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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.

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.

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

This week we're discussing early Spring Training storylines that we're interested in, plus exploring the details of the Tatis extension. How do we get Kris Bryant????

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Dan Collins and Joey Gelman react to the exciting news of Zach LaVine's All-Star selection, becoming the first Bulls' player since Jimmy Butler to make the game! They also talk about if he is cementing himself as a player the Bulls can build around (2:01-20:48). They then jump into the warm happy thoughts of baseball as they talk about the key storylines for the Cubs and Sox as they start Spring Training (20:50-35:18)!

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Kevin Pillar is the latest Mets addition among recent moves to add depth to their roster but could Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant be a big splash for the Mets right before the start of Spring Training? Doug Williams and Andy Martino bring you an all-new Shea Anything podcast and discuss if the Mets have one more big move in them before the start of camp. Doug and Andy also dive into how the NL East will shape up and where they see the Mets in the division race. Andy provides some insight into why fans might not know the full story when it comes to teams not fighting harder for a free agent and why adding depth players has been a secret to the Dodgers success and is now looking like a mantra for the Mets moving forward. Lastly, why didn't the Mets push harder for reliever Justin Wilson and let him head north to the Yankees in the Bronx? All that and more on this week's Shea Anything podcast.

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With the MLB offseason approaching its endgame, the panel breaks down the Cubs' winter and how it stacks up against the rest of the league on the latest episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast.

Host Cole Wright is joined by Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez to discuss a wide array of topics, including:

- What Austin Romine's signing means (0:40)

- Cubs selling opportunity - who will step up in 2021? (3:57)

- An in-depth look at the state of the pitching staff (7:25)

- What should the Cubs do with Nico Hoerner to begin the season? (16:19)

- Which core player is primed for the biggest rebound? (21:22)

- Who plays left field in 2021? (26:00)

- How the Cubs fit in what has been a strange winter for the NL Central (32:15)

- What other division in baseball bears watching this season? (36:20)

Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the huge signing of Liam Hendriks and how it sets up the White Sox to continue to cement their place as a World Series contender (3:49-12:02). Dan and Joey also talk about the latest expectations for the Cubs and their latest arbitration deals with Willson Contreras, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant (12:03-22:17).

They then shift gears and break down the NFL divisional round of the playoffs and ask how far behind the Bears are after watching the top teams this weekend (22:20-32:17).

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What was the biggest takeaway from the Cubs' five-game series against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field? When Kris Bryant returns, does David Ross immediately slot him back into the leadoff spot? How do the Cubs stack up against the 2020 White Sox? 

Our Cubs Weekly panel answers these questions and more as host Cole Wright is joined by Bruce Levine and Tony Andracki to recap the crazy week that was and look ahead to the Crosstown Series this weekend at Wrigley Field.

BETTING CHICAGO checks in with Guests Shaun Graves and Dom Fortini to grade the Cubs after the first 10 games of the season. We give out grades for the starting pitching, the offense, the defense and David Ross as the Cubs sit atop the National League at 8-2.

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BETTING CHICAGO gets you ready for the 2020 Chicago Cubs 60-game season! Guests Shaun Graves and Dom Fortini reveal their favorite betting lines for the North Siders, the biggest X-Factors heading into the season and the confidence levels they have in the pitching staff! Then we divulge the top three things that NEED to happen if the Cubs have any hopes of contending for a title in 2020.

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Marquee Sports Network digital reporters Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez run down their first impressions of the Cubs 2020 schedule, including series to circle and why it could be a favorable slate. The duo then provides their first impressions of Cubs summer camp at Wrigley Field from the holiday weekend. Such topics include the advanced approach at the plate by the hitters and how the Cubs plan to address the rotation in José Quintana's absence. Plus, Kris Bryant's honest assessment of his future and why he might be primed for a huge 2020 campaign.

Betting Chicago returns.....TO TALK SPORTS! Plenty to discuss with guest Shaun Graves about baseball beginning its first steps to return, the optimism and pessimism surrounding the 60-game schedule, how the Cubs plan to utilize the DH, the Cubbies over/under's and so much more!

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BETTING CHICAGO returns with the ALL TIME CUBS FANTASY DRAFT: SANDLOT EDITION! 6-team draft, four managers and a guest list that includes the cast of Hulu's comedy Shrink: Kyle More,Tim Baltz and fellow Wilmette native and comedy legend Joel Murray! We walk down memory lane and select 24 of the finest hitters in Cubs history! Stories for days, some surprise picks and who went number 1???? MUST-LISTEN for anyone that bleeds Cubbie Blue!

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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull and Tony Andracki react to the news of David Ross becoming the new manager of the Cubs and the upcoming arbitration process with Kris Bryant regarding his delayed callup back in 2015.

01:30 Was it always David Ross' job?

04:00 Ross having to do a mock press conference as part of his interview process

10:00 Theo and Jed's interview process

13:00 How will Ross hold his former teammates accountable

17:00 How active will the team be in free agency this offseason

21:00 Kris Bryant's grievance over his service time

28:00 Chances Kris Bryant (or a core player) gets traded this offseason

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Luke Stuckmeyer, David Kaplan, Kelly Crull, and Tony Andracki discuss the similarities between the red-hot 2019 Cubs and 2016 World Champions. Chief amongst those parallels are the superb performances of Kyle Hendricks and Jon Lester, as well as the entire pitching staff (2:30). Also similar are MVP-caliber play from Kris Bryant, and a resurgent Willson Contreras (12:45). Finally, the panel discloses one area where the 2019 team comes up short: defense (18:15).

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With September approaching, David Kaplan and Tony Andracki discuss the biggest issues facing the Cubs at the moment, including the health status of guys like Kris Bryant and Brandon Morrow. Is this bullpen good enough to win if Morrow can’t return to health and his dominant form? How good should fans feel about the rotation moving in September and October? What does the trade for a new veteran catcher say about the status of Willson Contreras and Victor Caratini in the final month of the season? Is this team good enough to win a World Series right now?

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Luke Stuckmeyer and Matt Buckman are joined by Mick Gillispie, the voice of the Tennessee Smokies, to discuss Kris Bryant’s rehab stint and his thoughts on Bryant not making his 2nd consecutive All Star game.

He also provides a scouting report on some very interesting pitching prospects on the AA team including Monday’s winning pitcher, Matt Swarmer.

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The NBCS Chicago Cubs team of Kelly Crull, Tony Andracki, Jon Graff, Matt Buckman and Scott Changnon rattle off their main takeaways from the weekend’s Cubs Convention, including the funniest moments and how the players engaged with fans and each other throughout the three days at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.

Plus, which players – besides Kyle Schwarber – made the most of the offseason and primed for a breakout in 2018? The crew gives their take, with options including Albert Almora Jr., Ian Happ and Jason Heyward.

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