As a first-place team on the Fourth of July, the Cubs already know what direction they’re heading, planning to make big moves at the trade deadline at the end of the month. For an overview of what the front office is thinking at this moment, listen to The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, who go over the club’s needs, the other teams to watch and the players who could be on the move by July 31.

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With two-thirds of the National League’s starting outfield, the Cubs will be well-represented at Major League Baseball’s showcase event. But Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker aren’t the only Cubs who deserve to make the trip to Atlanta. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain Crow-Armstrong’s journey to this moment and Tucker’s unflappable nature during a contract year. Their presence has allowed Seiya Suzuki to flourish. This first-place team also features several pitchers who should be in the conversation.

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At the beginning of July, the Cubs are in a prime position to add at the trade deadline. Jed Hoyer, the club’s president of baseball operations, confirmed his front office is fully confident the resources will be there for significant midseason acquisitions. The Kyle Tucker situation is a little more complicated, which adds to the sense of urgency this season. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break it all down with the latest insights from Wrigley Field.

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After 81 games, the Cubs are leading their division and fueling hopes for October baseball at Wrigley Field. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the major surprises, developments and disappointments in the first half, from Kyle Tucker’s huge impact to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakthrough to the setbacks that rearranged the pitching staff. Now what? Keep listening for the coming attractions and what to anticipate ahead of the trade deadline.

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During this high-flying season, Pete Crow-Armstrong has established himself as a legitimate MVP candidate who does so many things the right way for a first-place team. But the mental mistakes during a rivalry game in St. Louis cannot be ignored. Especially when the rotation looks shaky, the lineup doesn’t seem as deep and the division race has become much tighter.

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With a four-game series unfolding at Busch Stadium, The Athletic’s Katie Woo, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney get together for a crossover episode of North Side Territory/Cardinal Territory. The discussion revolves around how these two clubs will approach the trade deadline, the succession plan in the St. Louis front office and Willson Contreras’ attitude during this transition period. The division is still up for grabs, and the Cardinals are still lurking.

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A blockbuster deal between the Red Sox and Giants doesn’t necessarily mean that the trade market is about to heat up, but it does reframe certain things for the Cubs, an organization that once saw Rafael Devers as a potential fit. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what this trade means on the North Side, where Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow used to work closely with Cubs president Jed Hoyer. The Cubs are very familiar with these dramas, but the vibes right now are very calm. How long will that last?

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Though Pete Crow-Armstrong says he’s not interested in participating in the Home Run Derby this summer, it’s clear that people want to see “PCA” running around the All-Star Game. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney describe what it’s like to cover one of the biggest personalities in baseball right now. Plus, with the Brewers visiting Wrigley Field, a look at how Craig Counsell is pushing all the right buttons, showing why the Cubs made such a big investment in their manager.

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