Ep. 256: The state of the NL Central/trade deadline preview

On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, Luke Stuckmeyer, Tony Andracki and Nate Poppen discuss the series against the Brewers, the series against the Cardinals and what the Cubs may do at the trade deadline.

01:00 - How disappointing was dropping 2 of 3 in Milwaukee

03:00 - Pedro Strop's struggles

05:30 - Pitching matchup preview for Cardinals series

08:00 - Who is bigger threat in NL Central, Cardinals or Brewers

10:00 - Will the Cubs struggle on the road decide whether or not the Cubs win the Central?

12:00 - Which team in the Central will make the biggest move at the trade deadline?

13:45 - Is Syndergaard on the Cubs radar?

16:00 - Would Syndergaard put the Brewers or Cardinals over the top?

19:00 - What is the Cubs priority at the trade deadline?

21:30 - How adding Zobrist and Happ will affect how the Cubs approach the trade deadline

23:00 - Will Whit Merrifield stay with the Royals the rest of the season?