The Rundown: Cubs Win Late, PCA Hits for Reverse Cycle, Misiorowski Throws a Wood and a Maddux

A pie in the face for being a sleepy bull-toad. - Daydream by The Lovin Spoonful

I'm not sure what to make of the 2026 Cubs, but I do think Jed Hoyer should simply sit on his hands at this year's trade deadline. I'll break it down in train-of-thought style, if you don't mind.

I think it's great that Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle yesterday, but he might have turned that double into a triple if he busted it out of the box. Getting picked off after achieving the cycle wasn't his proudest moment, I'm sure. The stats PCA should be hanging his hat on are otherworldly. He's on pace to finish with 8.7 fWAR, and he has a chance to finish with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases.

Pete Crow-Armstrong completes the cycle, but gets picked off before the next pitch.

Tom Glavine fears the current MLB labor fight could mirror the 1994 season. John Smoltz said the same thing last week.

Paul Skenes believes the players need to dig in and not give in.

MLB was not happy that a trio of Giants' players inscribed bible verses on their Pride Night caps. Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker were issued warnings by the league.

Cody Bellinger is making a strong case to be the best free agent signing of the year.

Dusty Baker believes Sacramento has an excellent chance of landing a team when MLB expands.

The White Sox have climbed 20 spots in the MLB power rankings since Opening Day.

Trey Mancini unretired after 1,043 days and found a home playing for the Angels.

I'd say Pedro Ramirez is here to stay. I'd be okay using Ramirez as the starter at second base with Hoerner moving to shortstop if I didn't love Swanson's defense so much.

Whatever you thought of Pedro Ramirez as a prospect before the season... 10x it.

Switch-hitter Multi-positional versatility+ Hit Tool Extreme power breakout

And some of the most glowing intel you can find at each and every level he climbed throughout the #Cubs org.

Oh, those summer nights at the 49er Drive-In in Valparaiso, IN.

I don't know if Bob Seger is ever going to tour again, but I do know not seeing him live will be my biggest concert regret ever. What's yours?

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