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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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- 4 days ago25 min
Ben Zobrist Interview
2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist joins Alex and Lance on the latest episode of Cubs Now. Hear his takes on the 2026 team, similarities with the 2016 team, how he sees Bregman's championship DNA in himself, and how to attack the mental side of being a professional athlete
- 1 weeks ago24 min
Can PCA's defense help his cause for MVP
Fresh off calling a game together Alex and Lance take you from the broadcast booth to the podcast studio where they hit on PCA's amazing defense from the Tigers series, Alex Bregman's bounce pass that was either intentional or unintentional and more Cubs trade deadline talk. All new episode of Cubs Now.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Revisiting the 2016 Reunion and 2026 MLB Draft
Just like that the 2nd half of 2026 MLB season is underway and what better way to start then with the Cubs honoring the 2016 World Series team. Alex and Lance cover the festivities from this past weekend, and yes, Anthony Rizzo somehow got another home run hit at him while in the bleachers. Additionally, the Cubs selected RHP Cade Townsend from Ole Miss 23rd overall in the draft that Lance was there and his smile tells you everything you need to know about the Cubs draft strategy. Also don't look now, the trade deadline is approaching - August 3rd - find out why Alex thinks Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers is staying put and who the Cubs could possibly go after. All new episode of Cubs Now
- 2 weeks ago24 min
Cubs State of The Union: 1st Half Recap
Lance and Alex bring you a special edition of Cubs Now with a State of the Union episode recapping the first half of the regular season. They guys breakdown the roller coaster that was the Cubs offense and the nagging injuries that has affected the pitching staff.
- 2 weeks ago25 min
Carlos Peña Interview
Carlos Peña stops by and talks about his life after baseball, PCA's historic first half, and how he got into the broadcasting. The former Cub is also the current General Manager of Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Winter League. They won its second consecutive championship after finishing the regular season 23-27 and he made massive mid-season changes to the team that led to another championship.
- 3 weeks ago25 min
The Case for Pete Crow-Armstrong as MVP
Pete Crow-Armstrong is putting up numbers that haven't been done since the days of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. You would think that would put him in the race for National League MVP, right? Alex and Lance breakdown PCA's case for MVP after being selected to his second consecutive All-Star game. The guys also address the new rule changes for the home run derby and who should go first overall in the upcoming MLB draft. All new episode of Cubs Now.
- 3 weeks ago26 min
The Man Behind the Cubs' Draft Success
Lance Brozdowski and Alex Cohen chat Cubs-Cardinals and recap Pete Crow-Armstrong's all-star selection before Elise Menaker and Lance are joined by the Cubs VP of Scouting Dan Kantrovitz to discuss everything related to the 2026 MLB Draft.
- 4 weeks ago24 min
The Most Confusing Cubs Season Ever Just Got Better
Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski discuss the Cubs recent stretch of fantastic play in the context of their roller coaster 2026 season. They also chat about Craig Counsell showing emotion, Seiya Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and trade deadline partners as we near the All-Star break.
About 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.
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