The Injury Bug Hits the Cubs, How Pitchers Prevent Steals and Sunday Night Baseball!

The Injury Bug Hits the Cubs, How Pitchers Prevent Steals and Sunday Night Baseball!

July 1, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 316

About this episode

The episode discusses the Cubs' injury challenges, strategies for pitchers to prevent steals, and touches on Sunday Night Baseball and the USMNT.

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