About this episode

The episode discusses the Cubs' playoff rotation and the competitive NL playoff picture as September approaches.

With September looming, the NL playoff picture is beyond stacked! Are the Brewers the odds on favored to get the 1st-round bye? Braves and Dodgers are scuffling for the 2nd bye and the Cubs are right on their tails. It'll be a fun September, however decisions loom as to whole will pitch for the Cubs in the playoffs. Withe Cubs Starting Pitcher Edward Cabrera coming back from injury, Alex and Lance breakdown who should get the nod and who will come out the 'pen come October. Monday, starts a 3-game set of the heated Crosstown Classic here at Wrigley Field. Tune in to see who has the edge between the rivals on the latest episode of Cubs Now.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alex, Lance

Topics covered

• Cubs playoff rotation
• September baseball
• Crosstown Classic
• NL playoff picture
• starting pitchers
• injury updates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cubs, Brewers, Braves, Dodgers

Places: Wrigley Field

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