Now what? Updating the Cubs’ outlook on the division race and trade deadline

About this episode

The episode discusses the Cubs' performance and outlook on the division race and trade deadline with insights from Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney.

It’s a long season, but one-third of the way through a 162-game schedule is a good time to reassess, especially given the extremes of the club’s performance. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give their takes, based on information from their travels, and conversations on the field and in the clubhouse. What’s the secret to the Brewers’ success? How will Craig Counsell adjust to the circumstances? And which direction will Jed Hoyer’s front office go at the trade deadline?   Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Sahadev Sharma, Patrick Mooney

Topics covered

• Cubs performance
• division race
• trade deadline
• team management
• player analysis

Keywords

• Cubs
• trade deadline
• Brewers
• Craig Counsell
• Jed Hoyer
• baseball
• performance analysis

Sponsors

Mack Weldon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic, Chicago Cubs, Brewers

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