The Margin Ep. 3 | Chicago Cubs... Winning Anyway

The Cubs don’t make sense. More than 100 games into the season, they’ve already used 40+ pitchers, survived two 10-game winning streaks, endured a 10-game losing streak, and continue to climb the National League Wild Card standings despite one of the weakest statistical pitching staffs among playoff contenders. So… how? In Episode 3 of The Margin, we investigate where the Cubs are stealing wins. ⚾ In this episode: Why scoring first matters—but isn’t the whole story. Craig Counsell’s blueprint for surviving a battered pitching staff. How the Cubs are winning close games without a dominant bullpen. Why their success in extra innings might reveal their biggest competitive advantage. This isn’t a recap. It’s an investigation into the hidden edges that keep the Cubs in the playoff hunt. Because championships aren’t always won by the most talented team… they’re won in the margin. ⸻ 👍 If you enjoy analytical Cubs content that goes beyond the box score, like this video, subscribe, and join us every week as we go looking for the next hidden edge. ⸻ Chasing wins, not stats.