Brett and Michael are back for the twentieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! The Cubs wrapped up their week with a dominant 8-1 win over the Twins and an unforgettable Fourth of July performance, crushing eight home runs in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals—a new franchise record.

They spotlight Michael Busch’s red-hot stretch, including his three-homer game and co-NL Player of the Week honors, and discuss how he’s finally getting national attention alongside bigger Cubs names like PCA and Kyle Tucker.

Also on deck: the NL Central race is tightening up. The Brewers have surged with a sweep of the Dodgers and a month of winning baseball, but the Cubs still hold a schedule advantage in the second half.

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Brett and Michael are back for the nineteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! They check in on the ongoing Guardians series and recap a tough road stretch that included a series loss in Houston and a split in St. Louis.

The guys revisit the Kyle Tucker trade, particularly in light of Cam Smith’s breakout with the Astros, and what that deal looks like now. Plus, the Cubs are sending two starters—Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong—to the All-Star Game for the first time in six years, and the conversation shifts to which other Cubs could still join them as reserves.

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Brett and Michael are back for the eighteenth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! With the Cubs officially past the halfway point of the season, the guys take stock of where things stand, including a three-game lead in the NL Central.

They also discuss the dynamics of lineup construction, including how the Cubs are working to shake up their order and break up a string of left-handed hitters to maximize offensive opportunities and matchup advantages.

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