About this episode

The episode discusses three key players who need to improve for the Cubs after the All-Star break.

The trade deadline won’t solve everything. It’s a team game, but certain individuals are under a different spotlight and carry more responsibilities, due to their positions, paychecks and accomplishments. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney identify three players who have to step up for the Cubs after the All-Star break. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Sahadev Sharma, Patrick Mooney

Topics covered

• Cubs
• All-Star break
• X-factors
• player performance
• trade deadline

Keywords

• Cubs
• All-Star break
• X-factors
• Sahadev Sharma
• Patrick Mooney
• trade deadline
• MLB tickets

Sponsors

SeatGeek

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic

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