2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 106

Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesI ended work for the day on a little bit of a high note, seeing the Jed Hoyer extension. We’re not alike if you don’t think that was the right thing to do. At least one national baseball website had the Cubs as their No. 1 team in their weekly power rankings. I’m dismissive of those over 99% of the time, so I’m not going to spike the football on that. But the Cubs entered today tied for first in their division and similarly tied for the best record in the National League. They’ve spent a few days this year with the best record in all of baseball. They have a well stocked and strong minor league system. From the big moves to the small, the vast majority of every move he made last offseason has exceeded expectations. The man has put together a really strong organization, without flexing financial might.

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