The Pulse Ep. 5 | The Cubs Have Committed to Winning Now

The trade deadline is over, and the Cubs have made their statement.

In Episode 5 of The Pulse, Neil looks beyond the box score to explore what this week really meant. After taking three of four from the Cardinals and battling the Yankees at Wrigley, the Cubs didn't just add talent—they showed they believe this team is built to compete.

Whether every trade works remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the front office has committed to this clubhouse.

This week, the pulse of Cubs baseball feels... Committed.

In this episode:

❤️ Check the Pulse – Why this week was about more than wins and losses.

📈 Pulse Up – Pete Crow-Armstrong continues his MVP-caliber season, and Jed Hoyer backs this team with an aggressive trade deadline.

📉 Pulse Down – Big moments continue to find Alex Bregman, and a difficult decision at the plate leaves Cubs fans wondering "what if?"

👀 What I'm Watching – How Kevin Gausman, Braxton Garrett, Ryan Zeferjahn, Clay Holmes, and Tyrone Taylor fit into the Cubs' playoff push.

⚾ Final Diagnosis – The Cubs have stopped hoping. They've started believing.

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