Cubs Daily Podcast

Catching up with former pitcher Steve Cishek

14 Jan 2025

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Former Cubs pitcher Steve Cishek was a special guest on the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Cishek joined Andy Martínez and talked about h...

Catching up with former catcher Michael Barrett

09 Jan 2025

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Former Cubs catcher Michael Barrett was a special guest on the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Barrett joined Andy Martínez to discuss his...

Best of 2024 Ep. 3: Bobby Dernier, Rick Sutcliffe and Jody Davis

02 Jan 2025

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On final episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast: Best of 2024, we revisit conversations with Cubs legends Bobby Dernier, Rick Sutcliffe and Jody Davis of ...

Best of 2024 Ep. 2: Aramis Ramírez, Derrek Lee and Geovany Soto

26 Dec 2024

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On this edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast: Best of 2024, we revisit conversations with Cubs legends of the early 2000's. Aramis Ramírez explains wha...

Sammy Sosa and Cubs reunion

19 Dec 2024

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Thursday afternoon marked a big step in the relationship between Sammy Sosa and the Cubs. The former slugger issued an apology to the organization and...

Reacting to the Cody Bellinger trade

18 Dec 2024

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The Cubs continued their offseason momentum by trading away Cody Bellinger Tuesday afternoon. Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki react to the deal with ...

Blockbuster trade for Kyle Tucker

13 Dec 2024

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The Cubs have pulled off a blockbuster trade. Friday afternoon, the team acquired 2022 World Series champion and 3-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucke...

Trade rumors and the Winter Meetings

12 Dec 2024

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The Winter Meetings wrapped up this week and they were a busy one for the Cubs. Andy Martínez was joined by both Bruce Levine and MLB.com’s Jordan ...

A new starter, plus a chat with Porter Hodge

03 Dec 2024

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The Cubs made their first big move of the offseason this week, picking up starter Matthew Boyd on a 2-year deal. The lefty is coming off a successful ...

Best of 2024 with Ben Zobrist, Justin Grimm and Brian McRae

27 Nov 2024

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On this edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast: Best of 2024, we revisit conversations surrounding the 2016 World Series championship. Ben Zobrist discuss...

A flurry of roster moves, plus catching up with Pete Crow-Armstrong

20 Nov 2024

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The offseason has really kicked off in earnest this week and the Cubs Weekly Podcast broke it all down. Tuesday was the last day to protect players fr...

2024-25 offseason targets and other mailbag questions

14 Nov 2024

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Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki answer a variety of fan-submitted questions in the latest mailbag edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast.Questions includ...

Recapping the 2024 GM Meetings

07 Nov 2024

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The 2024 GM Meetings wrapped up Thursday morning in San Antonio and they were rather eventful. Andy Martínez and Bruce Levine summarized the events o...

Top 10 Cubs building blocks for 2025 and beyond

24 Oct 2024

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Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki rank the Top 10 building blocks on the Cubs roster entering 2025 as Jed Hoyer and Co. work to get the team back into ...

2024 awards and debating 5 hot button issues

17 Oct 2024

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On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki debate a quintet of hot button issues surrounding this team. Topics...

Top storylines of the 2024 season

10 Oct 2024

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Taylor McGregor, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki make their picks for the top storylines of the 2024 Cubs season and what it means moving forward for...

Key takeaways moving into the offseason

03 Oct 2024

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Jed Hoyer held his end-of-season press conference this week and our panel of Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki broke down the key takeaways from his 43...

Catching up with former Cub Frank Schwindel

26 Sep 2024

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Frank Schwindel stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to share what he's been up to the last 2 years since he left Chicago and how his baseball career has ...

Too little, too late

19 Sep 2024

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The Cubs' playoff hopes have dwindled and we turn our attention to other pressing matters surrounding this team over the final 10 games.Andy Martínez...

Catching up with Derrek Lee

12 Sep 2024

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Cubs icon Derrek Lee was in town at Wrigley Field recently and stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Tony Andracki.They covered a wide array...

The incredible stories behind the Cubs' combined no-hitter

05 Sep 2024

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Shota Imanaga, Nate Pearson, Porter Hodge, Miguel Amaya and the Cubs combined to make history Wednesday night at Wrigley Field, throwing the 18th no-h...

Bottoms Up

29 Aug 2024

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The Cubs pulled off their win of the season - and one of the best wins in the last decade - Wednesday to finish off a sweep of the Pirates in Pittsbur...

The return of El Mago and the ripple effects of the Cubs bullpen

22 Aug 2024

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It was a busy week at Wrigley Field as Héctor Neris was released and Javy Báez made his return to the North Side.What was behind the Neris move and ...

Reasons for optimism over the final 6 weeks

15 Aug 2024

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The Cubs are making a run at a final National League Wild-Card spot and with a little over 6 weeks left in the 2024 season, we run down why there are ...

One last push for the playoffs

08 Aug 2024

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The Cubs wrapped up a successful, 5-2 homestand against the Cardinals and Twins and Tony Andracki and Andy Martínez broke down on the Cubs Weekly Pod...

Recapping a slow, yet impactful trade deadline

01 Aug 2024

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The trade deadline came and went with the Cubs making just three moves — trading for Nate Pearson, Isaac Paredes and minor leaguers Ben Cowles and J...

Breaking down the Cubs' fascinating - and surprising - deadline moves

29 Jul 2024

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Many around baseball expected the Cubs to be sellers at the 2024 MLB trade deadline but their first 2 moves actually enhanced the big-league roster.Fr...

Threading the needle

25 Jul 2024

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The Cubs are in an interesting position entering the 2024 MLB trade deadline. What should they do? Joe Girardi, Taylor McGregor, Andy Martínez a...

Behind the Cubs' 2024 MLB Draft

18 Jul 2024

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Vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Lance Brozdowski and Tony Andracki about the team's 2024 MLB Draf...

A unique perspective on the state of baseball

17 Jul 2024

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Journeyman pitcher Dan Straily joined Lance Brozdowski on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast. Straily is a veteran pitcher currently pitching for the Cubs...

Sutcliffe, Sandberg, Shota and Steele

11 Jul 2024

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Former Cy Young winner Rick Sutcliffe stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast with hosts Tony Andracki and Andy Martínez. The “Red Baron” reflected on...

A historic moment

04 Jul 2024

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Elise Menaker joins Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss her career journey to this point and being a part in...

Assessing the 2024 Cubs at the midpoint

27 Jun 2024

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As the Cubs reach the midpoint in the 2024 season, the Cubs Weekly Podcast tries to answer a critical question — is this who the Cubs are? Andy Mart...

Are the Cubs in their Redemption Era?

20 Jun 2024

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The word of the day is "redemption" for the Chicago Cubs. Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki break down the Cubs' big series win over the Giants and how...

Searching for solutions

13 Jun 2024

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On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki address the biggest issues facing the Chicago Cubs over the last mo...

The slugging situation

06 Jun 2024

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Former big-league catcher and manager Joe Girardi drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast for a chat on the Wintrust Crosstown Series and a refreshing attitu...

Ben Brown and his 'angry' fastball

30 May 2024

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Rookie pitcher Ben Brown stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast for a conversation about his big-league career to date, including his historic start Tuesday...

The Hendricks Conundrum

23 May 2024

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The Chicago Cubs are moving Kyle Hendricks to the bullpen, creating a bit of an awkward situation around a veteran who has pitched so many big games f...

A game of Jenga

16 May 2024

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The Cubs are playing a game of Jenga with their bullpen lately, searching for any combination of healthy arms that doesn't cause the precarious struct...

Return to health

09 May 2024

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It was a big week for the Cubs as they welcomed back both Justin Steele and Cody Bellinger from the IL while Seiya Suzuki is not far behind.Our panel ...

April recap

02 May 2024

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The Cubs had the most wins in an April since 2016 while dealing with plenty of adversity. The team has put up a successful month despite everything an...

Injury aftermath

25 Apr 2024

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The injuries just keep coming for the Cubs. Cody Bellinger, Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly are all on the IL now and young players like Alexander Canar...

A galvanizing trip

18 Apr 2024

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The Cubs wrapped up a tough - but successful - road trip in which they went 5-4 against a trio of playoff contenders.Joe Girardi joins Andy Martínez ...

Turning the page

11 Apr 2024

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Ryan Sweeney joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki about the team's tough loss in San Diego on Monday and how th...

What we learned in first week of 2024

04 Apr 2024

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The first week of the 2024 Cubs season is in the books and we've seen the Craig Counsell effect already. Our panel of Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki...

2024 Season Preview

28 Mar 2024

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The 2024 MLB season is upon us and it's time for our annual prediction podcast. Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze Cubs camp in Arizona and how ...

Hitting Coach Dustin Kelly

21 Mar 2024

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Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast in Mesa, Ariz. to chat with hosts Elise Menaker and Andy Martínez. Kelly shared ho...

Geovany Soto

18 Mar 2024

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Former Cubs catcher Geovany Soto stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat from the 2024 Convention.Soto reflected on his time in Chicago, including ...

Jordan Wicks

14 Mar 2024

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Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast this week to chat to hosts Elise Menaker and Andy Martínez. Wicks talked about his debut...

Jody Davis

11 Mar 2024

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Former Cubs catcher Jody Davis stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat from the 2024 Convention. Davis reflects on the 1984 season, what it was ...

Mark Leiter Jr.

07 Mar 2024

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Relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki during Spring Training.Leiter explains hi...

Ripple effects from Bellinger's return

29 Feb 2024

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Cody Bellinger is back in the fold with the Cubs, which has major ripple effects up and down the roster. Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki weigh in fro...

Shota Imanaga the talk of camp

22 Feb 2024

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Shota Imanaga threw his first live batting practice Wednesday at Cubs camp and stole the show. The Cubs Weekly Podcast recapped the session and the fi...

Camp Counsell has commenced

15 Feb 2024

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On the day of the Cubs' first official workout for pitchers and catchers, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki discuss the vibe around camp, where nearly ...

Brian McRae

07 Feb 2024

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Former Cubs outfielder Brian McRae drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to reflect on his career, including his 3 seasons in Chicago. McRae tells sto...

Bobby Dernier

01 Feb 2024

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The 1984 Cubs hold a special spot in the hearts of many Cubs fans. The center fielder and lead-off hitter for that team, Bobby Dernier understands and...

Bullpen additions and prospect thoughts

30 Jan 2024

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The Cubs added some reinforcements to the bullpen over the weekend with the reported signings of Hector Neris and Carl Edwards Jr. (on minor league de...

Aramis Ramírez

24 Jan 2024

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Iconic Cubs third baseman and newest member of the Cubs Hall of Fame Aramis Ramírez stops by the podcast. He explains what it means to be inducted in...

Ben Zobrist

18 Jan 2024

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2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki about a wide array of topics, includi...

Cody Bellinger and Cubs Convention

16 Jan 2024

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Cubs Convention wrapped up over the weekend and there was one name talked about more than any others … Cody Bellinger. The Cubs Weekly Podcast crew ...

Imanaga, Bellinger and the Cubs offseason

09 Jan 2024

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Bruce Levine stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Tony Andracki about Shōta Imanaga and how the Japanese southpaw could fit in Chicago.Also,...

Justin Grimm

03 Jan 2024

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Former Cubs reliever Justin Grimm joins the podcast, chatting with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki about what he's been up to lately and his journey ...

Best of 2023

26 Dec 2023

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Recapping the year that was on the Cubs Weekly Podcast as Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki discuss the best moments and interviews. Snippets incl...

Free agent fits

20 Dec 2023

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The Cubs have been extremely quiet this offseason so we examine the fit for a pair of intriguing free agents: Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman.Andy Mar...

The post-Ohtani offseason

13 Dec 2023

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In the days since Shohei Ohtani landed a $700 million deal with the Dodgers, we've learned a lot about the contract and how it impacts the rest of the...

Ohtani intrigue and trade market developments

07 Dec 2023

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The 2023 MLB Winter Meetings are over and it was a quiet week for the Cubs - and for the Shohei Ohtani market. The game's greatest player remains unsi...

Fact or Fiction at the Winter Meetings

06 Dec 2023

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Rumors were swirling around at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. and the Cubs Weekly Podcast helps sort through what was fact and fictio...

Hot stove with Boog Sciambi

30 Nov 2023

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The voice of the Cubs Jon "Boog" Sciambi stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Sciambi chats with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki on how his offseason is...

What we learned from Counsell's introductory presser

14 Nov 2023

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Craig Counsell was introduced as the 56th manager in Cubs franchise history Monday at Wrigley Field. What did we learn from the press conference? Chri...

A busy offseason begins

09 Nov 2023

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The Cubs have a new manager in Craig Counsell as the offseason kicks off and the Cubs Weekly Podcast broke it all down. Andy Martínez and Bruce Levin...

A stunning move

06 Nov 2023

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A shocking managerial move leads to an emergency Cubs Weekly Podcast. Tim Stebbins and Tony Andracki break down the coaching swap as Craig Counsell is...

Offseason chatter with Jameson Taillon

01 Nov 2023

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Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast, joining Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki to discuss how he's experiencing Chicago in th...

2023-24 offseason mailbag

26 Oct 2023

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Fans submitted their burning questions for the Cubs' 2023-24 offseason in the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Andy Martínez and Tony Andra...

What Cubs can learn from 2023 postseason

19 Oct 2023

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The MLB playoffs are heating up and there is much to learn from how October has played out. Is securing a first-round bye actually an advantage? Will ...

Youth Movement

12 Oct 2023

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The Cubs debuted plenty of rookies in 2023, including prospects like Jordan Wicks, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Daniel Palencia providing an interesting di...

2023 season awards

05 Oct 2023

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Bruce Levine joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki and answer the question about whether this 2023 season was a ...

Assessing the 2023 season

02 Oct 2023

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Was the Cubs' 2023 season a success? Our podcast panel of Andy Martínez, Tim Stebbins and Tony Andracki attempt to answer that question while providi...

Backs against the wall

28 Sep 2023

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The Cubs Weekly Podcast recapped a tough, two-day stretch that saw the Cubs lose a pair of games by 1 run in Atlanta. Tony Andracki, Andy Martínez an...

Down to the wire

25 Sep 2023

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One step forward, one step back

21 Sep 2023

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The Cubs had an epic offensive explosion Tuesday night at Wrigley Field to reclaim a playoff spot. Wednesday night brought about some question marks w...

September Slump

18 Sep 2023

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The Cubs were swept out of the desert and begin the final homestand of 2023 in an unenviable position in the playoffs.Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki...

September grind

14 Sep 2023

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Carlos Peña joins Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to dissect the team's disappointing series in Colorado. Top prospect Pe...

Unexpected Contributions

11 Sep 2023

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The Cubs salvaged the series finale Sunday against the Diamondbacks and the Cubs Weekly Podcast broke it all down. Tony Andracki and Andy Martínez br...

A giant series win

07 Sep 2023

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The Cubs swept the San Francisco Giants in a series with massive Wild Card implications. The Cubs Weekly Podcast, hosted by Andy Martínez and Tim Ste...

Gaining ground

31 Aug 2023

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The Cubs showed what they are made of with a strong series against the Brewers, finding a variety of ways to win and gain ground in the NL Central.And...

Hard-fought wins and prospect hype

24 Aug 2023

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The Cubs keep finding ways to grind out close victories. Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze the Cubs-Tigers series and stress the importance of ...

Morel Magic

17 Aug 2023

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Christopher Morel delivered another magical moment in his Cubs career. The righty hit an epic 3-run, walk-off home run as the Cubs beat the White Sox ...

Looking at pitching puzzle

10 Aug 2023

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Looking at pitching puzzle On this week’s edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Andy Martínez and Bruce Levine discuss the Cubs’ decision to move l...

The Cubs are going for it

03 Aug 2023

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The Cubs are officially going for it. They picked a lane at the deadline and emerged as buyers with a big lineup pickup in Jeimer Candelario.Tim Stebb...

The week before the deadline

27 Jul 2023

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What will the Cubs do at the trade deadline? Taylor McGregor and Tony Andracki weigh Jed Hoyer's options on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast and both ag...

Immaculate Vibes

20 Jul 2023

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Vibes were high around Wrigley Field Tuesday night in an offensive explosion for the ages. Our podcast panel of Chris Emma, Tim Stebbins and Tony Andr...

Recapping Draft with Cubs VP of Scouting Dan Kantrovitz

13 Jul 2023

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The Cubs put a bow on the 3-day draft Tuesday by selecting 10 players in rounds 11-20. Cubs VP of Scouting Dan Kantrovitz stopped by the Cubs Weekly P...

Recapping big win and a chat with the ‘Rookie of the Year’

06 Jul 2023

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On this week's edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Taylor McGregor and Andy Martínez recap a crazy Cubs win in Milwaukee and what that means for the ...

An important stretch

29 Jun 2023

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Coming off London, the Cubs are staring down an important stretch of games before the All-Star Break. Tim Stebbins, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki a...

Major momentum

22 Jun 2023

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The Cubs are red-hot, having won 10 of 12 and 4 straight series. They've knocked the Pirates from 1st place all the way to 4th and are threatening to ...

The resurgence of key players

15 Jun 2023

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Kyle Hendricks is fresh off his best start in years and his continued return to form would pay huge dividends for the Cubs moving forward. Plus, Cody ...

Shohei Ohtani and the next Cubs core

08 Jun 2023

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With the Cubs taking on the Angels in Anaheim, Shohei Ohtani's first series against the North Siders takes center stage. On the latest Cubs Weekly Pod...

The dragon under the bed

01 Jun 2023

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Chris Emma and Andy Martínez discuss Justin Steele’s injury, what the next steps are for him and what an extended absence could mean to him and the...

High-leverage musings and Morel's historic run

25 May 2023

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Tim Stebbins, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki dissect the Cubs' recent stretch following a complete win over the Mets in the series opener.The panel ...

Assessing Cubs’ recent stretch

18 May 2023

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Chicago Tribune Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Andy Martínez about the Cubs’ recent stretch....