An inside perspective on the rise of Cubs young pitching
On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Iowa Cubs pitching coach Ron Villone stops by for a chat on the young arms in the organization and how they each forged a path to the big leagues. Villone discusses his time with Adbert Alzolay, Justin Steele, Tommy Nance and others and provides a unique lens to view the Cubs' young pitchers. Plus, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez break down all the injuries for the Cubs and what it means for the team moving forward as they wrap up a really successful month of May.
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A discussion with Doug Glanville on unwritten rules and analytics
Doug Glanville stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki about a couple of buzz topics surrounding Major League Baseball lately - unwritten rules and analytics.Glanville hosts Class is in Session on Marquee Sports Network and explains what stood out to him most from a recent episode revolving around analytics and their role in today's game. He also explains why Kris Bryant's versatility cannot be measured on paper and the trio discuss how the Cubs have turned around their offense in part by going against some analytics.Plus, an open conversation about the White Sox unwritten rules controversy and an interview with the Cubs new PA announcer Jeremiah Paprocki.
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Megalodons, Avengers and the Cubs' depth
On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, reporters Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez run down the team's recent road trip and how all the injuries are impacting the roster. Plus, we dive into how the Cubs have turned things around offensively this season and Andy nerds out with some "Avengers" comparisons. We also welcome in Cubs director Mike Fox and Cubs productions producer/editor Pat Gostele (20:47) for a behind-the-scenes look at the Megalodon, Marquee Sports Network's groundbreaking new camera that created a buzz at the ballpark on the last homestand.
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Promising signs for the Cubs
As the Cubs claimed a series victory over the Dodgers with a doubleheader sweep, David Ross' group has exhibited some encouraging signs lately.Host Cole Wright is joined by reporters Taylor McGregor and Tony Andracki on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast to run down some of those promising tidbits, including:Kyle Hendricks' bounceback startThe offense jumping on Clayton KershawDavid Bote's "clutch" geneKris Bryant's resurgent seasonYoung pitchers showing potential
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Assessing the first month of 2021
The first month of the 2021 season is in the books and we have learned plenty about the Cubs so far. We break it all down on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast with host Cole Wright, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez. The trio provides reaction to the big Bears draft pick and weigh in on how they believe the Cubs lineup will be structured moving forward. Plus, analysis on the pitching staff, injury updates and the return of Minor League Baseball.
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A little small ball and getting the Cubs offense going
The Cubs’ pulled out a small-ball win over the Mets and sit at 8-9. The offense has shown some signs of resurgence and Sean Marshall and Andy Martinez join host Cole Wright to break it down on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast. The trio discuss Anthony Rizzo heating up, the bright spots of the rotation and bullpen and Marshall breaks down just
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Digging into the Cubs offense
Two weeks into the 2021 season, the Cubs sit at 5-7. But there's reason for optimism with this offense and Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez read the tea leaves on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast.The two Cubs reporters discuss why the peripheral stats indicate good fortune may be coming for the likes of Ian Happ and Anthony Rizzo while Kris Bryant has been a consistent bright spot in this lineup. Plus, we hear from Jed Hoyer on his assessment of the first 12 games and where the Cubs go from here.
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What did we learn about this team in the first week of the 2021 season?
Cole Wright, Ryan Sweeney and Tony Andracki analyze the first week of the 2021 season and what we learned about this Cubs team.What takeaways are there from the offense's early performance? Will this rotation continue to surprise people? How has David Ross handled rotations for the position players? What kind of effect does Craig Kimbrel's dominance have on the rest of the bullpen? Does Andrew Chafin have the best mustache in baseball? (Yes. The answer is yes.)We break it all down on the latest episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast.
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