The Cubs wrapped up a tough - but successful - road trip in which they went 5-4 against a trio of playoff contenders. Joe Girardi joins Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki to dissect the road trip and how it can be a galvanizing stretch for a group that has been ravaged by injuries lately. What comes next for the Cubs with Seiya Suzuki expected to miss a month? What has been the key behind Christopher Morel's turnaround defensively? Our panel analyze these topics and more, including Kyle Hendricks' early season struggles and why Héctor Neris is so important to this ballclub ..read more

Ryan Sweeney joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki about the team's tough loss in San Diego on Monday and how the group turns the page after such a game.  The panel also chats about encouraging signs from the first couple weeks of the season, including Craig Counsell's impact, Ben Brown's first few outings and Michael Busch's emergence in the lineup. Plus, the ripple effects from Julian Merryweather's injury and how the Cubs manage their bullpen over the next couple months ..read more

The first week of the 2024 Cubs season is in the books and we've seen the Craig Counsell effect already. Our panel of Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki explain how the new skipper is impacting the team early in the schedule and also analyze the ripple effects of the Justin Steele injury.  Plus, the plan for Ben Brown, the Christopher Morel Experience at third base and Nick Madrigal proving his worth in the early going. Martínez and Andracki also explain why the lineup and rotation have impressed so far while also previewing the big weekend series with the Dodgers in town that will draw atte ..read more

The 2024 MLB season is upon us and it's time for our annual prediction podcast. Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze Cubs camp in Arizona and how the Opening Day roster shook out after a bunch of injuries and position battles.   Martínez and Andracki also provide their season predictions for a number of categories, including: -Under-the-radar players to keep an eye on this season -What will be the biggest surprise of the year? -2024 Cubs breakout player -2024 Cubs MVP -2024 Cubs Cy Young -What series on the 2024 Cubs schedule are you circling? -What minor leaguer that has not yet made ..read more

Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast in Mesa, Ariz. to chat with hosts Elise Menaker and Andy Martínez. Kelly shared how he doesn’t follow Spring Training numbers too closely, focusing on the process rather than the results. He then talks about Seiya Suzuki and how the right fielder can carry over his success from last season and spring into the regular season. Kelly was reunited with Cody Bellinger and shared how he found out about his return to the team and what excites him about working with him again. The second year hitting coach provides more insight on Mich ..read more

Former Cubs catcher Geovany Soto stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat from the 2024 Convention. Soto reflected on his time in Chicago, including playing for a playoff team in 2008. Soto recalled what it was like to catch Carlos Zambrano and some history that he made after catching his no-hitter. He reflected on his post playing career, too and what it was like to participate in Home Run Derby X last year ..read more

Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast this week to chat to hosts Elise Menaker and Andy Martínez. Wicks talked about his debut and what was dubbed “the greatest mound visit in baseball history.” He discussed his journey through pro ball, what adjustments he had to make when he reached the majors and what it’s like to pitch in a pennant race. Later in the podcast, Wicks shared his first time pitching at Wrigley, what he’s learned from Kyle Hendricks and a fun tidbit about his favorite pitch from a pitcher in the Cubs’ system. To wrap up the pod, Menaker and Martinez discu ..read more

Former Cubs catcher Jody Davis stops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat from the 2024 Convention.  Davis reflects on the 1984 season, what it was like with a firsthad view of Ryne Sandberg on a daily basis and what made Rick Sutcliffe so special during his time in a Cubs uniform. Plus, Davis ranks himself among all-time Cubs catchers and how he was able to flourish both defensively and offensively ..read more

Relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. drops by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki during Spring Training. Leiter explains his initial impressions of new manager Craig Counsell, what he learned during his first full season as a big-league reliever and gets into his family history and how growing up as the son and nephew of big-league pitchers sealed his fate. Later, Menaker and Andracki analyze the Cubs' 40-man roster conundrum that features several intriguing non-roster players in camp. Plus, how some of the changes Counsell has made are paying dividends and the one ..read more

Shota Imanaga threw his first live batting practice Wednesday at Cubs camp and stole the show. The Cubs Weekly Podcast recapped the session and the first week of full-squad workouts from Mesa, Ariz. Elise Menaker and Andy Martínez discussed what they’ve seen from camp and what their takeaways have been. The duo breaks down the Cubs latest additions — David Peralta and Dom Smith on minor league deals and what their signing means for the roster and for a potential Cody Bellinger return. Menaker and Martínez discuss some of the roster questions the Cubs are facing, including their center fie ..read more