Fact or Fiction at the Winter Meetings
Rumors were swirling around at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. and the Cubs Weekly Podcast helps sort through what was fact and fiction. Host Andy Martínez and Marquee Sports Network contributor Bruce Levine discuss where the Cubs stand in the race for superstar Shohei Ohtani. The pair then discuss where Christopher Morel stands in trade talks and who the Cubs are targeting in that department. Later in the podcast, the pair discuss their takeaways from Jed Hoyer, Carter Hawkins and Craig Counsell’s availabilities this week.
6 Joulu 202323min
Hot stove with Boog Sciambi
The voice of the Cubs Jon "Boog" Sciambi stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Sciambi chats with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki on how his offseason is going as well as one of his favorite hobbies - his collection of around 150 pairs of shoes. Sciambi reflects back on his first 3 years in the booth for Cubs broadcasts, including his favorite part of the job and memorable moments. He also evaluates the 2023 Cubs season and where he sees the team moving forward. Sciambi - who has known Craig Counsell since 1997 - fills fans in on what to expect from the new Cubs manager and why he's so good at leading teams on the field. Plus, Sciambi provides his thoughts on the MLB Hot Stove season and how he consumes all the rumors and news throughout the winter.
30 Marras 202337min
What we learned from Counsell's introductory presser
Craig Counsell was introduced as the 56th manager in Cubs franchise history Monday at Wrigley Field. What did we learn from the press conference? Chris Emma joins Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to provide their main takeaways from the press conference.Topics include why Counsell chose the Cubs, first impressions of the new manager, how this pairing came to be and how Counsell can directly - and indirectly - impact the Cubs' position in the standings in 2024 and beyond.Plus, what comes next for the Cubs? There are many decisions to be made on Counsell's coaching staff at a time where player acquisition is also paramount during the offseason.
14 Marras 202335min
A busy offseason begins
The Cubs have a new manager in Craig Counsell as the offseason kicks off and the Cubs Weekly Podcast broke it all down. Andy Martínez and Bruce Levine share why Jed Hoyer felt now was the time to pull the trigger and hire Counsell as their skipper. The pair discuss why the Cubs felt he was the right choice and how difficult it was to part ways with David Ross.Later in the podcast, the pair recap agent Scott Boras’ press conference, share some of his best one-liners and discuss the Cubs’ interest in Cody Bellinger. Levine offers some insight on the Cubs’ offseason plans. They also assess Christopher Morel’s move to first base in the Dominican Winter League.
9 Marras 202332min
A stunning move
A shocking managerial move leads to an emergency Cubs Weekly Podcast. Tim Stebbins and Tony Andracki break down the coaching swap as Craig Counsell is in and David Ross has been relieved of his duties as Cubs manager.Why did the Cubs make this move? What does this mean for the organization moving forward? How will this shake up the NL Central? Will the rest of the Cubs coaching staff be affected by the change? We analyze all the ripple effects of the aggressive move while Joe Girardi also lends his perspective as a former manager.
6 Marras 202331min
Offseason chatter with Jameson Taillon
Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast, joining Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki to discuss how he's experiencing Chicago in the offseason, a chat on fantasy football and the Bears plus his approach to the winter.Taillon detailed his journey to the Cubs, from the No. 2 overall selection in the 2010 MLB Draft (just behind Bryce Harper and ahead of Manny Machado) to pitching in New York with Anthony Rizzo, who sang praises of what it's like to play for the organization.In a couple fun segments to finish off the podcast, Taillon builds the perfect Cubs pitcher from individual traits and then plays a new game called Best of 7.
1 Marras 202331min
2023-24 offseason mailbag
Fans submitted their burning questions for the Cubs' 2023-24 offseason in the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki answer questions ranging from Cody Bellinger's future to top priorities for the Cubs this winter.Who are realistic free agent targets for the Cubs? What would a trade package for Pete Alonso or Juan Soto look like? How do the Cubs improve in clutch situations? Will Patrick Wisdom return in 2024?We answer these and more, including a rapid fire round of fun questions at the end of the podcast.
26 Loka 202357min
What Cubs can learn from 2023 postseason
The MLB playoffs are heating up and there is much to learn from how October has played out. Is securing a first-round bye actually an advantage? Will the success of the Phillies and Rangers motivate other teams to be more aggressive in free agency to build their rosters?And there is one important lesson the Cubs could take away from this postseason in how the best lineups are constructed.Plus, where do Hayden Wesneski and Keegan Thompson slot in on the 2024 Cubs? And among the most intriguing position groups this offseason, here's why first base/center field and the bullpen are the units that bear watching the most over the winter.
19 Loka 202340min
