CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Chicago Cubs have made key moves at the MLB Trade Deadline, but did they do enough to chase the NL Central crown and a postseason spot? So far, Cubs shortstop prospect Wilfri de la Cruz, ranked 17th in their system, is headed to the Baltimore Orioles for reliever Andrew Kittredge. The Cubs also sent Triple-A outfielder Christian Franklin and 18-year-old infielder Ronny Cruz to Washington in the deal for pitcher Mike Soroka. In this CHGO Cubs Podcast, we break down all the Cubs’ trade deadline hits, misses, and surprises, plus what these moves mean for players like Kyle Tucker, Shota Imanaga, and Pete Crow Armstrong as Chicago pushes for October. Don’t miss our full analysis of how these deals impact the Cubs’ 2025 playoff hopes!