Mound Visit #1- Alex Madera, Chicago Cubs

Spiked Heaters: A Between Innings Podcast · Feb 27, 2026 · 10m

In this first Mound Visit episode of Spiked Heaters, Bryan sits down with former player Alex Madera following his signing with the Chicago Cubs. Alex reflects on the parts of the journey that tested him most, what young players often misunderstand about long-term development, and the mindset that helped him stay steady when progress wasn’t always immediate.

A short, intentional conversation on patience, perspective, and the reality of staying in the fight.