The 2024 MLB season is upon us and it’s time for our annual prediction podcast. Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki analyze Cubs camp in Arizona and how the Opening Day roster shook out after a bunch of injuries and position battles.

Martínez and Andracki also provide their season predictions for a number of categories, including:

Under-the-radar players to keep an eye on this season

Martínez: Michael Busch
Andracki: Edwin Escobar, Richard Lovelady, Brad Wieck, Ethan Roberts, Cam Sanders

What will be the biggest surprise of the year?

Martínez: Seiya Suzuki
Andracki: Cubs offense finishes Top 3 in NL in runs scored again

2024 Cubs breakout player

Martínez: Alexander Canario
Andracki: Luke Little/Michael Busch

2024 Cubs MVP

Martínez: Seiya Suzuki
Andracki: Nico Hoerner

2024 Cubs Cy Young

Martínez: Shota Imanaga
Andracki: Justin Steele/Héctor Neris

What series on the 2024 Cubs schedule are you circling?

Martínez: May 27 – Counsell’s return to Milwaukee
Andracki: April 26-28 (Cubs at Fenway) and Sept 27-29 (Cubs hosting Reds at Wrigley)

What minor leaguer that has not yet made their MLB debut will have the biggest impact in 2024?

Martínez: Matt Shaw
Andracki: Owen Caissie

Bold prediction for the 2024 Cubs season

Martínez: Cubs win their first playoff game in 7 years, reach Division Series
Andracki: Kyle Hendricks makes his first All-Star team

Bold prediction for the 2024 MLB season

Martínez: Yankees and Red Sox finish 4th and 5th in AL East
Andracki: The Mariners win the World Series

How many wins will the Cubs finish with?

Martínez: 86
Andracki: 90

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