Analyzing the MLB offseason
With the MLB offseason approaching its endgame, the panel breaks down the Cubs' winter and how it stacks up against the rest of the league on the latest episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Host Cole Wright is joined by Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez to discuss a wide array of topics, including:- What Austin Romine's signing means (0:40)- Cubs selling opportunity - who will step up in 2021? (3:57)- An in-depth look at the state of the pitching staff (7:25)- What should the Cubs do with Nico Hoerner to begin the season? (16:19)- Which core player is primed for the biggest rebound? (21:22)- Who plays left field in 2021? (26:00)- How the Cubs fit in what has been a strange winter for the NL Central (32:15)- What other division in baseball bears watching this season? (36:20)
28 Tammi 202142min
Farm director Matt Dorey on Cubs' top prospects
On this week's edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, vice president of player development Matt Dorey stops by to dive into the organization's farm system with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki.Among the topics Dorey touched on include:- Development during a strange 2020 (1:35)- Managing a cautious vs. aggressive approach in 2021 (5:26)- Prospects who could make an impact in the big leagues in 2021 (9:14)- Development of young pitchers like Kohl Franklin, Ryan Jensen and Cory Abbott (14:09)- How Brennen Davis has emerged as Cubs' top prospect (20:22)- What the future holds for Miguel Amaya (24:59)- 2021 breakout prospects (28:56)
22 Tammi 202135min
Get to know Boog Sciambi
Jon "Boog" Sciambi - the new face and voice of Cubs TV broadcasts - joined the Cubs Weekly Podcast with host Cole Wright for a conversation about his life, baseball and expectations for the new role. Topics include: - Navigating the whirlwind interview process in a Zoom world (3:34)- His broadcasting idols (5:12)- What Christian Yelich recently DM'd him (7:01)- His amazing Harry Caray story (8:03) - Musical tastes (12:54)- His friendship with Rick Sutcliffe (16:07) - What he saw in the 2020 Cubs (17:13)- The state of baseball today (19:30)- Thoughts on coffee and chapstick (25:41)- His experience broadcasting KBO games last year (30:25)- Why ALS hits close to his heart (32:19)
6 Tammi 202134min
Darvish trade resets farm system as focus shifts back to the future
After the Cubs traded away Yu Darvish and Victor Caratini in exchange for Zach Davies and four prospects, Cole Wright had an extensive chat with Jed Hoyer (4:17) about the deal and what comes next for the franchise. Wright and Tony Andracki break down the move and analyze the biggest takeaways from Hoyer's statements on the trade. Plus, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (26:28) also stops by the podcast to provide a scouting report on the four prospects the Cubs received from the Padres and how the farm system is shaping up entering 2021.
31 Joulu 202034min
Catching up with David Ross
Taylor McGregor catches up with David Ross (11:15) on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss how his offseason has been after his rookie season as manager, how he deals with trade rumors and Jed Hoyer taking over for Theo Epstein.Plus, Taylor shares with host Cole Wright some of her behind-the-scenes perspective from covering the Cubs games at Wrigley Field in 2020, including all of the cool ins and outs she got to experience within the historic ballpark.
17 Joulu 202034min
Wrapping up the 2020 Winter Meetings with Jed Hoyer
Elise Menaker takes the reins as host of this week's Cubs Weekly podcast with guests Bruce Levine and Sean Marshall as the trio breaks down the 2020 Winter Meetings. New Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer also joins the podcast for an exclusive interview about a variety of topics as the 2021 season approaches.
10 Joulu 202019min
Jed Hoyer ready for next chapter with Cubs
The Cubs introduced Jed Hoyer as the new president of baseball operations Monday and we break it all down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Host Cole Wright talks with Len Kasper and Bruce Levine about the immediate and long-term challenges Hoyer faces and what kind of leader Hoyer will be.Plus, an exclusive interview with Hoyer as he discusses the next step in chapter in his career, his time working alongside Theo Epstein and the immediate future for the ballclub.
24 Marras 202020min
The Theo Epstein Era comes to an end
On this edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, we discuss Theo Epstein's departure from the Cubs front office. Host Cole Wright chats with Len Kasper and Bruce Levine about what Epstein has meant to this Cubs team over the last nine years and what comes next. Plus, an exclusive interview with Theo Epstein.
18 Marras 202033min
