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Cubs Now

Marquee Sports Network

Alex Cohen is a play-by-play announcer, and Lance Brozdowski is a player development analyst -- Chicago Cubs insiders who see the game from completely different angles and aren"t afraid to have a conversation about it. So, they do, bringing their press-pass access and insight to Marquee Sports Network"s brand-new Cubs podcast. Twice per week. All season long.

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00:28:13

Assessing the 2024 Cubs at the midpoint

Cubs Now ·

2024/06/27

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 Martínez and Joe Girardi discuss what the Cubs can do to right the ship. The pair break down some of the Cubs’ offensive woes and how a good stretch can help turn a team.Girardi offers some insight of the benefits and downsides of trying to fire up a team by throwing things or yelling. The duo also discusses Ryne Sandberg’s statue, his legacy in Chicago

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00:27:06

Are the Cubs in their Redemption Era?

Cubs Now ·

2024/06/20

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 they got to that point, including clutch performances from Kyle Hendricks and Dansby Swanson.The offense is showing signs of life, the starting rotation continues to excel but the bullpen has been a pain point, especially lately. Martínez and Andracki analyze where the Cubs go from here with the bullpen, including potential pitchers in the

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00:27:48

Searching for solutions

Cubs Now ·

2024/06/13

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 month-plus.When is it time for fans to panic and when does it stop being "too early" to draw conclusions about a team? Our podcast duo drills down on the Cubs' offensive inconsistencies, the bullpen concerns, the collective fielding slump and how all aspects of the game are intertwined. Plus, what are the solutions for the Cubs and can Jed Hoyer's

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00:26:48

The slugging situation

Cubs Now ·

2024/06/06

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 attitude from the current players on the rivalry.Girardi shared some of his best pranks as a manager and his memories of Ryne Sandberg, plus his overall thoughts on the 2024 Cubs during the first two months of the season. Girardi and Tony Andracki also break down the lineup's up-and-down nature, Christopher Morel's underlying metrics, the Cubs catching

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00:25:01

Ben Brown and his 'angry' fastball

Cubs Now ·

2024/05/30

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 night in Milwaukee. Brown touched on a variety of topics from the unique ways he works to recover and keep himself healthy to the players that have had an impact on him early in his career and the advice they've shared that has stuck. Plus, Taylor "Queen of BABIP" McGregor and Tony Andracki break down the Cubs' offensive struggles in May and how

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00:27:23

The Hendricks Conundrum

Cubs Now ·

2024/05/23

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 for the franchise in the last decade-plus.Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze the move and what it means for the rest of the Cubs pitching staff. Plus, what will the team do to fix the slumping offense and what can Luis Vázquez provide the big-league club? All that and more, including information on the plan for Pete Crow-Armstrong and important

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00:27:13

A game of Jenga

Cubs Now ·

2024/05/16

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 structure to topple. Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki are joined by former pitcher Sean Marshall to discuss the potential avenues for how the Cubs can resolve their bullpen concerns and what the team can do to rise above the insane number of injuries it is facing right now. Plus, Marshall provides his thoughts on Shota Imanaga's incredible start and

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00:26:59

Return to health

Cubs Now ·

2024/05/09

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 of Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze what Bellinger's return means for the Cubs lineup, how the team's rotation has been performing lately - particularly Shota Imanaga - and what to make of the bullpen. Plus, Doug Glanville stops by the podcast to provide his takeaways from the first 6 weeks of the Cubs season. He also shared stories about

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00:27:53

April recap

Cubs Now ·

2024/05/02

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 and the Cubs Weekly Podcast breaks it all down.As the calendar turns to May, the Cubs face offensive and defensive struggles, seven players on the injured list but continue to churn out wins. Andy Martínez and Cliff Floyd discuss the effect manager Craig Counsell has had in leading the Cubs to success amidst all that. The pair discuss the way Counsell

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00:27:28

Injury aftermath

Cubs Now ·

2024/04/25

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 Canario, Matt Mervis and Pete Crow-Armstrong will have to step up for the team. Yet, the Cubs just keep right on winning. Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze the aftermath of the Cubs' recent string of injuries and what comes next for the team. Plus, former Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler stops by to chat about what he's seen from Hendricks during

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00:27:15

A galvanizing trip

Cubs Now ·

2024/04/18

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 and Tony Andracki to dissect the road trip and how it can be a galvanizing stretch for a group that has been ravaged by injuries lately. What comes next for the Cubs with Seiya Suzuki expected to miss a month? What has been the key behind Christopher Morel's turnaround defensively? Our panel analyze these topics and more, including Kyle Hendricks'

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00:26:47

Turning the page

Cubs Now ·

2024/04/11

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 the group turns the page after such a game. The panel also chats about encouraging signs from the first couple weeks of the season, including Craig Counsell's impact, Ben Brown's first few outings and Michael Busch's emergence in the lineup. Plus, the ripple effects from Julian Merryweather's injury and how the Cubs manage their bullpen over the next

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00:28:16

What we learned in first week of 2024

Cubs Now ·

2024/04/04

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 explain how the new skipper is impacting the team early in the schedule and also analyze the ripple effects of the Justin Steele injury. Plus, the plan for Ben Brown, the Christopher Morel Experience at third base and Nick Madrigal proving his worth in the early going. Martínez and Andracki also explain why the lineup and rotation have impressed so

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00:27:30

2024 Season Preview

Cubs Now ·

2024/03/28

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 the Opening Day roster shook out after a bunch of injuries and position battles.Martínez and Andracki also provide their season predictions for a number of categories, including: -Under-the-radar players to keep an eye on this season -What will be the biggest surprise of the year? -2024 Cubs breakout player -2024 Cubs MVP -2024 Cubs Cy

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00:25:43

Hitting Coach Dustin Kelly

Cubs Now ·

2024/03/21

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 how he doesn’t follow Spring Training numbers too closely, focusing on the process rather than the results. He then talks about Seiya Suzuki and how the right fielder can carry over his success from last season and spring into the regular season.Kelly was reunited with Cody Bellinger and shared how he found out about his return to the team and what

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00:21:09

Geovany Soto

Cubs Now ·

2024/03/18

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 playing for a playoff team in 2008. Soto recalled what it was like to catch Carlos Zambrano and some history that he made after catching his no-hitter. He reflected on his post playing career, too and what it was like to participate in Home Run Derby X last year.

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00:27:09

Jordan Wicks

Cubs Now ·

2024/03/14

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 and what was dubbed “the greatest mound visit in baseball history.” He discussed his journey through pro ball, what adjustments he had to make when he reached the majors and what it’s like to pitch in a pennant race.Later in the podcast, Wicks shared his first time pitching at Wrigley, what he’s learned from Kyle Hendricks and a fun tidbit about his

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00:25:57

Jody Davis

Cubs Now ·

2024/03/11

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 like with a firsthad view of Ryne Sandberg on a daily basis and what made Rick Sutcliffe so special during his time in a Cubs uniform. Plus, Davis ranks himself among all-time Cubs catchers and how he was able to flourish both defensively and offensively.

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00:29:07

Mark Leiter Jr.

Cubs Now ·

2024/03/07

Relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki during Spring Training.Leiter explains his initial impressions of new manager Craig Counsell, what he learned during his first full season as a big-league reliever and gets into his family history and how growing up as the son and nephew of big-league pitchers sealed his fate. Later, Menaker and Andracki analyze the Cubs' 40-man roster conundrum that features several intriguing non-roster

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00:25:51

Ripple effects from Bellinger's return

Cubs Now ·

2024/02/29

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 from sunny Arizona with their takeaways from Bellinger's (re)introductory press conference and how his return impacts Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch and the rest of the Cubs lineup.Sportsbooks are giving the Cubs an extra game in the win column with Bellinger back and the panel explains why they're bullish on the team finishing over that mark in

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