The Margin Ep. 8 | The Cubs Lead MLB in Home Runs Allowed… And Somehow It Works

Club 1:20 Network - A Chicago Cubs Podcast Network · Sep 2, 2026 · 14m

The Chicago Cubs have a home run problem.

209 home runs allowed. Most in Major League Baseball.

Shota Imanaga has allowed 33. Jameson Taillon gave up 25 before being DFA'd. Colin Rea has allowed 20.

Opponents have homered against the Cubs in 110 games. They've hit 111 of them at Wrigley Field alone.

And somehow...

The Cubs are still sitting atop the National League Wild Card standings and rank only 18th in MLB in total runs allowed.

How?

That's what we're chasing in Episode 8 of THE MARGIN: Living with the Long Ball.

Of the Cubs' 209 home runs allowed:

• 118 have been solo shots

• 60 have…