# TROUBLE IN WRIGLEYVILLE: Chicago Cubs’ Slide INTENSIFIES, Pete Crow-Armstrong FAULTERS During Slump

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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: 2026-05-24T09:33:21+00:00
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## Resource

Chicago Cubs’ losing skid raises playoff doubts as slumping offense and Pete Crow-Armstrong’s struggles take center stage. Will promoting rising prospects like Pedro Ramirez and Kevin Alcantara provide the spark manager Craig Counsell needs to steady the ship? Sully examines the Cubs’ dramatic fall from NL leaders to a team in danger of slipping from wild card contention, putting pressure on key bats and the organization’s next moves. Meanwhile, Bryan Torres’ heartwarming MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals captures baseball’s emotional magic, and the Minnesota Twins—led by strong pitching from Taj Bradley—emerge as wild card sleepers despite a sub-.500 record. The episode spotlights how underdog stories, management decisions, and the American League’s unpredictability could reshape playoff races. Which surprise contender will seize opportunity as summer heats up?

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