Reacting to Jed Hoyer's press conference and grading 2026 Cubs season | Windy City Breakdown Podcast

The 2026 Cubs season ended in disappointment in a Wild Card sweep at the hands of the Padres in San Diego. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer met with the media Friday afternoon, providing an honest assessment of the season and explaining how the Cubs "let one slip away." Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki react to Hoyer's comments while Kyle Millinowisch provides his thoughts and instant reaction in written form. What were the main takeaways from Hoyer's presser and what does it mean moving forward? And how did this compare to similar press conferences Hoyer and his predecessor, Theo Epstein, had in the past? Plus, Martínez and Andracki put a letter grade on the overall Cubs season and explain their rationale. The duo also discusses the one aspect of the year that hurts the most heading into the offseason.