About this episode

The episode discusses the Cubs' performance and strategies as they approach the trade deadline and the second half of the season.

The club’s performance over the next two-plus weeks absolutely matters. The Cubs can nudge some of the bubble teams they’re trying to do business with, the Twins and Tigers, and then create more separation in the division race during their road trip to Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney lay out what Jed Hoyer’s front office is looking for, explain how Craig Counsell’s staff can remodel the bullpen and give updates on some pitchers the Cubs are counting on in the second half. 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

• trade deadline
• Cubs performance
• division race
• bullpen remodeling
• pitcher updates
• road trip

Keywords

• Cubs
• trade deadline
• MLB
• pitchers
• bullpen
• Jed Hoyer
• Sahadev Sharma
• Patrick Mooney
• SeatGeek
• Pittsburgh

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic, Cubs, Twins, Tigers

Places: Pittsburgh, St. Louis

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