Episode 18: More Machado rumors -- Evaluating the Cubs pitching staff

Manny Machado has been a hot topic in Chicago recently. Both the Cubs and White Sox have been linked to the Orioles All Star infielder as he may be traded this season before hitting free agency in the offseason. Do these talks make more people believe the Cubs would make a deal for him? Or is this getting a little silly at this point?

Meanwhile the Cubs had an overall successful road trip last week before returning to Wrigley Field. The pitching staff did an overall good job on the road trip and has done well overall. However are walks a problem for the entire staff? We will analyze the pitching so far this season and look at the strengths and weaknesses.

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