It’s time to break down a first-place team that is exceeding all expectations. What has gone right? And what could go wrong? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have it all covered, from Kyle Tucker being better than advertised to Pete Crow-Armstrong turning into a star. The offense is a juggernaut while the pitching staff is the obvious area to upgrade at the trade deadline. In any event, the Cubs can deliver a fun summer, and Wrigleyville will be rocking.

Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal.

Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!