Ben Zobrist
2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki about a wide array of topics, including being back at Cubs Convention and interacting with fans.Zobrist tells the story about his free agency journey to the Cubs, what Joe Maddon meant to him as both a player and a person and how the team dealt with the organization's World Series drought.Of course, there was plenty of Game 7 talk, as Zobrist broke down his championship-winning hit and what he remembers about those epic moments that will echo throughout eternity for the Cubs franchise.The 14-year MLB veteran also reflected back on some of the highlights of his playing days, including the unique way he ended his career.
18 Jan 202430min
Cody Bellinger and Cubs Convention
Cubs Convention wrapped up over the weekend and there was one name talked about more than any others … Cody Bellinger. The Cubs Weekly Podcast crew recaps the Bellinger love that happened at Cubs Convention. Then, Tony Andracki, Andy Martínez and Tim Stebbins discussed whether Bellinger would return and what impact he would have on the roster. The trio breaks down some of the moves that did actually go down over the weekend — the signing of pitcher Shōta Imanaga and the trade for Michael Busch and reliever Yency Almonte. They discuss how Imanaga fits on the roster and what that means for the Cubs rotation going forward. Andracki, Martínez and Stebbins also discuss Christopher Morel — who missed out on Cubs Convention because of visa issues — and his role on the team and Pete Crow-Armstrong and where he’ll start the 2024 season.
16 Jan 202443min
Imanaga, Bellinger and the Cubs offseason
Bruce Levine stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Tony Andracki about Shōta Imanaga and how the Japanese southpaw could fit in Chicago.Also, what's the latest on the Cody Bellinger market? Are things trending in a positive direction for a potential reunion with the Cubs?Plus, what other moves could Jed Hoyer make this offseason? Levine and Andracki also preview the 2024 Cubs Convention, including the people they're most interested in hearing from and the panels they can't wait to watch.
9 Jan 202430min
Justin Grimm
Former Cubs reliever Justin Grimm joins the podcast, chatting with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki about what he's been up to lately and his journey in baseball.Grimm reflects on his career, which included 263 appearances over 5 years with the Cubs. He tells stories from the epic 2015-16 Cubs seasons, shares the moment he knew the team was going to win it all, what it was like playing for Joe Maddon and much more.Grimm also reveals his favorite teammates and why Anthony Rizzo meant so much to him personally.
3 Jan 202435min
Best of 2023
Recapping the year that was on the Cubs Weekly Podcast as Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki discuss the best moments and interviews. Snippets include: -Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon reading funny Tweets -Former Cubs reliever Pedro Strop on the time he homered off Anthony Rizzo -Miguel Montero on the 9th and 10th inning of Game 7 -Ted Lilly's favorite Ryan Dempster story -Mike Fontenot chronicles Aramis Ramírez's epic walk-off in 2007 -Kyle Farnsworth shares his perspective on viral fight with Paul Wilson -Adbert Alzolay's mentality out of Cubs bullpen -Dexter Fowler on playing for both sides of the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry -VP of scouting Dan Kantrovitz on the Cubs' 1st round pick Matt Shaw -Thomas Ian Nicholas (aka Henry Rowengartner) describes filming "Rookie of the Year" at Wrigley Field -Carlos Peña analyzes Seiya Suzuki's hot end to the season -Bruce Levine and Andy Martínez explain why the Cubs made the switch to Craig Counsell as manager -Jon "Boog" Sciambi on his favorite part of the job
26 Dec 202337min
Free agent fits
The Cubs have been extremely quiet this offseason so we examine the fit for a pair of intriguing free agents: Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman.Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki explain why Chapman might not make the most sense for the Cubs in the long-term, even though he would be a big upgrade in the near future. A big part of that is because of what the Cubs have in house to cover third base - both already in the major leagues and coming up through the farm system.The panel also debates where Mike Tauchman fits on the 2024 Cubs as well as how a pair of active teams this offseason (Diamondbacks, Pirates) affect the Cubs moving forward.Plus, we look back at the Top 10 Cubs games of the 2023 season, which air on Marquee Sports Network each night from Dec. 22-31.
20 Dec 202340min
The post-Ohtani offseason
In the days since Shohei Ohtani landed a $700 million deal with the Dodgers, we've learned a lot about the contract and how it impacts the rest of the offseason. That includes ripple effects on the Cubs' winter.Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze the Plan B for Jed Hoyer's front office, including how the trade market is materializing and why Ohtani's quirky contract means some bad news for the Cubs.Plus, what's the latest with Cody Bellinger and a potential reunion in Chicago? What does the offseason look like for the Cubs now? What does the future hold for Christopher Morel and will we see a big league move for the Cubs before the end of 2023?
13 Dec 202339min
Ohtani intrigue and trade market developments
The 2023 MLB Winter Meetings are over and it was a quiet week for the Cubs - and for the Shohei Ohtani market. The game's greatest player remains unsigned but there was some drama that followed him around throughout the week in Nashville.Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki have you covered on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast, breaking down all the MLB news and notes.As time goes on, it looks more and more like the Cubs will be active in the trade market this winter, but who could they acquire and who would they give up? Plus, a variety of other updates:-What's the latest on Cody Bellinger?-Does the Juan Soto trade affect Bellinger's status?-Christopher Morel's future-Plans for Drew Smyly, Hayden Wesneski and Keegan Thompson
7 Dec 202335min
