The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone — and the Chicago Cubs made some moves… but was it enough?

In this live reaction episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, Jeff (@CandidCubs) breaks down what the Cubs did, what they didn’t do, and whether Jed Hoyer’s strategy puts this team in position to make a serious playoff push.

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The Cubs under newly re-signed Jed Hoyer make minor deadline moves. Is it enough to win the Central? Danny, Michael, Sara, and Eric Wielo discuss the sleepy NLC and the Cubs series loss to the Brewers.

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Cotton made a mistake on Cubs Pod this morning, and this is him telling you he messed up.

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Cubs salvage the last game of the series and Shota looks good again, but Jed is still bad at his job.

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This one’s from the heart.

In this episode, I take time to reflect on the passing of my childhood hero, Ryne Sandberg — and the impact he had not just on the Cubs, but on me personally. Ryno wasn’t just a great player. He was my player. And this week hit hard.

🧢 Here’s what I talked about:

How an 8-year-old kid in 1982 found his way to baseball — and to Ryne Sandberg

The Sandberg Game: June 23, 1984, when everything changed

Why Ryno’s quiet intensity, consistency, and love for the game shaped how I see baseball

The countless hours I spent in my backyard trying to be him — and how that defined the way I played and now coach

My trip to Cooperstown for his Hall of Fame induction, a moment I’ll never forget

What it meant to have my own son meet Ryno at Cubs Convention last year

Why I passed on one last autograph — and why I’m at peace with that decision

Ryne Sandberg didn’t just play the game — he respected it, lived it, and taught us how to do the same. He was always there, in some form, throughout my life in baseball. And now that he’s gone, I feel that absence deeply.

Thank you, Ryno. You’ll always be my favorite player.

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Ryne Sandberg died. And that's all that really matters. But the Cubs also lost, and so did the Cubs chance at a better future.

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Sara, Mike, and Danny commiserate on Jed Hoyer's extension before the Cubs face the Brewers at Wrigley North.

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Why do the Milwaukee Brewers keep winning—despite low payroll, few stars, and constant roster turnover?

In this episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, Cubs fan Jeff Ragauskis sits down with Jake McKibbin from Brewer Fanatic to uncover the real reasons Milwaukee remains a threat year after year. From elite pitching development to smart front office moves and clubhouse culture, this is a must-watch for Cubs fans trying to understand their biggest NL Central rival.

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Things get wild on the base-paths on the South Side and the Cubs win the series.

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