A unique perspective on the state of baseball

A unique perspective on the state of baseball

Journeyman pitcher Dan Straily joined Lance Brozdowski on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast. Straily is a veteran pitcher currently pitching for the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate in Iowa.

The former Cub was part of several big trades in franchise history - once acquired in the Jeff Samardzija/Addison Russell deal with the Oakland A's and later traded for Dexter Fowler.

Straily chats about the place analytics has in baseball today, how he has seen the sport change over this 15-year career and what he would adjust if he were the MLB commissioner.

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Assessing Cubs pitching situation, Seiya Suzuki's defense after series loss

Assessing Cubs pitching situation, Seiya Suzuki's defense after series loss

Andy Martínez takes a look at the Cubs' current pitching scenario after some tough outings by the Cubs bullpen and Sunday's starter Colin Rea and then looks at Seiya Suzuki's yin and yang day in the loss.

22 Jun 10min

Wind takes center stage in Cubs' homer-happy win

Wind takes center stage in Cubs' homer-happy win

Lance Brozdowski digs into a windy win at Wrigley Field, contextualizing just how odd the elements can be at times and discussing the power surge of Ian Happ.

21 Jun 10min

Sammy Sosa triumphantly returns to Wrigley Field; Cubs drop series opener to Mariners

Sammy Sosa triumphantly returns to Wrigley Field; Cubs drop series opener to Mariners

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Friday Cubs loss to the Mariners, chats about a bullpen regression game, and throws to Sammy Sosa's revealing interview with reporters, as he shared his thoughts on his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field.

20 Jun 9min

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the fastest Cub ever to 20-20

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the fastest Cub ever to 20-20

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Cubs loss to the Brewers at Wrigley Field, talks about Pete Crow-Armstrong's heroics while already reaching 20 homers and 20 stolen bases this season, and ponders Jameson Taillon's occasional struggles.

19 Jun 9min

Cubs Weekly: Eno Sarris explains why the MLB ball is different

Cubs Weekly: Eno Sarris explains why the MLB ball is different

Lance Brozdowski chats with The Athletic's Eno Sarris on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, about his recent piece about a change in the MLB ball, what he believes the next big player development trend will be and what could prevent the pitcher injury crisis.

19 Jun 27min

Pete Crow-Armstrong steals show in memorable Cubs win at Wrigley Field

Pete Crow-Armstrong steals show in memorable Cubs win at Wrigley Field

Andy Martínez breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong's memorable night at Wrigley Field, where he made a highlight-reel catch, followed it up with the longest home run of his career and had the crowd chanting "MVP" and his name.

18 Jun 10min

Cubs walk off Pirates on Father's Day for series win

Cubs walk off Pirates on Father's Day for series win

Andy Martínez breaks down the Chicago Cubs' 3-2 walk-off win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, their ability to win games on the margins and how it's become a staple for the team, and then shares the importance of Father's Day for various members of the organization.

15 Jun 11min

Examining Kyle Tucker's dip in bat speed

Examining Kyle Tucker's dip in bat speed

Lance Brozdowski talks about whether runners in scoring position stats are reliable and digs into Kyle Tucker's recent dip in bat speed.

14 Jun 10min

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