The Pulse Ep. 9 | Something Feels Broken With the Cubs

Club 1:20 Network - A Chicago Cubs Podcast Network · Sep 1, 2026 · 22m

The Cubs aren't finished.

But right now?

Something feels broken.

After another 2-4 week, the Cubs have lost the 5½-game cushion they once held over Philadelphia in the Wild Card race.

And the biggest concern is becoming pretty clear.

The bullpen.

The offense is scoring enough runs to win games. The Cubs are building leads. But too often lately, those leads haven't felt safe.

And with September here, that's a problem that needs to be fixed quickly.

Especially considering what's coming next...

Four games at Wrigley against the Milwaukee Brewers — the best team in baseball.

This week's Pulse…