Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 5 | Are the Cubs BETTER This Year? | Palencia Named Closer | PCA MVP or Glue Guy?

Club 1:20 Network - A Chicago Cubs Podcast Network · Feb 19, 2026 · 36m

Season 2, Episode 5 of Club 1:20 dives into expectations, roles, and identity as Cubs camp heats up.

On today’s lineup card:

5 Dollar Words: Jed says the energy in camp is “palpable.” Is this unfinished business… or a fresh start?

Higher Expectations: Are the Cubs actually better than last year — or just louder?

Craig’s Counsel: Danny Palencia named closer. Right move or psychological play?

Crazy Glue: Is PCA the Cubs’ glue guy… or a legitimate MVP candidate?

Topic of the Week – Identity Check: Way-too-early prediction — what is this team’s identity?

🍺 Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat…