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Today, we recap the Cubs' solid postseason run that ended in the NLDS, breaking down Pete Crow Armstrong's breakout year, offseason questions around Kyle Tucker and Cade Horton and what's next for Counsell's squad.Then it's onto the Bears' wild walk-off win in Washington, their third straight, as Swift shines, Moody redeems himself, and the team suddenly looks dangerous!Grab a cold one and join us for a Chicago doubleheader of grit, growth, and just the right amount of fan therapy.

Bears Win 3rd in a row, Shane Riordan on Chicago Sports, and Amazing Brewers Double Play - T H1

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Game 5 loss to the Brewers and an end to the Chicago Cubs' 2025 season.

Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez pondered if the Cubs have the best fan base in all of Chicago sports.

Lance Brozdowski and Alex Cohen discuss another Cubs win at Wrigley Field and preview a massive Game 5 back in Milwaukee.

Lance Brozdowski and Alex Cohen recap a nerve-racking Chicago Cubs win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NL Division Series at Wrigley Field, and preview Game 4.

Lance Brozdowski and Alex Cohen discuss the Chicago Cubs' brutal Game 2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Division Series, including whether starting Shota Imanaga was the correct decision and if the team can win three consecutive games to claim the best-of-five set.

Well, here we are again: the very safe elections in Wisconsin (just ask Robin Vos) is being screwed with again, as a judge in Waukesha wants to introduce another unnecessary step in the completely secure process of voting. The Brewers just won game two of the NLDS and if you're going to Game 3 tomorrow, you should ride in style! Greg also reflects on the whiney, sad nature of Chicago Sports writers on Twitter. Our good friend Pat Kreitlow joins us every other Tuesday and today we're talking about gubernatorial candidate and sitting Congressman Tom Tiffany about his new website and his two...ideas? Then, US Senator and concerned guy Ron Johnson is upset he was being investigated because he tried to help overthrow the 2020 election, you know, perfectly good reason to be mad. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Lance Brozdowski reviews all the angles of a big decision to start Matthew Boyd in Game 1 of the NLDS on short rest against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Lance Brozdowski and Alex Cohen recap an electric Chicago Cubs win over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field, setting up a massive NL Division Series matchup with the rival Milwaukee Brewers starting Saturday.

Lance Brozdowski and Alex Cohen recap a tough Chicago Cubs defeat against the San Diego Padres -- including manager Craig Counsell's fateful decision to let Shota Imanaga pitch to Manny Machado in the fifth inning -- and preview the winner-take-all NL Wild Card Series Game 3 at Wrigley Field.

Lance Brozdowski and Alex Cohen recap a massive Game 1 win for the Chicago Cubs over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field and break down which players had the biggest hand in it.

Lance Brozdowski previews the first Chicago Cubs playoff baseball since 2020, digging into everything about the Padres and how to beat them in the NL wild-card round.

Lance Brozdowski bemoans Cade Horton's rib fracture and listens to thoughts from Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell on the loss of the Chicago Cubs' rookie ace.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a Chicago Cubs series loss to the New York Mets, discusses an ambiguous update to Cade Horton's health and considers why Shota Imanaga recently has struggled.

Lance Brozdowski is joined by Alex Cohen as they dissect Pete Crow-Armstrong's incredible 30-homer, 30-steals season for the Cubs, Seiya Suzuki's recent hot streak, and consider which team stats really matter in the playoffs.

Lance Brozdowski is joined by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic to preview the Cubs playoff chances, roster decisions for the Wild Card round, and how much Kyle Tucker's injuries this season will impact his offseason earnings.

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' rough series-opening loss to the New York Mets before talking through updates on Cade Horton's back injury and Kyle Tucker's calf ailment.

Alex Cohen dissects the Cubs' wire-to-wire win over the Mets on Wednesday, and how rookie third baseman Matt Shaw notably contributed to that win and to the team during his first MLB season.

Lance Brozdowski digs into a third consecutive Cubs loss to the Reds before conversing with Cliff Floyd and Cole Wright about a variety of topics related to playoff baseball.

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' tough series loss to the Reds, wonders if it's a problem that the Cubs' offense can't hit velocity, and previews the upcoming home series against the New York Mets.

Lance Brozdowski discusses Shota Imanaga's rocky start in Cincinnati and listens to a conversation between Cliff Floyd, Bruce Levine and Cole Wright on which Cubs pitcher should make the playoff roster.

Lance Brozdowski highlights a Marquee Sports Network conversation with Cliff Floyd, Bruce Levine, Elise Menaker and Cole Wright about Kyle Tucker traveling to Tampa to receive treatment on his calf injury and if the Cubs slugger will be OK for the 2025 MLB playoffs.

Lance Brozdowski sits down with Elise Menaker to talk about the Cubs' potential NL Wild Card Series opponents, who should make the roster and what the team's X-factor will be come October.

Lance Brozdowski celebrates the Cubs' playoff-clinching win in Pittsburgh and listens to Ian Happ, Craig Counsell, Dansby Swanson and Justin Turner's reaction to the moment.

Lance Brozdowski digs into another Cubs win in Pittsburgh, a bullpen X-factor, and another great start from rookie right-hander Cade Horton.

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.

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.

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 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.

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