Hindsight is 20/20, but this was an immediate question following MLB’s trade deadline: Why didn’t the Cubs acquire another starter for the stretch run? Michael Soroka’s shoulder injury only amplified those concerns. What did the Cubs know about his time with the Nationals? How did his velocity dip factor into the deal? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they’ve learned. Plus the latest from Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts on Jed Hoyer’s contract extension, and a look ahead to the 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field.

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