Cubs in the WBC and other roster musings
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 bullpen. Plus, how do the Cubs fill in right field after Seiya Suzuki's injury? All that and more on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast.
6 Maalis 202334min
Ted Lilly and Jon Lieber
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 about his favorite Cubs memories, how he's spent his time in retirement and the best game he's ever pitched.
1 Maalis 202334min
Storylines to watch as Cactus League games begin
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 the 2023 Opening Day roster and how Cody Bellinger's adjustments have come to fruition with the Cubs.Martínez also provides three under-the-radar players that fans should keep an eye on who could wind up contributing for the Cubs at some point this season.
25 Helmi 202334min
Adbert Alzolay and the beginning of Cubs camp
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 is joined by Marquee Sports Network player development analyst Lance Brozdowski and the pair break down the Cubs’ battle for the fifth rotation spot, Jameson Taillon’s new slider and some top prospects to keep an eye on this spring.
20 Helmi 202333min
Kicking off 2023 Spring Training
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 podcast, Martinez and Tony Andracki chat with Eugene McIntosh, the co-founder of The Bigs. McIntosh details his career covering the Cubs, including how he came up with the "El Mago" nickname for Javy Báez.
16 Helmi 202340min
Jeremiah Paprocki, Carlos Mármol
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 he's learned and his favorite part of the job. Mármol joins Andy Martínez to discuss his time with the Cubs. He describes what it was like converting from starter to reliever, being “effectively wild” and where he watched the Cubs win the 2016 World Series.
8 Helmi 202335min
Mike Fontenot
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 arrived in Chicago (as part of the Sammy Sosa trade)
31 Tammi 202326min
Kyle Farnsworth
Former relief pitcher Kyle Farnsworth joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez about his life since retirement as a power lifter. Other topics include pitching at Wrigley Field in the playoffs, Farnsworth's unique perspective on the Steve Bartman moment, his famous brawl with Paul Wilson, playing for Dusty Baker and how the game has changed since he was a player.
25 Tammi 202329min
