Jeff Ragauskis checks in after attending the 2025 Home Run Derby with thoughts on how to fix MLB’s biggest showcase event. Then, it’s a reality check in the NL Central—why are the Brewers so consistent, and what can the Cubs learn from their rival’s success? It’s a jam-packed midseason episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, full of insight, frustration, and plenty of fan perspective.

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Cubs shut out Royals against old ass Rich Hill. Boyd dominant.

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Josh "The Basket Man" joins us to talk about what it was like to fall into the bleacher baskets at Wrigley Field. Plus, we discuss the Cubs and Brewers divisional race while facing the nickel-dime Royals.

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Cubs get a Royal Beatdown in Wrigley

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Alex Cohen of Marquee Network and the Iowa Cubs joins Bricks Behind the Ivy for a “State of the Union” on the Chicago Cubs. From key storylines in Triple-A to what’s next for the big-league club, we cover it all — prospects, pitching depth, trade deadline outlook, and the importance of July baseball.

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Counsell goes with the lefty platoon and the Cubs lose to the Red Sox

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Another free preview of Cubs Pod, our daily game reaction normally available only to Bleacher Bunch Patreon supporters. Check it out and join us August 1 at Ranterfest!

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Cubs are the best team in baseball after beating the formerly streaking Red Sox.

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The Bleacher Bunch welcomes Na7ive Na7ions D.J. Carrasco on the Eve of their Youth Baseball Tournament for Native Athletes, and LaVont'e Stewart from https://www.lostboyzinc.org/ to celebrate the real All-Stars of baseball.

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Danny and Lyle chop it up about the All-Star Game and talk about the upcoming series between the upcoming series between the Cubs and Red Sox.

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