JED HOYER: Trade deadline strategy & first-half assessment | Cubs Locker Room Sound

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer assesses the team's "odd" first half and shares the front office mindset heading into the MLB trade deadline. Hoyer breaks down the team's performance through the first 90+ games, discusses the need for pitching stability, and praises the disciplined hitting approach of All-Star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. He also touches on the return of Jameson Taillon and the impact of the 2016 World Series reunion at Wrigley Field. 🔗 Watch more Cubs coverage on Marquee: https://watchmarquee.com KEY MOMENTS: 0:00 ▸ Assessing an "odd" first half of the season 1:20 ▸ Injury updates & Jameson Taillon’s return 1:45 ▸ Evaluation of the position player group 2:40 ▸ Mindset heading into the MLB trade deadline 4:45 ▸ State of the farm system & breakout prospects 5:50 ▸ The growth of Pete Crow-Armstrong as a hitter 7:20 ▸ Celebrating the 2016 World Series championship 10 years later 8:10 ▸ Focus on pitching depth & bullpen stability 11:15 ▸ Managing air quality & schedule changes SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: YouTube ►► https://bit.ly/41Tgb7Q Marquee App ►► https://bit.ly/48hGTdY Cubs Now Podcast ►► https://bit.ly/3OPmy90 FOLLOW US:   / watchmarquee   |   / watchmarquee   |   / watchmarquee   |   / watchmarquee   Marquee Sports Network is your official home for Chicago Cubs baseball! Pregame: Pregame media availability with Jed Hoyer at Wrigley Field | Chicago Cubs | July 17, 2026 #cubs #chicagocubs #mlb #jedhoyer #tradedeadline