Cubs Daily Podcast
Episodes
The Road to Wrigley
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Martínez and Chris Emma discuss the recent call-ups of Miguel Amaya, Matt Mervis and Christopher Morel while previewing the upcoming road trip. ...
Matt Mervis call-up; Dexter Fowler on Cubs’ April
04 May 2023
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On this edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Andy Martínez and Tim Stebbins react to reports that the Cubs are calling up Matt Mervis from Triple-A Io...
Miguel Montero
27 Apr 2023
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Former Cub and World Series winner Miguel Montero stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast during Cubs Convention earlier this year to talk with host Tony A...
Recapping a strong west coast trip
20 Apr 2023
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The Cubs opened their first West Coast trip of the year with a pair of series wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland A’s, going 5-1 Chris Emm...
A big week at Wrigley
13 Apr 2023
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The weather was gorgeous, Wrigley Field debuted brand new lights, the Cubs pulled off a couple of huge wins and Ian Happ will remain in Chicago for th...
2023 preseason prospect rankings
06 Apr 2023
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Lance Brozdowski joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss his latest version of the organization's top prospect list, which has now expanded to 30 pla...
2023 season preview and predictions
28 Mar 2023
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The 2023 MLB season is here and the Cubs have a completely retooled roster after a busy offseason.Before the Cubs get set to host the Milwaukee Brewer...
A look ahead at 2023 and Javier Assad's WBC journey
24 Mar 2023
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MLB.com Cubs beat writer Jordan Bastian joins Andy Martínez on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to preview the 2023 season.From top Spring Training storylines...
Darwin Barney
20 Mar 2023
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Former Cub and fan favorite Darwin Barney stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Andy Martínez. The 2012 Gold Glove winner reflects on hi...
Women's History Month edition
08 Mar 2023
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In this special edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Karli Bell sat down with women leaders within Marquee Sports Network to discuss their movement thr...
Cubs in the WBC and other roster musings
06 Mar 2023
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Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki check in from Sloan Park in Arizona to deliver the latest news from Cubs camp. Hall of Famer Billy Williams addressed...
Ted Lilly and Jon Lieber
01 Mar 2023
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A pair of former Cubs hurlers stop by the podcast this week as Ted Lilly and Jon Lieber sit down with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki in interviews f...
Storylines to watch as Cactus League games begin
25 Feb 2023
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Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki weigh in from sunny Arizona on the latest Cubs Spring Training news. From position battles to defensive pairings to l...
Adbert Alzolay and the beginning of Cubs camp
20 Feb 2023
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Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay joins Andy Martínez on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss his offseason and how he visited and saw his family for the fir...
Kicking off 2023 Spring Training
16 Feb 2023
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Cliff Floyd joins Andy Martinez from Arizona to discuss the top storylines during the first couple days of Cubs camp. The duo analyze Jed Hoyer and Ca...
Jeremiah Paprocki, Carlos Mármol
08 Feb 2023
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On an action-packed Cubs Weekly Podcast full of interviews, we welcome in Cubs public address announcer Jeremiah Paprocki and former reliever Carlos M...
Mike Fontenot
31 Jan 2023
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Former Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast for a discussion on his career in Chicago, favorite Lou Piniella stories, what he...
Kyle Farnsworth
25 Jan 2023
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Former relief pitcher Kyle Farnsworth joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez about his life since retirement as a ...
2023 Cubs Convention takeaways
17 Jan 2023
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The 2023 Cubs Convention is in the books and there was a lot to take away from the first event in three years. Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki explain...
Evaluating the 2022-23 offseason
10 Jan 2023
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Jed Hoyer has been busy this winter, adding to the Cubs roster with veteran talent. Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki dissect the current state of the l...
Pedro Strop
02 Jan 2023
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One of the greatest relievers in franchise history stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Pedro Strop chats with Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki about memo...
Dansby Day
21 Dec 2022
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The Cubs introduced Dansby Swanson Wednesday morning at Wrigley Field. Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki provide their biggest takeaways from the press ...
Ripple effects of Dansby Swanson signing
18 Dec 2022
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The Cubs made their offseason splash, signing free agent Dansby Swanson to a multi-year deal, per sources. The Cubs Weekly Podcast breaks down the sig...
Busy Winter Meetings for the Cubs
07 Dec 2022
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Cubs news has been coming in fast and furious during the Winter Meetings in San Diego and our Cubs Weekly Podcast panel breaks it all down on location...
A Winter Meetings addition
07 Dec 2022
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The 2022 MLB Winter Meetings are underway in San Diego, bringing a special edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. And the Cubs brought their own special ...
Cubs nostalgia with Ryan Dempster
21 Nov 2022
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Ryan Dempster drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to reminisce on his 9-year Cubs career with Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki.Dempster tells tales of wha...
Analyzing early-offseason roster decisions
17 Nov 2022
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Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki discuss the Cubs' early-offseason roster decisions, which included outrighting 9 players to the minors and selecting t...
Recapping the GM Meetings in Las Vegas
10 Nov 2022
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MLB’s offseason kicked off in earnest this week with the annual General Managers Meetings at the Conrad at Resorts World in Las Vegas. Cubs presiden...
Revisiting Game 7 with Ron Coomer
02 Nov 2022
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Chicago native and Cubs radio analyst Ron Coomer stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to revisit Game 7 of the 2016 World Series with Andy Martinez and To...
Cubs VP of pitching Craig Breslow
28 Oct 2022
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Cubs vice president/director of pitching and assistant GM Craig Breslow joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to explain to hosts Tony Andracki and Andy Marti...
2022-23 offseason mailbag
20 Oct 2022
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Our Cubs Weekly panel of Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki answer reader questions ahead of a pivotal offseason. From best free agent fits to offseason ...
Offseason predictions and 2022 awards
12 Oct 2022
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Bruce Levine, Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki dissect Jed Hoyer's end-of-season press conference and provide the main takeaways from the Cubs presiden...
Pitching questions
27 Sep 2022
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Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki attempt to answer a slew of questions surrounding the Cubs pitching staff entering the offseason and looking ahead to ...
What's in a name?
20 Sep 2022
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Carlos Peña drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to explain what his Hispanic heritage means to him and what it was like coming up through the minor leag...
Triple-A roundup with Alex Cohen
13 Sep 2022
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Triple-A Iowa broadcaster Alex Cohen joins Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki on the Cubs Weekly Podcast. The trio discusses the upcoming MLB rule change...
A dominant debut
07 Sep 2022
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Hayden Wesneski turned in one of the most dominant MLB debuts in Cubs recent history but his pitching may not have been the most impressive part of hi...
Evaluation time
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're at the point in the season where the Cubs are using the final few weeks to evaluate younger players. Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki break it do...
Pitching, prospects and Brennen Davis
24 Aug 2022
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Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki dissect the Cubs' pitching staff with the addition of several young arms. How is the bullpen shaking out? What does th...
2022 mid-year prospect rankings
19 Aug 2022
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Lance Brozdowski stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to share his new Top 25 Cubs prospect rankings and make Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki smarter.Broz...
Field of Dreams
13 Aug 2022
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The Cubs won big at Field of Dreams - both in the game and in the experience at the magical place.Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki relive the best mome...
A trade deadline full of surprises
03 Aug 2022
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The MLB trade deadline came and went and there was no shortage of surprising moves - by the Cubs and around the league. Juan Soto and Josh Hader are a...
A convo with Carter Hawkins
28 Jul 2022
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Cubs GM Carter Hawkins sits down with Cole Wright to discuss Willson Contreras' future, Nico Hoerner's emergence and more.Plus, the Cubs Weekly panel ...
Dan Kantrovitz analyzes 2022 Draft
20 Jul 2022
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Cubs vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to dissect the organization's 2022 MLB Draft haul. Lance Brozdows...
The path to LA
14 Jul 2022
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Elise Menaker, Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki chronicle the journey to the MLB All-Star game for a couple of Cubs - Ian Happ and Willson Contreras.Pl...
The wonder of Wrigley
05 Jul 2022
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The theme of this week's podcast is Wrigley Field, as two members of the "Friendly Confines" crew stop by to detail their day-to-day duties. Mira Emma...
Making strides
29 Jun 2022
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Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez discuss all the latest surrounding the Cubs - particularly how young players are making strides toward ...
Pitching decisions
22 Jun 2022
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The Cubs were forced to make a variety of tough pitching decisions this week, including optioning Adrian Sampson and top prospect Caleb Kilian down to...
Insight from Christopher Morel's minor league coach
15 Jun 2022
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Paul McAnulty - the hitting coach at Class-A South Bend in 2019 - joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss what Christopher Morel was like as a player...
Young players to keep an eye on
10 Jun 2022
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Lance Brozdowski joins Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki on the Cubs Weekly Podcast. The trio discusses a host of young players in the organization, inc...
Christopher Morel's incredible start and checking in on Triple-A Iowa
02 Jun 2022
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It would be difficult to script a better first couple weeks for Christopher Morel in the major leagues. Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Iowa Cubs bro...
Dan Plesac
26 May 2022
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The Conductor himself, Dan Plesac, stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki.The trio discusses the Cubs' rec...
Fergie Day and Home Run Derby X
21 May 2022
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Fergie Jenkins' statue was unveiled at Wrigley Field this weekend and Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez provide their takeaways from the festivities, in...
Carlos Peña weighs in on the Cubs and a weird rule
11 May 2022
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Carlos Peña stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Cole Wright and Andy Martinez about the Cubs' recent play, including a an all-around t...
April lessons and favorite Crosstown memories with Sean Marshall
02 May 2022
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Sean Marshall joins Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki to chat about the top takeaways from the Cubs in the first month of the 2022 season.Marshall analy...
Big test looming for 2022 Cubs
25 Apr 2022
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Baseball is weird. That is one of the main takeaways our Cubs Weekly Podcast panel (Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki) had from the 4-game set with the ...
Assessing Cubs’ early offensive successes and Seiya Suzuki’s sizzling start
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs split their road series with the Pirates and Rockies, with their offensive showings catching the eye of our panel — Elise Menaker and ...
Opening Weekend takeaways and new prospect rankings
12 Apr 2022
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With the Cubs taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers in the first series of 2022, our panel (Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Lance Brozdowksi) discuss the to...
2022 preview and predictions plus a sit-down with Nick Madrigal
05 Apr 2022
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The 2022 MLB season is upon us! Our panel (Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez) previews the Cubs season and provides predictions on a vari...
Suzuki, Contreras and other updates from Spring Training
23 Mar 2022
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Reporting from Mesa, Ariz., host Elise Menaker is joined by Bruce Levine and Tony Andracki to touch on all the latest updates from Cubs camp.From Seiy...
Cubs make a splash in free agency and return of baseball
17 Mar 2022
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On this week’s edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Andy Martínez, Cole Wright and Bruce Levine discuss the news on the reported signing of Seiya Su...
Catching up with Frank Schwindel
10 Mar 2022
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Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki.Topics include:-Schwindel's whirlw...
Top Storylines of the 2021 Minor League Season and a conversation with Adbert Alzolay
10 Mar 2022
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On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Elise Menaker and Lance Brozdowski have a makeshift draft of what they believe are the top storyline...
Ed Howard on finding success and his support system back home in Chicago, plus a full onsite report from Class-A Myrtle Beach
10 Mar 2022
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On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Elise Menaker and Lance Brozdowski debut an exclusive interview with Ed Howard in Class A Myrtle Bea...
Prospect rankings and 1-on-1 with Brennen Davis
10 Mar 2022
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On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Lance Brozdowski joins to discuss his Top 20 Cubs prospect rankings, which is live now on MarqueeSpo...
Navigating a strange weekend and a chat with Burl Carraway
10 Mar 2022
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It was a strange weekend for the Cubs as they were forced back to Chicago after more positive tests on the Cardinals. Elise Menaker filled in as host ...
Checking in from Arizona on Cubs prospects making improvements, adjustments
07 Mar 2022
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Lance Brozdowski checks in from Arizona with Andy Martínez to give the latest on some of the Cubs pitching prospects on this edition of the Cubs Week...
Prospect talk with VP of Player Development Jared Banner
28 Feb 2022
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Cubs Vice President of Player Development Jared Banner joins Tony Andracki and Lance Brozdowski on this edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast.Banner disc...
A conversation with organizations making a difference
24 Feb 2022
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In a special Black History Month edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez have profound conversations with a pair of ...
Kerry Wood
02 Feb 2022
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Cubs icon Kerry Wood joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast with Tony Andracki and Bruce Levine. The 1998 National League Rookie of the Year touches on a varie...
MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez on the international signing class
20 Jan 2022
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MLB.com's national baseball reporter Jesse Sanchez joins Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to break down the organization's i...
Former Cubs beat writer Bruce Miles joins the show
06 Jan 2022
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Bruce Miles covered the Cubs for over two decades and the veteran scribe joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez ab...
GM Meetings recap and an interview with Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins
11 Nov 2021
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On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Andy Martinez and Bruce Levine are on location and recap the GM Meetings.Then, they share their thou...
Fall League action and Pat Hughes stops by
04 Nov 2021
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On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Lance Brozdowski and Tony Andracki run down all the organizational news from Arizona as the Fall Lea...
Storytime with Sutcliffe
28 Oct 2021
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Rick Sutcliffe drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast for one of the most entertaining episodes ever alongside host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki. The 1984 ...
There's a new GM in town
21 Oct 2021
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The Cubs introduced their new general manager this week, Carter Hawkins. Cubs Weekly host Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki sum up the top takeaways fro...
A comprehensive rundown of Double-A Tennessee with Mick Gillispie
27 Aug 2021
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Longtime Tennessee Smokies play-by-play broadcaster Mick Gillispie joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Tony Andracki and Lance Brozdowski about...
Analyzing the Cubs new-look farm system
12 Aug 2021
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This week's edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast is all about the future. We welcome in MLB Pipeline's senior writer Jim Callis to break down the organi...
Second half storylines and catching up with Marty Pevey
22 Jul 2021
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The next wave of Cubs prospects
15 Jul 2021
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This edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast is all about the next wave of talent in the organization.Cubs scouting director Dan Kantrovitz stopped by the ...
Picking a lane at the trade deadline
08 Jul 2021
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The Cubs ended their 11-game losing streak Wednesday night at Wrigley Field - could this be the start of a hot stretch for the team? The schedule is c...
Summarizing the Cubs first half of the season with Sarah Langs
01 Jul 2021
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MLB.com reporter/researcher Sarah Langs joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki about the first half of the Cu...
A combined no-no and zooming out on the month of June
25 Jun 2021
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The Cubs made history Thursday night in LA with the franchise's first combined no-hitter. Elise Menaker was on the ground in LA for all the festivitie...
Sticky stuff and the Cubs' June schedule
18 Jun 2021
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"Sticky stuff" is a hot-button topic around Major League Baseball right now and we discussed the new rule changes on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast wi...
How the Iowa Cubs have emerged as key funnel for the big-league club
09 Jun 2021
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The "next man up" mentality has been a huge key for the Cubs this season and that starts in Iowa. To get a glimpse into how the I-80 shuttle has becom...
Did the Cubs just put the NL on notice?
04 Jun 2021
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After a strong homestand and a sweep of the Padres, the Cubs have clearly sent a message to the rest of the National League that they are a force to b...
An inside perspective on the rise of Cubs young pitching
26 May 2021
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On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Iowa Cubs pitching coach Ron Villone stops by for a chat on the young arms in the organization and h...
A discussion with Doug Glanville on unwritten rules and analytics
19 May 2021
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Doug Glanville stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki about a couple of buzz topics surrounding Major League...
Megalodons, Avengers and the Cubs' depth
13 May 2021
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On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, reporters Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez run down the team's recent road trip and how all the injur...
Promising signs for the Cubs
06 May 2021
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As the Cubs claimed a series victory over the Dodgers with a doubleheader sweep, David Ross' group has exhibited some encouraging signs lately.Host Co...
Assessing the first month of 2021
01 May 2021
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The first month of the 2021 season is in the books and we have learned plenty about the Cubs so far. We break it all down on the latest Cubs Weekly P...
A little small ball and getting the Cubs offense going
22 Apr 2021
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The Cubs’ pulled out a small-ball win over the Mets and sit at 8-9. The offense has shown some signs of resurgence and Sean Marshall and Andy Martin...
Digging into the Cubs offense
15 Apr 2021
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Two weeks into the 2021 season, the Cubs sit at 5-7. But there's reason for optimism with this offense and Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez read the te...
What did we learn about this team in the first week of the 2021 season?
09 Apr 2021
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Cole Wright, Ryan Sweeney and Tony Andracki analyze the first week of the 2021 season and what we learned about this Cubs team.What takeaways are ther...
Cubs 2021 season primer
31 Mar 2021
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Our Cubs Weekly crew (host Cole Wright, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez) preview and predict the 2021 MLB season and break down how David Ross' roster...
Opening Day roster coming into focus
25 Mar 2021
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Elise Menaker steps in as host of the Cubs Weekly Podcast as she and Tony Andracki discuss the Cubs roster crunch, expectations for the 2021 pitching ...
Catching up with Carrie Muskat
18 Mar 2021
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Former MLB.com beat reporter Carrie Muskat stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat about her illustrious 40-year career in the industry and her new b...
Fans are back and a conversation with Taylor McGregor
11 Mar 2021
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Taylor McGregor, Andy Martínez and host Cole Wright react to the return of fans to Wrigley Field and other storylines from camp. McGregor also discus...
Spring position battles and a conversation with Beth Mowins
05 Mar 2021
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Beth Mowins stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast for a candid chat with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki about her career, her new role with Marquee Spo...
Observations from Cubs camp
25 Feb 2021
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Year 2 of Camp Rossy is in full effect as the Cubs prepare for the 2021 season. Host Cole Wright is joined by Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki to discu...
Takeaways from the first couple days of spring training
18 Feb 2021
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Spring is in the air...in Arizona, at least.Cubs pitchers and catchers reported to their Mesa, Ariz., complex this week and we broke it all down on th...