Video Podcast: Hardball Hard Times

The Cubs are going through some tough times, but Len and Bob are always on top of their game. Check out this week's podcast which includes...

Cubs Game Notes For Monday @ Houston

* The Cubs were shut out for the first time this season, 6-0, by the White Sox on Sunday and have now lost six straight games for the second...

Cubs Game Notes For Sunday vs. White Sox

*The White Sox are seeking their first sweep at Wrigley Field since June 11-13, 1999.

On Schedule

Cubs and Sox today in the first of six of this crosstown series.  MLB will definitely be making changes to the interleague schedule...

High Jinx

Chris Volstad goes for the Cubs tonight against Roy Halladay.  On paper, it looks like one of those tilted matchups--a guy who hasn't...

Cubs Game Notes For Thursday vs. Phillies

*The Cubs have had the toughest schedule so far in MLB with their opponents winning % at .545. The Cubs have played 30 of their 37 games...

Cubs Game Notes For Wednesday vs. Philadelphia

* The Phillies and Cubs split a four-game series in Philadelphia earlier this season.

Video podcast: Beer League Road Trip

The Cubs hit Milwaukee and now St. Louis on this quick five-game road trip. Len and Bob check in with all the news on the Cubs after a...

The W

Ryan Dempster has made history already this year.  According to STATS, he has the lowest ERA (1.02) since 1921 through 5 starts without...

Cubs Game Notes For Monday @ Cardinals

* These teams have split the first six games of their 2012 season series, with both clubs going 2-1 at their home park.

Stations Carrying Monday's Cub Game

Tonight's Cubs/Cardinals game is a WGN Sports on the U game, being shown on WCIU Channel 26 in Chicago and also these stations in the...

Stats Sunday: Fielding Independent Pitching

Greetings Cub fans, good to be here on Stats Sunday! 

FIP Leaders

All data courtesy of Fangraphs.

Give It Up For Boog

Looking forward to this week's Stats Sunday for our WGN broadcast in Milwaukee.  We will occasionally have some of baseball's brightest...

Cubs Game Notes For Friday @ Milwaukee

* The Brewers have won their last nine games against the Cubs at Miller Park.

Hot Stove Cool Music

Bob and I are thrilled about today's announcement bringing Hot Stove Cool Music to Chicago this summer.  You will see the details...

Video podcast: Winning Ways

The Cubs are showing signs of life - check out the latest on this week's Len and Bob's podcast.

On The Outs

Had a good time with Stats Sunday yesterday as we presented the Run Expectancy Matrix.  I think the thing to pull out of that...

Cubs Game Notes For Monday vs. Braves

* The Cubs have lost seven of their last 10 home games against the Braves. Atlanta’s 7-3 record at Wrigley Field is the best among...

Cubs Game Notes For Sunday vs. Dodgers

*Matt Kemp and Bryan LaHair lead the majors in HR frequency. Kemp homers once every 8.08 ABs (97/12) and LaHair every 10.43 ABs (73/7).

Cub Game Notes For Friday vs. Dodgers

* The Dodgers and Cubs split their six meetings in 2011.

Stats Sunday: Run Expectancy

We are going to have some fun with run scoring chances in different game situations on our Sunday broadcast against the Dodgers.  We...

Cubs 7th Inning Singers For This Homestand

Friday:              Rick Monday

Cub Game Notes For Thursday @ Cincy

*It's a birthday battle of starting pitchers today - Ryan Dempster (happy 35th) and Homer Bailey (happy 26th).

Travellin' Man

Many people ask me what it's like on the road with the Cubs in terms of travel, lifestyle, etc.  My answer is always--this is the...

Cubs Game Notes For Wednesday at Cincinnati

*The Reds are 25-12 against the Cubs since 2010.

Cubs Game Notes For Tuesday @ Cincy

* The Cubs lost, 6-4, in Philadelphia on Monday and finished up April with a record of 8-15 (.348) – their worst mark in April since...

Video Podcast: Signs of life

The Cubs are showing signs of life - check out the latest on this week's Len and Bob's podcast.

Cubs Game Notes For Saturday @ Phiilies

*The Cubs have allowed just one home run to lead off an inning so far this season.

Stats Sunday: BABIP Comparisons

For comparison, here is the BABIP and batting average numbers from our good friends at STATS LLC for some of the Cub regulars as well as...

Stats Sunday:BABIP

For this week's Stats Sunday feature, we focus in on Batting Average on Balls In Play or "BABIP."  Pretty simple concept--you...

Cubs Game Notes For Friday @ Philadelphia

* The Phillies have won five of their last six games against the Cubs. In the five wins, they have averaged 6.2 runs per game.

Bob Brenly: You Were A Good Hitter

On Wednesday's Cub telecast, Len was discussing our goal to introduce viewers to some of the more expanded, newer-if-you-will baseball...

Cubs Game Notes For Wednesday vs. Cardinals

*In 12 home games, Cub starts have 8 quality starts, a 2.95 ERA, and are holding opponents to a .201 batting average.

Opportunity Knocks

After back-to-back thrillers vs. St. Louis at Wrigley, we should take a moment to commend the Cubs for giving Bryan LaHair a chance to...

Video Podcast: Talking Transition

Join Len and Bob as they talk about the Marlon Byrd trade, the Cubs offensive issues, and what to expect from the Cubs young prospects in...

Cubs Game Notes For Monday vs. Cardinals

* St. Louis is 12-6 against the Cubs since the start of the 2011 season, and won two out of three at home versus the Cubs earlier this...

Video Podcast: Kicking off the Cubs season

The Nats are gone, the Brewers are coming, and Len and Bob have the breakdown on both. Join us for Len and Bob's kickoff podcast of 2012.

Video Podcast: Should auld acquaintance be forgot...

Should auld acquaintance be forgot...and don't forget about Len and Bob's final podcast of the year. Check out their thoughts on the 2012...

Video Podcast: Sept. 09-17-11

Video Podcast of Len and Bob's 09-17-11.

Bryan LaHair's future with the Cubs

It's the rubber game tonight between the Reds and Cubs.  Bryan LaHair gets his third start this week at his third different position--...

Video Podcast: Bryan LaHair, the September balancing act and the arms race

This week, get Len and Bob's take on Bryan LaHair, the September balancing act, the arms race, and more in this week's Len and Bob's...

Video Podcast: A look ahead at rest of season and off-season

Len and Bob take a look and rest of season and upcoming offseason

Video Podcast: Len and Bob on Casey Coleman and Tyler Colvin

Podcast: Due to the vagaries of this week's broadcast schedule, enjoy a special Thursday podcast.

Video Podcast: Big series win clouded by Carlos Zambrano's departure

The Cubs had a wild weekend in Atlanta with a big series win clouded by Carlos Zambrano's depature. For Len and Bob's take on all things...

Video Podcast: Podcast: The Cubs are hot and Wrigley Field is alive. Is that a good thing?

The Cubs are hot and Wrigley Field is alive. Is that a good thing? Check out Len and Bob’s podcast this week to find out.

Video Podcast: The Cubs streak, trade rumors and taking on the NL Central in this week's podcast.

The Cubs won three in a row and now have a day of rest before heading on the road, but Len and Bob are never at rest. Hear about the...

Video Podcast: The Cubs have stumbled out of the gate in the second half, but Len and Bob are still on top of their game in this week's podcast.

The Cubs have stumbled out of the gate in the second half, but Len and Bob are still on top of their game in this week's podcast.

Video Podcast: Looking back at the first half

The Cubs 1st half ended with a familiar result, but we have an unfamiliar face on this week's podcast. Check out Dave Campbell's...

The Homicide Squeeze

We have a new baseball term:  The Homicide Squeeze.  It's pretty easy to define actually.  It's when a runner from third...

Video Podcast: Len and Bob check in with news from the nation's capital.

Len and Bob check in with news from the nation's capital.