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Episodes
Summarizing the Cubs first half of the season with Sarah Langs
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Class is in Session with Doug Glanville
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Professor Doug Glanville stops by to teach host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki a thing or two. Among ...
Going in-depth on the Top 20 Cubs prospects
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marquee Sports Network associate producer and prospect analyst Lance Brozdowski joins host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to...
Analyzing the MLB offseason
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the MLB offseason approaching its endgame, the panel breaks down the Cubs' winter and how it stacks up against the rest of the league on the late...
Farm director Matt Dorey on Cubs' top prospects
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, vice president of player development Matt Dorey stops by to dive into the organization's farm syste...
Get to know Boog Sciambi
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jon "Boog" Sciambi - the new face and voice of Cubs TV broadcasts - joined the Cubs Weekly Podcast with host Cole Wright for a conversation about his ...
Darvish trade resets farm system as focus shifts back to the future
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the Cubs traded away Yu Darvish and Victor Caratini in exchange for Zach Davies and four prospects, Cole Wright had an extensive chat with Jed H...
Catching up with David Ross
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor McGregor catches up with David Ross (11:15) on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss how his offseason has been after his rookie season as manager...
Wrapping up the 2020 Winter Meetings with Jed Hoyer
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Menaker takes the reins as host of this week's Cubs Weekly podcast with guests Bruce Levine and Sean Marshall as the trio breaks down the 2020 W...
Jed Hoyer ready for next chapter with Cubs
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs introduced Jed Hoyer as the new president of baseball operations Monday and we break it all down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Host Cole Wright...
The Theo Epstein Era comes to an end
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, we discuss Theo Epstein's departure from the Cubs front office. Host Cole Wright chats with Len Kasper and...
Pat Hughes on his legendary career
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cubs radio broadcaster Pat Hughes joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to relive his legendary career with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki. From clas...
Ryan Dempster on balancing analytics and baseball, treasuring Jon Lester, World Series memories
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Dempster stops by as the guest on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast, reflecting back on the fateful fall of 2016 and the current state of baseball. ...
Cubs Offseason Preview
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the Los Angeles Dodgers hoisting the World Series trophy this week, that means the MLB offseason is officially upon us. What will be the mai...
Reflecting on 2020 and looking to the future
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Sweeney drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to join host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki to break down the 2020 season that was for the Chicago Cubs.&...
Previewing the Wild-Card matchup with Marlins
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's going to be a wild postseason and the Cubs will kick it all off by facing a team they haven't seen at all in the regular season. So what has this...
Playoff matchups, pizza and the pitching picture
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Quees' to consistent success for the Cubs down the stretch
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Marshall joins host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast to break down the huge five-game set with the Cardinals and w...
How Weather Applied Metrics changes the game at Wrigley Field
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cubs Weekly host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki caught up with John Farley and Brett Jackson (yes, the former Cubs outfielder) from Weather Applied Met...
Besting the Cardinals, significance of Crosstown Series vs. White Sox
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What was the biggest takeaway from the Cubs' five-game series against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field? When Kris Bryant returns, does David Ross immedi...
Doug Glanville on first-place Cubs and baseball’s place amid the pandemic
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Glanville recently wrote an op-ed for the New York Times about baseball's place in the pandemic and how the fight for the regular season is bigge...
Behind the scenes on the Bill Murray viral video and breaking down the Cubs' first series
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Hendricks tossed an absolute masterpiece Friday night, but Bill Murray stole the show nationwide with his hilarious rendition of the 7th Inning S...
2020 season primer and predictions for the Cubs
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 2020 season is right around the corner and the Cubs Weekly podcast gets you ready for the year with updates from summer camp and predictions for w...
Pitching staff takes center stage as summer camp rolls on
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of the Cubs Weekly podcast, host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki are joined by Bruce Levine to answer the burning questions surrou...
First impressions of summer camp and the 2020 schedule
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marquee Sports Network digital reporters Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez run down their first impressions of the Cubs 2020 schedule, including series ...
Ushering in the 2020 season
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball is finally back! The Cubs are gearing up for the 2020 campaign with Spring Training 2.0 at Wrigley Field beginning next week.Host Cole Wright...
Special Juneteenth edition: An important conversation on equality in baseball
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On a special Juneteenth edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, host Cole Wright relays his Cubs 360 Daily discussion with Andre Dawson, Shawon Dunston, D...
MLB Draft recap with Dan Kantrovitz, Jim Callis on Cubs
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the Cubs wrapped up their 5-round Draft, the organization's vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to shar...
Andre Dawson reflects on historic career, his love for Cubs fans
08 Jun 2020
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Hall of Famer and Cubs legend Andre "Hawk" Dawson stopped by the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Cole Wright and Tony Andr...
2020 MLB season may be coming into focus, Mike Napoli discusses new role with Cubs
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Major League Baseball and the Players Association continue their negotiations in a bid to return to play, Cole Wright, Tony Andracki and Bruce Levi...
Lou Piniella predicts how shortened MLB season could impact the Cubs
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, former manager Lou Piniella stops by to chat for a few minutes on his thoughts about baseball's shut...
An in-depth chat with Len Kasper
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the debut edition of the Cubs Weekly podcast, host Cole Wright chats with broadcaster Len Kasper about baseball, his path to the booth and their Ul...