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Can the Cubs Keep This Up? Spencer Jones Hype, Red-Hot Rays & Yankees Pressure in the AL East
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs are on a nine-game winning streak, raising questions about the sustainability of their success. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays are challenging the New York Yankees in the AL East, and the Yankees have called up prospect Spencer Jones.
Key points
- Chicago Cubs on a nine-game winning streak
- Cubs have the best record in baseball
- Tampa Bay Rays challenging New York Yankees
- Yankees call up prospect Spencer Jones
- Comparison of Spencer Jones to Aaron Judge
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The Chicago Cubs are absolutely on fire and the boys are asking the big question: is this historic run actually sustainable? Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dive into the Cubs’ nine-game winning streak, their dominance at home and what’s fueling the best record in baseball. Plus, they discuss the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays and whether they can seriously challenge the New York Yankees in the AL East.
Then it’s time to go around the league. The guys break down the Yankees calling up towering prospect Spencer Jones and debate whether the Bronx Bombers may have found another version of Aaron Judge. They also discuss the latest on Tarik Skubal after his successful elbow surgery before opening up the mailbag to answer your best questions from around the baseball world.
To close out the show, Good, Bad & Uggla makes its glorious return. The boys chat about Jim Palmer, Kazuma Okamoto, the painfully struggling offense of the and plenty more chaos from another wild week around MLB.
Q&A
How sustainable is the Chicago Cubs' nine-game winning streak?
The Cubs' current performance has sparked discussions about whether their winning streak can be maintained in the long run.
Who is Spencer Jones and why is he significant for the Yankees?
Spencer Jones is a towering prospect recently called up by the Yankees, and he is being compared to Aaron Judge due to his potential impact.
Can the Tampa Bay Rays compete with the New York Yankees in the AL East?
The Rays are currently performing well and are seen as serious contenders to challenge the Yankees for the top spot in the AL East.
