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On the day of the Cubs' first official workout for pitchers and catchers, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki discuss the vibe around camp, where nearly every position player has shown up early. It's Craig Counsell's first camp as Cubs manager and he's already making his presence known in Arizona.

As Jed Hoyer, Carter Hawkins and Counsell kicked off the start of spring with a press conference and players began to meet with the media, one name continues to surface: Cody Bellinger. What is the update on Bellinger's situation and how are the Cubs pivoting as he remains a free agent?

Hoyer left the door open for potentially more additions to the roster but the Cubs are also banking on internal improvements. Who are some players that could take the next step in 2024? Plus, are external projections for win totals for the Cubs accurate?

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

Bruce Levine joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki and answer the question about whether this 2023 season was a success or not.

The panel also discusses what the offseason has in store for Cody Bellinger and whether or not he'll be back in 2024. Plus, the trio weighs in on the Cubs' support of David Ross and the resurgence of Kyle Hendricks.

We also doled out 2023 Cubs season awards, including MVP, best moment and plenty more.

Was the Cubs' 2023 season a success? Our podcast panel of Andy Martínez, Tim Stebbins and Tony Andracki attempt to answer that question while providing initial thoughts on the campaign.

What went right for the Cubs? From Cody Bellinger's MVP-caliber season to Justin Steele's Cy Young bid. What went wrong for the team this year? From performance in close games to a lack of bullpen depth, our crew discusses all angles.

Plus, will the Cubs bring back Bellinger?

The Cubs were swept out of the desert and begin the final homestand of 2023 in an unenviable position in the playoffs.

Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze the Cubs' 5-game losing streak and where the team goes from here. Who will step up in the bullpen? How does the offense get back on track? Will the Cubs take advantage of a soft schedule on the upcoming week?

We answer these questions and more on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast.

Carlos Peña joins Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to dissect the team's disappointing series in Colorado.

Top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong had a storybook debut but the Cubs still dropped the final 2 games to the Rockies. Peña reflects on his own debut, evaluates what he's seen from "PCA" so far and explains how Seiya Suzuki was able to regain his confidence and become a game-changing player for the Cubs down the stretch.

Plus, Dansby Swanson is exactly what the Cubs paid for and the panel discusses how the team can bounce back in Arizona.

The Cubs salvaged the series finale Sunday against the Diamondbacks and the Cubs Weekly Podcast broke it all down. Tony Andracki and Andy Martínez break down the Cubs offense and why the Cubs weren’t concerned after scoring just 4 runs in the first three games of the series.

The pair discuss Kyle Hendricks’ importance to this team, especially given his injury last season and the uncertain nature of his return, let alone his performance. Also on the pitching side, the duo look at the Cubs’ bullpen, who has stepped into David Ross’ circle of trust and how he is managing workload for a corps of relievers that has been heavily relied on.

Later in the podcast, Andracki and Martínez look at Bellinger’s significance to the Cubs’ offense and where they would be without him. 

The Cubs swept the San Francisco Giants in a series with massive Wild Card implications. The Cubs Weekly Podcast, hosted by Andy Martínez and Tim Stebbins, recapped the series including big performances from Seiya Suzuki, Justin Steele and Jordan Wicks.

Martínez and Stebbins discussed the Cubs’ ability to rest some of their bullpen arms in the series, how David Ross is managing late-season fatigue and why it’s important to preserve some of those key relievers. They examined Adbert Alzolay's absence and why a few days off now is beneficial. 

Later in the podcast, the duo looked at September call-ups, including why they decided to call up Shane Greene and move on from him in a short amount of time. Then, the Cubs discuss one of the hot topics among Cubs’ fans, Alexander Canario and why he hasn’t seen too much playing time and what the Cubs hope he gains in his time up in the major leagues.

Looking at pitching puzzle On this week’s edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Andy Martínez and Bruce Levine discuss the Cubs’ decision to move lefty Drew Smyly from the rotation to the bullpen. The pair discuss the ramifications that has on the rest of the starting rotation, including the impending return of Marcus Stroman. 

The duo then discusses the Cubs’ bullpen usage and how David Ross will manage his relief corps in the stretch run. Levine and Martínez discuss Mike Tauchman’s incredible run and what his success means for the team’s use of Seiya Suzuki going forward.

Later in the podcast, Levine recalls being present for Hall of Fame weekend, where Cubs radio broadcaster Pat Hughes was honored as the Ford C. Frick Award winner. Levine shares what makes Hughes so special.

The Cubs are officially going for it. They picked a lane at the deadline and emerged as buyers with a big lineup pickup in Jeimer Candelario.

Tim Stebbins, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze the Cubs' deadline moves, what it means for the rest of the season, how the new-look lineup is shaking out and ripple effects up and down the roster.

Plus, pitching questions surrounding Marcus Stroman, Drew Smyly and the bullpen. And what are the top storylines Cubs fans should pay attention to in the final two months of the season?

Vibes were high around Wrigley Field Tuesday night in an offensive explosion for the ages. Our podcast panel of Chris Emma, Tim Stebbins and Tony Andracki dissect the big win and how important it is that the Cubs take advantage of the soft part of their schedule.

Are Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ breaking out of their respective slumps? Has Jameson Taillon turned a corner? What does the future hold for Marcus Stroman?

Plus, the trio talks Immaculate Grid, the game taking the baseball world by storm.

Chris Emma and Andy Martínez discuss Justin Steele’s injury, what the next steps are for him and what an extended absence could mean to him and the Cubs’ rotation. Then, the pair assess the Cubs’ 4-5 homestand, where they won series against the Mets and Rays, but were swept by the Reds. Emma and Martínez look at Matt Mervis’ development and what the Cubs need to do to have a successful West Coast road trip.  

Carlos Peña joined Tony Andracki to provide his assessment of the Cubs two months in and offered his insight as to how the North Siders can climb out of their recent funk. From team meetings to addressing the "dragon under the bed," Peña explains exactly how the Cubs can get on the right track and turn the season around. 

Chicago Tribune Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Andy Martínez about the Cubs’ recent stretch. The pair discuss what’s gone wrong for David Ross’ side during a 5-13 stretch.

The pair talk about the team’s offense, which has struggled to deliver crucial knocks with runners in scoring position. Montemurro delves into the recent offensive surge by Seiya Suzuki and discuss his importance to the team’s offense.

Later in the podcast, the duo discuss the team’s struggles on the mound and the affect that is having on their recent struggles. Montemurro and Martínez break down the decision to option Hayden Wesneski, what that means for the rotation and bullpen moving forward.

Sitting in for Matt Spiegel this week, Chris Rongey opened his show by reacting to Team USA's wild 9-7 win against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals Saturday evening. Rongey also explained how the event has made him an even bigger fan of the sport. Later, Meghan Montemurro of the Tribune joined the show to discuss the latest storylines at Cubs camp, including outfielder Seiya Suzuki's health and the competition for the No. 5 spot in the rotation.

Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki check in from Sloan Park in Arizona to deliver the latest news from Cubs camp. Hall of Famer Billy Williams addressed the team, the Cubs made their first spring cuts and a bunch of players left for the World Baseball Classic.

Martínez and Andracki also break down the position battles heading into Opening Day, including the fifth starter battle, third base and the bullpen. Plus, how do the Cubs fill in right field after Seiya Suzuki's injury?

All that and more on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast.

Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki weigh in from sunny Arizona on the latest Cubs Spring Training news. From position battles to defensive pairings to lineups, Martínez and Andracki explain what storylines they'll be watching as the Cubs face off in some exhibition games.

Plus, an update on Kyle Hendricks (who threw his first bullpen in more than seven months), examining Christopher Morel's fit on the 2023 Opening Day roster and how Cody Bellinger's adjustments have come to fruition with the Cubs.

Martínez also provides three under-the-radar players that fans should keep an eye on who could wind up contributing for the Cubs at some point this season.

Jed Hoyer has been busy this winter, adding to the Cubs roster with veteran talent. Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki dissect the current state of the lineup, starting rotation and bullpen including providing their projections of how each unit lines up in early January.

The podcast panel also analyzes the overall improvement of the team since the end of the 2022 regular season and discusses the potential of the Cubs making the playoffs in 2023.

Plus, are there more moves coming for the Cubs? And with Cubs Convention on the horizon, what are we most looking forward to after a three-year hiatus of the winter event?