Cubs’ Wild Card Hopes in Danger as Managerial Changes Loom Large: Examining Their Recent Struggles and Lessons Learned from Past Mistakes

The Chicago Cubs had high hopes when they brought in manager Craig Counsell, with thoughts of possibly experiencing joy in Wrigleyville in 2024. However, a recent rough patch has led to the Cubbies having the third-worst record in the National League, putting them in a position to potentially be trade deadline sellers. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss what has gone wrong for the Cubs lately and how they are now in the mix for the third wild card spot in the NL, but still 5.5 games out. They also compare this season to 2023, when the Cubs decided not to be sellers at the deadline. Will they learn from their past mistakes or make the same choice again?

In other news, later in the episode, the hosts are joined by Pittsburgh Pirates social media sensation Saxboy. He talks about his growing enthusiasm for baseball and the city of Pittsburgh, as well as his experiences following the Pirates closely on the road. They also discuss a funny encounter with the Pirates’ GM, Ben Cherington, at an airport. Jake & Jordan delve into