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The Chicago Cubs are surging after sweeping the San Diego Padres with an explosive offensive showing, fueled by Dansby Swanson, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Michael Busch, and a lineup that continues to produce. On this episode of CHGO Cubs Related, Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller break down Swanson's historic hot streak, PCA's continued impact, Suzuki's consistent production, and the key offensive trends behind the Cubs' six straight series without a loss. They also discuss the ever-changing Cubs pitching staff, including the rotation and bullpen concerns that remain despite the team's recent success, as Chicago heads into the Fourth of July weekend five games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. Tune in for the latest Chicago Cubs news, analysis, trade deadline discussion, and everything surrounding the Cubs' playoff chase.
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"CHGO Cubs Related: Dansby Swanson FUELS Chicago Cubs Offense as Pitching Questions Continue" is an episode of CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 9 min. Published July 3, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.