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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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Sep 26, 2025 · 11 min
Contextualizing PCA's 30-30 season and a Chicago Cubs playoff preview
Lance Brozdowski is joined by Alex Cohen as they dissect Pete Crow-Armstrong's incredible 30-homer, 30-steals season for the Cubs, Seiya Suzuki's recent hot streak, and consider which team stats really matter in the playoffs.
Sep 26, 2025 · 10 min
Was Cade Horton's health update good or bad for Cubs?
Lance Brozdowski digs into a Chicago Cubs series loss to the New York Mets, discusses an ambiguous update to Cade Horton's health and considers why Shota Imanaga recently has struggled.
Sep 25, 2025 · 26 min
Cubs Weekly: The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma talks Cubs playoff hopes
Lance Brozdowski is joined by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic to preview the Cubs playoff chances, roster decisions for the Wild Card round, and how much Kyle Tucker's injuries this season will impact his offseason earnings.
Sep 24, 2025 · 8 min
Breaking down Matt Shaw's rookie season
Alex Cohen dissects the Cubs' wire-to-wire win over the Mets on Wednesday, and how rookie third baseman Matt Shaw notably contributed to that win and to the team during his first MLB season.
Sep 24, 2025 · 13 min
Does momentum matter? Cade Horton, Kyle Tucker injury updates
Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' rough series-opening loss to the New York Mets before talking through updates on Cade Horton's back injury and Kyle Tucker's calf ailment.
Sep 21, 2025 · 10 min
Cubs can't hit velocity? And previewing Mets series
Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' tough series loss to the Reds, wonders if it's a problem that the Cubs' offense can't hit velocity, and previews the upcoming home series against the New York Mets.
Sep 21, 2025 · 13 min
Playoff question: Offense or pitching matters more?
Lance Brozdowski digs into a third consecutive Cubs loss to the Reds before conversing with Cliff Floyd and Cole Wright about a variety of topics related to playoff baseball.
Sep 19, 2025 · 11 min
Which pitchers should the Cubs have on their 2025 MLB playoff roster?
Lance Brozdowski discusses Shota Imanaga's rocky start in Cincinnati and listens to a conversation between Cliff Floyd, Bruce Levine and Cole Wright on which Cubs pitcher should make the playoff roster.
Sep 18, 2025 · 26 min
Cubs Weekly: Way-too-early NL Wild Card Series preview
Lance Brozdowski sits down with Elise Menaker to talk about the Cubs' potential NL Wild Card Series opponents, who should make the roster and what the team's X-factor will be come October.
Sep 18, 2025 · 7 min
Will Kyle Tucker be OK for Cubs' MLB playoff series?
Lance Brozdowski highlights a Marquee Sports Network conversation with Cliff Floyd, Bruce Levine, Elise Menaker and Cole Wright about Kyle Tucker traveling to Tampa to receive treatment on his calf injury and if the Cubs slugger will be OK for the 2025 MLB playoffs.
Sep 17, 2025 · 9 min
Craig Counsell, Ian Happ celebrate Cubs clinching 2025 MLB playoff berth
Lance Brozdowski celebrates the Cubs' playoff-clinching win in Pittsburgh and listens to Ian Happ, Craig Counsell, Dansby Swanson and Justin Turner's reaction to the moment.
Sep 16, 2025 · 10 min
Cubs can clinch playoff berth Wednesday
Lance Brozdowski digs into another Cubs win in Pittsburgh, a bullpen X-factor, and another great start from rookie right-hander Cade Horton.
Sep 15, 2025 · 11 min
Cubs inch closer to playoffs, plus a special Roberto Clemente Day
The Cubs cruised to an easy 4-0 win over the Pirates on Monday night in Pittsburgh, and Andy Martínez breaks down the win, Pete Crow-Armstrong's home run, and the significance of Jameson Taillon's outing and where he might fit on a playoff roster. Martínez then chats with Justin Turner, the 2022 Roberto Clemente Award winner, on the significance of Monday, what it means to have won the award and the importance of giving back.
Sep 14, 2025 · 5 min
Cubs win series vs. Rays, inch closer to playoff spot
Marquee Sports Network's Elise Menaker and Carlos Peña break down how the Cubs were able to complete the comeback and take the game and the series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Sep 13, 2025 · 5 min
What went wrong in Cubs' narrow loss to Rays?
Marquee Sports Network's Cole Wright and Carlos Peña break down how the Cubs let a 4-3 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays slip out of their hands Saturday before a rally came up short in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Sep 13, 2025 · 13 min
Impact of Matthew Boyd's start and where he fits in Cubs' playoff rotation
Matthew Boyd threw five innings and allowed four runs in Friday's 6-4 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field. Andy Martínez breaks down how the veteran left-hander fits into the Cubs' playoff rotation mix and why the team might not necessarily need his All-Star form down the stretch.
Sep 11, 2025 · 24 min
Cubs Weekly: Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee react to Cubs Hall of Fame honor
Two franchise icons -- Sammy Sosa and Derrek Lee -- were inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame this past weekend and will be immortalized forever at Wrigley Field. The duo sat down with Marquee Sports Network for exclusive interviews about their Cubs tenure, what the Hall of Fame honor means to them and much more on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust.
Sep 11, 2025 · 10 min
Cubs players share veterans' value in MLB playoff push
On the heels of a crucial September series win in Atlanta, Alex Cohen talks to Cubs players about the value that veterans can have on a potential playoff team.
Sep 10, 2025 · 10 min
Cade Horton dominates again as he continues to make case to be a Game 1 starter
Cade Horton was brilliant again in Atlanta as the Cubs beat the Braves 6-1. The rookie right-hander has been so good after "getting his butt kicked" in Houston in June, so Andy Martínez breaks down his run and what he means to the team. Andy also looks at Kyle Tucker's move to the IL and explains why the Cubs weren't necessarily playing a man down the last week.
Sep 9, 2025 · 12 min
Who will be Cubs' closer now with Daniel Palencia out?
Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' series-opening loss in Atlanta before diving into the various injury news updates on closer Daniel Palencia, right fielder Kyle Tucker and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.