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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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00:38:36

Assessing the first month of 2021

Cubs Now ·

2021/05/01

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 Podcast with host Cole Wright, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez. The trio provides reaction to the big Bears draft pick and weigh in on how they believe the Cubs lineup will be structured moving forward. Plus, analysis on the pitching staff, injury updates and the return of Minor League Baseball.

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00:29:47

A little small ball and getting the Cubs offense going

Cubs Now ·

2021/04/22

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 Martinez join host Cole Wright to break it down on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast. The trio discuss Anthony Rizzo heating up, the bright spots of the rotation and bullpen and Marshall breaks down just

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00:27:17

Digging into the Cubs offense

Cubs Now ·

2021/04/15

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 tea leaves on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast. The two Cubs reporters discuss why the peripheral stats indicate good fortune may be coming for the likes of Ian Happ and Anthony Rizzo while Kris Bryant has been a consistent bright spot in this lineup. Plus, we hear from Jed Hoyer on his assessment of the first 12 games and where the Cubs go from here.

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00:23:26

What did we learn about this team in the first week...

Cubs Now ·

2021/04/09

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 there from the offense's early performance? Will this rotation continue to surprise people? How has David Ross handled rotations for the position players? What kind of effect does Craig Kimbrel's dominance have on the rest of the bullpen? Does Andrew Chafin have the best mustache in baseball? (Yes. The answer is yes.) We break it all down on the

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00:51:47

Cubs 2021 season primer

Cubs Now ·

2021/03/31

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 is shaping up for Opening Day. The trio provides thoughts on a host of categories for the season, including: -NL Central standings -Cubs MVP -Cubs Cy Young -Cubs breakout player -Comeback player of the year -Biggest surprise on the 2021 Cubs -Bold predictions -Series to circle on the Cubs' 2021 schedule

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00:53:05

Opening Day roster coming into focus

Cubs Now ·

2021/03/25

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 staff and the team's offensive adjustments as they look to put 2020 in the rearview mirror. Elise also chronicles her record-setting softball career at Cornell University and her journey in media. Later, artist/muralist Kate Lynn Lewis stops by the podcast to relay her collaboration with the Cubs for Women's History Month.

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00:45:19

Catching up with Carrie Muskat

Cubs Now ·

2021/03/18

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 book "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Cubs." Carrie revisits her favorite moments from her time covering the Cubs and the relationships she built along the way, including a special moment she shared with Anthony Rizzo after the 2016 World Series. Host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki also break down the latest storylines from

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00:29:22

Fans are back and a conversation with Taylor McGregor

Cubs Now ·

2021/03/11

Taylor McGregor, Andy Martínez and host Cole Wright react to the return of fans to Wrigley Field and other storylines from camp. McGregor also discusses her position as a role model and woman in sports media.

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00:34:29

Spring position battles and a conversation with Beth...

Cubs Now ·

2021/03/05

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 Sports Network and her thoughts on bunting. During the 2021 season, Mowins will become the first woman to serve as a play-by-play broadcaster for a Cubs game (19:57). Wright and Andracki also touch on the latest from Cubs camp, including the position battles worth keeping an eye on at second base and in the bullpen. Plus, how Joc Pederson is fitting in

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00:36:47

Observations from Cubs camp

Cubs Now ·

2021/02/25

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 discuss the biggest observations from the first week of spring training and how the roster is coming together. Plus, Cole chats with Ian Happ about his 2020 adjustments and goals for the new season.

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00:27:29

Takeaways from the first couple days of spring training

Cubs Now ·

2021/02/18

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 the Cubs Weekly Podcast with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki. The Jake Arrieta signing became official this week and our panel discusses what he brings to the table in the locker room and how his arrival will impact the rest of the rotation. Plus, Cole and Tony tackle a slew of other pitching topics with help from Kyle Hendricks, Jed Hoyer and

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00:29:51

Class is in Session with Doug Glanville

Cubs Now ·

2021/02/11

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 the topics include Glanville's new show, "Class is in Session" on Marquee Sports Network, how Glanville navigated the shift from a Major League Baseball player to a professor and author in his post-playing career and his thoughts on the league's new rules. Glanville also provides an emotional farewell to his friend and colleague Pedro Gomez, the

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00:53:03

Going in-depth on the Top 20 Cubs prospects

Cubs Now ·

2021/02/04

Marquee Sports Network associate producer and prospect analyst Lance Brozdowski joins host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss the latest Top 20 prospect rankings. Brozdowski spoke to many around the game - including scouts - to devise this Top 20 list and provides in-depth analysis on each prospect in addition to rationale behind the rankings. He also gives his take on which Cubs prospects are poised for the biggest jump in 2021 and how the next iteration of this

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00:42:25

Analyzing the MLB offseason

Cubs Now ·

2021/01/28

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 latest episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Host Cole Wright is joined by Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez to discuss a wide array of topics, including: - What Austin Romine's signing means (0:40) - Cubs selling opportunity - who will step up in 2021? (3:57) - An in-depth look at the state of the pitching staff (7:25) - What should the Cubs do with

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00:35:58

Farm director Matt Dorey on Cubs' top prospects

Cubs Now ·

2021/01/22

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 system with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki. Among the topics Dorey touched on include: - Development during a strange 2020 (1:35) - Managing a cautious vs. aggressive approach in 2021 (5:26) - Prospects who could make an impact in the big leagues in 2021 (9:14) - Development of young pitchers like Kohl Franklin, Ryan Jensen and Cory Abbott

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00:34:50

Get to know Boog Sciambi

Cubs Now ·

2021/01/06

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 life, baseball and expectations for the new role. Topics include: - Navigating the whirlwind interview process in a Zoom world (3:34) - His broadcasting idols (5:12) - What Christian Yelich recently DM'd him (7:01) - His amazing Harry Caray story (8:03) - Musical tastes (12:54) - His friendship with Rick Sutcliffe (16:07) - What he saw

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00:34:19

Darvish trade resets farm system as focus shifts back...

Cubs Now ·

2020/12/31

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 Hoyer (4:17) about the deal and what comes next for the franchise. Wright and Tony Andracki break down the move and analyze the biggest takeaways from Hoyer's statements on the trade. Plus, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (26:28) also stops by the podcast to provide a scouting report on the four prospects the Cubs received from the Padres and how the farm

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00:34:00

Catching up with David Ross

Cubs Now ·

2020/12/17

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, how he deals with trade rumors and Jed Hoyer taking over for Theo Epstein. Plus, Taylor shares with host Cole Wright some of her behind-the-scenes perspective from covering the Cubs games at Wrigley Field in 2020, including all of the cool ins and outs she got to experience within the historic ballpark.

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00:19:42

Wrapping up the 2020 Winter Meetings with Jed Hoyer

Cubs Now ·

2020/12/10

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 Winter Meetings. New Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer also joins the podcast for an exclusive interview about a variety of topics as the 2021 season approaches.

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00:20:36

Jed Hoyer ready for next chapter with Cubs

Cubs Now ·

2020/11/24

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 talks with Len Kasper and Bruce Levine about the immediate and long-term challenges Hoyer faces and what kind of leader Hoyer will be. Plus, an exclusive interview with Hoyer as he discusses the next step in chapter in his career, his time working alongside Theo Epstein and the immediate future for the ballclub.

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