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Is Craig Counsell Getting Exposed? Cubs, Cardinals & MLB Hot Takes | Shawn Mackey Show

30 min · 15. maj 2026
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⚾ Season 3 Episode 7 of The Shawn Mackey Show dives deep into the NL Central race as Shawn Mackey and Soup debate the Cubs, Cardinals, Brewers, Reds, and Pirates while making bold MLB predictions for the season. From Craig Counsell criticism to Greg Maddux appreciation and modern baseball frustrations, this episode mixes baseball knowledge, rivalry banter, and honest conversation about today’s MLB. Listen now and join the conversation.

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