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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...

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 rost...

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 t...

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 ro...

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 Mor...

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...

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 t...

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...

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.

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 Be...

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...

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. Late...

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 organiz...

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 diffic...

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 b...

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 Te...

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 wit...

In this special edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Karli Bell sat down with women leaders within Marquee Sports Network to discuss their movement through the sports industry, being a women in sports media and what both women and men can do to support women in male-dominated industries.

Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki check in from Sloan Park in Arizona to deliver the latest news from Cubs camp. Hall of Famer Billy Williams addressed the team, the Cubs made their first spring cuts and a bunch of players left for the World Baseball Classic. Martínez and Andracki also break down the position battles heading into Opening Day, including the fifth starter battle, third base and the bu...

A pair of former Cubs hurlers stop by the podcast this week as Ted Lilly and Jon Lieber sit down with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki in interviews from Cubs Convention in January.   First up is Lilly, who reminisces on his time with the Cubs, namely around the 2007-08 teams that made the playoffs. Plus, he details his new role in the Cubs front office.   Then Lieber chats with Andracki...

Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki weigh in from sunny Arizona on the latest Cubs Spring Training news. From position battles to defensive pairings to lineups, Martínez and Andracki explain what storylines they'll be watching as the Cubs face off in some exhibition games. Plus, an update on Kyle Hendricks (who threw his first bullpen in more than seven months), examining Christopher Morel's fit on th...

Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay joins Andy Martínez on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss his offseason and how he visited and saw his family for the first time in five years. Then, the pair discuss his transition to the bullpen, why he thinks it will suit him and who he’s been leaning on as he makes that transition. Plus, Alzolay gives the secrets on his slick hairstyle. Also on the podcast, Martínez...

Cliff Floyd joins Andy Martinez from Arizona to discuss the top storylines during the first couple days of Cubs camp. The duo analyze Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins' first media session and early impressions of camp.   Plus, what are the benefits of getting to camp early and could it help the Cubs that so many players have been in Arizona for a while already?   In the second half of the po...

On an action-packed Cubs Weekly Podcast full of interviews, we welcome in Cubs public address announcer Jeremiah Paprocki and former reliever Carlos Mármol.   Paprocki is the first African-American PA announcer in Cubs history and also was the youngest to hold the position when he was hired for the 2021 season. He joins Tony Andracki to discuss his career as the voice of Wrigley Field, what h...

Former Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast for a discussion on his career in Chicago, favorite Lou Piniella stories, what he's been up to since he retired and more. Fontenot played with the Cubs from 2005-10, including the back-to-back playoff seasons in 2007-08. He reflects on his favorite moments with the Cubs, playoff baseball at Wrigley Field and the unique way he arr...