Nine Straight Wins As Cubs Keep Rolling! | Bleacher Nation Cubs
Brett and Michael are back for the fifty-ninth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! The Cubs are on an absolute heater, extending their winning streak to nine games, capped off by a wild comeback win over the Phillies that ended with a Dansby Swanson walk-off in the 10th.
They break down the rollercoaster game—blowing the lead late but never really feeling rattled—and how this stretch of wins, including a four-game sweep of Philadelphia, has changed the vibe around the team.
The guys also dig into a bigger-picture conversation sparked by Craig Counsell: “Do you want to develop players or do you want to win?” They explore how that applies to roster decisions, including whether it makes sense to call up a hot bat like Pedro Ramirez if he’s only going to see limited playing time, versus letting him continue to develop every day in Triple-A.
On the offensive side, Moises Ballesteros continues to rake, putting up elite early numbers in a limited sample, while Carson Kelly’s strong production raises questions about how the Cubs will balance playing time behind the plate moving forward.
It’s a mix of short-term success and long-term decision-making as the Cubs keep rolling.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
08:24 - Last Week Recap
28:27 - Moises Ballesteros' Emergence
37:12 - Carson Kelly's Bat
50:08 - Bullpen & Wrap-Up
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