Brett and Michael are back for the sixty-eighth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! The Cubs head into Thursday looking for a series sweep of the Mets, having won nine of their last 12 games behind an offense that's finally firing on all cylinders.

Unfortunately, the injury bug refuses to let up. The rotation has been hit yet again, with Ben Brown landing on the injured list shortly after Edward Cabrera exited with what could be a lengthy hamstring/adductor injury. With six key pitchers currently sidelined, the guys discuss how the Cubs keep finding ways to win despite an increasingly threadbare staff—and whether this latest wave of injuries finally forced the front office's hand.

It didn't take long to find an answer. The Cubs swung an early trade, acquiring David Peterson from the New York Mets to reinforce the rotation. While Peterson has endured an uneven season, Brett and Michael discuss why his ground-ball profile, recent track record, and fit in front of the Cubs' elite defense make him an intriguing addition for a club desperate for healthy innings.

The guys break down what the move means for the rotation, the cost of acquiring Peterson, and whether the Cubs may still need to pursue additional pitching help before the trade deadline.

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Brett and Michael are back for the sixty-seventh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! And after weeks of frustration, the mood is noticeably better. The Cubs have won back-to-back series and five of their last seven games, creating at least some optimism that the worst stretch of the season may finally be behind them.

The offense remains a fascinating discussion point. The Cubs' struggles with runners in scoring position haven't disappeared, but the guys dig into why the issue feels so pronounced. The Cubs have actually done a great job creating offensive opportunities, which has only magnified their inability to cash them in consistently.

They also discuss why the trade deadline outlook remains complicated. If the Cubs want to address the offense, where exactly would a new bat play? Pitching, on the other hand, feels like a much cleaner problem to solve, making rotation help a natural focus as the deadline approaches.

Elsewhere, the guys examine encouraging signs from Matt Shaw, whose increased bat speed and improved play since returning may point to some early-season circumstances that held him back. They also discuss Craig Counsell's handling of Ben Brown, the importance of protecting an injury-thinned rotation, and where Moisés Ballesteros fits into the Cubs' plans moving forward.

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Brett and Michael are back for the sixty-sixth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! And, frankly, they're not happy.

The Cubs are on the verge of being swept by the Rockies and have now gone 10 straight series without a series win, a stunning stretch for a team that once looked like one of the best clubs in baseball. The guys discuss how quickly things have unraveled, why the current version of the Cubs feels stuck in neutral, and what has to change before this season slips away completely.

With the trade deadline approaching, the conversation naturally shifts toward the front office. If this skid continues, what kind of decisions will the Cubs have to make? Are they still buyers? Could they pivot into something more complicated? And if the organization decides bigger changes are necessary, which players could become trade candidates and what sort of return might be available?

It's a frustrated but honest discussion about where the Cubs stand, how they got here, and what the next few weeks could mean for the direction of the season.

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