About this episode

Brett and Michael discuss the Cubs' potential playoff risks and recent performance struggles.

Brett and Michael confront a possibility that barely seemed worth discussing a few weeks ago: the Cubs could actually miss the playoffs. They break down the shrinking Wild Card cushion, a frustrating stretch filled with close losses, another rough series against Milwaukee, and why there's still reason to believe the Cubs can turn things around.

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