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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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00:36:31

Cubs VP of pitching Craig Breslow

Cubs Now ·

2022/10/28

Cubs vice president/director of pitching and assistant GM Craig Breslow joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to explain to hosts Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez exactly what his job entails on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis. Breslow also provides a peek behind the curtain as to how the organization's pitching infrastructure has grown in the last few years and what they still hope to accomplish in coming seasons. Plus, how does Kyle Hendricks return to form and who are some other names in the

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00:46:07

2022-23 offseason mailbag

Cubs Now ·

2022/10/20

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 predictions, we attempt to answer every question fired our way - including some fun off-the-wall queries. 00:56 - Who are some Cubs players that you think will break out next season? 03:47 - Was Jar Jar secretly a dark lord of the Sith (the true ‘phantom menace’ within an abandoned storyline)? 04:48 - Which Cub had the best ULRAG of the

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00:49:03

Offseason predictions and 2022 awards

Cubs Now ·

2022/10/12

Bruce Levine, Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki dissect Jed Hoyer's end-of-season press conference and provide the main takeaways from the Cubs president of baseball operation's hour-long session with media. Plus, the podcast panel provides predictions for the Cubs offseason, including the biggest areas of need on the roster and a bold prediction for the winter. The trio also reflects on the 2022 season with the best moments, most important on-field developments, biggest surprises, MVPs, Cy Youngs,

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00:25:38

Pitching questions

Cubs Now ·

2022/09/27

Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki attempt to answer a slew of questions surrounding the Cubs pitching staff entering the offseason and looking ahead to 2023. What are reasonable expectations for Kyle Hendricks next year? Where do Hayden Wesneski, Keegan Thompson, Javier Assad, Adbert Alzolay and Adrian Sampson fit into the pitching staff next year? Plus, what are the most important storylines to watch over the final week-plus of the regular season?

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00:39:27

What's in a name?

Cubs Now ·

2022/09/20

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 leagues as a Hispanic ballplayer. Plus, Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki evaluate what role Zach McKinstry and Michael Hermosillo might have on the 2023 Cubs after a recent stretch of solid play. Martinez also details his unique find in the story of Alfonso Rivas and Javier Assad, who grew up playing Little League together in Tijuana and are now teammates

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00:30:40

Triple-A roundup with Alex Cohen

Cubs Now ·

2022/09/13

Triple-A Iowa broadcaster Alex Cohen joins Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki on the Cubs Weekly Podcast. The trio discusses the upcoming MLB rule changes - like larger bases and pitch clock - that have been at the Triple-A level all season. Plus, updates on players like Adbert Alzolay, Alexander Canario, Brennen Davis and how Caleb Kilian has fared since his cup of coffee in the big leagues. Cohen also breaks down Matt Mervis' monster season, what he saw from a trio of pitchers (Hayden Wesneski,

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00:29:01

A dominant debut

Cubs Now ·

2022/09/07

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 his evening. Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki explain on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast and chat about Wesneski's role for the rest of the season and in 2023. Plus, the duo discusses Wade Miley's return, next steps for Justin Steele, Keegan Thompson and Adbert Alzolay and Ben Zobrist's future role. Martinez and Andracki also break down the

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00:38:48

Evaluation time

Cubs Now ·

2022/08/31

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 down on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast, including Jeremiah Estrada and Brendon Little making their MLB debuts this week in Toronto. Plus, why Cubs veterans believe the team is on the right track and how they can help young pitchers like Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson as they navigate their first full big league campaign. The panel also

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00:38:28

Pitching, prospects and Brennen Davis

Cubs Now ·

2022/08/24

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 the 2023 rotation look like? Plus, Lance Brozdowski chats with Brennen Davis on his injury recovery while Martinez and Andracki provide a slew of other prospect updates. The duo also discusses the importance of winning over the final six weeks of the season and what it could mean for this franchise moving forward. 00:16 - The plan for Kyle

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00:44:40

2022 mid-year prospect rankings

Cubs Now ·

2022/08/19

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. Brozdowski breaks down his list, what went into his reasoning behind who is ranked where and what he struggled with most as he put together the order. Plus, the panel breaks down the depth of the system, some new additions to the rankings, which players could join the list next season and a few prospects fans may see at Wrigley Field in the near

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00:40:37

Field of Dreams

Cubs Now ·

2022/08/13

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 moments from the momentous day in Iowa and recall how the Cubs took in the event. Plus, catch an interview with Murray Cook, the groundskeeper at the Field of Dreams. In the second segment, our duo discusses the Jason Heyward news, Franmil Reyes' addition to this team and how Tom Ricketts is viewing the offseason. Jed Hoyer also chats with Cole Wright

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00:43:22

A trade deadline full of surprises

Cubs Now ·

2022/08/03

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 among the stars switching teams while the Cubs held on to a pair of stars of their own in Willson Contreras and Ian Happ. Even one of the moves the Cubs did make - trading away young reliever Scott Effross - was surprising, though the trio of veterans shipped out was predictable. Our panel of Elise Menaker, Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki break down

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00:43:24

A convo with Carter Hawkins

Cubs Now ·

2022/07/28

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 of Elise Menaker, Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki recap the emotional series at Wrigley Field for Contreras and Ian Happ. The trio also previews the upcoming trade deadline and the stories they're following leading up to the busy day. 00:46 - Trivia 02:51 - Recapping emotional series at Wrigley Field for Contreras, Happ 07:34 - All eyes on the

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00:32:43

Dan Kantrovitz analyzes 2022 Draft

Cubs Now ·

2022/07/20

Cubs vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to dissect the organization's 2022 MLB Draft haul. Lance Brozdowski and Tony Andracki chat with Kantrovitz about the run on pitching (16 of the 20 selections were pitchers), two-way players, the timing of the draft and how the pre-draft plan came to fruition.

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00:35:55

The path to LA

Cubs Now ·

2022/07/14

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. Plus: An All-Star themed trivia question, takeaways from the series with Baltimore and where the Orioles are at in their rebuild and how Kyle Hendricks' injury affects the rotation. - (00:28) Trivia - (02:45) Ian Happ's All-Star journey - (10:03) Willson Contreras' path to L.A. - (15:23) Takeaways from Cubs' series with Orioles - (21:29) Kyle

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00:39:35

The wonder of Wrigley

Cubs Now ·

2022/07/05

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, a groundscrew intern and an Iowa State soccer player, joins Elise Menaker for an interview on how she helps get the playing surface ready for the Cubs. Also, security guard Fabian De Hoyos chats with Andy Martinez about his sudden rise to fame after going viral during a broadcast last week. And then there was the defense of Wrigley Field that

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00:32:55

Making strides

Cubs Now ·

2022/06/29

Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez discuss all the latest surrounding the Cubs - particularly how young players are making strides toward the future. Topics include: - (00:35) A Kyle Hendricks trivia question - (06:54) A snippet from a new feature with Hendricks - (11:02) Nico Hoerner's incredible hot stretch - (16:15) Christopher Morel's growing pains - (22:24) Keegan Thompson's future in the rotation - (29:01) Our favorite stories of the week

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00:29:45

Pitching decisions

Cubs Now ·

2022/06/22

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 the minors. Elise Menaker, Taylor McGregor and Tony Andracki discuss why the Cubs made each move and what comes next for the team. Plus, an All-Star voting update brought about some surprises - and some very unsurprising developments. The panel also provides injury updates and discusses how Nico Hoerner has proved all the doubters wrong.

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00:41:26

Insight from Christopher Morel's minor league coach

Cubs Now ·

2022/06/15

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 coming up through the Cubs system and how the youngster morphed into a star rookie in the majors. Plus, Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez chat about the state of the Cubs' rotation - including Kyle Hendricks' return to the mound, Justin Steele's development and Caleb Kilian's second stint in Chicago. The panel also dissects Ian Happ's

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00:50:16

Young players to keep an eye on

Cubs Now ·

2022/06/10

Lance Brozdowski joins Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki on the Cubs Weekly Podcast. The trio discusses a host of young players in the organization, including Christopher Morel's breakout and Caleb Kilian's debut. Plus, what prospects have taken a leap this season? And who are some young players we might see in Chicago later this year following in the footsteps of Morel and Kilian? The panel also dissects Patrick Wisdom's adjustments at the plate and which Cubs players might be ticketed for the

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