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The Cubs cruised to an easy 4-0 win over the Pirates on Monday night in Pittsburgh and Andy Martínez breaks down the win, Pete Crow-Armstrong's home run and the significance and Jameson Taillon's outing and where he might fit on a playoff roster. Martínez then chats with Justin Turner, the 2022 Roberto Clemente Award winner on the significance of Monday and what it means to have won the Award and the importance of giving back.

Marquee Sports Network's Elise Menaker and Carlos Peña break down how the Cubs were able to complete the comeback and take the game and the series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Matthew Boyd threw five innings and allowed four runs in Friday's 6-4 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field. Andy Martínez breaks down how the veteran left-hander fits into the Cubs' playoff rotation mix and why the team might not necessarily need his All-Star form down the stretch.

Marquee Sports Network's Cole Wright and Carlos Peña break down how the Cubs let a 4-3 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays slip out of their hands Saturday before a rally came up short in the bottom of the ninth inning.

On the heels of a crucial September series win in Atlanta, Alex Cohen talks to Cubs players about the value that veterans can have on a potential playoff team.

Two franchise icons -- Sammy Sosa and Derrek Lee -- were inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame this past weekend and will be immortalized forever at Wrigley Field. The duo sat down with Marquee Sports Network for exclusive interviews about their Cubs tenure, what the Hall of Fame honor means to them and much more on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust.

Cade Horton was brilliant again in Atlanta as the Cubs beat the Braves 6-1. The rookie has been so good after "getting his butt kicked" in Houston in June. Andy Martínez breaks down his run and what he means to the team. He also looks at Kyle Tucker's move to the IL and why the Cubs weren't necessarily playing a man down the last week.

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' series-opening loss in Atlanta before diving into the various injury news updates on closer Daniel Palencia, right fielder Kyle Tucker and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Alex Cohen talks to Cole Wright, Elise Menaker and Ryan Dempster about how meaningful Derrek Lee and Sammy Sosa being inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame is.

Alex Cohen breaks down Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton and third baseman Matt Shaw's 2025 NL Rookie of the Year chances.

Pete Crow-Armstrong returned to the Cubs lineup after two games off -- three days total -- as Craig Counsell and the team hoped a mental reset could help him work through some of his offensive struggles. Andy Martínez breaks down the value of the time off and how a veteran like Carlos Santana helped Crow-Armstrong navigate that decision.

Alex Cohen breaks down why Shota Imanaga is as underrated and underappreciated as any starting pitcher in Major League Baseball with some meaningful insight from Cubs teammate Jameson Tallion.

Lance Brozdowski is joined by former Cubs first baseman Carlos Peña to talk Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kyle Tucker and being GM of a Dominican Winter League team on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a big win over the Atlanta Braves, wonders what's up with Daniel Palencia, and considers which pitcher would start Game 1 of a playoff series for the Chicago Cubs.

Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel begin the show discussing how September will feature the beginning of an intriguing Bears season and a Cubs postseason race.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a walk-off win against the Atlanta Braves, discusses an odd play in right-center field, and digs into why the expected numbers have always looked fantastic this season for Ian Happ.

Jim is joined by Chicago Sports & News Columnist Dave Wischnowsky to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB first baseman Derrek Lee. First, Dave and Jim cover Lee's legacy on the Chicago Cubs and how he is one of the better Cub players of the 21st Century (8:50). Then, they discuss his 2005 MVP-caliber season, Gil Hodges, and where Lee ranks among the best first basemen of the 2000s (13:10). Finally, they run through how Lee faired against every NL Cy Young winner from 2004-2010 (31:25), before making a final call on whether or not Lee belongs in the HOF (39:38).

Lance Brozdowski digs into a failed sweep attempt in Colorado before digging into the potential impact Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale can have on the Cubs in September.

Lance Brozdowski digs into Seiya Suzuki's rough month of August, considers why he may be getting out of the slump and tosses to some sound from Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a Game 1 win over the Rockies and throws it to Carlos Pena, Bruce Levine, and Cole Wright to chat about whether Coors Field is the ultimate venue to get the Cubs sputtering offense back on track.

The Cubs were swept for the first time in a three-game series this season as they lost to the Giants 4-3 at Oracle Park. Andy Martínez examines Thursday's game and takes a macro view of the Cubs' situation, especially what needs to improve as they try to snap out of the rut they're seemingly in right now.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a tough loss against the Giants and talks about the national exposure of The Corner Taproom after an on-air bet between Boog Sciambi and Jim DeShaies.

ESPN senior MLB insider Jeff Passan joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to discuss the latest inside information on Kyle Tucker's free-agent contract, who the favorite is in the NL playoff picture, and more.

Lance Brozdowski digs into the recent cold streak for Matthew Boyd and talks about a series-opening loss to the Giants in San Francisco.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh react to the sports weekend from the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and White Sox

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' West Coast sweep of the Angels, talks about why Craig Counsell pulled Jameson Taillon at just 62 pitches and discusses top pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins' return to the mound for Double-A Knoxville.

Bruce Levine, Cole Wright and Ryan Sweeney sit down for a conversation on the state of the Chicago Cubs' offense. They chat about whether the team is too home run reliant, the difficulty of players such as Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker making in-season adjustments, and the importance of contributions from each spot in the lineup.

Marquee Sports Network's Elise Menaker chats with 2016 world champion and current Angels pitcher Kyle Hendricks about his new start on the west coast, his feelings as the Cubs visit Anaheim this weekend and a whole lot more!

Lance Brozdowski digs into a series-opening win against the Los Angeles Angels, talks Javier Assad's stellar outing, and tosses to some sound from Craig Counsell

The Chicago Cubs fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 in the series finale, and while they've won the season set, they dropped to seven games back in the NL Central and have a tall task ahead of them as the October playoff picture continues to come into focus.Andy Martínez breaks down Kyle Tucker's return to the Cubs' lineup, the loss Thursday and what it means. Then, he previews the series against the Angels, as the Cubs reunite with Kyle Hendricks, and shares some stories from some of his former Chicago teammates about what makes the veteran right-hander special.

Lance Brozdowski is joined on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, by The Athletic senior writer Stephen Nesbitt to discuss MLB's expansion and realignment, why left-handed pitchers are so good this season and more.

Lance Brozdowski examines a third consecutive Cubs win over the Milwaukee Brewers and analyzes the news on what was physically ailing Kyle Tucker during his summer struggles.

Lance Brozdowski digs into the two Cubs wins over the Milwaukee Brewers in a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field, and examines Cubs manager Craig Counsell's even-keel nature.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Bears' 38-0 win against the Bills in preseason action Sunday at Soldier Field. They also discussed the Cubs winning their series against the Pirates over the weekend. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a series win against the Pirates, considers Owen Caissie's playing time, and previews a 5-game stretch against the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers

Alex Cohen talks to Cade Horton as he reflects on the learning curve that coincides with being a rookie in Major League Baseball and his success in his rookie campaign.

Alex Cohen talks to Owen Caissie himself and others about what to expect from Cubs top prospect as he gets his first cup of coffee in the big leagues.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a crushing loss to close out a series loss to the Toronto Blue Jays and breaks down what makes outfield prospect Owen Caissie such an impactful addition to a struggling Cubs lineup.

Lance Brozdowski digs into an incredible run from Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton and a distinct home run from rookie third baseman Matt Shaw before listening to Bruce Levine's thoughts on Craig Counsell's managing style.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a Cubs loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto, Javier Assad's return to the rotation from injury, and how much Kyle Tucker's bat speed might be affecting his performance in the month since the All-Star break.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a series loss to the Cardinals, checks in on the Cubs' playoff and NL Central title odds, and previews a big series against the AL East-leading Blue Jays.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a tough loss in St. Louis and talks about what variables go into managing a pitcher like Matthew Boyd or Cade Horton's workload.

Marquee Sports Network's Lance Brozdowski is joined by ESPN MLB insider Kiley McDaniel on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to recap the 2025 MLB trade deadline, including why big-name starters like Sandy Alcantara and Joe Ryan were never traded, how the Cubs' moves stack up and more.

Lance Brozdowski examines a big Cubs win at home against the Reds and dives into the variables surrounding the decision to remove rookie right-hander Cade Horton from his start after just 67 pitches.

Lance Brozdowski examines a rough loss to the Reds on Tuesday night, and dives into Jed Hoyer discussing the "bet" the Cubs made by trading for Michael Soroka, only to see him go down injured two innings in his first post-deadline start.

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Alex Cohen talks about the Cubs starting pitching situation with Mike Soroka leaving his start early and why Colin Rea has been so valuable for the Cubs and during the later half of his career.

Marquee Sports Network's Tom Prizeman breaks down Justin Turner's walk-off homer on Sunday to give the Cubs a 5-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles and looks at his unique role on the 2025 team. Plus, a preview of new acquisition Michael Soroka's first start for Chicago.

Alex Cohen talks about the profound impact that Ryne Sandberg made as a coach and person as the manager of the 2010 Iowa Cubs.

Alex Cohen breaks down the Chicago Cubs' MLB trade deadline moves and the impact that Willi Castro, Taylor Rogers, Andrew Kittredge and Mike Soroka could have on the 2025 roster.