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Seiya Suzuki is dealing with a knee injury suffered during the World Baseball Classic, leaving the Cubs to figure out a Plan B with MLB Opening Day just over a week away.

Mick Gillispie, the Cubs' Double-A broadcaster and host of Cubs Baseball Channel, stops by the Windy City Breakdown Podcast to chat through his WBC musings and share some behind-the-scenes stories of Pete Crow-Armstrong as he came up through the Cubs system.

Plus, what does the future hold for Matt Shaw? Is he an option to help plug the gap in Suzuki's stead?

Gillispie also shares his choice for under-the-radar Cubs player to keep an eye on this season and drops a bold prediction for the 2026 Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs have an Opening Day starter -- 2025 All-Star Matthew Boyd. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma joins the show to discuss the news with Windy City Breakdown Podcast hosts Andy Martínez, Tony Andracki and Kyle Millinowisch.

Sharma and the crew also dissect the Cubs pitching staff, ranging from questions about what type of performance Justin Steele can put up when he returns from injury to first impressions of Edward Cabrera. Plus, find out the under-the-radar players Sharma thinks could crack the Cubs Opening Day roster -- and why it's not too bold to be talking World Series with this Cubs team.

Later in the episode, Andracki gets fired up about the Randy Arozarena-Cal Raleigh handshake and the panel breaks down the nearly massive miscue from Mark DeRosa and Team USA. And did we see perhaps the wildest day in sports history this week as a result of all this WBC drama?

Justin Steele is fully cleared, Pete Crow-Armstrong is gearing up to represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and we're all ready to run through a wall after hearing Aaron Judge's speech.

On the latest episode of the Windy City Breakdown Podcast, Andy Martínez, Kyle Millinowisch and Tony Andracki debate the importance of the update on Steele's health and come to terms with their feelings on Judge's speech.

Plus, where should Crow-Armstrong hit in the Cubs batting order in 2026? Will his depressed on-base percentage keep him from hitting toward the top of the lineup? If he's not going to bat leadoff, who will for Craig Counsell's squad?

In football news, what do the Bears do now after a Drew Dalman's surprise retirement and are they really the betting favorite to trade for Maxx Crosby?

MLB.com senior reporter Jordan Bastian joins the Windy City Breakdown to share the latest from Mesa, Ariz. Jordan breaks down the injury news to Tyler Austin and what that means for the Cubs' bench. Then, Jordan shares what to expect from new starter Edward Cabrera, who is scheduled to make his spring debut this weekend.

He also shares what all the players leaving for the World Baseball Classic means for non-roster invitees and other fringe players, before delving into bold predictions. Jordan shares why it's not a bold take to say the Cubs reach the World Series in 2026.

Later in the podcast, Tony and Andy discuss the Cubs' bench situation and why it still matters who the 25th and 26th players are on the roster. The duo wrap up the pod with what they're following beyond baseball, including an intriguing Bears offseason on and off the field and a soccer team in Norway that's stealing the spotlight.

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Chicago Tribune Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro is the first guest of the Windy City Breakdown and joins the crew to talk spring training. Meghan shares her observations from camp, including a surprising pick to be the Cubs' breakout player in 2026. She discusses the impact of Alex Bregman to this team and the contrast of what he brings compared to former slugger Kyle Tucker. Meghan delves into what the Cubs rotation may look like once Justin Steele is back in the fold and then provides a bold prediction for the team in 2026.

Later in the pod, Tony, Andy and Kyle react to the interview with Meghan and share what sports stories they're following this week. Tune in and subscribe for weekly Cubs and Chicago sports content!

The crew breaks down the official start of Cubs spring training and recaps the opening press conferences from Jed Hoyer, Carter Hawkins and Craig Counsell. Kyle, Tony and Andy then look at some of the final roster battles they'll be watching this spring, before giving out some recommendations for those fans heading to Arizona.

Introducing the Windy City Breakdown, with hosts Tony Andracki, Andy Martinez and Kyle Millinowisch. The crew debates and grades the Cubs offseason, from the Alex Bregman signing to the bullpen makeover.