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Cubs Now

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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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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Cubs Weekly: 2025 MLB Draft preview  10.07.2025

Lance Brozdowski is joined by MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to break down the 2025 draft class, including why this draft is unique and whom the Cubs could take at 17th overall.

First look at 2025 MLB trade deadline, Cubs' needs 10.07.2025

Alex Cohen chats about the Cubs salvaging the series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field and ranks which perceived "sellers" at the 2025 MLB trade deadline match up with Chicago's needs.

2025 MLB Draft: How will Cubs approach No. 17 pick? 10.07.2025

Alex Cohen breaks down the latest Cubs loss, and he also dives into the team's draft strategy and comments from VP of scouting Dan Kantrovitz from earlier this week. 

Why is Cubs ace Shota Imanaga's strikeout rate down? 09.07.2025

Lance Brozdowski digs into Shota Imanaga's outing in Minnesota, wonders whether his small velocity loss is affecting his strikeout rate this season, and talks about why pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins hasn't thrown in a game since June 20th. 

Matthew Boyd is an All-Star; Cubs rout Cardinals 07.07.2025

Lance Brozdowski digs into Matthew Boyd's selection to the NL All-Star team, and makes the case for Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki to join their Cubs teammates at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game next week in Atlanta.

Will Chris Flexen step up with Jameson Taillon injured? 05.07.2025

Lance Brozdowski digs into a Saturday loss against the Cardinals and talks about Chris Flexen's development. 

Jason Kipnis has thoughts on Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong 04.07.2025

Lance Brozdowski throws to a conversation between Marquee Sports Network's Elise Menaker, Jason Kipnis and Bruce Levine on Pete Crow-Armstrong's emergence for the Cubs this season and Kyle Tucker's quiet leadership qualities.

Where do Cubs stand in NL playoff picture right now? 04.07.2025

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' big three-game sweep of the Guardians, setting up an enormous Fourth of July weekend showdown against the Cardinals, and catches you up on where Chicago stands in the NL playoff race.

Cubs Weekly: What goes on in an MLB draft war room? 03.07.2025

Lance Brozdowski and Katie Krall sit down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat about everything MLB draft, from what actually happens in the war room, how to balance high school and college talent, and everything you need to know about the inner workings of a monumental day in a team's calendar.

Cubs win another series; Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong voted NL All-Star starters 03.07.2025

The Cubs beat the Guardians 5-4 at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night in come-from-behind fashion, but that was almost secondary to the news that Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker were voted National League All-Star Game starters. Andy Martínez recaps the historic news for the duo and why it's an organizational win for Crow-Armstrong's selection, plus he previews Cade Horton's outing Thursday as t...

Is Pete Crow-Armstrong in a slump? 02.07.2025

Lance Brozdowski digs into a big Game 1 Cubs win over the Guardians, praises Matthew Boyd's incredible season and wonders about this baby slump that Pete Crow-Armstrong is in right now.

Quality start conundrum: Are they important in 2025? 29.06.2025

Alex Cohen breaks down the Cubs' road trip and talks with pitching coach Tommy Hottovy on how the quality start stat is viewed in present-day baseball.

Carson Kelly’s All-Star candidacy 29.06.2025

Alex Cohen chats with catcher Carson Kelly about his 2025 MLB All-Star Game chances while recapping the Cubs' offensive resurgence as they even their series against the Astros with a win Saturday at Daikin Park. 

Recapping Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly's return to Houston, plus what to make of Cade Horton's rough Cubs start 28.06.2025

Andy Martínez recaps Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly's return to Houston, a city where they helped bring World Series titles, takes you through the ways the Astros honored them, and then breaks down Cade Horton's rough start and what it means for him and the Cubs.

Alex Cohen's message to Cubs fans: 'Do Not Panic' 26.06.2025

Marquee Sports Network's Alex Cohen discusses Shota Imanaga's first outing since he came off the IL, shares some facts and figures about previous championship teams, and explains why Cubs fans shouldn't panic after recent losses.

Cubs Weekly: ESPN's Jesse Rogers reveals his thoughts on the Cubs' trade deadline targets 26.06.2025

Lance Brozdowski sits down with ESPN's Jesse Rogers on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to talk through the landscape of the trade deadline, how early they might make a move, and the options available. They also recap Rogers' profile of Pete Crow-Armstrong and what he learned about the phenom reporting the piece.

What Bruce Levine is hearing about Cubs' potential MLB trade deadline targets 26.06.2025

Lance Brozdowski digs into ESPN's top 50 MLB trade deadline pieces article, highlighting the names the Chicago Cubs were listed as potential suitors for, including thoughts from our studio crew of Bruce Levine, Elise Menaker, and Cliff Floyd.

Examining Pete Crow-Armstrong's error, Jameson Taillon's struggles 25.06.2025

Lance Brozdowski and Tom Prizeman dig into a tough Cubs loss in St. Louis, Jameson Taillon's troubles against right-handed hitters, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's blunder in center field.

Which starting pitchers will Cubs acquire before 2025 MLB trade deadline? 24.06.2025

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' potential starting pitcher acquisitions as they navigate Colin Rea and Ben Brown's recent rocky outings, including some thoughts from Cliff Floyd on who he wants the team to add.

Assessing Cubs pitching situation, Seiya Suzuki's defense after series loss 22.06.2025

Andy Martínez takes a look at the Cubs' current pitching scenario after some tough outings by the Cubs bullpen and Sunday's starter Colin Rea and then looks at Seiya Suzuki's yin and yang day in the loss. 

Wind takes center stage in Cubs' homer-happy win 21.06.2025

Lance Brozdowski digs into a windy win at Wrigley Field, contextualizing just how odd the elements can be at times and discussing the power surge of Ian Happ. 

Sammy Sosa triumphantly returns to Wrigley Field; Cubs drop series opener to Mariners 20.06.2025

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Friday Cubs loss to the Mariners, chats about a bullpen regression game, and throws to Sammy Sosa's revealing interview with reporters, as he shared his thoughts on his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the fastest Cub ever to 20-20 19.06.2025

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Cubs loss to the Brewers at Wrigley Field, talks about Pete Crow-Armstrong's heroics while already reaching 20 homers and 20 stolen bases this season, and ponders Jameson Taillon's occasional struggles.

Cubs Weekly: Eno Sarris explains why the MLB ball is different 19.06.2025

Lance Brozdowski chats with The Athletic's Eno Sarris on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, about his recent piece about a change in the MLB ball, what he believes the next big player development trend will be and what could prevent the pitcher injury crisis. 

Pete Crow-Armstrong steals show in memorable Cubs win at Wrigley Field 18.06.2025

Andy Martínez breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong's memorable night at Wrigley Field, where he made a highlight-reel catch, followed it up with the longest home run of his career and had the crowd chanting "MVP" and his name.

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