The Cubs started this important 9-game stretch by losing 2 out of 3 to the Brewers.  The Cubs could have swept the series, but the offense and pitching struggled.  Kurt's scary stat is terrifying, and you're going to get some long-term and shot-term talk on this episode. 

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The Cubs wrapped up a strong post-ASG homestand by taking 2 of 3 from a competitive San Diego Padres team.  On this episode, we talk about that series, the upcoming trade deadline, and the Cubs players making their way back from injury. 

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The Cubs make a move and trade Mike Montgomery for Martín Maldonado.  We discuss the trade and how it makes the Cubs stronger.  

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On this episode of the podcast, Andy and Corey look back on the first half of the 2019 season and assign letter grades to the team.  

On this shared Ivy Envy/Son Ranto episode, we share details on John Baker Day 2019.  In the second half of the episode, John Baker himself joins the conversation.  John is currently working as a Mental Skills Coordinator for the Chicago Cubs.  He talks about the John Baker Game and he gives us some insight into the work he does for the Cubs. 

Kurt and Andy discuss the state of Cubs baseball.  Along with the team’s performance this past week, they cover the personnel changes due to injury, the mediocre play of the team in June, and the upcoming All-Star game.

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On this episode, we talk about Adbert Alzolay's debut, Craig Kimbrel's timeline, and more help for the bullpen.  Then we answer some listener questions.  

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The Cubs go 2-5 in a 7-game road trip out west.  On this episode, we talk about the series in Colorado and Los Angeles.  While the Cubs lost 3 of 4 in LA, there were some positives to take away from the series.

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The Cubs signed Craig Kimbrel! On this episode, we talk about this acquisition and share our thoughts on the strengthened bullpen. We also talk about the addition of CarGo. This is the time of year people start thinking about ways to strengthen a team before the trade deadline. We discuss what we think the Cubs need to do at the deadline.

This episode was recorded during Sunday's Cubs/Cardinals game.  In the episode, you'll hear us discuss the possibility of the Cubs signing Craig Kimbrel, umpiring, Yu Darvish, an exciting starting pitcher in Iowa, the Cubs' struggles with RISP, and much more.  

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