Why this great start for the Cubs is sustainable

About this episode

The episode discusses the sustainability of the Cubs' strong start and key players contributing to their success.

It’s still early, but the Cubs have already overcome several challenging moments and demonstrated so many different ways that they can win. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to explain why this team is absolutely legit (and perhaps a little boring). It starts with up-the-middle defense – Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong – that should never go into a slump. Plus, a look at how Ben Brown has turned around his career and stabilized a bullpen in flux. For the latest information from Wrigley Field, follow this show all season long. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Sahadev Sharma, Patrick Mooney

Topics covered

• Cubs performance
• baseball analysis
• team dynamics
• bullpen stability
• defensive strategies

Keywords

• Cubs
• baseball
• defense
• bullpen
• Sahadev Sharma
• Patrick Mooney
• Ben Brown
• Wrigley Field

Sponsors

Mint Mobile

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic

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