Opening Day is days away, so we bring Marquee play-by-play broadcaster Alex Cohen on to put real numbers behind our 2026 Cubs predictions and the storylines that can drive a division run. We also react to late spring news like Seiya Suzuki’s likely IL stint and what it means for roster decisions right now.
• Alex Cohen’s path from the Iowa Cubs to Marquee and what availability and relationships change in a career
• Seiya Suzuki injury update and how an IL move reshapes the bench options
• Javier Assad versus Ben Brown as a role and development debate
• 2026 Cubs win total predictions and why pitching depth changes the ceiling
• Michael Busch as home run leader and the importance of his splits versus lefties
• Nico Hoerner runs scored and stolen base outlook in a contract season
• Pete Crow-Armstrong growth case through home runs plus steals
• Cade Horton innings target and the ace mentality discussion
• Justin Steele win total expectations once he returns
• Daniel Palencia save totals and what makes closer stability rare
• Craig Counsell ejections and how fire shows up in modern managing
• Alex Bregman workload planning with DH days and Matt Shaw’s multi-position role
• Broadcast prep routines plus how to build better on-air chemistry
• The no-hitter story and how announcers handle pressure midgame
• Plans for additional programming and quick-hit game reactions
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I should have an opening day recap show available Thursday midnight
Just keep your eyes peeled for this stuff
Thanks for tuning in!
- Carl & Mahoney
