Fast Cubs talk with pitching depth.
Cubs Now is a twice-weekly Cubs conversation built around reaction, access, and baseball reasoning. It moves quickly from Wrigley moments and injury news into contract structure, pitch data, bullpen questions, and what each development means over a season.
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Cubs Now is a rapid Cubs podcast for fans who like their reaction tied to actual baseball mechanics. It does not linger on the scoreboard for long. A win over the Pirates, a rough series against the Nationals, or a road trip through Cleveland and Tampa Bay quickly becomes a larger argument about roster stress, pitching depth, and how to read a long season. The show has a strong Wrigley Field pulse. Walk-offs, a full crowd, Go Cubs Go, and ballpark food all sit naturally beside arbitration math and pitch selection. That mix is the point. Cubs Now can sound like fan conversation for a few seconds, then pivot straight into contract escalators, Super 2 status, bullpen usage, or why a specific pitch shape matters. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s extension gets framed as both a Chicago sports moment and a front-office calculation. Nico Hoerner’s deal sits in the same practical frame. Cade Horton’s injury news gets handled with concern, but the discussion quickly moves to the short-term rotation fallout and who has to step up. Pitching is one of the show’s clearest strengths. Edward Cabrera’s fastball and change-up, Mason Miller’s overwhelming late-inning arsenal, Daniel Palencia’s splitter growth, and Kyle Hendricks’ command-based career all receive serious attention. The show is also interested in how players think. Hendricks’ interview turns into a look at reading hitters, watching bullpen sessions, and finding the game within the game. Cole Wright’s visit adds Marquee Sports Network texture, Chicago memory, and a practical conversation about balancing analytics with feel. The pace is crowded in a good way. One point often gets refined several times before the next one arrives. The result is less polished studio monologue than working baseball conversation with access, curiosity, and a strong Cubs filter. It suits listeners who already care about the team and want sharper context around the headlines. It is especially useful after injury updates, contract news, or a strange series that needs more than a recap. The show’s best moments come when excitement, frustration, and data all land in the same inning.
Made for: For Cubs fans who follow the daily storylines and want more than highlights, standings, or postgame venting. It especially fits listeners who enjoy roster logic, pitching data, contract context, and Wrigley-specific texture.
What sets it apart: Cubs Now pairs access with a fast analytical style that keeps translating fan reaction into baseball reasoning. Its strongest lane is the overlap between clubhouse context, pitching detail, and Cubs roster construction.
DEBUT EPISODES ARE OUT 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.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Cubs Now connects game results, player development and roster construction through specific, conversational analysis from Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski.
Cubs Now turns Chicago's roster choices and game results into clear baseball arguments. Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski move easily between postgame reaction, offseason planning and player evaluation, asking what an injury, signing or open roster spot changes for the club rather…
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A warm Kyle Hendricks conversation about Cubs legacy, pitching craft, and baseball's pull after 2016.
Cubs Now turns Kyle Hendricks' place in the 2016 World Series into a quieter question about what lasts after a pitcher's defining Cubs years. Alex Cohen and Lance Brostowski present him as one of the most underrated players in team history, balancing that reputation with stories…
Carson Kelly's walk-off sets up a Cubs bullpen discussion that wanders through Mason Miller, Daniel Palencia, a minor-league note, and garlic fries.
Carson Kelly's walk-off gives this Cubs Now episode its shape: Chicago erases a 5-0 deficit against Pittsburgh at Wrigley Field, avoids the sweep, and gets to 7-8 before an off day and a demanding Philadelphia series.
A Cubs rotation problem opens into baseball memories and a clear argument for keeping analytics in their place.
Horton’s arm surgery shifts the Cubs rotation discussion before Cubs Now widens into a broader baseball hour. Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski sort through Boyd’s shorter injury outlook, Assad and Ray in the rotation, and the open question of the fifth starter, without losing…
A sharp Cabrera trade reaction that ties pitch traits and contract value to the Cubs' wider roster choices.
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A Thanksgiving Cubs discussion turns free-agent pitching into a clear argument about risk, workload, and rotation depth.
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Kyle Hendricks talks from Cubs Con about the 2016 World Series team, his retirement, and why he says he is now a full-time dad in Arizona.
The Cubs Now hosts open with Carson Kelly’s walk-off single that kept the Cubs from being swept by the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
Cubs Now opens with Cade Horton’s arm surgery, Taylor McGregor’s reporting, and a rotation debate that brings up Javier Assad, Colin Rea, Matthew Boyd, and Lucas Giolito.
Alex Cohen and Lance Brostowski discuss Cade Horton's injury and its impact on the Chicago Cubs' pitching staff.
Cubs podcast hosts discuss the team's 3-3 homestand and Edward Cabrera's impressive debut as a potential ace.
Alex Cohen and Lance Brostowski discuss the financial details and implications of Pete Crow-Armstrong's and Nico Hoerner's contract extensions with the Chicago Cubs.
Cubs Now hosts discuss Pete Crow Armstrong's contract extension and preview the 2026 season with bold predictions.
Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski introduce their new Cubs podcast, discussing their different perspectives and plans for insider access and analysis.
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