Cubs players share veterans' value in MLB playoff push

Vibes were high around Wrigley Field Tuesday night in an offensive explosion for the ages. Our podcast panel of Chris Emma, Tim Stebbins and Tony Andracki dissect the big win and how important it is that the Cubs take advantage of the soft part of their schedule.Are Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ breaking out of their respective slumps? Has Jameson Taillon turned a corner? What does the future hold for Marcus Stroman?Plus, the trio talks Immaculate Grid, the game taking the baseball world by storm.

20 Heinä 202344min

The Cubs put a bow on the 3-day draft Tuesday by selecting 10 players in rounds 11-20. Cubs VP of Scouting Dan Kantrovitz stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast with Andy Martínez and Lance Brozdowski to recap the eventful — and restless — 3 days of the draft.Kantrovitz shares some insight on 1st round pick Matt Shaw, his offensive profile and why they liked him as their first pick. Then, Kantrovitz goes in depth on 2nd round pick Jaxon Wiggins, one of the pitchers the Cubs were excited to pick in the draft. Later in the pod, Kantrovitz provides some information on some of the more intriguing later round picks the Cubs made, like 6th rounder Alfonsin Rosario and 16th round pick Daniel Brown.To wrap up the pod, Brozdowski and Martínez discuss their takeaways from the draft and the All-Star Game, where Justin Steele pitched a scoreless inning.

13 Heinä 202340min

On this week's edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Taylor McGregor and Andy Martínez recap a crazy Cubs win in Milwaukee and what that means for the team ahead of the All-Star Break. The pair discuss Daniel Palencia's emergence and what it could mean for the Cubs' bullpen going forward. Then, McGregor and Martínez discuss the All-Star Game, where 3 Cubs were selected and what they're most excited to see in the game. Later in the pod, actor Thomas Ian Nicholas stops by with Tony Andracki to talk about the anniversary of the film Rookie of the Year. Nicholas shares some of his favorite baseball stories and how he follows the game today.

6 Heinä 202329min

Coming off London, the Cubs are staring down an important stretch of games before the All-Star Break. Tim Stebbins, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze the Cubs' final couple weeks of the first half and debate which Cubs players will make the All-Star team. How do the Cubs handle the Jameson Taillon situation moving forward? How has Nick Madrigal's recent stretch of play impacted the Cubs roster? How have the Cubs found stabilization in the bullpen?Plus, Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather stops by to chat about the London trip and how he's emerged as a high-leverage arm in the bullpen.

29 Kesä 202344min

The Cubs are red-hot, having won 10 of 12 and 4 straight series. They've knocked the Pirates from 1st place all the way to 4th and are threatening to climb to the top of the NL Central...if not for the apparently unstoppable Cincinnati Reds.Sean Marshall joins the podcast (31:06) to break down the Cubs' recent run with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki. From the major turnaround by the offense to the steadying presence of the rotation, the Cubs are firing on all cylinders right now.Marshall also breaks down the importance of the pitcher-catcher dynamic and why we're seeing so much success from Marcus Stroman and Tucker Barnhart. With the Cubs heading to London, Marshall explains how the players should approach the grueling travel of the trip to keep the momentum going.Plus, we discuss Trey Mancini's role on the team, Mike Tauchman's stellar play, Christopher Morel's adjustments in the DH spot, Kyle Hendricks in prime "Professor" form and Nick Madrigal's recent resurgence.

22 Kesä 202353min

Kyle Hendricks is fresh off his best start in years and his continued return to form would pay huge dividends for the Cubs moving forward. Plus, Cody Bellinger is nearing a return to Chicago and he could be playing a new position to help give the Cubs offense a boost. Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki break it all down in the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast and what it means for the rest of the roster. They also discuss a weird baseball scoring rule, the Cardinals' disaster of a season and the new MLB schedule. Plus, Menaker gives a rundown on several of the Cubs' top prospects, including Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kevin Alcántara, Ben Brown and a trio of relievers pitching well in Triple-A. We also welcome in a special guest - DJ Ca$h Era, who was the guest DJ at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night to kick off the homestand and Pride month.

15 Kesä 202342min

With the Cubs taking on the Angels in Anaheim, Shohei Ohtani's first series against the North Siders takes center stage. On the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast, our panel of Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki spend some time daydreaming about Ohtani in Chicago and how that would impact the Cubs roster. The duo also discusses how some key members of the next Cubs core - Miguel Amaya, Christopher Morel, Matt Mervis - have fared recently and how it may or may not have affected their long-term stock in the organization. Plus, some rotation optimism surrounding the team even while question marks continue to swirl in the bullpen.

8 Kesä 202340min

Chris Emma and Andy Martínez discuss Justin Steele’s injury, what the next steps are for him and what an extended absence could mean to him and the Cubs’ rotation. Then, the pair assess the Cubs’ 4-5 homestand, where they won series against the Mets and Rays, but were swept by the Reds. Emma and Martínez look at Matt Mervis’ development and what the Cubs need to do to have a successful West Coast road trip. Carlos Peña joined Tony Andracki to provide his assessment of the Cubs two months in and offered his insight as to how the North Siders can climb out of their recent funk. From team meetings to addressing the "dragon under the bed," Peña explains exactly how the Cubs can get on the right track and turn the season around.

1 Kesä 202337min