About this episode
The Cubs are leading the NL Central and are doing so in part because the pitching staff is holding up. David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer are joined by Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to discuss the first place pitching staff, Hottovy's journey to the majors and his thoughts on potentially adding a pitcher at the trade deadline.
(1:16) - Alec Mills' performance vs the Detroit Tigers
(8:30) - Hottovy on how the Cubs are addressing the pandemic
(12:25) - The growth of Yu Darvish in a Cub uniform
(19:16) - Getting Tyler Chatwood and José Quintana back from injury
(28:20) - Will the Cubs make any additions to the pitching staff before the trade deadline?
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