Let's chat about Nico Hoerner. We’ve seen the defense. The contact hitting. The baseball IQ. But what’s his true ceiling?

Are we looking at an All-Star caliber second baseman? A Gold Glove mainstay? Or do you think there’s another level he hasn’t reached yet?

In this episode, we take more questions from fans of the podcast, preview the weekend series with the Pirates, Seiya Suzuki's return, Ian Happ's heel injury, and more!

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The Chicago Cubs take the series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a complete team effort, highlighted by standout performances from Colin Rea, Nico Hoerner, and Michael Conforto!

Colin Rea set the tone on the mound, delivering a strong and composed outing to keep the Rays’ offense in check. Nico Hoerner continued to be the engine at the top of the lineup, coming through with timely hits and smart baserunning. And Michael Conforto provided the power boost, driving in key runs to help seal the series victory. The Cubs now head back to Wrigley Field at 6-6 through 12 games.

In other news, we discussed Phil Maton's struggles and how Davey Lopes was an underrated Cub back in the 80s.

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The Cubs picked up a big 9-2 win over the Rays, but it came with some tough news on the pitching front. Cade Horton is set to undergo elbow surgery, a significant setback that could impact the Cubs’ long-term plans on the mound.

In the meantime, Javier Assad stepped up in a big way, delivering a strong performance and helping stabilize the rotation when the team needed it most. His outing set the tone early and gave the Cubs a chance to take control of the game.

Offensively, this was one of the Cubs’ most complete performances of the season. The bats came alive with timely hitting, power from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Moises Ballesteros, and consistent pressure throughout the lineup, turning the game into a statement win against a solid Rays team.

In this episode, Cody, Matt and Dan break down Horton’s injury and what it means moving forward, highlight Assad’s standout performance, and dive into the Cubs’ offensive explosion that led to the 9-2 victory.

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