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The Pulse Ep. 4 | The Grind Begins
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Jul 28, 202625:57
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he Cubs went 3-3 this week, but the story goes far beyond the record.
With the trade deadline approaching and a demanding stretch of 17 games in 17 days beginning, this week marked a turning point in the season. Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to emerge as an MVP candidate, Jameson Taillon's struggles raise tough questions about the rotation, and Jed Hoyer now faces critical decisions that could shape the Cubs' postseason hopes.
This week, the pulse of Cubs baseball feels... Enduring.
In this episode:❤️ Check the Pulse – Why this week changed the season
📈 Pulse Up – Pete Crow-Armstrong is becoming the face of the Cubs
📉 Pulse Down – Is it time to make a change in the starting rotation?
👀 What I'm Watching – The trade deadline, pitching upgrades, and the toughest stretch of the season
⚾ Final Diagnosis – Why the next few weeks will define the Cubs' season
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"The Pulse Ep. 4 | The Grind Begins" is an episode of Club 1:20 Network - A Chicago Cubs Podcast Network. Runtime 25 min. Published July 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
