The wonder of Wrigley
The theme of this week's podcast is Wrigley Field, as two members of the "Friendly Confines" crew stop by to detail their day-to-day duties. Mira Emma, a groundscrew intern and an Iowa State soccer player, joins Elise Menaker for an interview on how she helps get the playing surface ready for the Cubs. Also, security guard Fabian De Hoyos chats with Andy Martinez about his sudden rise to fame after going viral during a broadcast last week.And then there was the defense of Wrigley Field that galvanized Cubs fans after a Boston Red Sox pitcher attacked the iconic ballpark. Catch it all on this week's podcast: (00:54) Cubs trivia question (03:56) Seiya Suzuki's return and inside-the-park homer (08:10) Mira Emma interview (21:23) Fabian De Hoyos interview (31:47) The legend of Fabian (35:12) Story of the week
5 Juli 202239min
Making strides
Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez discuss all the latest surrounding the Cubs - particularly how young players are making strides toward the future.Topics include:- (00:35) A Kyle Hendricks trivia question- (06:54) A snippet from a new feature with Hendricks- (11:02) Nico Hoerner's incredible hot stretch- (16:15) Christopher Morel's growing pains- (22:24) Keegan Thompson's future in the rotation- (29:01) Our favorite stories of the week
29 Juni 202232min
Pitching decisions
The Cubs were forced to make a variety of tough pitching decisions this week, including optioning Adrian Sampson and top prospect Caleb Kilian down to the minors.Elise Menaker, Taylor McGregor and Tony Andracki discuss why the Cubs made each move and what comes next for the team. Plus, an All-Star voting update brought about some surprises - and some very unsurprising developments.The panel also provides injury updates and discusses how Nico Hoerner has proved all the doubters wrong.
22 Juni 202229min
Insight from Christopher Morel's minor league coach
Paul McAnulty - the hitting coach at Class-A South Bend in 2019 - joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss what Christopher Morel was like as a player coming up through the Cubs system and how the youngster morphed into a star rookie in the majors.Plus, Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez chat about the state of the Cubs' rotation - including Kyle Hendricks' return to the mound, Justin Steele's development and Caleb Kilian's second stint in Chicago.The panel also dissects Ian Happ's breakout season and how the 2022 Cubs are all about opportunity for players like Eric Stout.
15 Juni 202241min
Young players to keep an eye on
Lance Brozdowski joins Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki on the Cubs Weekly Podcast. The trio discusses a host of young players in the organization, including Christopher Morel's breakout and Caleb Kilian's debut.Plus, what prospects have taken a leap this season? And who are some young players we might see in Chicago later this year following in the footsteps of Morel and Kilian?The panel also dissects Patrick Wisdom's adjustments at the plate and which Cubs players might be ticketed for the All-Star Game next month.
10 Juni 202250min
Christopher Morel's incredible start and checking in on Triple-A Iowa
It would be difficult to script a better first couple weeks for Christopher Morel in the major leagues. Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen dissect Morel's hot start and how he has impacted the Chicago team.We also check in on how rehab assignments for David Bote and Alec Mills have gone in Iowa and updates on top prospects Caleb Kilian and Brennen Davis.Plus, who will be next to make the trip from Iowa to Chicago to help the big-league club? And how is the new pitch clock affecting the game in the minor leagues?
2 Juni 202242min
Dan Plesac
The Conductor himself, Dan Plesac, stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki.The trio discusses the Cubs' recent stretch of quality play, Christopher Morel's staying power, Frank Schwindel's resurgence and a return to health by Nico Hoerner and Willson Contreras.Plus, who is next to get a statue outside Wrigley Field? And Plesac also weighs in on doubleheaders and his favorite Wrigley and Crosstown memories.
26 Maj 202227min
Fergie Day and Home Run Derby X
Fergie Jenkins' statue was unveiled at Wrigley Field this weekend and Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez provide their takeaways from the festivities, including what Billy Williams said.Plus, hear from Jenkins as he speaks to the crowd on hand and explains what the honor means to him. Also, Spencer Owen stops by Wrigley Field to detail his status as a Home Run Derby X Wild Card and how he is training to partner with Geovany Soto on the Cubs team in this summer's event.
21 Maj 202230min
