How the Cubs are using their entire roster to stay on track

How the Cubs are using their entire roster to stay on track

April 20, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how the Cubs are effectively utilizing their roster amidst challenges, featuring insights from Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney.

Amid a wave of pitching injuries and a few hitting slumps, the Cubs are in a relatively good position at this point of the season. How are they doing it? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain the roster-building philosophy and personnel decisions that are paying off right now. Plus more on how Moisés Ballesteros is being developed at the major-league level and why Craig Counsell was looking up at the Wrigley Field press box after a recent in-game move. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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