The Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast

From Division Chase to Wild Card Push, Cubs Still Hold Strong | Bleacher Nation Cubs

Episode Summary

Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They recap a tough couple of games to open the Giants series and talk about the Cubs’ shifting goals—from division champs to a Wild Card push. The offense continues to sputter, with Michael Busch struggling in the second half and the lineup faltering in key situations, but the Cubs still hold one of the best records in baseball. Plus, a look back at the sweep of the Angels.

Episode Notes

Brett and Michael are back for the twenty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They discuss the rocky start to the Giants series, including Matthew Boyd’s rough outing despite San Francisco’s struggles against lefties leading into the matchup.

The guys also dive into the subtle shift in expectations as the Cubs pivot from chasing the NL Central crown to focusing on locking up the top Wild Card spot. Despite offensive regression and continued struggles at the plate—both for Michael Busch individually and the lineup as a whole—the Cubs still hold the fifth-best record in baseball and have avoided the kind of collapse that can sink a season. They wrap up with some positives too, including the sweep of the Angels.

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