Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon joined host Andy Martínez on the Cubs Weekly Podcast from the Nike Performance Center in Mesa, Ariz. The righty caught up with Martínez to chat about his offseason and how he prepared for a season that starts earlier than normal because of the Tokyo Series in Japan. Then, Taillon shares how he followed the Cubs’ busy offseason and how much he followed the rumor mill in the winter.

Later in the pod, Taillon talks about his 2024 season and what he learned about himself in turning in one of his best years. Taillon discusses his role in helping young pitchers and offering mentorship to them. He talks about the Cubs’ goals for 2025 and their desire to be playing in October.

Before the podcast ends, Taillon offers a peak behind the curtain about the team’s hotly contested video game contests on team flights and the surprising player that is one of the best in those in-air competitions.

Spring training is heating up for the Cubs, with games beginning this week and the Cubs Weekly Podcast breaks it all down. Hosts Andy Martínez and Cole Wright discuss the team’s newest addition, Justin Turner, and what he brings to the team. The duo discusses his role and where he’ll fit on this roster.

Then, Wright and Martínez assess some of the other additions by Jed Hoyer and the Cubs front office — many of which where players that have plenty of playoff and World Series experience in the past. Later in the podcast, the two discuss Shota Imanaga being the Cubs’ Opening Day starter when they open the season next month in Japan. They break down the impact that the two starting pitchers — Imanaga for the Cubs and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers will have on the game of baseball and in that baseball-mad country.

The pair wrap up the pod by giving their observations from camp — how concerned fans should be about Matt Shaw and what their early impressions of Kyle Tucker have been.

Alex Bregman will not be joining the Cubs, and the Cubs Weekly Podcast discussed the ramifications. After a few weeks of speculation, the All-Star third baseman reportedly agreed to a 4-year deal with the Red Sox. That paves a path for Matt Shaw to be the team’s everyday third baseman and host Elise Menaker and Andy Martínez broke down the trickle effects. Martínez discussed how the Cubs reacted to the news of Bregman’s deal with Boston and Menaker examined how Shaw could help the team and improve while in the big leagues. The duo also shared some thoughts from camp as full squad workouts get set to begin.

Later in the podcast, Menaker is joined by Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya. Amaya discusses his offseason, what he focused on to lose weight and build more muscle. Then Amaya, recaps his 2024 campaign, the swing adjustment he made and he hopes to learn from new teammate Carson Kelly. Before they wrapped up, Amaya shares his excitement for Japan and what he’s looking forward to on the opening series next month.