About this episode

The episode discusses Pete Crow-Armstrong's rise as a superstar amidst the Cubs' unpredictable season and the state of the pitching staff.

Only in Wrigleyville. A Cubs-Cardinals Fog Game, with neighborhood fireworks going off on the Fourth of July, became another chapter to this unpredictable season. The one constant, though, has been Pete Crow-Armstrong as the center of attention. There was no mystery or suspense around who would be the Cubs’ All-Star representative. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain how PCA got to this next level and why this performance is sustainable. Plus, a look at the state of the pitching staff with a much-needed All-Star break on the horizon. See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Enroll online today at K12.com/foul 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Sahadev Sharma, Patrick Mooney

Topics covered

• Cubs season
• Pete Crow-Armstrong
• All-Star representative
• pitching staff
• Cubs-Cardinals rivalry
• Wrigleyville

Keywords

• Cubs
• Pete Crow-Armstrong
• All-Star
• Sahadev Sharma
• Patrick Mooney
• Wrigleyville
• pitching staff
• Fourth of July

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic

Places: Wrigleyville, Cubs, Cardinals

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