Windy City Breakdown

Cade Horton (forearm) and Matthew Boyd (biceps) are both on the IL, meaning the Cubs will be without their top two starters for at least two weeks. But in the case of Horton, could he be on the shelf for far longer? Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch reacts to the injury news and rates their own panic levels of the Cubs on the latest Windy City Breakdown Podcast after the first nin...

The Cubs have had an up-and-down first few games of the season, going 2-2 against the Nationals and Angels. But there has been much to glean from the opening week. Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch recount their top takeaways from the Cubs' first four games, including Edward Cabrera's nasty stuff, Alex Bregman's most impressive characteristic and Phil Maton's role (and absolute fi...

The Cubs were dealt a disappointing blow on Opening Day ... and then picked things right back up with breaking news of Nico Hoerner's contract extension. The Windy City Breakdown Podcast crew of Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch reacted to the strange weather at Wrigley, the 10-4 loss to the Washington Nationals and what Hoerner's extension means for the team and the Cubs fanbase....

It's that time of year again! Bold predictions come fast and furious in the latest episode of the Windy City Breakdown Podcast, as hosts Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch provide their hot takes for the 2026 Cubs season. Among the predictions include thoughts on Cade Horton, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, Michael Busch and possibly a trip to the World Series?? Other prediction...

Seiya Suzuki is dealing with a knee injury suffered during the World Baseball Classic, leaving the Cubs to figure out a Plan B with MLB Opening Day just over a week away. Mick Gillispie, the Cubs' Double-A broadcaster and host of Cubs Baseball Channel, stops by the Windy City Breakdown Podcast to chat through his WBC musings and share some behind-the-scenes stories of Pete Crow-Armstrong as he cam...

The Chicago Cubs have an Opening Day starter -- 2025 All-Star Matthew Boyd. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma joins the show to discuss the news with Windy City Breakdown Podcast hosts Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch. Sharma and the crew also dissect the Cubs pitching staff, ranging from questions about what type of performance Justin Steele can put up when he returns from injury to...

Justin Steele is fully cleared, Pete Crow-Armstrong is gearing up to represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and we're all ready to run through a wall after hearing Aaron Judge's speech. On the latest episode of the Windy City Breakdown Podcast, Andy Martínez, Kyle Millinowisch and Tony Andracki debate the importance of the update on Steele's health and come to terms with their feelings o...

MLB.com senior reporter Jordan Bastian joins the Windy City Breakdown to share the latest from Mesa, Ariz. Jordan breaks down the injury news to Tyler Austin and what that means for the Cubs' bench. Then, Jordan shares what to expect from new starter Edward Cabrera, who is scheduled to make his spring debut this weekend. He also shares what all the players leaving for the World Baseball Classic me...

Chicago Tribune Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro is the first guest of the Windy City Breakdown and joins the crew to talk spring training. Meghan shares her observations from camp, including a surprising pick to be the Cubs' breakout player in 2026. She discusses the impact of Alex Bregman to this team and the contrast of what he brings compared to former slugger Kyle Tucker. Meghan delves into...

The crew breaks down the official start of Cubs spring training and recaps the opening press conferences from Jed Hoyer, Carter Hawkins and Craig Counsell. Kyle, Tony and Andy then look at some of the final roster battles they'll be watching this spring, before giving out some recommendations for those fans heading to Arizona.

Introducing the Windy City Breakdown, with hosts Tony Andracki, Andy Martinez and Kyle Millinowisch. The crew debates and grades the Cubs offseason, from the Alex Bregman signing to the bullpen makeover.