PCA Bears Down, World Series Arrives, Cubs Poach, Old Friend Returns, and Other Cubs Bullets

Bleacher Nation's Brett Taylor highlights several Chicago Cubs developments, starting with Pete Crow-Armstrong attending the Chicago Bears' recent victory over the New England Patriots. The roundup also discusses the start of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, highlighting how smaller-market franchises sustain competitive success over long periods.

Additionally, the article covers Chicago's front-office additions, noting the organization is poaching pitching talent connected to Tread Athletics. Taylor also examines potential NPB arms who could transition to MLB, highlighting former Cubs pitcher Anderson Espinoza alongside Japanese standouts Kaima Taira and Hiromi Itoh.