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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 the Cubs are built for October after the trade deadline" is an episode of North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast. Runtime 28 min. Published August 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.