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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Cubs 2021 season primer
Our Cubs Weekly crew (host Cole Wright, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez) preview and predict the 2021 MLB season and break down how David Ross' roster is shaping up for Opening Day.The trio provides thoughts on a host of categories for the season, including:-NL Central standings -Cubs MVP -Cubs Cy Young -Cubs breakout player -Comeback player of the year -Biggest surprise on the 2021 Cubs -Bold predictions -Series to circle on the Cubs' 2021 schedule
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Opening Day roster coming into focus
Elise Menaker steps in as host of the Cubs Weekly Podcast as she and Tony Andracki discuss the Cubs roster crunch, expectations for the 2021 pitching staff and the team's offensive adjustments as they look to put 2020 in the rearview mirror. Elise also chronicles her record-setting softball career at Cornell University and her journey in media. Later, artist/muralist Kate Lynn Lewis stops by the podcast to relay her collaboration with the Cubs for Women's History Month.
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Catching up with Carrie Muskat
Former MLB.com beat reporter Carrie Muskat stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat about her illustrious 40-year career in the industry and her new book "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Cubs."Carrie revisits her favorite moments from her time covering the Cubs and the relationships she built along the way, including a special moment she shared with Anthony Rizzo after the 2016 World Series.Host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki also break down the latest storylines from Cubs camp, including: Shelby Miller's impressive spring, Adbert Alzolay's role, the backup catcher spot and a rebound season from Javy Báez.
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