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PODCAST

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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00:20:07

The week before the deadline

Cubs Now ·

2023/07/27

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 agree that the best course of action might be to stand pat and see if this team can go on a run. Seiya Suzuki made the defensive highlight of the season Tuesday night on the South Side while Cody Bellinger is making his impact felt on both sides of the ball and in the clubhouse. Plus, Adbert Alzolay is coming into his own in the closer's role and Cubs

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00:44:36

Immaculate Vibes

Cubs Now ·

2023/07/20

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 Andracki dissect the big win and how important it is that the Cubs take advantage of the soft part of their schedule. Are Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ breaking out of their respective slumps? Has Jameson Taillon turned a corner? What does the future hold for Marcus Stroman? Plus, the trio talks Immaculate Grid, the game taking the baseball

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00:40:05

Recapping Draft with Cubs VP of Scouting Dan Kantrovitz

Cubs Now ·

2023/07/13

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 Podcast with Andy Martínez and Lance Brozdowski to recap the eventful — and restless — 3 days of the draft. Kantrovitz shares some insight on 1st round pick Matt Shaw, his offensive profile and why they liked him as their first pick. Then, Kantrovitz goes in depth on 2nd round pick Jaxon Wiggins, one of the pitchers the Cubs were excited to pick in the

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00:29:09

Recapping big win and a chat with the ‘Rookie of the...

Cubs Now ·

2023/07/06

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 team ahead of the All-Star Break. The pair discuss Daniel Palencia's emergence and what it could mean for the Cubs' bullpen going forward. Then, McGregor and Martínez discuss the All-Star Game, where 3 Cubs were selected and what they're most excited to see in the game. Later in the pod, actor Thomas Ian Nicholas stops by with Tony Andracki to talk

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00:44:38

An important stretch

Cubs Now ·

2023/06/29

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 analyze the Cubs' final couple weeks of the first half and debate which Cubs players will make the All-Star team. How do the Cubs handle the Jameson Taillon situation moving forward? How has Nick Madrigal's recent stretch of play impacted the Cubs roster? How have the Cubs found stabilization in the bullpen? Plus, Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather

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00:53:53

Major momentum

Cubs Now ·

2023/06/22

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 climb to the top of the NL Central...if not for the apparently unstoppable Cincinnati Reds. Sean Marshall joins the podcast (31:06) to break down the Cubs' recent run with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki. From the major turnaround by the offense to the steadying presence of the rotation, the Cubs are firing on all cylinders right now. Marshall also

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00:42:57

The resurgence of key players

Cubs Now ·

2023/06/15

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 Bellinger is nearing a return to Chicago and he could be playing a new position to help give the Cubs offense a boost. Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki break it all down in the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast and what it means for the rest of the roster. They also discuss a weird baseball scoring rule, the Cardinals' disaster of a season and the new MLB

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00:40:42

Shohei Ohtani and the next Cubs core

Cubs Now ·

2023/06/08

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 Podcast, our panel of Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki spend some time daydreaming about Ohtani in Chicago and how that would impact the Cubs roster. The duo also discusses how some key members of the next Cubs core - Miguel Amaya, Christopher Morel, Matt Mervis - have fared recently and how it may or may not have affected their long-term stock in the

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00:37:17

The dragon under the bed

Cubs Now ·

2023/06/01

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 Cubs’ rotation. Then, the pair assess the Cubs’ 4-5 homestand, where they won series against the Mets and Rays, but were swept by the Reds. Emma and Martínez look at Matt Mervis’ development and what the Cubs need to do to have a successful West Coast road trip. Carlos Peña joined Tony Andracki to provide his assessment of the Cubs two months in and

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00:31:10

High-leverage musings and Morel's historic run

Cubs Now ·

2023/05/25

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 also reacts to Jed Hoyer's assessment of his team and the Cubs' issues in high-leverage moments throughout the season despite really strong overall numbers. Plus, Christopher Morel continues to make MLB history, Drew Smyly is on a heck of a run and the bullpen has presented a host of questions for the Cubs as we move into summer.

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00:32:42

Assessing Cubs’ recent stretch

Cubs Now ·

2023/05/18

Chicago Tribune Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Andy Martínez about the Cubs’ recent stretch. The pair discuss what’s gone wrong for David Ross’ side during a 5-13 stretch. The pair talk about the team’s offense, which has struggled to deliver crucial knocks with runners in scoring position. Montemurro delves into the recent offensive surge by Seiya Suzuki and discuss his importance to the team’s offense. Later in the podcast, the duo discuss

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00:31:05

The Road to Wrigley

Cubs Now ·

2023/05/11

Andy Martínez and Chris Emma discuss the recent call-ups of Miguel Amaya, Matt Mervis and Christopher Morel while previewing the upcoming road trip. Lance Brozdowski also interviews Cubs No. 6 Owen Caissie in Tennessee to do discuss hitting and his WBC experience.

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00:40:49

Matt Mervis call-up; Dexter Fowler on Cubs’ April

Cubs Now ·

2023/05/04

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 Iowa. The pair assess what he can bring up to the Cubs and what the news means for the roster. Then, Dexter Fowler stops by the podcast to recap the first month-plus of the Cubs’ season and what he’s seen out of the team. Plus, Fowler shares how Cody Bellinger has been able to perform so strongly. The group looks ahead to the Cubs' upcoming homestand,

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00:26:58

Miguel Montero

Cubs Now ·

2023/04/27

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 Andracki about his time with the Cubs, 2016 and what it was like during their championship run. Montero discuss what it was like playing in Game 7 of that Fall Classic, catching Jake Arrieta during his legendary run and more about what he’s up to now — working in the Arizona front office.

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00:46:15

Recapping a strong west coast trip

Cubs Now ·

2023/04/20

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 Emma, Tim Stebbins and Andy Martínez recap the Cubs’ trip out West. The panel looks at the success of Marcus Stroman, the Cubs pitching staff and look at what a successful season for Cody Bellinger looks like and if expectations for him have changed. Later on in the episode, the trio answer an interesting question: who you would rather buy stock over

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00:39:34

A big week at Wrigley

Cubs Now ·

2023/04/13

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 the next four seasons. It was certainly an action-packed week at the "Friendly Confines" and our panel of Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Tim Stebbins breaks it all down. How did Ian Happ's extension come together and what does it mean for the organization long-term? What stood out from the Cubs' victories over the Mariners on Monday and Tuesday

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00:42:54

2023 preseason prospect rankings

Cubs Now ·

2023/04/06

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 players. This updated list also features a change atop the rankings compared to past iterations. Brozdowski chats with Tony Andracki and Andy Martínez about his main takeaways as he put together the Top 30 list, what part of the rankings was most difficult and any surprises that came up. Find out why Brennen Davis, D.J. Herz and Caleb Kilian were among

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00:54:56

2023 season preview and predictions

Cubs Now ·

2023/03/28

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 Brewers at Wrigley Field to open the campaign, we reflected on the entirety of Spring Training and looked ahead to the year in front of us. Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Taylor McGregor provide their thoughts on the upcoming Cubs season, ranging from bold predictions to projections for team MVP, Cy Young winner and more. Martínez and Andracki also

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00:42:39

A look ahead at 2023 and Javier Assad's WBC journey

Cubs Now ·

2023/03/24

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 to the new MLB rules to predictions for the Cubs season, Bastian provides his perspective. Later in the episode, Martínez chats with Cubs pitcher Javier Assad in a special, Spanish-only interview. The two talk about Assad's experience playing for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, his breakout performance at the tournament and with the Cubs

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00:19:11

Darwin Barney

Cubs Now ·

2023/03/20

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 his 5 years in Chicago, his friendship with Anthony Rizzo, his favorite teammates and what MLB's top fielding award meant to him and his career. Other stories include Barney explaining the power of Derrek Lee's leadership and an interaction with NIck Madrigal at Oregon State, their alma mater.

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