Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki rank the Top 10 building blocks on the Cubs roster entering 2025 as Jed Hoyer and Co. work to get the team back into the playoffs after a 4-year drought.

The duo explains why Pete Crow-Armstrong tops the list and why Justin Steele ranks above Shota Imanaga. Plus, some intriguing young players make surprise appearances in the Top 10 while key veterans find themselves in the "Honorable Mentions" category.

Plus, Martínez and Andracki analyze the Nico Hoerner injury news and how that could permeate through the Cubs offseason.

On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki debate a quintet of hot button issues surrounding this team. Topics include the bullpen, the offense, the rotation, the catching spot and whether or not the Cubs are set up to make the playoffs in 2025.

Plus, Martínez and Andracki pick their 2024 Cubs Awards, including:

-MVP

-Cy Young

-Rookie of the Year

-Best Moment

-Most important on-field development

-Most impactful roster move

-Biggest surprise

Taylor McGregor, Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki make their picks for the top storylines of the 2024 Cubs season and what it means moving forward for this franchise.

Selections include:

-The development of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch

-The roller coaster nature of the Cubs offense

-Another season of May/June swoon

-Shota Imanaga's incredible rookie campaign

-The volatility of the Cubs bullpen

-The rise - and fall - of young pitching

-Kyle Hendricks' emotional send-off