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What we learned about the Cubs in April
Episode 130
After the Cubs passed baseball’s most difficult opening test, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their takeaways from the first m…
8 months, 1 week ago
Do the Cubs have the best offense in baseball?
Episode 129
It’s not a silly question to ask at this early stage of the season. The numbers are off the charts. The entertainment value is back at Wrigley Field.…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Wrigley Field is rocking again
Episode 128
Once again, the Cubs are becoming a must-see attraction. In a city that desperately wants to see a winner, and an iconic stadium that lacked buzz in …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
How to fix the Cubs bullpen
Episode 127
Good starting pitching and an explosive offense have masked some of the issues with Chicago’s bullpen. A winning record and an early lead in the divi…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Cubs officials showing sense of urgency with roster
Episode 126
By demoting Matt Shaw to the minors, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell demonstrated that their patience will…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong tabled contract talks
Episode 125
After exchanging extension proposals around the start of the season, Cubs officials and Pete Crow-Armstrong’s camp decided to hold off and focus on t…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Justin Steele’s season is over
Episode 124
The bad news coming out of Dodger Stadium overshadowed the Cubs winning two of three games against the defending World Series champs. All-Star pitche…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Cubs Mailbag: Justin Steele, trade deadline and more
Episode 123
With the Cubs on the West Coast, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney answer questions from fans about what’s next. The Athletic writers have the latest…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Cubs news and notes: Justin Steele’s setback
Episode 122
A good start has been interrupted by the injury news regarding an All-Star pitcher. Still, the Cubs are in decent shape after the season’s first home…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
What Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s deal means for Kyle Tucker
Episode 121
The impact of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 14-year, $500 million megadeal will be felt in Chicago as Kyle Tucker has already started to put together a pot…
9 months ago