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Chicago CUBS DESPERATELY Need to Help Pete Crow-Armstrong as Playoff Hopes Fade| BACK TO THE BULLPEN

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Chicago CUBS DESPERATELY Need to Help Pete Crow-Armstrong as Playoff Hopes Fade| BACK TO THE BULLPEN

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Chicago Cubs’ offense stalls despite Pete Crow-Armstrong’s cycle as expectations loom large over Wrigley. Can Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson snap out of their funks before the playoff race slips away?

Jeff and Mike Stanton break down the Cubs’ rollercoaster start, pinpointing how a collective lineup slump and pitching injuries threaten their season. The discussion shifts to the San Francisco Giants, who are open for business after a disappointing campaign with Rafael Devers and Matt Chapman. Can trade chips like Luis Arraez or Robbie Ray reshape contending teams? Plus, controversy strikes as MLB suspends Ron Marinaccio for retaliation, raising questions about umpire judgment and league discipline.

Get essential insight on the National League playoff picture, struggling powerhouses, and how upcoming roster moves may shift the balance in the league.

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