I have a theory on Newsom's "right-curious" adventures: he wanted to have some creed with the "social" right conservatives, but "center" right politically. So when he says something like the tweet below, it might open their minds a bit as he "gets" them.... or gives him some leeway when he runs...
So the Cubs are probably not contenders since the Jays just took a series against them, as the Cubs are not on the Jays' level.
I guess the only teams to be worried about are the Dodgers and Brewers.
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/08/cubs-designate-jon-berti-for-assignment.html
In corresponding active roster moves, the Cubs have optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Triple-A and designated infielder Jon Berti for assignment. The 40-man roster had one vacancy, with Berti’s DFA clearing...