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 27, 2020 · 30 min
Behind the scenes on the Bill Murray viral video and breaking down the Cubs' first series
Kyle Hendricks tossed an absolute masterpiece Friday night, but Bill Murray stole the show nationwide with his hilarious rendition of the 7th Inning Stretch. Marquee Sports Network GM Mike McCarthy joins Cole Wright and Taylor McGregor on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to explain how the viral video came to fruition. Then, Wright and McGregor are joined by Tony Andracki as the trio breaks down the Cubs' first series of the regular season. What can a performance like Tyler Chatwood's outing on Sunday mean for this rotation moving forward? How does Yu Darvish rebound? How can David Ross' first series as manager be summed up? And what's next for the Cubs as they hit the road for Cincinnati?
Jul 21, 2020 · 22 min
2020 season primer and predictions for the Cubs
The 2020 season is right around the corner and the Cubs Weekly podcast gets you ready for the year with updates from summer camp and predictions for what the campaign has in store. Host Cole Wright is joined by Taylor McGregor and Tony Andracki to provide their respective takeaways from the first two exhibition games against the White Sox and how the pitching staff is shaping up with the season a few days away. Then the trio offers up predictions for the 2020 Cubs season - a bold prediction each, thoughts on what the Cubs final record will be and breakout players to keep an eye on.
Jul 14, 2020 · 33 min
Pitching staff takes center stage as summer camp rolls on
On the latest episode of the Cubs Weekly podcast, host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki are joined by Bruce Levine to answer the burning questions surrounding the team's pitching staff two weeks into summer camp: How does Jon Lester look and how built up will he be for the regular season? Who will take the final two spots in the rotation and how does that impact the bullpen? And if Bruce were managing the Cubs, how would he handle the DH spot all year? Bleed Cubbie Blue’s Sara Sanchez also stops by to discuss what Wrigleyville has been like during a pandemic and what the Cubs have meant to her throughout her life.
Jul 7, 2020 · 31 min
First impressions of summer camp and the 2020 schedule
Marquee Sports Network digital reporters Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez run down their first impressions of the Cubs 2020 schedule, including series to circle and why it could be a favorable slate. The duo then provides their first impressions of Cubs summer camp at Wrigley Field from the holiday weekend. Such topics include the advanced approach at the plate by the hitters and how the Cubs plan to address the rotation in José Quintana's absence. Plus, Kris Bryant's honest assessment of his future and why he might be primed for a huge 2020 campaign.
Jun 26, 2020 · 47 min
Ushering in the 2020 season
Baseball is finally back! The Cubs are gearing up for the 2020 campaign with Spring Training 2.0 at Wrigley Field beginning next week. Host Cole Wright breaks down the return of Cubs baseball with Taylor McGregor and Tony Andracki in the latest episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. The trio touches on what they're looking forward to most, plus how they anticipate the new rule changes affecting the Cubs. They also give their early predictions on the 2020 Cubs campaign.
Jun 20, 2020 · 23 min
Special Juneteenth edition: An important conversation on equality in baseball
On a special Juneteenth edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, host Cole Wright relays his Cubs 360 Daily discussion with Andre Dawson, Shawon Dunston, Doug Glanville and Bruce Levine about race and diversity in baseball and beyond. Plus, with Father's Day coming up, the panel describes the impact their parents had on them as they were growing up and trying to become successful.
Jun 12, 2020 · 42 min
MLB Draft recap with Dan Kantrovitz, Jim Callis on Cubs
After the Cubs wrapped up their 5-round Draft, the organization's vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to share his thoughts on the picks. Kantrovitz is in his first year running the draft for the Cubs and believes it could not have gone any better, from the Ed Howard pick 16th overall to Koen Moreno in the 5th round. Then, MLB Pipeline's senior writer Jim Callis shared his thoughts on the Cubs draft with Cole Wright and Tony Andracki. In addition to evaluating each of the 5 picks, Callis explains what comes next for the Cubs and other MLB teams after the Draft and also made a bold statement about a current prospect in the Cubs system.
Jun 8, 2020 · 51 min
Andre Dawson reflects on historic career, his love for Cubs fans
Hall of Famer and Cubs legend Andre "Hawk" Dawson stopped by the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki. Dawson spoke on a variety of topics, from the Black Lives Matter protests and the current state of our country to the upcoming 10-year anniversary of his Hall of Fame induction. The Hawk also details his famous magazine shoot with Michael Jordan and Walter Payton, a creative way a fan at Wrigley Field helped him break out of a slump and the emotions he felt as he watched the 2016 Cubs finally win the World Series.
Jun 2, 2020 · 28 min
2020 MLB season may be coming into focus, Mike Napoli discusses new role with Cubs
As Major League Baseball and the Players Association continue their negotiations in a bid to return to play, Cole Wright, Tony Andracki and Bruce Levine discuss what the 2020 season might look like for the Cubs and other teams. The trio also discusses how a lack of a minor league season could impact the game. Then, Cubs quality assurance coach Mike Napoli stops by to chat about his new job with the team, his World Series experiences and how he's helped make sure Anthony Rizzo will be ready to go whenever the season begins.
May 26, 2020 · 30 min
Lou Piniella predicts how shortened MLB season could impact the Cubs
On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, former manager Lou Piniella stops by to chat for a few minutes on his thoughts about baseball's shutdown and how much different a shortened season would be on every team. Then Cole Wright and Tony Andracki discuss a variety of topics, including how David Ross' managerial style would be impacted by a shortened season, if younger players may be better positioned for this current landscape and how playing in front of zero fans would affect the Cubs and other teams.
May 19, 2020 · 45 min
An in-depth chat with Len Kasper
On the debut edition of the Cubs Weekly podcast, host Cole Wright chats with broadcaster Len Kasper about baseball, his path to the booth and their Ultimate Cubs Lineups. Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust - Marquee Sports Network Podcasts