Wrapping up the 2020 Winter Meetings with Jed Hoyer
Elise Menaker takes the reins as host of this week's Cubs Weekly podcast with guests Bruce Levine and Sean Marshall as the trio breaks down the 2020 Winter Meetings. New Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer also joins the podcast for an exclusive interview about a variety of topics as the 2021 season approaches.
10 Des 202019min
Jed Hoyer ready for next chapter with Cubs
The Cubs introduced Jed Hoyer as the new president of baseball operations Monday and we break it all down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Host Cole Wright talks with Len Kasper and Bruce Levine about the immediate and long-term challenges Hoyer faces and what kind of leader Hoyer will be.Plus, an exclusive interview with Hoyer as he discusses the next step in chapter in his career, his time working alongside Theo Epstein and the immediate future for the ballclub.
24 Nov 202020min
The Theo Epstein Era comes to an end
On this edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, we discuss Theo Epstein's departure from the Cubs front office. Host Cole Wright chats with Len Kasper and Bruce Levine about what Epstein has meant to this Cubs team over the last nine years and what comes next. Plus, an exclusive interview with Theo Epstein.
18 Nov 202033min
Pat Hughes on his legendary career
Cubs radio broadcaster Pat Hughes joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to relive his legendary career with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki. From classic Ron Santo stories to memories of the 2016 World Series run, Hughes reflects on the best moments of his 25 years with the Cubs. He also explained what the strange 2020 season was like for him, including how Ronald Reagan's advice helped him out in one crucial moment.Hughes is the play-by-play broadcaster for the Cubs for WSCR 670 The Score.
12 Nov 202046min
Ryan Dempster on balancing analytics and baseball, treasuring Jon Lester, World Series memories
Ryan Dempster stops by as the guest on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast, reflecting back on the fateful fall of 2016 and the current state of baseball. The former Cubs pitcher tells stories of his Game 7 experience and shares what it was like in the clubhouse celebration after the game.Dempster also shares his recent conversation with David Ross and how "Off the Mound" has grown from a Cubs Convention staple to a weekly show and podcast with some of the biggest names in baseball.Catch the entire conversation as Dempster joins host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki as they discuss the role of analytics in baseball, Jon Lester's awesome gesture to Cubs fans and more.
5 Nov 202038min
Cubs Offseason Preview
With the Los Angeles Dodgers hoisting the World Series trophy this week, that means the MLB offseason is officially upon us. What will be the main area of focus for the Cubs front office this winter? Will the DH stick around in the National league and if so, how will the Cubs approach the position this winter?Host Cole Wright is joined by Bruce Levine and Tony Andracki to break down every facet of the Cubs offseason and each provides their bold predictions on how the winter will play out.
29 Okt 202039min
Reflecting on 2020 and looking to the future
Ryan Sweeney drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to join host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki to break down the 2020 season that was for the Chicago Cubs. What was this year like to watch and cover? What comes next for this lineup? And what does the future hold for Theo Epstein? The panel addresses these topics and more while also taking some time to appreciate the best six-year stretch in franchise history.
7 Okt 202044min
Previewing the Wild-Card matchup with Marlins
It's going to be a wild postseason and the Cubs will kick it all off by facing a team they haven't seen at all in the regular season. So what has this 2020 season been like for the Miami Marlins and how do they stack up against the Cubs?Marlins.com beat writer Joe Frisaro stops by the podcast to give Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez insight into this Marlins team and what the keys to the matchup will be in the best-of-3 series at Wrigley Field.Frisaro gives the full scouting report on the young pitchers the Marlins will throw at the Cubs this week and also shares some awesome stories of former Cubs reliever Brandon Kintzler, who is now the Miami closer.
29 Sep 202033min
