Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson joins Adam Weinrib to discuss the Cubs' playoff push, the intensity of the Cubs-Brewers rivalry, the resurgence of Cubs-White Sox baseball, and what makes World Cup soccer crowds unlike anything else in sports.

Swanson also shares his thoughts on the MLB trade deadline, why pitching remains the biggest priority for contenders, and what it means to have the 2027 MLB All-Star Game coming to Wrigley Field.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 Soccer Crowds vs. Baseball Crowds

0:19 Dansby Swanson Joins the Show

0:45 World Cup Fever in the Swanson Household

1:48 Watching Soccer During Baseball Season

2:50 Which MLB Crowds Compare to World Cup Atmospheres?

4:39 Why Cubs-White Sox Feels Different Again

5:18 Cubs-Brewers vs. Braves-Mets Rivalry Debate

6:22 The Most Intense Series of Swanson's Career

6:47 Cubs Trade Deadline Expectations

7:31 Wrigley Field Hosting the All-Star Game

8:19 Final Thoughts

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The MLB trade deadline conversation is getting louder by the day.

Sports Illustrated's Nick Selbe joins Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray to break down the Cubs' growing pitching concerns after another injury scare, what Kyle Tucker's struggles and recent absence mean for the Dodgers, and whether the Twins are truly serious about keeping Byron Buxton off the market.

Plus, Rafael Devers continues to make headlines in San Francisco, Buster Posey's response to the growing controversy, and the latest on which Giants could actually be moved before the deadline. Plenty of rumors, contenders under pressure, and big decisions looming across baseball.

00:00 - Intro

03:34 - Cubs Pitching Problem Gets WORSE

07:55 - Kyle Tucker's Dodgers Struggles

13:57 - Byron Buxton Trade Rumors Return

18:20 - Rafael Devers vs. the Media

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MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Cubs Desperate for Pitching, Kyle Tucker Reset, & Buxton Buzz | The Baseball Insiders

Adam Weinrib returns and immediately discovers that the 2026 MLB Draft landscape looks completely different than when he left.

Adam and Eric Cole break down the growing uncertainty at the top of the draft, why Vahn Lackey has emerged as a legitimate contender for the No. 1 overall pick, and which College World Series performers helped themselves the most.

Plus, the latest Tarik Skubal trade speculation, prospects whose value is rising ahead of the deadline, and another edition of Risers & Fallers. If you're trying to keep up with draft season, prospect rankings, and trade deadline movement, this episode has you covered.

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome Back!

01:30 What Changed In The MLB Draft?

05:00 Vahn Lackey & The No. 1 Pick Debate

09:00 Why Teams Value Catchers So Differently

13:00 College World Series Stock Watch

17:00 Trade Deadline Prospect Movement

19:00 Which Teams Can Land Tarik Skubal?

21:30 Risers Of The Week

23:15 Fallers Of The Week

25:15 Final Thoughts & Outro

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