How Miguel Amaya injury might impact Cubs; Julian Merryweather DFA'd
Lance Brozdowski digs into the implications of Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya's oblique strain, which he sustained Saturday against the Reds, and discusses if Moisés Ballesteros or Reese McGuire will be called up from Triple-A Iowa to replace him. Lance also analyzes the Cubs' decision to designate struggling reliever Julian Merryweather for assignment.
25 Touko 8min
The Pete Crow-Armstrong Game just happened
Lance Brozdowski digs into a historic night from Pete Crow-Armstrong as he hit two home runs in the Cubs' series-opening win in Cincinnati. We'll hear some crazy stats on the home runs and listen to what Cubs manager Craig Counsell and PCA thought of his heroics.
24 Touko 9min
Cubs Weekly: Ryan Dempster analyzes MLB's pitching evolution
Ryan Dempster joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to break down all things pitching, from his 16-year MLB career to the current state of the game.Dempster analyzes pitch grips, talks strategy and how to balance data with experience on the mound.The duo also chats about how pitchers discuss the art with other players -- even opponents -- as we've recently seen from Shota Imanaga and Paul Skenes.
23 Touko 24min
Can Pete-Crow Armstrong have a 40-40 season?
Lance Brozdowski throws to an interview with Bruce Levine, Elise Menaker and Ryan Sweeney as they analyze whether PCA can put together a 40-40 season.
22 Touko 6min
Cubs rout Marlins, plus Statcast's new hitter swing data
Lance Brozdowski analyzes another big offensive game from Cubs hitters and reviews what new hitter metrics we can analyze publicly with Statcast's latest release.
21 Touko 9min
Who will record Cubs' next save with Porter Hodge on IL?
Lance Brozdowski examines who will earn the next save for the Cubs with Porter Hodge hitting the IL, Matt Shaw's MLB return, and a potential third base trade target for the July 31 trade deadline.
20 Touko 9min
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Colin Rea seal Cubs' Crosstown Classic sweep of White Sox
Lance Brozdowski discusses one particular stat that enables the Cubs pitching staff's success, highlights the force that is Pete Crow-Armstrong, and chats with rookie right-hander Cade Horton about his first taste of MLB life.
19 Touko 9min
Should the Cubs recall Matt Shaw after his Triple-A breakout?
Lance Brozdowski examines whether the Chicago Cubs should recall hot-hitting prospect Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa to fill their third base hole as the team continues its scorching stretch of offensive production with another Crosstown Classic win over the White Sox at Wrigley Field.
17 Touko 10min
