CHGO Cubs Related: Baseball Is BACK! PCA & Nico Extended + Opening Day Takeaways

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Baseball is officially BACK, and the Chicago Cubs kick off the 2026 season with plenty to unpack. The Cubs dropped the season opener to Washington, but the real headline comes off the field as Jed Hoyer locks in Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner with key extensions, shaping the next core in Chicago. Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller break down Opening Day, including Matthew Boyd’s performance on the mound and early takeaways from the lineup. Don’t miss this full Cubs analysis covering PCA, Nico, contract implications, and what it all means for the season ahead.

00:00 Start
02:00 Nico Hoerner
05:00 PCA & Nico Hoerner
17:00 Jed Hoyer & the Cubs Are Making Moves
24:00 Nico Hoerner extension reactions
31:50 Opening day takeaways
37:20 Matthew Boyd
48:00 Lineup breakdown
50:00 Michael Busch
55:00 Baseball is back

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