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 

Check it out on Amazon.com for all your fulfillment needs 
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