Podcast: Playing the role of the spoiler

Date: Mon, Aug 9, 2010

The Cubs are slumping but Len and Bob are on top of their game. Check out this week's podcast to hear what to expect on the coming road trip and get some good and bad reviews from Lollapalooza.. RSSSubscribe...

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Cubs Get Swept By Reds

Date: Sun, Aug 8, 2010

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Still The Greatest - Calling The Cubs

Date: Sun, Aug 8, 2010

It's weird, I have had a lot of people come up to me lately and say, "Man, I feel sorry for you, it must be really tough to call these games right now."  My answer is to laugh and think,...

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Cubs Game Notes For Sunday vs. Reds

Date: Sun, Aug 8, 2010

*One of the biggest differences between these two teams this year has been with clutch hitting. The Reds are first in the National League hitting .281 with RISP. The Cubs are second-worst at .246.*The Cubs have the highest average in...

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Roster Moves

Date: Mon, Aug 2, 2010

Roster moves today...RHPs Casey Coleman and Thomas Diamond had their contracts selected from AAA Iowa. There was one open spot on the roster after the trade of Ted Lilly to the Dodgers. The other opening occurred when Carlos Silva was...

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Podcast: Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot to the Dodgers

Date: Mon, Aug 2, 2010

The big news of the week is the trade of Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot to the Dodgers. Check in with Len and Bob to find out what this means for the Cubs. RSSSubscribe to Len and Bob's Podcasts via...

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The Deadline Has Passed

Date: Sat, Jul 31, 2010

The Cubs made the trade many were anticipating today--Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot to the Dodgers for 2B/3B Blake DeWitt and a pair of minor league pitching prospects. The Lilly part of the deal is no surprise at all. And...

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The Return of "Big Z"

Date: Fri, Jul 30, 2010

Tonight brings the return of Carlos Zambrano, who, after his dugout blowup on the South Side, spent time on the suspended, then restricted list, underwent anger management and then created headlines this week by speaking to ESPN even though it...

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Cub Game Notes For Friday @ Colorado

Date: Fri, Jul 30, 2010

*The Cubs have a losing record against the NL East and Central, but are 11-5 against the NL West.*Among pitchers who have pitched at least 15 innings at Coors Field, only Woody Williams (13.89) and Joe Nathan (13.24) have a...

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Podcast: Cubs' Cookbook

Date: Tue, Jul 27, 2010

Len and Bob talk about life after Lou, life with Z's return, and the Cub players' new cookbook. RSSSubscribe to Len and Bob's Podcasts via an RSS link. Audio Video Podcast on iTunesSubscribe to Len and Bob's Video Podcasts...

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Soto, Colvin, and Byrd Lead Cub Chances

Date: Tue, Jul 27, 2010

As tough a season as this has been, there are some interesting individual accomplishments to keep an eye on over the final couple months.  It's difficult to win awards on a second-division club (although remember, Andre Dawson was the NL...

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Cubs Game Notes For Tuesday Night @ Houston

Date: Tue, Jul 27, 2010

*Both bullpens have struggled since the break. The Cubs pen ERA since the All-Star Game is 5.63; the Astros are even worse at 6.82.*After struggling throughout the year, the Cubs offense ranks first in the NL since the break in...

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The Chicago Cubs Cookbook

Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2010

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Cubs Game Notes For Monday @ Houston

Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2010

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