What we’re hearing about the Cubs before the All-Star break: Trade deadline thoughts and more
About this episode
The episode discusses the Cubs' strategy for the upcoming trade deadline, focusing on pitching acquisitions and player performances.
It’s no secret that Jed Hoyer’s front office is looking to add pitching before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. But how do the Cubs go about it this time? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have some ideas, based on their reporting, knowledge of the team and early reads of the market. Plus, an update on the expectations for Justin Steele and some more historical references for Pete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP-level performance. Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guests: Sahadev Sharma, Patrick Mooney
Topics covered
- Cubs trade deadline
- pitching needs
- Justin Steele expectations
- Pete Crow-Armstrong performance
- baseball analysis
Keywords
- Cubs
- trade deadline
- pitching
- Justin Steele
- Pete Crow-Armstrong
- baseball
- Sahadev Sharma
- Patrick Mooney
Sponsors
Fabletics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Athletic
Products: Fabletics
More episodes of North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
- What we’re hearing about the Cubs: 2016 reunion, trade chips, deadline priorities
- The prospects and draft decisions shaping the Cubs’ trade deadline and future
- Trade deadline reset: How the Cubs are positioned out of the All-Star break
- Jon Lester’s All-Star break outlook: Storylines, 10-year reunion and more
- Three X-factors for the Cubs after the All-Star break
- In the fog of the Cubs’ weird season, Pete Crow-Armstrong is becoming a superstar
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast podcast page.