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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 28, 2025 · 10 min
Bob Costas remembers Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg
Lance Brozdowski tosses to Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas' "Cubs Postgame Live!" interview with Marquee Sports Network's Cole Wright about the life and legacy of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, who died Monday at 65 years old.
Jul 27, 2025 · 12 min
Biggest series of the year? Cubs vs. Brewers preview
Lance Brozdowski digs into a Cubs series win over the White Sox, praises Matt Shaw's recent hot streak, and talks about some news regarding the team's interest in a few top-flight pitchers ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline.
Jul 26, 2025 · 12 min
Was that the Cubs' worst loss of the season?
Lance Brozdowski recaps Shota Imanaga's rough outing in the Cubs' 12-5 loss on the South Side and discusses how the Josh Naylor trade sets a precedent for other potential rental deals that could go down before the July 31 MLB trade deadline.
Jul 24, 2025 · 26 min
Cubs Weekly: Curtis Granderson has a groundbreaking initiative for young collectors
Lance Brozdowski sits down with three-time MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson and Shane Winn of the National Sports Collectors Convention on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to share an incredible initiative for young sports memorabilia collectors, open some packs of baseball cards, and chat about Granderson’s career.
Jul 23, 2025 · 7 min
Who is Ryan Sweeney 'all-in' on for the Cubs at the MLB trade deadline?
Lance Brozdowski tosses to a segment from our pregame show in which Cole Wright and Ryan Sweeney discuss their stance on a few potential acquisitions for the Cubs using poker parlance. Emmanuel Clase? Eugenio Suarez? Sandy Alcantara? Who is Sweeney "all-in" on before the July 31 deadline?
Jul 23, 2025 · 8 min
Matthew Boyd will -- and should! -- receive NL Cy Young votes this season
Lance Brozdowski recaps a 6-0 Cubs win over the Royals as Matthew Boyd again throws an absolute gem. Also, did you see the starting pitcher for the Royals? 45-year-old Rich Hill! Let's examine how different baseball was in 2005, when Hill made his MLB debut for the Cubs.
Jul 22, 2025 · 11 min
Does Matt Shaw's emergence affect Cubs' MLB trade deadline plans?
Lance Brozdowski is back after a small hiatus from the Cubs Daily Podcast, and talks rookie third baseman Matt Shaw's emergence as he pulls more fly balls, and of course, the July 31 MLB trade deadline and what the team might do.
Jul 20, 2025 · 11 min
Cade Horton matches Garrett Crochet in pitchers' duel in Cubs vs. Red Sox finale
Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton went toe-to-toe with Garrett Crochet in Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox, and Andy Martínez breaks down what it means for his development. Plus, what to really make of the team's performances against left-handed pitching this season.
Jul 18, 2025 · 14 min
Cubs open second half with win over Red Sox as MLB trade deadline looms
The Chicago Cubs opened the second half with a nice win over the red-hot Boston Red Sox, but the clear topic on everyone's mind is the looming July 31 MLB trade deadline. Andy Martínez breaks down the win, then assess president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's pregame comments and what it could mean for the Cubs' plans as they look to push for the playoffs.
Jul 13, 2025 · 14 min
2025 Chicago Cubs State of the Union Address
Alex Cohen talks about the Cubs' series win at Yankee Stadium to go into the All-Star break and brings things full circle in summing up their 2025 season to this point.
Jul 12, 2025 · 9 min
Brad Keller: From non-roster to X-factor for 2025 Cubs
Alex Cohen breaks down how the Cubs tied up the series versus the Yankees with a win, and why, despite his recent struggles, Brad Keller will be an X-factor for this team.
Jul 12, 2025 · 8 min
Inside Matthew Boyd's 2025 MLB All-Star season
Alex Cohen touches on the Cubs' series-opening shutout loss to the Yankees, previews Saturday's premier starting pitching matchup, and shares why Matthew Boyd deserved to be a 2025 NL All-Star with comments from manager Craig Counsell and reliever Brad Keller.
Jul 10, 2025 · 26 min
Cubs Weekly: 2025 MLB Draft preview
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.
Jul 10, 2025 · 19 min
First look at 2025 MLB trade deadline, Cubs' needs
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.
Jul 10, 2025 · 9 min
2025 MLB Draft: How will Cubs approach No. 17 pick?
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.
Jul 9, 2025 · 9 min
Why is Cubs ace Shota Imanaga's strikeout rate down?
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.
Jul 7, 2025 · 9 min
Matthew Boyd is an All-Star; Cubs rout Cardinals
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.
Jul 5, 2025 · 8 min
Will Chris Flexen step up with Jameson Taillon injured?
Lance Brozdowski digs into a Saturday loss against the Cardinals and talks about Chris Flexen's development.
Jul 4, 2025 · 6 min
Jason Kipnis has thoughts on Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong
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.
Jul 4, 2025 · 8 min
Where do Cubs stand in NL playoff picture right now?
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.