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Carlos Peña stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Cole Wright and Andy Martinez about the Cubs' recent play, including a an all-around team victory Monday night in San Diego.

From Kyle Hendricks' dominant outing to a strange week for Frank Schwindel to Nico Hoerner's budding stardom, the trio dissect every aspect of the Cubs roster - complete with pop culture references.

Plus, why are players not rewarded with an RBI if they drive in a run while grounding into a double play? Peña, Wright and Martinez debate.

Sean Marshall joins Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki to chat about the top takeaways from the Cubs in the first month of the 2022 season.

Marshall analyzes Marcus Stroman, Keegan Thompson, David Robertson and some other Cubs pitchers and provides his thoughts on this year's shortened Spring Training.

Plus, the panel discusses favorite Crosstown memories, including Marshall's throwback to his playing days.

Marshall, Menaker and Andracki also have a chat about the mental side of the game - with some help from Patrick Wisdom.

The Cubs split their road series with the Pirates and Rockies, with their offensive showings catching the eye of our panel — Elise Menaker and Andy Martínez. The pair discuss the hot start for the Cubs’ bats that ranks in the top 10 of baseball in many offensive categories and the showings of Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel.

Then, Menaker and Martínez breakdown Seiya Suzuki’s torrid start and what’s been most impressive so far. 

Menaker and Martínez discuss the Cubs’ rotation and how the pitching staff will look as they continue to get stretched out and into full game rhythm.

With the Cubs taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers in the first series of 2022, our panel (Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Lance Brozdowksi) discuss the top takeaways from the weekend. Topics include Seiya Suzuki's historic debut, the success of the rotation and surprising developments.

Then, Brozdowski takes the group through his latest Top 25 Cubs prospect rankings, explaining why players slot in at each spot.

Who made the biggest leap? Who is poised to shoot up the list in 2022 or beyond? Which players just missed the cut? Brozdowski answers these questions and more.

The 2022 MLB season is upon us! Our panel (Elise Menaker, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez) previews the Cubs season and provides predictions on a variety of topics, including:

-Favorite Spring Training moment

-2022 Cubs breakout player

-Under-the-radar players to keep an eye on

-Who will lead the Cubs in homers?

-Who will lead the Cubs in saves?

-Biggest surprise of the season

-Bold predictions

-Must-watch series for the season

Plus, Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal stops by the podcast to chat about his unicorn approach at the plate, his thoughts on walk-up songs and how he will work with the team to stay healthy in 2022.

The Cubs Nico Hoerner, who has a birthday in May and turns 24 years old, helps us celebrate some Wrigley Field staff who were also born in the month of May!*******************

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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

Taylor McGregor, Andy Martínez and host Cole Wright react to the return of fans to Wrigley Field and other storylines from camp. McGregor also discusses her position as a role model and woman in sports media.

Beth Mowins stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast for a candid chat with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki about her career, her new role with Marquee Sports Network and her thoughts on bunting. During the 2021 season, Mowins will become the first woman to serve as a play-by-play broadcaster for a Cubs game (19:57).

Wright and Andracki also touch on the latest from Cubs camp, including the position battles worth keeping an eye on at second base and in the bullpen. Plus, how Joc Pederson is fitting in and the tough decision the Cubs face with Nico Hoerner.

Year 2 of Camp Rossy is in full effect as the Cubs prepare for the 2021 season. Host Cole Wright is joined by Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki to discuss the biggest observations from the first week of spring training and how the roster is coming together.

Plus, Cole chats with Ian Happ about his 2020 adjustments and goals for the new season.

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)