Cubs Now

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Cubs Now

Alex Cohen is a play-by-play announcer, and Lance Brozdowski is a player development analyst -- Chicago Cubs insiders who see the game from completely different angles and aren't afraid to have a conversation about it. So, they do, bringing their press-pass access and insight to Marquee Sports Network's brand-new Cubs podcast. Twice per week. All season long.

  1. 438

    The Cubs Need Pitching. Who Should They Target?

    What's better than a 10-game winning streak? How about two 10-game wining streaks?! Your Chicago Cubs just did that! Alex and Lance react to the special feat. The guys also discuss potential starting pitching trade rumors while previewing the Braves series in what looks to be a heavyweight fight in the National League.

  2. 437

    Anniversary of Kerry Wood's 20 Strikeout Game | Cubs Now

    Hard to imagine it's been 28 years to the day that Kerry Wood threw his infamous 20 strikeout game. Alex and Lance caught up with the Cubs Hall of Famer at Cubs Convention and revisited that memorable May day.

  3. 436

    2026 Chicago Cubs State of the Union

    Lance Brozdowski and Alex Cohen recap the first month of Cubs baseball before looking ahead to the remainder of the 2026 season.

  4. 435

    ELISE MENAKER: Charting a New Course to the Sports Desk

    How do you make the leap from the softball diamond to covering the Chicago Cubs? In this episode of the Cubs Now Podcast, Elise Menaker breaks down her incredibly unconventional journey into sports media. From playing professional softball overseas to stepping into the studio at Marquee Sports Network, Elise shares what it really takes to forge your own path in this industry.

  5. 434

    Is PCA Right About Dodgers Fans?  |  Cubs Now Podcast

    Cubs center fielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong, had a lot to say about Los Angeles Dodgers fans during their 3-game series out there. Was he right? Alex and Lance discuss the comments on the latest episode of Cubs Now.P.S. we agree. Baseball needs more villains!

  6. 433

    Jon Sciambi Interview

    Want to know what wRC+, xwOBA, and all the other baseball acronyms that make you go, "huh?" then this is the episode for you. Alex and Lance have you covered fresh off a series sweep of the New York Mets. Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer, Jon Sciambi, stops by and talks analytics with the guys.

  7. 432

    Will Nico Hoerner win MVP?

    Alex and Lance put a bow on Lance's dominant performance on social media. Should Nico Hoerner be in the consideration for National League MVP? Alex and Lance react to Cubs' fans questions from the week.

  8. 431

    Kyle Hendricks Interview

    2016 World Series Champion Kyle Hendricks stops by and reflects on his time as a Chicago Cub

  9. 430

    Here's How the Cubs Avoided a Sweep

    Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski recap a Sunday walk-off that saved them from a sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates, walk through their favorite storylines from a jam-packed week of Cubs baseball, and respond to your questions and thoughts on the team in the debut of a new segment, "the payoff pitch.

  10. 429

    Cade Horton injury fallout for Cubs; Cole Wright pays us a visit

    Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski discuss the importance of Colin Rea, Javier Assad and Ben Brown in the Cubs’ rotation with Cade Horton lost for the 2026 season to an elbow injury. Marquee studio host Cole Wright also stops by to chat about the Cubs' X-factors and the importance of bunting.

  11. 428

    How do the Cubs win without Cade Horton?

    Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski discuss how the Cubs can win without Cade Horton in the rotation because of an injury. Who will be the next man up between Colin Rea, Ben Brown and Javier Assad? The guys also react to the Internet's hottest Cubs takes.

  12. 427

    Is Edward Cabrera the Cubs' ace? Cleveland trip sparks 2016 World Series win memories

    Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski look back on Edward Cabrera's dominant Cubs debut and Ian Happ's hot start to the 2026 season, and introduce the pod's first fan mail segment with Cubs Charities auction winner Peter Komlofske. Speaking of firsts, our very own JD -- Jim Deshaies -- joins the show for our first memory of the 2016 World Series championship win, as the Cubs return to Cleveland for a three-game series against the Guardians.

  13. 426

    What Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner contract extensions really mean

    Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski discuss how the Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner six-year contract extensions will impact the Chicago Cubs' future. They also reflect on how Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd and Ian Happ performed in the Cubs' season-opening series against the Washington Nationals, and preview the three-game home set against the Los Angeles Angels.

  14. 425

    Cubs reportedly give PCA a contract extension, plus 2026 season preview, bold predictions

    Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs reportedly have agreed to a contract extension. So, what does that mean? Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski break it all down on a Cubs Now podcast with news so hot, we had to move up taping two days!And with the 2026 season right around the corner, the guys talk win totals and World Series chances, pick their MVPs and breakout players, and deliver bold predictions that Cubs fans can't miss.

  15. 424

    Alex Bregman exclusive interview; Alex and Lance debut Marquee's new Cubs podcast

    How can you become the next Alex Bregman? The Chicago Cubs' new third baseman explains his 2026 season preparation when he joins hosts Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski on the debut episode of Cubs Now -- a press pass-turned-podcast, only on Marquee Sports Network

  16. 423

    EMERGENCY PODCAST: Cubs acquire Edward Cabrera from Marlins in trade

    Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski react to the Chicago Cubs trading for starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins on an emergency episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Lance shares his scouting report on the 27-year-old right-hander, and the guys dissect how Cabrera's addition will impact the Cubs' rotation, plus other moves the team could make this offseason.

  17. 422

    Cubs Weekly: Offseason updates and 2026 outlook

    Lance Brozdowski is joined by play-by-play announcer Alex Cohen on this week's episode of Cubs Weekly and they discuss free agent targets, Tatsuya Imai's looming deadline, an why Alex thinks the longer Kyle Tucker holds out, the limier he returns to the Cubs. They also identify what trade targets make the most sense for 2026.

  18. 421

    Cubs Weekly: Keith Law outlines what Cubs could trade for MacKenzie Gore

    Keith Law joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, as they discuss the state of the Chicago Cubs' farm system, Owen Caissie's potential impact in 2026, how different Triple-A talent compares to 10 years ago, and much more, including a hypothetical trade package for Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore.

  19. 420

    Cubs Weekly: 2025 MLB Winter Meetings recap

    Bruce Levine and Lance Brozdowski recap an active few days at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., including who among the free-agent crop of Tatsuya Imai, Michael King, Alex Bregman and others makes sense for the Cubs to pursue, on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust.

  20. 419

    Cubs Weekly: How active will Cubs be at 2025 MLB Winter Meetings?

    Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to discuss if the Cubs will add pitching through trades or free agency, if the offense will regress in 2026, and how active next week's MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., will be.

  21. 418

    Cubs Weekly: Alex Cohen knows which free agent the Cubs should sign

    Alex Cohen joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, as they recap the Phil Maton signing, debate whether Dylan Cease or Michael King make sense for the Cubs, and consider what right field could look like in 2026.

  22. 417

    Cubs Weekly: Cubs offseason preview with Patrick Mooney

    Patrick Mooney of The Athletic joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat about how Shota Imanaga accepting his qualifying contract offer affects the Cubs' offseason spending, potential pitching additions, payroll targets, offensive upgrades and more.

  23. 416

    Cubs Weekly: Bruce Levine gives us insider access to the MLB GM Meetings in Vegas

    Lance Brozdowski brings in Bruce Levine from the MLB GM meetings in Las Vegas on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to discuss Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins' comments at the annual gathering, including thoughts on payroll, how much the team will spend in free agency and identifying potential trade candidates. 

  24. 415

    Cubs Weekly: Jon Heyman believes Cubs should make these offseason moves

    Jon Heyman joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to talk through the Chicago Cubs' offseason outlook, including the chance that they will land Alex Bregman or Kyle Schwarber, how the 2026 CBA might impact spending, and how important it is to upgrade their rotation with Dylan Cease or Michael King.

  25. 414

    Cubs Weekly: World Series recap and one essential Cubs offseason move

    Cespedes Family BBQ's Jake Mintz joins Lance Brozdowski on Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat about his experience covering the World Series, gives us a preview of the upcoming offseason and tells us one move he believes the Cubs should make.

  26. 413

    Cubs Weekly: What offseason moves should the Cubs make?

    670 The Score's Matt Spiegel joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to discuss what needs the team must address this offseason, including the possibility of an Alex Bregman signing, whether Shota Imanaga should be extended, and which free-agent relievers fit the back end of the bullpen.

  27. 412

    Could Kyle Tucker have saved Cubs' season in Game 5?

    Lance Brozdowski recaps the Chicago Cubs' NL Division Series Game 5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, ending their 2025 season.

  28. 411

    Ian Happ, Cubs force Game 5 against Brewers

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

  29. 410

    Who was the Cubs' hero in win-or-go-home NLDS Game 3?

    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.

  30. 409

    Do Cubs have any hope vs. Brewers down 2-0 in NLDS?

    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.

  31. 408

    Why did the Cubs start Matthew Boyd?

    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. 

  32. 407

    Here's how Cubs won NL Wild Card Series Game 3, advanced to NLDS

    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.

  33. 406

    Why did Shota pitch to Machado in Cubs' Game 2 loss?

    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.

  34. 405

    Who are Cubs' three stars from NL Wild Card Series Game 1 Win?

    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.

  35. 404

    How can Cubs beat Padres in 2025 NL Wild Card Series?

    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.

  36. 403

    How much does Cade Horton's injury affect Cubs' 2025 MLB playoff chances?

    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.

  37. 402

    Contextualizing PCA's 30-30 season and a Chicago Cubs playoff preview

     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.

  38. 401

    Was Cade Horton's health update good or bad for Cubs?

    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.

  39. 400

    Cubs Weekly: The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma talks Cubs playoff hopes

    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.

  40. 399

    Breaking down Matt Shaw's rookie season

    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.

  41. 398

    Does momentum matter? Cade Horton, Kyle Tucker injury updates

    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.

  42. 397

    Cubs can't hit velocity? And previewing Mets series

    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.

  43. 396

    Playoff question: Offense or pitching matters more?

    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.

  44. 395

    Which pitchers should the Cubs have on their 2025 MLB playoff roster?

    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. 

  45. 394

    Will Kyle Tucker be OK for Cubs' MLB playoff series?

    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.

  46. 393

    Cubs Weekly: Way-too-early NL Wild Card Series preview

    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.

  47. 392

    Craig Counsell, Ian Happ celebrate Cubs clinching 2025 MLB playoff berth

    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.

  48. 391

    Cubs can clinch playoff berth Wednesday

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

  49. 390

    Cubs inch closer to playoffs, plus a special Roberto Clemente Day

    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 of 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, what it means to have won the award and the importance of giving back.

  50. 389

    Cubs win series vs. Rays, inch closer to playoff spot

    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.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Alex Cohen is a play-by-play announcer, and Lance Brozdowski is a player development analyst -- Chicago Cubs insiders who see the game from completely different angles and aren't afraid to have a conversation about it. So, they do, bringing their press-pass access and insight to Marquee Sports Network's brand-new Cubs podcast. Twice per week. All season long.

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