The Ivy League of Chicago Cubs Podcast is BACK for Episode 10, and we’re buzzing after a HUGE six-game road trip against the NL’s best: the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres! Join Marco, Ethan, and Rob as we break down the wins, the losses, and the overall statement the First Place Cubs are making early in the season.
Did the Cubs just shock the baseball world by taking on the reigning World Series champs in their own house?! We dive into the Dodgers series, highlighting the BOOM moments and what this success means for the team’s confidence.
Then, we dissect the hard-fought series against the San Diego Padres. It might have been “close but no cigar” in the end, but we’ll tell you why this road trip against elite competition was still a major success.
Plus, we’re talking about the brilliance of Shota Imanaga as he continues to impress, and the incredible week for Nico Hoerner who’s raking at the plate! But it’s not all sunshine and roses – we address the devastating news of Justin Steele’s season-ending surgery and what the Cubs might do to fill that void.
Get ready for some surprising stats! Did you know the Cubs have THREE hitters (Kyle Tucker, Michael Busch, and Seiya Suzuki) in the Top 25 of the league’s offensive leaderboards?! We break down what this early offensive firepower means for the team’s potential. Plus, Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) and Carson Kelly are stepping up in HUGE ways – could they be the unexpected offensive sparks the Cubs need?
Finally, we look ahead to the Arizona Diamondbacks series at Wrigley – another tough test for this surprising Cubs team. Can they continue their winning ways against a team that’s given them trouble in the past?
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