BDB 2025 Season Review Series Episode #5 - The Chicago Cubs (w/ Sam Olbur from Locked on Cubs!)

We're coming to Gaz' team with this latest Season Review - its time for the Chicago Cubs!

And joining Gaz on this one is Sam Olbur from Locked on Cubs!

The Cubs had a great season in 2025, finishing with a record of 92-70 and had it not been for the Brewers, would have most definitely won the majority of the other divisions! 

They beat the San Diego Padres in the Wildcard Round before losing out to Milwaukee in the NLDS, 3-2.

The pitching was a real strength for the Cubs in 2025, led by NL Rookie of the Year runner-up Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd! Even with Justin Steele going down early, the starting pitching was backed up Colin Rea, Jameson Taillon and the now-returning Shota Imanaga!

The bullpen was also an area of strength for the Cubs, with reclamation projects Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz and Caleb Thielbar really shining. Daniel Palencia found his best form for the Cubs and was electric in the playoffs, and everyone's favourite drunk uncle Andrew Kittredge was a sight to behold in the second half!

On the positional side, we saw PCA achieve the Cubs' first 30/30 season since Sammy Sosa, Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki both eclipsed 30 Homers and Nico Hoerner finished second in the NL Batting title!

Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw showed some great gloves and Carson Kelly became the greatest hitter since Barry Bonds in April!

However the biggest offseason acquisition, Kyle Tucker, did not pan out as Cubs' fans would have hoped due to a combination of injuries and bad form, especially in the second half.

So does 2026 have some more success in store for the Cubbies? 

Joining Gaz on this episode is Sam Olbur, one of the hosts of the Cubs podcast - 'Locked on Cubs'!

So have a listen as they discuss the success of 2025 and who needs to be added in order to make 2026 a win for the Cubs!