While the Cubs are absorbed in the playoff race, this period after the trade deadline is a good time to reassess the organization’s future. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the roster, the upcoming free agents and some internal replacements on the horizon. Could Ian Happ and/or Seiya Suzuki stick around next season? Would the Cubs consider flanking Pete Crow-Armstrong with Pedro Ramírez and Matt Shaw in the outfield? What about the pitching staff? Plus, some intel on Owen Ayers, a top catching prospect the Cubs did not trade at the deadline, with the idea that he might be a September call-up.

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The Cubs are rolling right now, performing at a level that makes you think they might be able to catch the Brewers in the National League Central race and challenge the Dodgers in October. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with some post-deadline notes and observations on the club’s major trade acquisitions, as well as some promising updates on key pitchers who are working their way back to Wrigley Field. Plus, a closer look at Pete Crow-Armstrong’s convincing MVP case.

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How do you like the Cubs now? After the players showed exceptional resiliency and cohesiveness throughout the season, the front office rewarded them with a buying spree at the deadline, giving up young talent to trade for playoff-tested pitchers. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break it all down with reporting and reactions from Wrigley Field.

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There it is. On the night before the trade deadline, the Cubs reached an agreement with the Blue Jays to acquire a big-game pitcher who produced two quality starts against the Dodgers in last year’s World Series. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with details on the Gausman deal, insights into the Tarik Skubal talks and a reminder that Jed Hoyer’s front office is not done yet.

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In the final days before the trade deadline, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they’re hearing about the Cubs’ plans. Yes, Jed Hoyer’s front office is all over the pitching market. And, yes, prices are sky-high at the moment. But that shouldn’t stop the Cubs from adding multiple pieces and leveling up this team as a World Series contender. Listen for the names currently under consideration.

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PCA’s rapid growth as a hitter, combined with his spectacular defense for a playoff contender, has turned this into a real race for the National League MVP award. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney examine why Shohei Ohtani might not be such a slam-dunk candidate anymore. Plus, the story behind Alex Bregman’s bat switch and well-timed hot streak ahead of the trade deadline, and the current outlook on Ben Brown’s potential return to Wrigley Field.

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In DFA’ing one of the most respected players in their clubhouse, the Cubs put sentiment aside and focused on bottom-line production in the heat of a pennant race. On the Taillon decision, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney offer behind-the-scenes reporting and reactions from the locker room. With a different roster crunch looming, who are the Cubs counting on to get healthy, and what does that mean for the trade deadline? Plus thoughts on the young players who could be on the move as Jed Hoyer’s front office searches for more pitching.

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The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with another show driven by questions from listeners. With the playoff race heating up and the Cubs clearly positioned as big buyers, the trade deadline remains the obvious topic of conversation. How does Jed Hoyer view the club’s World Series odds? Where does Matt Shaw fit into the team’s plans? And the Cubs wouldn’t actually trade Seiya Suzuki, right?

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Here are the names you need to know. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the anticipated sellers and the teams on the fence that could impact the Cubs’ plans. Focused entirely on the pitching staff, Jed Hoyer’s front office will be very active before the Aug. 3 deadline. Listen to find out the pitchers who could be on the move to Wrigley Field.

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Coming off a long weekend for the club’s only World Series championship team in more than a century, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty some newsy items from their notebooks. Why did David Ross have no second thoughts about coming back to Wrigley Field after getting fired as manager? When will Theo Epstein’s competitive juices start flowing again? And how will Jed Hoyer pull off trades for pitching at the deadline? Listen for some prospect names to know and potential structures for deals.

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