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Countdown to the Trade Deadline -- Cubs in on Tarik Skubal?

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Jul 31, 202623:54

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Cubs take both series against the Pirates and Cardinals
Great series for both Alex Bregman and Nico Hoerner
Too bad PCA's blast on Wednesday was all for naught
Probably shouldn't have Trent Thornton in save situations going forward
Jameson Taillon DFA'ed after disastrous start in Pittsburgh
Cubs are linked in latest Tarik Skubal rumors
Should the Cubs go harder after starters or relievers?

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When was this episode published?: July 31, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 23 min.
What podcast is this from?: Bleav in Cubs. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Bleav in Cubs covers baseball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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TSTarik Skubal JTJameson Taillon ABAlex Bregman NHNico Hoerner CCChicago Cubs SLSt. Louis Cardinals PPPittsburgh Pirates

Episode Notes

Cubs take both series against the Pirates and Cardinals
Great series for both Alex Bregman and Nico Hoerner
Too bad PCA's blast on Wednesday was all for naught
Probably shouldn't have Trent Thornton in save situations going forward
Jameson Taillon DFA'ed after disastrous start in Pittsburgh
Cubs are linked in latest Tarik Skubal rumors
Should the Cubs go harder after starters or relievers?

Find Alex Patt: ChiCitySports.com | Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago | @chifanpatt2 on Twitter(X)

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How do I listen to this episode of Bleav in Cubs?

"Countdown to the Trade Deadline -- Cubs in on Tarik Skubal?" is an episode of Bleav in Cubs. Runtime 23 min. Published July 31, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: July 31, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 23 min.
What podcast is this from?: Bleav in Cubs. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Bleav in Cubs covers baseball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.