Edward Cabrera shines in his Cubs debut

The Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show dives into Edward Cabrera's standout debut for the Chicago Cubs, highlighting his dominant 80-pitch performance against the Angels. Cabrera, who previously struggled with health and control, showed elite stuff with fastballs reaching 98-99 mph and five strikeouts, including four on called curveballs. The hosts praise his energy and effectiveness in front of a record-breaking 30,000-plus crowd at Wrigley Field, marking his largest audience yet. They debate the Cubs' rotation order, arguing that Cabrera should have started earlier in the series, and elevate him as the team’s second-best pitcher based on raw talent and early results. The discussion also covers Ian Happ’s hot start with three home runs in three games, the offensive spark from players like Carson Kelly and Moises Ballesteros, and the strategic value of placing Nico Hoerner in the fifth spot to protect Pete Crow-Armstrong. The episode also touches on Cabrera’s success in shutting down Mike Trout, who went 0-for-4 despite a strong spring, and raises questions about Jamison Tyone’s readiness for his first start. The hosts express cautious optimism about the Cubs’ early-season momentum and lineup dynamics.