The Pulse Ep. 7 | Cubs Baseball Has a Way of Humbling You

Last week, I said something that apparently the baseball gods didn't appreciate: I expect the Cubs to win now. For a couple days, that looked pretty smart. Then baseball did what baseball does. It humbled me. The Cubs started the week by taking two of three in Washington and scoring 20 runs in the first two games. They returned to Wrigley, won the opener against the Cardinals... and then things changed. Three losses in four games. The pitching got knocked around. Dansby Swanson landed on the IL. And suddenly, the team that had made everything feel comfortable reminded us that nothing in baseball is guaranteed. But here's the thing... My expectations haven't changed. This week's Pulse: Humbled. In this episode: ❤️ Check the Pulse — A great start to the week gives way to three ugly losses and a reminder that even good teams get punched in the mouth. 📈 Pulse Up — Clay Holmes goes from Pulse Down to Pulse Up in seven days, and Seiya Suzuki continues to be one of the most important bats in this lineup. 📉 Pulse Down — Edward Cabrera's rough return, the impact of losing Dansby Swanson, and my growing frustration with the Cubs' treatment of Javier Assad. 👀 What I'm Watching — The Crosstown Series actually matters for BOTH Chicago teams this year, and we find out how the Cubs handle life without their Gold Glove shortstop. ⚾ Final Diagnosis — There's a difference between confidence and comfort. I still expect the Cubs to win. I'm just reminded that they're going to have to earn that expectation every damn week. 💬 Question of the Week: How concerned are you about losing Dansby Swanson? And after the way this week ended, has your confidence in this Cubs team changed at all? Let me know in the comments. The Pulse goes beyond the box score to talk about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Because the heartbeat of a baseball season is always changing. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #ThePulse #Club120 #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #MLB #CrosstownClassic #SeiyaSuzuki #DansbySwanson #CubsBaseball