Deshaies on Cubs, Crutches, and Defense | Chicago News

Cubs vs. Cardinals this weekend is drawing national buzz, with Friday’s game on Apple TV and Sunday’s on ABC — but Cubs analyst Jim Deshaies wishes it were on Marquee Sports Network, praising the charm of early afternoon games. While he understands the appeal of national exposure, especially with a rivalry and air show, he’s happy to take a break — especially since he’s been navigating Wrigley on crutches after a hip injury, with surgery scheduled for September 30th. Despite the inconvenience, he’s been enjoying the team’s strong defense, raving about standout players like Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, and Dansby Swanson — and even calling for highlight reels of their plays. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e18fe3a5cc7752a5