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What we’re hearing: Craig Counsell says it’s “go time” for Cubs
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast›
Aug 25, 202632:20
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In a moment that demonstrated both the team’s sense of urgency and impressive roster depth, Cubs manager Craig Counsell made Shota Imanaga’s last start the shortest outing of his major-league career, not messing around at this stage of the playoff race. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down what it means for Imanaga, Counsell and the plans for October. Plus, reporting from the dugout and the clubhouse on why Kevin Gausman looks like a Game 1 playoff starter, and how Justin Steele and Ben Brown could fit onto the postseason pitching staff.
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"What we’re hearing: Craig Counsell says it’s “go time” for Cubs" is an episode of North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast. Runtime 32 min. Published August 25, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
