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The Chicago Cubs finish 89-73, fifth in the NL Central, after a 4-1 loss to the Padres. With nine players on the 60-day IL including Justin Steele and Shelby Miller, President Jed Hoyer prioritizes pitching acquisitions. This mailbag answers fan questions about the Bregman-Arias platoon, the Wrigleyville rooftop dispute, and offseason projections.

Hosts Stephanie and Sean discuss the impact of the Automated Ball-Strike system on young arms like Ryan Rolison and Jordan Wicks. They analyze the infield depth chart featuring Alex Bregman, Gabriel Arias, Nico Hoerner, and Dansby Swanson. Key topics include whether the Cubs will land a mid-tier ace and a veteran closer to stabilize the rotation and bullpen for the 2027 season.

The episode covers injury updates for Adrian Morejon and evaluates the offensive strength of the Bregman-Arias platoon. Listeners hear predictions for 92-95 wins in 2027 and debate the future of Wrigleyville rooftop owners. The hosts also highlight the importance of plate discipline and command in the new ABS era.

In this episode: Hoyer's Pitching Priority & ABS Impact · Injury Report & Roster Battles · Lightning Round & Hypotheticals.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/chc/2026-10-18/transcript.html

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