On this edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast: Best of 2024, we revisit conversations surrounding the 2016 World Series championship. Ben Zobrist discusses his career and that incredible fall while former reliever Justin Grimm explains the moment he realized the Cubs were a team of destiny.

Plus, former outfielder Brian McRae details how he and a bunch of his ex-Cubs teammates still have a group chat that was blowing up during the 2016 World Series run.

The offseason has really kicked off in earnest this week and the Cubs Weekly Podcast broke it all down. Tuesday was the last day to protect players from the Rule 5 draft, and the Cubs added two prospects to their 40-man roster, Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles. Then, on Wednesday, the team acquired righty reliever Eli Morgan for outfield prospect Alfonsin Rosario and designated Patrick Wisdom for assignment.

Tony Andracki and Andy Martínez discussed all the roster moves, including why they parted ways with reliever Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis. The duo then answers some questions from fans about potential trades and future statues at Wrigley Field.

In the second half of the podcast, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joins Cole Wright to discuss his 2024 campaign, his offseason and much more.

Andy Martínez and Tony Andracki answer a variety of fan-submitted questions in the latest mailbag edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast.

Questions include:

-What free agent pitcher will the Cubs realistically pursue and acquire?

-Are the Cubs going to pursue Roki Sasaki?

-Who is the No. 1 free agent the Cubs are eyeing this winter?

-Who are the Cubs looking to sign at catcher?

-Are Matt Shaw and Owen Caissie trade pieces?

-When will we see a 2016 Cubs documentary?

-Are the Cubs contenders in 2025?

-What is the weirdest fan interaction of your career?