5 On It: Are the Cubs back?

The Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show dives into the Cubs' early-season performance, questioning whether they're truly 'back' after a 7-6 walk-off win over the Pirates. The hosts debate the team's inconsistent results, particularly their failure to sweep a series against a below-.500 team, concluding they're not yet back but merely 'hanging around'—a metaphor likened to 'parking lot pimping' where the Cubs are waiting for the right moment to make a move. They praise Craig Council’s managerial flexibility and express cautious optimism, especially given the tough April schedule against elite teams like the Phillies, Dodgers, and Padres. The discussion shifts to the White Sox, analyzing Grant Taylor’s role as a starter versus opener, with growing concern over overuse and a need to reevaluate his long-term development. The episode also covers Rory McIlroy’s emotional Masters collapse, highlighting the mental toll of individual sports, and reflects on the Bulls’ disappointing 31-51 season, celebrating the regime change as the only positive takeaway despite uncertainty about what comes next.