Best Marquee Sports Network Podcasts (2025)

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Cade Horton matches Garrett Crochet in pitchers' duel in Cubs' finale vs. Red Sox 11:47

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19h ago11:47

11:47

Cade Horton went toe-to-toe with Garrett Crochet in Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox and Andy Martínez breaks down what it means for his development, plus what to really make of the Cubs' performances against left-handed pitching this season.

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Cubs open second half with win over Red Sox as MLB trade deadline looms 14:13

3d ago14:13

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The Chicago Cubs opened the second half with a nice win over the red-hot Boston Red Sox, but the clear topic on everyone's mind is the looming July 31 MLB trade deadline. Andy Martínez breaks down the win, then assess president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's pregame comments and what it could mean for the Cubs' plans as they look to push for th…

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2025 Chicago Cubs State of the Union Address 14:43

8d ago14:43

14:43

Alex Cohen talks about the Cubs' series win at Yankee Stadium to go into the All-Star break and brings things full circle in summing up their 2025 season to this point.

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Brad Keller: From non-roster to X-factor for 2025 Cubs 9:35

10d ago9:35

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Alex Cohen breaks down how the Cubs tied up the series versus the Yankees with a win, and why, despite his recent struggles, Brad Keller will be an X-factor for this team.

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Inside Matthew Boyd's 2025 MLB All-Star season 8:19

10d ago8:19

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Alex Cohen touches on the Cubs' series-opening shutout loss to the Yankees, previews Saturday's premier starting pitching matchup, and shares why Matthew Boyd deserved to be a 2025 NL All-Star with comments from manager Craig Counsell and reliever Brad Keller.

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Cubs Weekly: 2025 MLB Draft preview 26:02

11d ago26:02

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Lance Brozdowski is joined by MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to break down the 2025 draft class, including why this draft is unique and whom the Cubs could take at 17th overall.

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First look at 2025 MLB trade deadline, Cubs' needs 19:43

11d ago19:43

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Alex Cohen chats about the Cubs salvaging the series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field and ranks which perceived "sellers" at the 2025 MLB trade deadline match up with Chicago's needs.

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2025 MLB Draft: How will Cubs approach No. 17 pick? 9:49

12d ago9:49

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Alex Cohen breaks down the latest Cubs loss, and he also dives into the team's draft strategy and comments from VP of scouting Dan Kantrovitz from earlier this week.

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Why is Cubs ace Shota Imanaga's strikeout rate down? 9:44

13d ago9:44

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Lance Brozdowski digs into Shota Imanaga's outing in Minnesota, wonders whether his small velocity loss is affecting his strikeout rate this season, and talks about why pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins hasn't thrown in a game since June 20th.

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Matthew Boyd is an All-Star; Cubs rout Cardinals 9:07

15d ago9:07

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Lance Brozdowski digs into Matthew Boyd's selection to the NL All-Star team, and makes the case for Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki to join their Cubs teammates at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game next week in Atlanta.

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Will Chris Flexen step up with Jameson Taillon injured? 8:57

16d ago8:57

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Lance Brozdowski digs into a Saturday loss against the Cardinals and talks about Chris Flexen's development.

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Jason Kipnis has thoughts on Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong 6:27

17d ago6:27

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Lance Brozdowski throws to a conversation between Marquee Sports Network's Elise Menaker, Jason Kipnis and Bruce Levine on Pete Crow-Armstrong's emergence for the Cubs this season and Kyle Tucker's quiet leadership qualities.

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Where do Cubs stand in NL playoff picture right now? 8:11

18d ago8:11

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Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' big three-game sweep of the Guardians, setting up an enormous Fourth of July weekend showdown against the Cardinals, and catches you up on where Chicago stands in the NL playoff race.

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Cubs Weekly: What goes on in an MLB draft war room? 24:34

18d ago24:34

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Lance Brozdowski and Katie Krall sit down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat about everything MLB draft, from what actually happens in the war room, how to balance high school and college talent, and everything you need to know about the inner workings of a monumental day in a team's calendar.…

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Cubs win another series; Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong voted NL All-Star starters 14:48

19d ago14:48

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The Cubs beat the Guardians 5-4 at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night in come-from-behind fashion, but that was almost secondary to the news that Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker were voted National League All-Star Game starters. Andy Martínez recaps the historic news for the duo and why it's an organizational win for Crow-Armstrong's selection, p…

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Is Pete Crow-Armstrong in a slump? 11:10

20d ago11:10

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Lance Brozdowski digs into a big Game 1 Cubs win over the Guardians, praises Matthew Boyd's incredible season and wonders about this baby slump that Pete Crow-Armstrong is in right now.

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Quality start conundrum: Are they important in 2025? 10:19

22d ago10:19

10:19

Alex Cohen breaks down the Cubs' road trip and talks with pitching coach Tommy Hottovy on how the quality start stat is viewed in present-day baseball.

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Carson Kelly’s All-Star candidacy 8:27

23d ago8:27

8:27

Alex Cohen chats with catcher Carson Kelly about his 2025 MLB All-Star Game chances while recapping the Cubs' offensive resurgence as they even their series against the Astros with a win Saturday at Daikin Park.

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Recapping Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly's return to Houston, plus what to make of Cade Horton's rough Cubs start 11:52

24d ago11:52

11:52

Andy Martínez recaps Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly's return to Houston, a city where they helped bring World Series titles, takes you through the ways the Astros honored them, and then breaks down Cade Horton's rough start and what it means for him and the Cubs.

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Alex Cohen's message to Cubs fans: 'Do Not Panic' 9:21

25d ago9:21

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Marquee Sports Network's Alex Cohen discusses Shota Imanaga's first outing since he came off the IL, shares some facts and figures about previous championship teams, and explains why Cubs fans shouldn't panic after recent losses.

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Cubs Weekly: ESPN's Jesse Rogers reveals his thoughts on the Cubs' trade deadline targets 24:07

25d ago24:07

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Lance Brozdowski sits down with ESPN's Jesse Rogers on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to talk through the landscape of the trade deadline, how early they might make a move, and the options available. They also recap Rogers' profile of Pete Crow-Armstrong and what he learned about the phenom reporting the piece.…

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What Bruce Levine is hearing about Cubs' potential MLB trade deadline targets 10:15

26d ago10:15

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Lance Brozdowski digs into ESPN's top 50 MLB trade deadline pieces article, highlighting the names the Chicago Cubs were listed as potential suitors for, including thoughts from our studio crew of Bruce Levine, Elise Menaker, and Cliff Floyd.

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Examining Pete Crow-Armstrong's error, Jameson Taillon's struggles 17:07

27d ago17:07

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Lance Brozdowski and Tom Prizeman dig into a tough Cubs loss in St. Louis, Jameson Taillon's troubles against right-handed hitters, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's blunder in center field.

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Which starting pitchers will Cubs acquire before 2025 MLB trade deadline? 10:22

28d ago10:22

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Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' potential starting pitcher acquisitions as they navigate Colin Rea and Ben Brown's recent rocky outings, including some thoughts from Cliff Floyd on who he wants the team to add.

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Assessing Cubs pitching situation, Seiya Suzuki's defense after series loss 10:51

29d ago10:51

10:51

Andy Martínez takes a look at the Cubs' current pitching scenario after some tough outings by the Cubs bullpen and Sunday's starter Colin Rea and then looks at Seiya Suzuki's yin and yang day in the loss.

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Wind takes center stage in Cubs' homer-happy win 10:19

30d ago10:19

10:19

Lance Brozdowski digs into a windy win at Wrigley Field, contextualizing just how odd the elements can be at times and discussing the power surge of Ian Happ.

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Sammy Sosa triumphantly returns to Wrigley Field; Cubs drop series opener to Mariners 9:05

1M ago9:05

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Lance Brozdowski recaps a Friday Cubs loss to the Mariners, chats about a bullpen regression game, and throws to Sammy Sosa's revealing interview with reporters, as he shared his thoughts on his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is the fastest Cub ever to 20-20 9:06

1M ago9:06

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Lance Brozdowski recaps a Cubs loss to the Brewers at Wrigley Field, talks about Pete Crow-Armstrong's heroics while already reaching 20 homers and 20 stolen bases this season, and ponders Jameson Taillon's occasional struggles.

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Cubs Weekly: Eno Sarris explains why the MLB ball is different 27:30

1M ago27:30

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Lance Brozdowski chats with The Athletic's Eno Sarris on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, about his recent piece about a change in the MLB ball, what he believes the next big player development trend will be and what could prevent the pitcher injury crisis.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong steals show in memorable Cubs win at Wrigley Field 10:43

1M ago10:43

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Andy Martínez breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong's memorable night at Wrigley Field, where he made a highlight-reel catch, followed it up with the longest home run of his career and had the crowd chanting "MVP" and his name.

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Cubs walk off Pirates on Father's Day for series win 11:25

1M ago11:25

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Andy Martínez breaks down the Chicago Cubs' 3-2 walk-off win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, their ability to win games on the margins and how it's become a staple for the team, and then shares the importance of Father's Day for various members of the organization.

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Examining Kyle Tucker's dip in bat speed 10:33

1M ago10:33

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Lance Brozdowski talks about whether runners in scoring position stats are reliable and digs into Kyle Tucker's recent dip in bat speed.

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How will the Cubs manage Cade Horton's workload? 9:21

1M ago9:21

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Lance Brozdowski dives into a Friday extra-innings loss over the Pirates, how the Cubs might manage Cade Horton's workload this season, and what it's like to watch Paul Skenes from behind home plate.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong's unusual homer powers the Cubs past Pittsburgh 7:36

1M ago7:36

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Lance Brozdowski digs into a series-opening win over the Pirates at Wrigley as Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a ball above his eyes out to right field for his 18th HR of the season and previews another matchup against Paul Skenes.

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Cubs Weekly: Previewing the Athletes Unlimited Softball League with Elise Menaker 26:04

1M ago26:04

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Lance Brozdowski and Elise Menaker sit down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, for a discussion about the brand-new Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) and the impact it will have on post-collegiate softball players. They also discuss Elise's Hall of Fame career and how softball has evolved since her time playing for Cornell U…

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Cubs drop series to Phillies, plus a special reunion for Daniel Palencia 10:44

1M ago10:44

10:44

Andy Martínez recaps the Cubs' 7-2 loss in Philadelphia, assesses Ben Brown's continued first inning woes and shares an emotional reunion between reliever Daniel Palencia and his parents at Wrigley Field.

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Ian Happ, Cubs use long ball in 8-4 win over Phillies 10:22

1M ago10:22

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Lance Brozdowski recaps a Cubs win in Philadelphia, dissects Ian Happ's recent power surge and details the issues with catch probability.

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Kyle Tucker vs. Zack Wheeler was must-see TV 9:56

1M ago9:56

9:56

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' Game 1 loss in Philadelphia, Kyle Tucker's dominance against good pitching, and Ryan Pressly's velocity bounce-back.

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Nico Hoerner and Craig Counsell ejected as Cubs drop series to Tigers 10:06

1M ago10:06

10:06

Lance Brozdowski digs into Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton's questionable fastball usage in leverage counts and listens to Craig Counsell chat about Nico Hoerner's ejection before previewing another big series against the Phillies.

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Mini-home run derby in Detroit highlights a positive Cubs trend in 2025 9:09

1M ago9:09

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Andy Martínez recaps the Cubs' five-homer, bounce-back win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon, digs into how Jameson Taillon's desire to add more velocity has been supplanted by his successful off-speed offerings, and showcases just how resilient Chicago has been as a team in 2025.

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Outs on bases cost Cubs Game 1 in Detroit 15:59

1M ago15:59

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Lance Brozdowski and Tom Prizeman recap the Cubs' Game 1 loss in Detroit, including an admirable performance by Ben Brown and two pivotal outs on the bases.

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How can the Cubs beat Tarik Skubal? 10:58

2M ago10:58

10:58

Lance Brozdowski recaps a series win against the Nationals before digging into how the Cubs can attack one of the best pitchers in MLB, Tarik Skubal.

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Cubs Weekly: How Pitching Ninja took over baseball 26:19

2M ago26:19

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On the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, Lance Brozdowski sits down with Rob Friedman, better known as "Pitching Ninja," a popular social media account that chronicles the nastiest pitches in MLB on a daily basis.

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Should Cubs start hot-hitting Michael Busch against all left-handed pitching? 13:43

2M ago13:43

13:43

Lance Brozdowski recaps a southpaw duel in DC, which the Cubs lost 2-0 to the Nationals, and digs into whether Chicago first baseman Michael Busch, who's on a tear at the plate, should start every day against left-handed pitching.

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Michael Busch mashes the Nats; Jeff Passan has thoughts on trade-deadline pitchers 8:37

2M ago8:37

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Lance Brozdowski digs into Game 1 of the Cubs' big road trip, highlighted by Michael Busch's 3-for-4 night with three RBI, before diving into ESPN reporter Jeff Passan's take on some starting pitchers who might be available at the July 31 MLB trade deadline.

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Kyle Tucker injured, and examining Daniel Palencia’s breakout as Cubs' closer 10:57

2M ago10:57

10:57

Lance Brozdowski breaks down Daniel Palencia's emergence as the Cubs' closer, recaps a big Sunday win over the Reds, checks on Kyle Tucker's status after he was pulled from the game with an injury, and previews the upcoming road series against the Nationals.

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WAR: What is it good for? 10:12

2M ago10:12

10:12

Katie Krall dives into WAR and how it's calculated, and explains its importance to MLB teams as they construct their rosters.

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Why Colin Rea has struggled and Cubs will use an opener for Ben Brown 8:08

2M ago8:08

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Lance Brozdowski digs into Cubs right-hander Colin Rea's recent struggles against the Reds and the clever decision to have an opener ahead of Ben Brown in Game 2 of the NL Central series at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs Weekly: Ian Happ recounts Pete Crow-Armstrong's rise to stardom 24:19

2M ago24:19

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Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat with Lance Brozdowski about two teammates who are in the early NL MVP conversation -- Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker. Is Happ surprised at PCA's sudden power production? What is one thing fans don't know about him? What is it like hitting in front of Kyle…

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When should a pitcher add a new pitch? 9:09

2M ago9:09

9:09

Marquee Sports Network analyst and former minor league coach Katie Krall discusses how pitchers develop new pitches and uses her baseball background to discuss the development process.