# SULLY  STUNNED BY CUBS START: Chicago Cubs DEFY Odds with Hot Start - Featuring Sam Olbur of Locked on Cubs

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-05-12T02:47:41+00:00
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## Resource

Chicago Cubs defy expectations, dominating the NL Central despite injuries and slow starts from stars like Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Can this resilient squad keep their momentum and claim home field advantage in the playoffs? Sully and Sam Olbur examine Seiya Suzuki’s breakout, Shota Imanaga’s All-Star-worthy pitching, and the Cubs’ ability to piece together wins with balanced contributions and savvy bullpen management. Key topics include the team’s depth challenges, the need for starting rotation reinforcements, and the looming threat from the Milwaukee Brewers. With a high-stakes series against the Atlanta Braves on deck, this episode unpacks Chicago’s sustainability, trade deadline needs, and what sets them apart in baseball’s toughest division. Will the Cubs’ unexpected formula spur another massive winning streak?

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