Why this great start for the Cubs is sustainable

It’s still early, but the Cubs have already overcome several challenging moments and demonstrated so many different ways that they can win. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to explain why this team is absolutely legit (and perhaps a little boring). It starts with up-the-mid…

Three things to watch with the Cubs in May

You have to start with pitching. More than a month into the season, the Cubs have weathered an alarming amount of injuries. How much more can they withstand? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the pitching plans, anticipating the next moves and potential trouble spots. Plus…

Cubs news and notes: Pete Crow-Armstrong heating up, the latest on Justin Steele and more

After a 3-3 road trip through Dodger Stadium and San Diego that has to be considered a success, the Cubs are back at Wrigley Field this weekend and looking to continue their momentum. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share some nuggets from their notebooks, beginning with another PC…

Cubs takeaways from Dodger Stadium: “This is the standard.”

While it’s too soon to label this a playoff preview, the Cubs got an up-close look at the two-time defending World Series champs. With the Dodgers ending the 10-game winning streak that showed a lot about the Cubs’ resourcefulness, it’s time to reset and assess what’s gone right and what’s gone wro…

Cubs roll into Dodger Stadium as the hottest team in baseball

Riding a nine-game winning streak, the Cubs will see how they measure up this weekend against the two-time defending World Series champs. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down how the Cubs are playing through adversity, what to watch for against the Dodgers and why the club be…

Cubs news and notes: Craig Counsell calls out MLB’s “bizarre” Shohei Ohtani rule

Right now, the Cubs are rolling, but everyone in baseball is still ultimately chasing the Dodgers. Why did Counsell bring up the two-way superstar and a perceived unfair advantage for the two-time defending World Series champs? For the story behind the story, listen to The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma…

How the Cubs are using their entire roster to stay on track

Amid a wave of pitching injuries and a few hitting slumps, the Cubs are in a relatively good position at this point of the season. How are they doing it? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain the roster-building philosophy and personnel decisions that are paying off right now. Pl…

Cubs mailbag: Lineup questions, offseason choices, pitching development concerns

With the Cubs off to a so-so start, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney open the mailbag to answer questions from listeners and place some context around the beginning of the season. What factors go into Craig Counsell’s lineup decisions? How would you change the roster if you had an o…

Three Cubs trends we’re watching early in the season

Three weeks into a long season, three particular developments have caught our attention (besides the recent rash of pitching injuries). The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney spotlight these ideas and try to project what might be sustainable and what could be a long-term concern. Is there…

The Cubs are in the market for more pitching

As the injuries continue to pile up, the Cubs are looking at ways to add to their pitching staff. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their reporting on the club’s interest in Lucas Giolito, a one-time All-Star who remains available as a free agent. The two Chicago beat writers l…