CHGO Cubs Related: Did Jed Hoyer Do Enough at the Trade Deadline to FIX Cubs Pitching?

The Chicago Cubs made their MLB Trade Deadline moves, but the big question remains: did Jed Hoyer do enough to fix the Cubs’ pitching staff for a playoff push? After adding Mike Soroka, Andrew Kittredge, Willi Castro, and Taylor Rogers, the Cubs are counting on arms like Shota Imanaga and the bullpen to carry them in the NL Central race—and all eyes are also on Kyle Tucker to see how he factors into the Cubs’ postseason plans. In this CHGO Cubs Podcast, we break down every trade, the Cubs’ rotation and bullpen outlook, and what these moves mean for Chicago’s 2025 playoff hopes. Don’t miss our full analysis of whether Jed Hoyer’s deadline decisions are enough to keep the Cubs in the hunt for October baseball!

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