dominant outing and what it means for the Cubs heading into Opening Day. Plus, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman are back from the WBC and ready to make an impact, giving fans plenty to be excited about for the 2026 season. Don’t miss our full breakdown of the WBC, rising stars, and the Cubs’ Opening Day roster!
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"Cubs Daniel Palencia CLOSES OUT WBC Final Leading Up To Opening Day! | CHGO Cubs Podcast" is an episode of CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 1 min. Published March 18, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.