TV listings for Chicago Cubs fans [Text View] - Page 2

DianaMo

08-15-2005, 02:09 PM

August tv listings for Chicago Cubs fans...

Cubs Special: Retiring Ryno
Chicago Cub's hall of fame second baseman, Ryan Sandberg's uniform number is retired.
Sun 8/28 12:30 PM 9 WGN

Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros

Mon 8/15 7:00 PM CSNCH (reairs 8/16 2:00 AM)

Tue 8/16 7:00 PM 9 WGNSAT

Wed 8/17 6:00 PM ESPN HD & Comcast (Hopefully the ESPN HD game won't get blacked out.) Reairs Thu 8/18 2:00 AM

Thu 8/18 2:30 PM CSNCH

Chicago Cubs at Colorado Rockies
Fri 8/19 4:00 PM CSNCH (reairs Sat 8/20 1:30 AM)

Sat 8/20 7:00 PM WGN

Sun 8/21 2:00 PM 9 WGNSAT

Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs

Mon 8/22 7:00 PM CSNCH & TBS (for those who miss Chip)
Reairs on Comcast Tue 8/23 2:00 AM and 2:30pm.

Tue 8/23 7:00 PM Comcast
Reairs Wed 8/24 2:00 AM

Wed 8/24 1:00 PM WGN 9

Florida Marlins at Chicago Cubs

Fri 8/26 1:00 PM 9 WGN

Sat 8/27 3:00 PM CSNCH (reairs Sun 8/28 1:00 AM)

Sun 8/28 1:00 PM 9 WGN

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The Turner South network has a program called "Braves in a hurry".
Has anyone seen it?
http://www.turnersouth.com
http://www.turnersouth.com/network/schedule/search/1,,,00.html?searchKeywords=Braves+In+A+Hurry
The Braves/Cubs games are scheduled to be featured on this program on Wed 8/24 at 5:30 AM and again at 9am. Is this network the reason why we see so few Braves games on TBS these days?

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NFL Preseason Football Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts
Sat 8/20 7:00 PM WMAQ 5 / NBC

NFL Preseason Football "Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears"
Fri 8/26 7:00 PM WMAQ/5/NBC

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Chicago Tribune Live
Dan Jiggets and a rotating group of writers from the Chicago Tribune discuss sporting issues. Comcast (various times)

Instant Replay WGN 9:40pm Sunday nights

Recipe for Success "Hilary's Cookies: Chicago"
A woman turns her love of baking cookies into a career.
Tue 8/23 8:30 PM FOOD

Seven Wonders of Chicago
Behind-the-scenes stories of of the city's past and present architecture.
Mon 8/15 7:30 PM Sat 8/20 2:00 PM WTTW 11

The Once and Future City "Chicago"
The history, popular culture, architecture and social development of Chicago.
Thu 8/18 9:00 AM TRAV

Clubhouse "Breaking a Slump"
Pete risks losing his dream job when he tries to save the star player from a bat-corking scandal by stealing the bat in question; Betsy gets suspended from school for an outlandish prank and must help her mother at work as punishment.
Thu 8/18 8:00 PM HDNET

Source: Tivo listings...of course!
(PS: Any chance that Tivo could include shows like the Lead off Man and 10th inning shows in keyword "Cubs" searches?)

One more thing...

Fri. Aug. 19
Little League World Series presented by Kellogg's Frosted Flakes
Jack Lamade Stadium Williamsport, PA USA
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm ESPN and HD
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tvlistings/espnhd/index

DianaMo

08-15-2005, 02:13 PM

Cubs Special: Retiring Ryno
Chicago Cub's hall of fame second baseman, Ryan Sandberg's uniform number is retired.
Sun 8/28 12:30 PM 9 WGN

Ryne Sandberg's Column
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/expertsarchive?author=Ryne+Sandberg

Pics of Ryne from his playing days...

http://pages.prodigy.net/chicagocubs/ryne.JPG

http://pages.prodigy.net/chicagocubs/sandberg.JPG

Do you have Ryno license plates?
http://bumpers.textamerica.com/details/?r=2872528

Interesting weblinks:

Double header
When it comes to neighborhoods, will it be the Sox' or the Cubs'?
By John Handley Tribune staff reporter
Published August 14, 2005
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/realestate/chi-0508140429aug14,1,7483788.story

Sammy Sosa radio interviews, etc. from WGN
http://wgnradio.com/shows/sp_central/audio/sosaaudio.htm

Ryne Sandberg's speech from his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and other interesting WGN radio moments.
http://wgnradio.com/shows/sp_central/audio/

Ryne's speech video, transcript, photos,
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hof_weekend/index.htm

DianaMo

08-22-2005, 12:34 PM

I tried a Tivo search for "Ryne" and "Sandberg" and came up with no tv listings. Then I tried a search on keyword "Cubs" and came up with this listing...

Cubs Special: Retiring Ryno
Chicago Cub's hall of fame second baseman, Ryan Sandberg's uniform number is retired.
Sun 8/28 12:30 PM WGN

Ryan Sandberg. Who knew?

I thought there might be some ESPN or Comcast specials regarding Ryne this week but so far this appears to be it.

DianaMo

08-30-2005, 08:01 PM

Photos from the Ryne Sandberg Jersey Retirement ceremony at Wrigley Field on August 28, 2005.

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com

Keep checking this site for more photos from this day.

I really do have more pictures.

DianaMo

09-01-2005, 02:24 PM

The WGN Baseball blog states...

A Change Of Seasons

Sunday at noon, WGN-TV presents "A Change of Seasons", a look at the Cubs, what went wrong, and where the team goes from here. Dan Roan will host the show live from PNC Park in Pittsburgh and will be joined by Len Kasper and Bob Brenly. We hope to have Jim Hendry as a live guest that day to go along with a feature on Derrek Lee, the latest news on the Cubs roster, and a look at the wild card picture.

Following the special, the Cubs take on the Pirates at 12:30p on WGN-TV. We hope you will be able to join us.

Source:
http://wgntv.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/archives/2005/09/index.html#001784

DianaMo

09-01-2005, 02:58 PM

TV listings for Cubs fans - September 2005

Next Game: Fri., September 2 @ 6:05 p.m. CT
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates
TV: CSN+ | Radio: WGN 720

Yep, its on Comcast Sports Chicago PLUS. Hope they've fixed the audio problems with the plus feed. This one doesn't show up in the Tivo listings, so I found it on the www.cubs.com page.

If you don't get in the Comcast plus channel, or if the audio quality really bugs you, the game is scheduled to re-air on Sat 9/3 2:30 AM. Let your Tivo catch this one.

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates
Sat 9/3 11:30 AM CSNCH

Cubs Special: A Change of Seasons With Len Kasper and Bob Brenly.
Sun 9/4 12:00 PM 9 WGN

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates"
Sun 9/4 12:30 PM 9 WGN

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
Mon 9/5 1:00 PM 9 WGN , FSM

Looks like it reairs on Fox Sports Midwest on Mon 9/5 7:00 PM.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
Tue 9/6 7:00 PM 9 WGN and FSM

(Reairs on FSM Wed 9/7 12:00 PM)

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
Wed 9/7 7:00 PM CSNCH, FSM

(Reairs on FSM Thu 9/8 12:00 PM and reairs on Comcast Thu 9/8 1:00 PM)

West Coast night games coming right up.
Time to hug your Tivo.
Let the Tivo record the game so you can sleep.

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants
Thu 9/8 9:00 PM WGNSAT

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants
Fri 9/9 9:00 PM CSNCH

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Lighter Side of Sports Featuring the funniest sports bloopers and pranks that have been caught on tape.
Check local listings.

Chicago Stories "Hometown Foods: Jays/Vienna Beef"
Sat 9/10 8:30 PM Sun 9/11 2:30 AM WTTW

Chicago By L
Tue 9/6 2:00 AM WTTW

NFL Football "Chicago Bears at Washington Redskins"
Sun 9/11 12:00 PM WFLD

NFL Preseason Football "Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears"
Thu 9/1 7:00 PM Reairs Fri 9/2 2:05 AM WMAQ 5

NFL Yearbook "1994 Chicago Bears"
Mon 9/5 5:00 PM ESPNCL

NFL Yearbook "2004 Chicago Bears"
Fri 9/9 11:00 AM ESPN2

Pizza Wars: New York vs. Chicago New York is known for its crispy, thin-crust pizza, and Chicago, for its knife-and-fork deep dish.
Thu 9/1 5:00 PM TRAV

Sports Sunday Sun 9/11 10:30 PM WMAQ

Bears Game Night Live Sun 9/11 10:45 PM WMAQ 5

Last week WMAQ ran a golf special involving Chicago pro sports athletes. I think the Cubs catcher Michael Barrett participated in this event. I don't see the program listed for this week.

Who's No. 1 "Worst Teams" Tue 9/6 7:00 PM ESPN Classic
(Hopefully this one isn't Cubs related)

60 Minutes on Classic "Michael Jordan" Diane Sawyer's 1987 interview with Michael Jordan; Lesley Stahl's sneaker wars investigation.
Fri 9/9 8:30 PM Sat 9/10 12:30 AM ESPN Classic

Cheap Seats "Gimmick Sports" The Globetrotters, hot dog skiers and trick shot pool artists. Fri 9/9 9:00 PM ESPN Classic

Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame ... "1919 White Sox" Throwing the World Series. Mon 9/12 11:00 PM ESPN Classic

Instant Replay Sun 9/11 9:40 PM WGN
For some reason the Tivo listings have this at 7:40 pm with the news starting at 7. I'm pretty sure this still airs at 9:40pm so I'll stick with that.

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WGN suggestion box...

I'd like to see WGN re-air Sunday's Ryne Sandberg jersey retirement ceremony and the 14-3 Cubs win (vs. the Marlins!) that followed. I think people would enjoy seeing this again.

Program listings source: Tivo listings for the most part.

DianaMo

09-04-2005, 01:48 PM

Took this picture at church today.
One camera phone belongs to a Cubs fan, the other belongs to a Cardinals fan.

DianaMo

09-05-2005, 01:16 PM

Fox Sports Chicago (and all the Fox Sports channels) is running a special titled "MLB 2005: A Season on The Wire".

This show has a neat concept. Since Fox Sports Chicago can't air the Chicago baseball games, they run a show about the conversations within the game. The show includes a feature on Derrek Lee and Matt Lawton.
The program includes a variety of MLB, not just the Cubs and White Sox.

This show airs highlights from the players who wore a "wire" (microphone) during a recorded game. I thought it was a fun concept - expecially if it is edited properly for family viewing before airing it.

It would've been nice if Fox had been at Wrigley for Ryno day.

Mon 9/5 8:00 PM Fox Sports Chicago
Duration: 1:00
No Rating
Baseball, Sports Non-Event, Sports

Reairs:

Tue 9/6 5:00 PM

Tue 9/13 3:00 PM

Thu 9/15 4:00 PM

Fri 9/16 2:00 AM

Program listings source: Tivo

Click here to visit the Fox Sports Chicago website
http://www.fsnchicago.com

DianaMo

09-08-2005, 01:20 PM

DianaMo

09-08-2005, 01:23 PM

More tv listings for Cubs and Chicago Bears fans...

Last night's game vs. the Cardinals reairs today at 1pm on Comcast.

"Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals"
Thu 9/8 1:00 PM CSNCH (rerun)

I was listening to the 9th inning of this game as a passenger riding home from the store and was so stressed I was covering my eyes saying "I can't watch". Of course, that doesn't help much when listening to the radio. After that awful Cardinals game ending squeeze vs the Cubs earlier this year, Cubs fans everywhere were stressed during last night's 9th inning.

West Coast night games coming right up.
Time to hug your Tivo.
Let the Tivo record the game so you can sleep.

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants
Thu 9/8 9:00 PM WGNSAT

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants
Fri 9/9 9:00 PM CSNCH
(reairs Sat 9/10 2:30 AM)

Maximum MLB "Arizona vs. San Diego" Spike Channel
Sat 9/10 9:00 AM
(It seems like Max MLB often has some Cubs related content in their show, regardless of the episode title.)

This Week in Baseball Fox 32
Sat 9/10 11:30 AM

The game of the week on Fox is:
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Chicago White Sox
Sat 9/10 12:00 PM Fox 32

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants
Sat 9/10 3:00 PM Comcast
(reairs Sun 9/11 1:00 AM)

"Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants"
Sun 9/11 3:00 PM WGN 9

Instant Replay 9:40pm Sunday WGN

Sports Sunday Sun 9/11 10:30 PM WMAQ NBC 5

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"Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs"
Mon 9/12 7:00 PM CSNCH
(reairs Tue 9/13 2:00 AM)

Chicago Tribune Live
Dan Jiggets and a rotating group of writers from the Chicago Tribune discuss sporting issues.
Monday - Friday: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/shows.asp

Not Cubs related, but might be interesting...

Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame ... "MLB" Trying to keep Pete Rose out of the Hall of Fame. Mon 9/19 8:00 PM Mon 9/19 11:00 PM ESPNCLASSIC

Cheap Seats "1980 MLB All-Star Game" Hits and misses of the 1980 All-Star game. Sun 9/11 2:30 AM Sun 9/18 2:00 AM ESPNCLASSIC

For the Bears fans...

ESPN Classic Road Show: Chicago Guests discuss the historic rivalry between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions.
Fri 9/16 7:00 PM Fri 9/16 11:00 PM ESPNCLASSIC

NFL Football "Chicago Bears at Washington Redskins"
Sun 9/11 12:00 PM Fox

NFL Yearbook "2004 Chicago Bears"
Fri 9/9 11:00 AM ESPN2

NFL Yearbook "1984 Chicago Bears"
Fri 9/16 8:30 PM ESPNCLASSIC

NFL Yearbook "1991 Chicago Bears"
Fri 9/16 9:00 PM ESPNCLASSIC

NFL Yearbook "1986 Chicago Bears"
Fri 9/16 9:30 PM ESPN CLASSIC

NFL Yearbook "1987 Chicago Bears"
Sat 9/17 12:30 AM ESPNCLASSIC

NFL Yearbook "1990 Chicago Bears"
Sat 9/17 2:30 AM ESPNCLASSIC

NFL Yearbook "1991 Chicago Bears"
Sat 9/17 4:30 AM ESPNCLASSIC

NFL Yearbook "2001 Chicago Bears"
Sat 9/17 8:30 AM ESPNCLASSIC

Source: Tivo listings

JakeyB

09-08-2005, 02:08 PM

Local baseball ratings are baffling
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-0509060189sep06,1,2193447.story

The Cubs are off nearly 30 percent on WGN and WCIU, dropping from a 9.1 to a 6.3, and they have slid from a 6.5 on Fox Sports Net in 2004 to a 4.1 on CSN in 2005.

Are you watching the same number of Cubs games as last year?

I know I am. I watch every night game (my fiancee just loves this ;)) and I subscribe to the gameday audio so I can listen at work. Though it's no shock that people would be more interested in 2004 due to their 2003 playoff run, and not much of a shock that ratings are lower for a team under .500 now. Even the Cubs have fair-weather fans, though I'd be hard pressed to call them real fans. Of course there's the new ratings system they're using too which likely explains some of the difference.

DianaMo

09-08-2005, 02:38 PM

I think part of it is that Comcast Sports Chicago is not as available to satellite viewers this year as Fox Sports Chicago was last year.

Last year I had the Tivo hooked up to the 4dtv/c-band satellite system and watched the Cubs on WGN and Fox Sports Chicago. I still have some of those games on Tivo and am amazed at the wonderful video quality from both WGN and Fox Sports via the big dish.

Comcast is not available to the big dish/cband/4dtv satellite subscribers, so they've lost some "eyeballs" there. (I still watch WGN games via c-band - the picture quality is superior to cable or minidish.)

Some of my Cub fan friends with Dish Network don't get receive Comcast games either because of the added cost or because their location is considered out of the area to even be able to receive that channel.

There really shouldn't be an "out of area" rule for Cubs fans. They're all over the world.

The past couple days I've been tracking where in the world the visitors to my Cubs photos website come from.

Check this out:
(ignore the percentages)

7.58% Taiwan
2.02% Australia
2.02% Singapore
2.02% Malaysia
1.01% Canada
1.01% Hong Kong
1.01% Sweden
1.01% Panama
1.01% Finland
1.01% Denmark

Also hosted visitors from:

Illinois
California (including San Francisco!)
Texas
New York
Arkansas
Indiana
Arizona
Mississippi
Iowa
North Carolina
Kansas
New Jersey
New Mexico
Missouri

I know I am. I watch every night game (my fiancee just loves this ;)) and I subscribe to the gameday audio so I can listen at work. Though it's no shock that people would be more interested in 2004 due to their 2003 playoff run, and not much of a shock that ratings are lower for a team under .500 now. Even the Cubs have fair-weather fans, though I'd be hard pressed to call them real fans. Of course there's the new ratings system they're using too which likely explains some of the difference.

Local baseball ratings are baffling
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-0509060189sep06,1,2193447.story

The Cubs are off nearly 30 percent on WGN and WCIU, dropping from a 9.1 to a 6.3, and they have slid from a 6.5 on Fox Sports Net in 2004 to a 4.1 on CSN in 2005.

Are you watching the same number of Cubs games as last year?

JakeyB

09-08-2005, 03:30 PM

I think part of it is that Comcast Sports Chicago is not as available to satellite viewers this year as Fox Sports Chicago was last year.

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There really shouldn't be an "out of area" rule for Cubs fans. They're all over the world.
Yeah, I've read other message boards complaining about blackout rules and the unavailability of games on Comcast, so that's just one other thing to take into account in the "decline" of views.

And I couldn't agree more about the out of area! If I'm ever faced with relocation outside of the Chicago area I would be bummed!

hefe

09-08-2005, 03:46 PM

Blackout rules are put in place by the league, not Comcast. They protect local broadcasters.
Outside the Chicago area, a sports subscription package like Extra Innings from DirecTv will get you almost all the games. If I lived outside the Chicago market, I'd get that.

DianaMo

09-14-2005, 04:05 PM

I wonder if this will affect how many games Ronnie Woo Woo gets to attend???

Freebies come at cost for players
Ticket handouts are taxed by IRS

Joseph A. Reaves
The Arizona Republic
Sept. 14, 2005 12:00 AM

Not many outside the inner circle noticed it, but baseball changed dramatically this season.

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/sports/articles/0914onbaseball0914.html

DianaMo

09-14-2005, 04:11 PM

Last night's Cubs/Reds game wasn't telecast here, so I listened to the game a bit on the radio while running errands around town.

I hear that Fergie Jenkins was the 7th inning stretch conductor last night. He spent some time in the radio booth on WGN. I love hearing from the Chicago Cubs of the past. It would be great if WGN would capture these audio segments and make them available on the web for those of us who missed these wonderful radio moments.

Last week I wondered why Fergie's number hadn't been retired yet. It seems like his stats would lead to that result. A friend from church pointed out that Fergie wore jersey number 31. Uh oh. I wonder how the Cubs will deal with this?

Anyway, below are some interesting weblinks regarding Fergie's career and Cubs history. I have a picture of Fergie at bat that I should get scanned and share online. It is a framed 8x10 on a bookcase in my library. One of the rare enlargements in my collection and probably the only one framed. Hopefully the negative can be found for a scan.

Fergie Jenkins player statistics (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/chc/stats_historical/chc_individual_stats_player.jsp?playerID=116522)

Awards received by Cub players (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/chc/history/awards.jsp)

Cubs who played in the All Star game (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/chc/history/all_stars.jsp)

Cubs retired numbers (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/chc/history/retired_numbers.jsp)

Former Cubs now in the Hall of Fame (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/chc/history/hall_of_famers.jsp)

Stoicism was Jenkins' strength (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050128&content_id=936696&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc)

Fergie's page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/jenkins_fergie.htm)

Sandberg talks his best game on special day (http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2005/08/29/sports/top_sports/4fddf820aa94bb508625706b007fb9f5.txt)
Sandberg was the only Cub to have played with both # 31's, Fergie Jenkins and Greg Maddux.

Google News article search for keywords Fergie Jenkins (http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=fergie+jenkins&btnG=Search+News)

lornehosman

09-14-2005, 04:27 PM

re: fergie
I believe the cubs have said in the past that they will only retire numbers of players who played primarily for the cubs. Primarily, of course, is a subjective term, but he only played for the cubs 10 of his 19 seasons.

hefe

09-14-2005, 04:29 PM

Hey Diana,
Was that you in the WGN Baseball Blog (the 9th, I believe) asking all those questions?

Len's gonna think you're stalking the players... ;)

DianaMo

09-14-2005, 04:50 PM

I tried to ask fairly non-personal questions. Wasn't expecting answers.

In my opinion, we don't get a sense of the Cub player's personalities and interests. We all know more about Donny Osmond's interests than we do say, Kerry Wood's interests outside of baseball. I read the other day that players spend time with video games in the clubhouse. That was the first I'd heard about that. I want to know who plays MVP Baseball 2005 the best. (Probably Greg Maddux - but who knows?)

Anyway, stuff like that.

Many, many years ago I discussed camera lenses and such with a Cubs catcher.
I think it would be neat to hear about the players hobbies like that outside of baseball.

DianaMo

09-14-2005, 04:52 PM

TV listings for Cubs fans.

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs
Wed 9/14 7:00 PM CSNCH (Comcast)
Reairs: Thu 9/15 1:00 PM

St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs

Thu 9/15 7:00 PM WGN
Fri 9/16 2:00 PM Comcast
Reairs Fri 9/16 7:00 PM and Sat 9/17 2:30 AM Comcast

Sat 9/17 12:00 PM Fox Game of the Week
(WFLD 32, etc. If you get HD, woohoo!)

Sun 9/18 1:00 PM WGN

Now this is weird. No listings shown until 9/22.
What? Would the road trip to Milwaukee take up too much gas?

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers

Thu 9/22 1:00 PM Comcast

Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs

Fri 9/23 2:00 PM 9 WGN

Sat 9/24 1:00 PM Comcast

Sat 9/24 7:00 PM Comcast

Sun 9/25 1:00 PM WGN

Here we go again - no televised games for a couple days...

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
Wed 9/28 1:00 PM 9 WGN

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Maximum MLB "St. Louis vs. Chicago Cubs report"
Sat 9/24 9:00 AM Tue 9/27 12:00 AM SPIKETV
This show usually has some Cubs content in it, regardless of what game the listings say it covers.

This Week in Baseball Fox Sat 9/17 11:30 AM
Sun 9/18 12:30 PM, Tue 9/20 11:00 PM CSNCH

Source: Many searches via Tivo. Thanks Tivo!

footballdude

09-15-2005, 12:48 PM

Make sure you watch the Cub/Cards this weekend so you can see the Cards clinch the division with a lineup full of AAA players.

hefe

09-15-2005, 12:55 PM

Make sure you watch the Cub/Cards this weekend so you can see the Cards clinch the division with a lineup full of AAA players.
Make sure you tell people who care over in the Cardinal thread... :rolleyes:

JakeyB

09-15-2005, 03:41 PM

Make sure you watch the Cub/Cards this weekend so you can see the Cards clinch the division with a lineup full of AAA players.
Cubs have won 8 of 12 from the Cards. While I'd rather be in the playoffs, I'll take that.

hefe

09-15-2005, 04:35 PM

Cubs have won 8 of 12 from the Cards. While I'd rather be in the playoffs, I'll take that.
Don't feed the troll.

JakeyB

09-15-2005, 04:54 PM

Sorry, hard not to talk smack when smack is brought :(

DianaMo

09-16-2005, 01:43 PM

Did WGN ever return to Wrigley to explain what became of the game?

I stayed up as late as I could - finally found out the result on ESPN.

WGN had a great idea, airing scenes from the hurricane relief fundraising event at Wrigley between innings. WGN news ran a feature on it too. Check today's WGN noon news to see if they re-air the feature. WGN News anchors Steve Sanders and Allison Payne's favorite image was of Kerry Wood next to his pregnant wife.

Does anyone here have photos online from this event?

Here is the link to the WGN Baseball Blog's gallery of photos from this event.

http://wgntv.trb.com/sports/wgntv-sports-091605-gallery,0,538176.photogallery
http://wgntv.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/

Press release from cubs.com
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20050912&content_id=1206805&vkey=pr_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

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Former Cub Jose Cardenal in the news
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/691

Eric Karros or Hee-Seop Choi ?
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/690

DianaMo

09-18-2005, 01:39 PM

I added photos to these two pages. Stop by and take a look.

Happy Birthday Ryne Sandberg!
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/09/happy-birthday-ryne-sandberg.html

Cubs Memorabilia photos
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/09/cubs-memorabilia-photos.html

DianaMo

09-21-2005, 01:08 AM

One of the problems I run into is that the games that air on Comcast Sports Chicago Plus do not show up in the Tivo listings. It seems I usually find out about the Plus games from the www.cubs.com website the day of the game.

So here's what the cubs.com website states:

Next Game: Wed., September 21 @ 6:35 p.m. CT TV: CSN+

Prior vs Ohka

Get your Tivo ready!

Diana

DianaMo

10-18-2005, 05:14 PM

I finally got around to uploading some of my old Cubs photos to my Cubs photos blog.

Anyway, here are the latest pages added. Just read the url to get an idea of what is to be found there.

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/09/chicago-cubs-basketball-game.html

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/09/chicago-cubs-player-portraits-1970s.html

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/09/cubs-photos-from-1970s-and-1980s.html

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/09/more-70s-80s-wrigley-field-photos.html

If you have a speedy computer, you can view everything on this blog (so far) with two clicks on the mouse and a whole lotta scrolling down.

Photos from the Ryne Sandberg Jersey Retirement ceremony at Wrigley Field on August 28, 2005, Cubs basketball photos, player portraits and game photos from the 1970's, 1980's and 2004-5.

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_chicagocubsphotos_archive.html

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_chicagocubsphotos_archive.html

If you recognize any of the players in the photos, feel free to reply here or on the photo blog and tell us about it.

Enjoy the photos!

Diana

DianaMo

10-30-2005, 02:00 PM

The link below offers a list of MLB's potential free agents.

Go ahead and take a look at it and pick out the players that you'd like to see the Cubs consider adding to their roster.

NEW YORK -- There are 206 players potentially eligible for free agency. Eligible players may file through Nov. 10 (c-club option for 2006; p-player option for 2006; m-mutual option for 2006). Players in bold have filed for free agency (through Oct. 28):

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2206376

Here is the list of players from the Cubs...

CHICAGO (7) -- m-Jeromy Burnitz, of; Chad Fox, rhp; Nomar Garciaparra, ss; Neifi Perez, ss; p-Glendon Rusch, lhp; c-Todd Walker, 2b; c-Scott Williamson, rhp.

Some names from other teams that caught my attention are:

Johnny Damon

Frank Thomas

Tom Gordon

Alex S. Gonzalez,

Kyle Farnsworth

Julio Franco

Todd Hollandsworth

Antonio Alfonseca

Alex Gonzalez (the other one)

Lenny Harris

Roger Clemens

Paul Bako

Doug Mientkiewicz

Steve Trachsel

Kenny Lofton

Mark Grudzielanek

Matt Morris

Julian Tavarez

Moises Alou

Jeff Fassero (I think he just signed)

LaTroy Hawkins

lornehosman

10-31-2005, 12:24 PM

cubs just resigned Glendon Rusch.

The Cubs announced Monday that pitcher Glendon Rusch has agreed to terms on a contract through the 2007 season. Financial terms of the two-year deal were not disclosed.

Rusch, 30, went 9-8 in 46 games this season (19 starts) with a 4.52 ERA.

Copyright © 2005, ChicagoSports.com

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FourFourSeven

10-31-2005, 12:33 PM

Not that anyone asked, but my suggested moves for the Cubs for next year:

1) Re-sign Nomar, move him to 2nd base
2) Don't re-sign Burnitz
3) Dump Corey Patterson! Please! I've been saying it for years - even in his "good" year when he got injured...
4) Put Cedeno at SS, Pie at CF, Murton at LF.
5) Offer Walker the "tenth man" job - if he can sub for Nomar/Cedeno/Murton a lot, he can get three-four starts a week...
6) Try to pick up a decent OF (yes, Damon is the dream, we can put either him or Pie in RF)
7) Please please PLEASE pick up another SP! I'm going to scream if they go with Wood/Prior/Zambrano/Maddux/Rusch again. Yeah, it's a decent starting five if they're all healthy, but they need another top-of-the-line starter for when Wood gets injured again...

Yeah, it's a lineup with three rookies, but they're all promising, and they could keep Walker as insurance if one of them isn't ready...

DianaMo

11-01-2005, 02:02 PM

Does anyone here subscribe to Vine Line magazine?
http://cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/chc/fan_forum/vineline.jsp

I'd like to know if any of their recent issues covered Ryne Sandberg Day at Wrigley.

Thanks.

Diana

DianaMo

11-04-2005, 05:14 PM

Which of these former Cub free agents would you most like to see return to the Cubs?

Sammy Sosa
Todd Hollandsworth
Tom "Flash" Gordon
Alex S. Gonzalez
Kyle Farnsworth
Antonio Alfonseca
Lenny Harris
Paul Bako
Steve Trachsel
Kenny Lofton
Mark Grudzielanek
Julian Tavarez
Moises Alou
Jeff Fassero
LaTroy Hawkins
I want back all available players from the Cubs 2003 team.
I want both Sosa and Alou back
Is it too late to request Ivan Dejesus and Manny Trillo ?
Is Steve Stone available?
None of the above, they've had their chance at Wrigley.

Poll at: http://www.cubsnet.com/node/784/

hefe

11-04-2005, 06:22 PM

FourFourSeven

11-04-2005, 11:04 PM

Which of these former Cub free agents would you most like to see return to the Cubs?

Ugh - none of them! Maybe Farnsworth if he gets an attitude adjustment - the majority of the rest are washed out. What's the average age of that list - 47?

Not like the 80's/90's, when every team seemed to have a star former Cub. (Eckersley, Sutter, Joe Carter, Maddux, etc, etc)

DianaMo

11-05-2005, 12:39 PM

More former Cubs available as free agents...

Rafael Palmeiro

Matt Lawton

Shawn Estes

And from the 2005 Chicago Cubs...

Jeromy Burnitz, of;
Chad Fox, rhp;
Nomar Garciaparra, ss;
Neifi Perez, ss

Who else did I miss on this list?

Source:

Updated: Nov. 4, 2005, 4:33 PM ET
Free Agents List
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=2214130

JakeyB

11-07-2005, 10:55 AM

Sosa, never. Alou, for a cheap price 1 year contract maybe. Grudz is the only one I'd sign for a multi year deal, but how is he better (other than defensively) than Walker? They're similar contact type hitters. Since next year is '06, Farnsworth (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stats/individual_stats_player.jsp?c_id=mlb&playerID=150035) will be no good. I don't want the mutant Alfonseca back :)

If we don't go after Furcal, the only viable options at SS to me are Nomar and Neifi. I'd sign Neifi in a heartbeat regardless as a back up.

FourFourSeven

11-07-2005, 12:04 PM

If we don't go after Furcal, the only viable options at SS to me are Nomar and Neifi. I'd sign Neifi in a heartbeat regardless as a back up.

I think Cedeno is a viable option - much more so than Neifi, who, despite his batting average, really wasn't very good last year. His OPS was terrible (.681 - well below the league average).

He's completely servicable as a backup, I agree, but not as a starter again...

I'd still be good with Nomar, but I'd play Cedeno at short and move Nomar to second or the outfield (if he can play it).

DianaMo

11-10-2005, 05:21 PM

McGuire / Sosa Cards/Cubs game from '98 on ESPN Classic

Baseball
ESPN Classic Nov 10 04:00pm Central
"1998: Cubs/Cardinals"
Played 9/8/98.
Original Airdate: July 16, 2000.

The McGuire / Sosa game.

Source: Yahoo TV listings.

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POLL: Which of these former Cub free agents would you most like to see return to the Cubs?
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/784

hefe

11-10-2005, 05:27 PM

DianaMo

11-10-2005, 05:37 PM

McGwire and Sosa pass Maris
http://www.infoplease.com/ipsa/A0766480.html

DianaMo

12-29-2005, 06:51 PM

Former Cub pitcher Milt Wilcox in the news...

I was watching the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge on the Universal HD channel and spotted a former Cub pitcher involved in the event.

1975 Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Wilcox entered his dog Sparky, a four-year old male Chocolate Labrador Retriever in the Diving Dog category and won 2nd place in that event.

Congrats to Milt Wilcox and Sparky!

http://www.cubsnet.com/node/839

hefe

12-29-2005, 07:29 PM

I happened to see that. He was only a Cub for one year out of something like 16 seasons. Sparky was named for Sparky Anderson who was his manager for 11 seasons.

DianaMo

01-03-2006, 06:23 PM

Is anyone visiting the Cubs Caravan this year?

CUBS CARAVAN ITINERARIES (from cubs.com)
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/chc/community/com_caravan.jsp

Google News search "Cubs Caravan" (http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=%22cubs+caravan%22&btnG=Search+News)

Google web search "Cubs Caravan" (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ned=us&q=%22cubs+caravan%22&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=nw)

DianaMo

01-09-2006, 04:08 PM

Happy Birthday Ivan DeJesus !

View Ivan's birthday card here:

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2006/01/happy-birthday-ivan-dejesus.html

You're welcome to use the "ADD COMMENT" feature on that page to share your birthday greetings to the former Cubs shortstop.

No guarantee that he'll see it, but you never know...

Diana

DianaMo

01-09-2006, 04:22 PM

Cubs speaking event in Elk Grove Village

The Exceptionally Healthy Community
Free Health & Wellness Seminar Series

The first seminar in the Exceptionally Healthy Community Series will be Jan. 12 at the Garden Terrace Room in the Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. The seminar, entitled "Get Out, Get Moving, Get Fit," begins at 7 p.m. Scheduled speakers include John McDonough, senior vice president of Marketing & Broadcasting for the Chicago Cubs, and Dave Otto, former Chicago Cubs pitcher & broadcaster for WGN radio, WGN television and Fox Sportsnet. McDonough is a resident of Elk Grove Village and Otto was raised in Elk Grove and is an Elk Grove High School graduate. Both will share stories of their youth in relation to their adult success. The additional speakers include, Tim Buss, Chicago Cubs strength and conditioning coordinator, and Mike McCormick, regional manager of Athletico.

The backgrounds of these speakers is should bring insight and knowledge from the fields of sports and fitness to those seeking to improve their health. The seminars are free.

For information, call Claire at (847) 228-3539.

Source:

Elk Grove Times
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/localnews/current/eg/01-05-06-nwsbrf.html

I'd like to see WGN or Comcast film the Elk Grove event and make an hour long special from it.

Will anyone here be in attendance at this event?

Diana

DianaMo

01-09-2006, 04:24 PM

The annual Cubs convention is coming up, Jan. 13-15 at the Hilton Chicago Hotel.

Does anyone know where to get tickets for this event? Last I heard it was sold out.

Here is the cubs.com info page,
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051102&content_id=1263555&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

but it is dated 11/02/2005 and as I'm typing this, I haven't found any real updates. I imagine that the Tribune or Sun Times should report about it fairly soon though.

I'd like to see WGN and Comcast Sports Chicago offer an hour long special of tv coverage of this event.

DianaMo

01-09-2006, 04:42 PM

Cubs deal Patterson to Baltimore
Chicago receives Minor Leaguers Spears, Perez in exchange

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060109&content_id=1292974&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

hefe

01-09-2006, 04:49 PM

lambertman

01-09-2006, 05:09 PM

The O's will take anything, won't they?

DianaMo

01-10-2006, 05:55 PM

After 13 years, Sutter a Hall of Famer
Cy young winner Cooperstown's first relief-only pitcher

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060110&content_id=1293386&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

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Any word on the possibility of the Cubs somehow retiring Bruce Sutter's Cubs jersey number?

I'll have to look thru my photo collection to see if I have any pics of of Sutter wearing Douglas Adams' favorite number. I know I've been to games where Sutter pitched for the Cubs.

Quote from:
List of Major League Baseball retired numbers
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

On April 15, 1997, Jackie Robinson's #42 was retired by Major League Baseball, meaning that no future player on any major league team could wear it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_retired_numbers

northmoor

01-11-2006, 03:35 PM

all I can say is that Bruce has some brains -- he's apparently chosen to go into the Hall of Fame as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals.

http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-1610842dt.jpg

I've read on the net that the pundits on talk radio in the Windy City are already railing about it.

from Reuters: (http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=sportsNews&storyID=2006-01-11T201124Z_01_ROB172573_RTRUKOC_0_US-BASEBALL-SUTTER.xml)

By Larry Fine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bruce Sutter, the newest member of baseball's Hall of Fame, says recognition of the importance of relief pitchers has been long overdue.

"We're on the line every day," he told a news conference in New York on Wednesday, the day after becoming only the fourth reliever to be elected to the Hall of Fame.

"The game is set up to get to us. It's a very important position," he added.

Sutter, whose Cooperstown plaque will show him wearing a St Louis Cardinals cap, helped change the status of relievers, who are now highly prized to preserve the lead at the end of a game. ...

I wonder if the Cubbies will now retire Sutter's number? Have the Cubs retired No. 20? You may remember that was former Cub Lou Brock's number, who like Bruce, they also traded away to St. Louis.

j/k around a little. (it's all in fun.) :)

hefe

01-11-2006, 04:21 PM

I wonder if the Cubbies will now retire Sutter's number?

They already did. (Jackie Robinson) ;)

MitchO

01-11-2006, 04:29 PM

There is precedent for a team to retire the same number twice to honor two different players. For example, #8 for the Yankees was retired for both Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra, and #10 is retired by the Expos/Nationals for the Hawk (Andre Dawson) and Le Grand Orange (Rusty Staub).

And since I mention this every chance I get for no reason, the only player left wearing #42 is Mariano Rivera.

DianaMo

01-11-2006, 04:50 PM

JakeyB

01-11-2006, 05:18 PM

all I can say is that Bruce has some brains -- he's apparently chosen to go into the Hall of Fame as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals.

MLB picks the hat, not the player.

DianaMo

01-11-2006, 05:27 PM

In other news...my dog left for doggie eternity last week :( so I've been looking online for a new k-9 family member. I've tried Petfinder searches in Illinois and Wisconsin and even found Tony LaRussa's animal rescue website at:
http://www.arf.net

The experience has made me consider becoming a dog pound portrait photographer to help more dogs find good homes.

Speaking of Tony LaRussa, (who I still see as being the White Sox manager) I've been listening to the audio version of the book Three Nights in August by Buzz Bissinger (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0618405445/ref=ase_christianmu09-20)

It is the story of a three-game series between the Cardinals and Cubs in late 2003 from Tony La Russa's point of view.

It is 6 cassette tapes long and I'm only on tape three. It has been interesting to hear the Cardinal's view of our '03 Cubs players.

Info about video replays for the athletes and that sort of thing held my interest too. And of course, since I'm seeking a new k-9 friend, hearing about LaRussa's animal shelter (http://www.arf.net/About_ARF/tony_elaine.html) caught my attention too.

I wouldn't recommend this book for kids or those who don't find cuss words entertaining since the foul language was sadly, not edited out.

Has anyone else read this book?

DianaMo

01-11-2006, 07:16 PM

Sutter in Hall on 13th try
Lights-out closer lone choice for 2006

Bruce Sutter, baseball's latest Hall of Famer, recalled on Tuesday when he and Mike Krukow pitched their way through the Chicago Cubs' minor-league system.

"All we ever wanted to do was pitch one day in the major leagues," Sutter said. "Once we both did that, then we wanted to give up 100 home runs in the big leagues. Because we figured if we could stick around to give up 100 home runs, we could stick around awhile."

Sutter, who made all of his 661 appearances in relief, surrendered 77 homers. Krukow, a starter, gave up 196.

"Krukow's an overachiever," Sutter said.

Read entire article at:

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2006/01/11/SPG9EGLBLC1.DTL

Remember that I mentioned that I still think of LaRussa as the White Sox manager? Well, I still think of Bruce Sutter as a Cub. Didn't really follow his career after he left the Chicago team. I was reminded that he pitched for the Cards when WGN and ESPN Classic Sports re-aired the Ryne Sandberg game.

It was nice to see Sutter chat during a Cubs telecast last year.

MitchO

01-11-2006, 08:28 PM

MLB picks the hat, not the player.

Only recently, however. They changed the rule after the rumblings about a few players who played for multiple teams and the implications that some of the teams may have "influenced" their decision (Reggie with the Yankees, Winfield with the Padres).

Gary Carter, in particular, was upset with the HoF because they "chose" an Expos hat for him. He had said that he wanted to go in as a Met.

northmoor

01-11-2006, 08:37 PM

MLB picks the hat, not the player.

while technically true, ... you forgot to mention that it is based in large part on the choice/preference of the player, if reasonable and based on where and how long he played for a team.

(I suppose this keeps players from selecting any team they want, even if they only played there, say, the last year of their career while playing for another team for a long long time)

I believe Sutter played for the Cubs 5 yrs, and for the Cards for 4 yrs, yet is going in as a Card. He was no small factor in the Cards winning the World Series.

Anyway, ... thanks for trading him to the Cards (for Leon Durham and an all-but-done Ken Reitz and another player I can't remember off hand).

I wonder if Greg Maddux will go in as a Brave?

TheDewAddict

01-11-2006, 10:54 PM

I believe that the HOF does listen to the player's input regarding the hat. I read an article earlier where the HOF President said that after discussing it with Bruce, they both felt it was appropriate for him to wear the StL hat on his plaque.

Diana, I read 3 Nights in August as well. Great book, and very interesting to see baseball from LaRussa's perspective. It's always joked how he overmanages, now we get to see how he obsesses about everything.

DianaMo

01-17-2006, 05:01 PM

Who here has heard about the plans for a Chicago Baseball Museum?

Chicago Baseball Museum
http://www.chicagobaseballmuseum.org

Museum Highlights
http://www.chicagobaseballmuseum.org/page4.html

DianaMo

01-19-2006, 06:31 PM

Cubs convention audio files

http://wgnradio.com/shows/sp_central/audio/index.html

DianaMo

01-24-2006, 04:53 PM

TV listings for Chicago Cubs fans Winter 2006
www.cubsnet.com/node/882

WGN / Tribune Company in the news (WB, CBS, UPN too)
www.cubsnet.com/node/881

DianaMo

01-27-2006, 04:41 PM

Happy Birthday Ernie Banks!!!

Born January 31, 1931 in Dallas, TX

View Ernie's birthday card here:

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2006/01/happy-birthday-ernie-banks.html

You're welcome to "sign" the birthday card and add a birthday greeting to Ernie. Use the POST A COMMENT option at the bottom of the page.

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Related article:

Banks turning 75, thinking about '69
Published January 30, 2006
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060130mitchell,1,5921474.column

DianaMo

02-03-2006, 12:26 PM

MLB Baseball "2005: Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs"
From May 28, 2005.

Mon 2/13 7:00 PM CSNCH / Comcast Sports Chicago

Box score at:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/boxscores/2005/05/28/11376_boxscore.html

What was unique about this game?

I hope Comcast will air the 14-3 game vs. the Marlins from Aug 28.

I'd like to see that one again!

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MLB Baseball "2005: Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs"
Originally aired/played June 29, 2005.

Thu 2/16 8:00 PM CSNCH / Comcast Sports Chicago

Boxscore for this game:
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2005_06_29_milmlb_chnmlb_1

More options regarding this game: (Try the gameday option)
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/scoreboard/sb_20050629.html

Any idea what was special about this game?

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Wrigley Field bleachers renovation work photos
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/731

TV listings for Chicago Cubs fans Winter 2006
www.cubsnet.com/node/882

hefe

02-03-2006, 12:33 PM

You've got me stumped on those.

cherry ghost

02-03-2006, 12:51 PM

DianaMo

02-03-2006, 01:03 PM

I have been looking up Cubs players who have birthdays in February (http://www.cubsnet.com/node/888) and noticed these two birthday boys who share the same February 25 birthday.

Bob Brenly
Debut August 14, 1981
Final Game October 1, 1989
Born February 25, 1954 in Coshocton, OH
http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/brenlbo01.shtml

Ron Santo
Debut June 26, 1960
Final Game September 29, 1974
Born February 25, 1940 in Seattle, WA
http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/santoro01.shtml

Another interesting birthday Cub...

Bill Long
Born February 29, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH
http://www.baseball-reference.com/l/longbi01.shtml
(So he's had what? 10 or 11 birthdays so far?)

More MLB players Born on February 29
http://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=2&day=29

DianaMo

02-08-2006, 05:10 PM

My Tivo found another re-airing of a Cubs game.

MLB Baseball
"2005: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals"
Sat 2/18 4:00 PM Central time. Comcast Sports Chicago

Original air date Sept. 7, 2005.

You can look up the game here:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/scoreboard/sb_20050907.html

Hint: the Cubs won!

What was special about this one?

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More TV listings for Chicago Cubs fans Winter 2006
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/882

DianaMo

02-14-2006, 07:47 PM

Interesting article here...

It's a blast: Some White Sox, Cheney share a hobby
BY MIKE DOWNEY
Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO - Now you know why Ozzie Guillen was reluctant to go to the White House with the White Sox.

He was afraid Dick Cheney might be there and accidentally shoot him.
A baseball manager can handle being fired, but he sure hates being fired upon.

Knowing there was a chance that the vice president might show up for Monday's ceremony with President Bush honoring the team, a lot of the White Sox must have given serious thought to coming to the White House dressed in something bright orange. You know, so Cheney could see them better and not open fire.

"Orange alert" in Washington no longer indicates a threat of terrorism.
It means, "Look out, here comes Cheney with his shotgun!"

(snip)

It did make me wince when the first thing Buehrle said after the White Sox traded for Thome to replace Frank Thomas as the team's designated hitter was that he couldn't wait to take his new teammate out hunting. Mark, be careful. The team just got rid of one "Big Hurt." It doesn't need another.

You'll want to read the entire article at:

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/13864089.htm

or

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/cs-060213downey,1,2334326.column

hefe

02-14-2006, 07:57 PM

Diana, I thought this was a Cubs fan thread.

DianaMo

02-14-2006, 08:00 PM

Diana, I thought this was a Cubs fan thread.

The article does mention the Cubs. One does wonder about the dangerous things the players do off the field. I've read some funny stories about former Cub Joe Wallis and the things he did way back when.

DianaMo

02-15-2006, 11:46 AM

I didn't find any new Cubs related telecasts, but I did find some Chicago based shows on the Food Network...

FoodNation With Bobby Flay
"Chicago"
Chicago; deep dish pizza; stock yards; signature beef sandwich
Fri 2/17 10:30 PM
FOOD
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Interests, Educational, Cooking, Travel, How To

Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels

"Chicago"

Culinary tour of Chicago

Mon 2/20 12:00 PM Central
FOOD
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Interests, Cooking, Travel

This might be an all new show. I think she returned to Chicago for a new episode.

and the Cosby show on WGN has a baseball theme...

The Cosby Show

"There's Still No Joy in Mudville" Cliff and Russell recall old-time baseball; guests Frank Robinson, Joe Black

Thu 2/16 4:30 PM 9 WGNSAT
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Comedy, Sitcom

(source: Tivo listings)

Cubs in the news...

Cubs' catchers to miss bulk of drills

By Paul Sullivan
Tribune staff reporter
Published February 14, 2006, 9:16 PM CST

MESA, Ariz. -- Michael Barrett was selected as one of the three catchers on the 30-man roster for the U.S. team in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, leaving the Cubs with a Cactus League quandary.

With Henry Blanco set to catch for the Venezuelan team, Cubs pitchers will have to work with minor-league catchers for the bulk of the exhibition season in March.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060214wbc,1,2007526.story

THE LAST ROW CRITIC'S CORNER
How's air up there? Cubs don't know--yet

Dave van Dyck, Tribune
Published February 12, 2006

Now the Cubs have reconfigured their storied outfield significantly, making the walls 10 to 12 feet higher.

Did they do wind tests?

"No," said Mark McGuire, vice president of business operations. "Obviously, [the walls] are higher, but I would be surprised if it would have much impact.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-0602120014feb12,1,3932118.story

DianaMo

03-31-2006, 01:50 PM

Who knew that the best ballpark food is found in the minor leagues?

Rachael Ray's Ballpark Cafe

Rachael Ray takes viewers on a tour of some of the best and most surprising ball park food in both the major and minor leagues. In Boston, she enjoys traditional sausages. But in Aberdeen, Maryland, fans eat fresh steamed crabs. We take a coast-to-coast tour of hot dogs. We go behind the scenes at the 2004 All-Star Pre-Game Gala, and more

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_sp/episode/0,1976,FOOD_9994_37278,00.html

DianaMo

03-31-2006, 01:52 PM

Cubs Special
Fri 4/7 12:30 PM 9 WGN
Duration: 30 minutes
Sports, Talk Shows, Baseball, Sports Talk, Talk Show, Sports Non-Event .

Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals game follows on WGN.

Don't forget to check the Cubs portion of the Chicago Tribune Live show on Comcast Sports Chicago.

Of course, you'll want to keep an eye on the WGN news at noon - especially on opening day when it is usually their lead story.
http://wgntv.trb.com/news/local/noonnews/

cubs.com game telecast schedule
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=chc&m=4&y=2006

DianaMo

03-31-2006, 01:59 PM

Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
Spring Training

From Las Vegas
* Fri 3/31 10:00 PM
* 9 WGNSAT
* 3 hours
* No rating
* Sports, Baseball, Sports Event

Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
From Las Vegas.
4/1/06 03:00 PM WGN
MLB Preseason Baseball

MLB Baseball Opening Day!!!
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds

* Mon 4/3 1:00 PM
* 9 WGNSAT
* 3 hours
* No rating
* Sports, Baseball, Sports Event

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Sunday, August 28, 2005
Fan portraits at Wrigley, interesting t-shirts
www.chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/fan-portraits-interesting-t-shirts.html

DianaMo

05-30-2006, 05:01 PM

Regarding Sunday's game vs. the Braves...
http://cubsfun.blogspot.com/2006/05/what-else-can-happen.html

Here's what the Tivo found for the Cubs fans here...

What did it miss?

Mister Ed

"Leo Durocher Meets Mister Ed" Ed calls Leo Durocher with some baseball tips.

Tue 6/6 3:30 PM 9707 DGUARD
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Comedy, Sitcom

Beyond the Glory

"Sammy Sosa" Profile of Major League Baseball slugger Sammy Sosa.
Fri 6/9 10:00 AM 437 TSO
Documentary, Sports, Sports Non-Event

Related story...Sosa sighting

Sosa hops to it in Las Vegas
Published May 29, 2006
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060529sosa,1,3424087.story

K-9 to 5

"Fish Sniffer; Hero Dog; Baseball Retriever" Border collie sniffs out rare shellfish; golden retriever summons an ambulance; baseball dogs.View in Grid

Sat 6/10 9:00 AM ANIMAL

Clubhouse

A 16-year-old takes a job as a batboy for a professional baseball team.View in Grid

Sun 6/4 11:30 AM HDNET

Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way

A baseball manager seeks a heart transplant for his brother while trying to win a pennant with the 1996 Yankees.

Mon 6/5 12:00 PM HLMRKMV

CEO Exchange

"Winning the Game: The Rough-and-Tumble Business of Sports" NBA Commissioner David Stern; Commissioner Bud Selig, Major League Baseball.

Sun 6/11 11:00 PM 9147 KYNE
News and Business, Business and Finance, Interview

DianaMo

05-31-2006, 01:38 PM

It Happens Every Spring (movie)

Chemistry professor discovers a wood-repelling compound while working on a bug repellent. A baseball fan, he sees the possibilities of applying the substance to baseballs....

Thu., Jun. 1 at 9:00 AM / EST AMC

http://www.amctv.com/show/detail?CID=1690-1-EST

DianaMo

06-08-2006, 05:45 PM

Adam Greenberg signs with Dodgers

By Mike Downey
Tribune staff reporter
Published June 8, 2006, 12:43 PM CDT

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060608greenberg,1,6205493.story

Ron Santo update
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1238

TV listings for Cubs fans - June/July 2006 (updated today)
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1207

DianaMo

08-22-2006, 05:57 PM

Funny video!

SoxMan meets Ronnie WooWoo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=C1Rblyh4Lj4

DianaMo

08-24-2006, 03:32 PM

This sounds like fun!

On Saturday, September 9th, Cubs Care will be partnering with Equinox Fitness to bring the first ever Workout at Wrigley.

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/chc/community/workout.jsp

DianaMo

09-08-2006, 02:09 PM

Our local paper had the White Sox game listed for this evening on both WGN and Comcast Sports Chicago. These two never share a game telecast.
Sometimes they'll share one with ESPN, but never do we see Comcast and WGN air the same game at the same time.
(Okay, unless its a White Sox / Cubs game, but then we have different announcers.)

I just checked the cable PVR tv listings...they have the Cubs game listed as airing on Comcast Sports Chicago.

FWIW, the Tribune lists the game on WGN tonight starting at 6:05pm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060907cubsbits,1,4999394.story
and the folks at www.cubs.com are agreeing with that tv listing.

But WGN's webpage isn't claiming it.
http://wgnsuperstation.trb.com/ and
http://wgnsuperstation.trb.com/sports/wgncable-sports-cubs2006,0,6446801.htmlstory

The Comcast page is claiming the Cubs game today.
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/team-cubs.asp

The Tivo listings say tonight's game (Cubs vs. Braves 9/8/06) is on Comcast.
https://www3.tivo.com/tivo-tco/index.do

So that's 4 sources listing Comcast and two for WGN.

Hmmm. If I record both the I won't have room for the Pastor Greg (http://pastorgreg.tv/) show and Bananas Comedy (http://bananascomedy.com/) that air later tonight.

DianaMo

09-30-2006, 12:50 PM

The topic is... I can't believe my partner said .....

LEN: That ugly game in Minnesota during which the Cubs kept making defensive mistakes, he blurts out, "Uncle!" I can't say I was thinking "I can't believe my partner said it," but it was just a moment of complete frustration and really summed up how every Cub fan was feeling at that moment. It was the perfect word to use.

BOB: Nothing. I made a crack about "Boog Alou" and he was silent. We were talking about the three Alou brothers all playing in the same outfield for the Giants and I mentioned that their 4th brother "Boog" was on the bench that day and it went right over Len's head.

http://wgntv.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/

Ringo Starr-Back Off Boogaloo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dl1rNXN1I0

Ringo Starr
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ringo+starr&search=Search

DianaMo

09-30-2006, 12:55 PM

TV listings for Cubs fans

(Many shows are re-aired. So if an airdate has passed, have your Tivo search for another airdate.)

Roadtrip Nation

"An anchor at CNN en Espanol; yoga guru" An anchor at CNN en Espanol; couture designer turned yoga guru; musician outside Wrigley Field.

Check local listings.
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Interests, Travel

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Road Tasted
"Chicago" Chicago treats
Tue 10/3 9:00 PM
Wed 10/4 12:00am FOOD Network
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Interests, Cooking, Travel

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Taste of America With Mark DeCarlo
"Taste of Chicago" Cheese-saganaki; brownies; deep-dish pizza; demon dogs; rainbow ice-cream.

Fri 9/29 11am FOOD Network
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Interests, Educational, Travel, How To, Cooking

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Big Break All-Star Challenge
(watch the White Sox play golf)
"Chicago White Sox"

Sun 10/1 10:00 AM GOLF
Duration: 1 hour
No Rating
Sports, Golf, Sports Non-Event

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In Focus on FSN
"1985 Chicago Bears"
Sat 9/30 6:30 AM FSM
(many repeats)
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating Sports, Sports Non-Event

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National Open House
Comparing housing prices in Chicago, Boston and Savannah, Ga.
Sun 10/1 10:30 AM HGTV
Duration: 30 minutes Rated: TV-G
Interests, Home and Garden

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UFO Over Illinois

UFO investigating organizations seek to explain unnatural occurrences
in the state of Illinois.

Fri 10/6 7:00 PM, 10pm.
TRAVEL CHANNEL
Reairs Saturday 10/7 at 10am.
Duration: 1 hour
Rated: TV-G
Interests, Travel, Paranormal, Special

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Great Museums: Year of the Museum Specials

"National Baseball Hall of Fame: Home Base" The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., is the sport's home base.

Sun 10/8 2:00 PM PBS (Check local listings)
Duration: 1 hour
No Rating
Arts, Fine Arts
www.pbs.org

PBS Baseball quiz
http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/baseball/quiz/

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Baseball Player University
Tips and advice on how to develop specific baseball skills.

Check local listings
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Sports, Baseball, Sports Non-Event

Has anyone here viewed this program?

Comcast and WGN doesn't seem to carry it.

Baseball Player University website
http://www.baseballplayeruniversity.com/

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Sotheby's Preview: Important Baseball Memorabilia
Featuring Babe Ruth's "Holy Grail" bat.

Thu 9/28 8:00 PM 9473 TREASURE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_HD
Duration: 1 hour
Rated: TV-G
Interests, Auction, HD

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Related program...

Collective Intelligence
"Baseball Memorabilia"
Tue 10/3 6:30 AM 9473 TREASURE
Duration: 30 minutes
Rated: TV-G
Interests, Arts, Fine Arts, Collectibles, HD

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More tv listings for Chicagoans and Baseball fans - September/October 2006

Ken Burns American Stories

"Baseball: Shadow Ball (1930-1940)" The Negro Leagues arise; Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson battle in the Negro League World Series.

Wed 10/4 1:30 AM 237 WNET
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
No Rating
Documentary, Sports, Sports Non-Event, Baseball

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Woodturning Workshop

"Baseball Bat" A baseball bat using ash; the center steady; spindle techniques.

Oct 1, 2006 1pm WYCC 20 30 minutes

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Voces

"The Republic of Baseball: The Dominican Giants of the American Game" Felipe Alou, Juan Marichal and Manny Mota are among the first generation of Dominican baseball stars overcame obstacles to triumph in the big league.

Sept 28, 2006 7pm.
WYCC 20

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Painting the Corners: Art and Inspiration

A discussion of sports in popular culture at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Fri 9/29 3:00 PM 9418 FEC
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
No Rating
Arts, Fine Arts, Special

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Late Show With David Letterman

"Pete Rose; 'Survivor' castoff" Former baseball player Pete Rose; "Survivor: Cook Islands" castoff.

Mon 10/2 10:35 PM 2 WBBM CBS
Duration: 1 hour, 02 minutes
Rated: TV-PG
Comedy, Talk Shows, Talk Show

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Clubhouse

A 16-year-old takes a job as a batboy for a professional baseball team.

Sun 10/1 9:30 AM HDNET
Sun 10/8 11:30 AM HDNET

Duration: 1 hour
No Rating
Drama, HD

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Major League Remodel

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_mlr/

"Batting Cage" Incorporating baseball themes and memorabilia into your home; building a batting cage.

Sun 10/8 12:00 PM DIY
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Interests, Educational, How To, Home Improvement

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Grounded for Life

"Catch Us if You Can" Sean catches the wrong ball at a baseball game, prompting an angry mob to chase him home.

Mon 10/9 1:30 PM FAMILY CHANNEL
Duration: 30 minutes
Rated: TV-14
Comedy, Sitcom

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What You Get for the Money

"$300,000" Homes priced around $300,000 in Portland, Ore., Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle and Detroit.

Thu 9/28 6:30 PM FINE LIVING
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Interests, Educational, How To, Home Improvement

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Television in America: An Autobiography

"Studs Terkel" Studs Terkel talks about the early days of Chicago television and radio, spotlighting media monopolies, public ownership of airwaves, and the origin of his nickname.

Sun 10/1 1:00 AM 20 WYCC
Duration: 1 hour
No Rating
Documentary, News and Business, Interview, Biography

Source: Tivo searches. Thanks Tivo!

Photos from Ryne Sandberg Day at Wrigley Field
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/09/ryne-sandberg-day-newslinks-photos.html

DianaMo

10-04-2006, 03:53 PM

One way to choose which team to follow in the playoffs in a non-Cub year is to pick one with the best selection of former Cubs players.

According to: http://www.all-baseball.com/ref/excub.html

Here is the list of ex-Cubs on the 2006 playoff teams. Note that this list was completed before playoff rosters wree finalized, so not all of these players may make the post-season rosters:

SAN DIEGO PADRES (4): Manny Alexander, Mark Bellhorn, Todd Walker, Scott Williamson
LOS ANGELES DODGERS (4): Nomar Garciaparra, Kenny Lofton, Greg Maddux, Ramon Martinez
NEW YORK METS (3): Mike DeFelice, Michael Tucker, Steve Trachsel
NEW YORK YANKEES (2): Miguel Cairo, Kyle Farnsworth
MINNESOTA TWINS (2): Phil Nevin, Rondell White
DETROIT TIGERS (1): Neifi Perez
OAKLAND A'S: NONE
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (1): Jose Vizcaino

Did they miss anyone? Did this list change at all?

DianaMo

10-04-2006, 03:58 PM

Baseball's Secret Formula
Baseball teams use sabermetrics to build their franchises.

http://science.discovery.com/convergence/baseball/baseball.html

Oct 7 03:00 PM
Discovery SCIENCE Channel
Duration: 1 hour
Rated: TV-G
Documentary, Science and Nature, Science, Special

Source: Tivo listings

Dan writes about this program here:
http://danagonistes.blogspot.com/2006/07/secret-and-soggy-formulas.html

FourFourSeven

10-04-2006, 04:53 PM

Thanks for pointing out the sabermetric show coming up. I'm a lifelong die-hard Cub fan who has embraced sabermetrics, and have become VERY frustrated with the Cubs because of it (they're probably the LEAST sabermetric team out there).

DianaMo

10-04-2006, 04:55 PM

Can you give some examples of the Cubs lack of sabermetrics?
(Other than their stunning w/l record, which sure stunned many of us this year.)

I'm interested in what you have to say on this.

Thanks!

cherry ghost

10-04-2006, 04:56 PM

Can you give some examples of the Cubs lack of sabermetrics?
(Other than their stunning w/l record, which sure stunned many of us this year.)

I'm interested in what you have to say on this.

Thanks!

Juan Pierre's terrible OBP for a lead-off hitter.

DianaMo

10-04-2006, 04:59 PM

Did anyone watch this Cubs documentary on HBO?

Wait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago Cubs
Dedicated fans trace the history of the Chicago Cubs.

HBO repeating program. Check local listings.

http://www.hbo.com/events/waittillnextyear/index.html

It was interesting seeing what old time baseball films would look like in high definition.

DianaMo

10-04-2006, 05:03 PM

Juan Pierre's terrible OBP for a lead-off hitter.

Who would you use as the lead-off hitter instead?

(Please don't say Corey...)

In 2006, despite batting only .292, Pierre led the NL with 204 hits, winning his 2nd hit title. (He led the NL with 221 hits in 2004.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Pierre

Note: I named my dog Ronnie after Santo and Cedeno, but I joke about changing it to Juan-ie since Juan is one of my 4 fav Cub players this year.

cherry ghost

10-04-2006, 05:28 PM

Who would you use as the lead-off hitter instead?

(Please don't say Corey...)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Pierre

Note: I named my dog Ronnie after Santo and Cedeno, but I joke about changing it to Juan-ie since Juan is one of my 4 fav Cub players this year.

I would have signed someone else. From your link

"Critics are quick to point out that, in contrast to a prototypical leadoff hitter, Pierre rarely walks and must hit for a high average to sustain a high on-base percentage, which Pierre has not accomplished since 2004."

In 2006 he struck out 38 times and only walked 32

DianaMo

10-04-2006, 06:00 PM

I was at the Cubs/Marlins game last year where the Cubs won 14-3.

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/286/1503/1600/1559leehomerunbleachers.jpg

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/scorecard-for-14-3-game.html

Pierre was one of the rare Marlins to accomplish anything that day.

(I think this photo is of a Derrek Lee home run though)
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/derrek-lee-stolen-base-home-run.html

See boxscore at:
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2005_08_28_flomlb_chnmlb_1&c_id=chc

I wonder if that game really set into the minds of the powers that be at Wrigley?

FourFourSeven

10-04-2006, 06:11 PM

Some examples:

-The team consistently, year in, year out, is near the bottom of the league in walks received and pitches seen. (Given that Dusty once said that walks "clog the bases" and are a bad thing, not surprising).

-The team has been in the bottom 5 in the NL in OBP for five straight years. Yet, they continually bring in more low-OBP guys.

-The team's pitchers are usually near the top in walks given.

-The team consistently has leadoff men with low OBP's. Juan Pierre was tolerable because he gets so many hits, but he's not worth more than an average player. Corey Patterson was obviously humorous, he was so bad. I've seen analysis, by the way, that suggests your speedy players should bat seventh or so. That way, they can get on base, steal second, and be hit home by the relatively light-hitting eighth and ninth batters. If you bat the speedy guy first, you have him on base when your bashers are up (and they're likely to score him anyway).

-The 2 year contract to Neifi Perez was simply embarassing. His VORP ("value over replacement player") was NEGATIVE - i.e. - he was worse than an average replacement AAA guy. (I saw somewhere that he's, sabermetrically, the second worst player in MLB history, as in, he's cost his team more runs than any other player ever, compared to an average replacement player). At least they traded him away.

-An over-reliance for years on the sacrifice bunt (not as bad with Dusty than with other managers), when it's almost always a bad strategic play (a few exceptions - most pitchers are better off sacrificing, and there are times, i.e. bottom of the ninth, where it MAY be smart when playing for one run.

-A tendency to rely more on high school players in the draft rather than college players.

-A tendency to over-use starters (in 2003, Wood and Prior threw more pitches than anyone else. In 2006, Zambrano did until he got hurt), leading to more injuries than most teams.

I could go on - this is just off the top of my head. Don't get me wrong - I'm a fan of the team and always will be, but it frustrates me to see the team be managed top-to-bottom in such a non-sabermetric way. Especially when they have some great players (Zambrano, Lee, Ramirez), and, if they used some sense in filling in the other positions, could have a good-or-better team year in and year out.

DianaMo

10-04-2006, 06:19 PM

Do any of the ex-Cub Dodgers have interesting Saber-stats?

Nomar Garciaparra, Kenny Lofton, Greg Maddux, Ramon Martinez...

http://pages.prodigy.net/chicagocubs/2ndbaseplaypart2.jpg

http://pages.prodigy.net/chicagocubs/martinez.jpg

DianaMo

10-04-2006, 06:36 PM

http://pages.prodigy.net/4dtv/dustysmiles2.jpg

Baker heads to ESPN for postseason
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061003&content_id=1697782&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

FourFourSeven

10-05-2006, 10:42 AM

Do any of the ex-Cub Dodgers have interesting Saber-stats?

Nomar Garciaparra, Kenny Lofton, Greg Maddux, Ramon Martinez...

Just going with my gut, but Nomar didn't walk all that much, but still gets on base at a decent clip and has a bit of power, so offensively he's pretty strong sabermetrically (no surprise, really). He was obviously a defensive liability at SS, but I think he would have been better overall than Jones or Murton in the outfield this year (and taken over for Lee when he got hurt, not that anyone knew that would have happened).

Lofton is a better leadoff hitter than Pierre (higher OBP), and I think he's a stronger fielder (his range factor was weak this year, but generally has been stronger than Pierre's). However, he's getting older, so he's not someone I'd want to sign, say, this offseason. If I had to choose for next year, I'd pick Pierre because of the age differential.

Maddux is one of the best pitchers ever, no matter how you look at it - there's no need to go into sabermetrics to see that! (Though his pitches per batter faced has always been very low, which is interesting, and has probably helped his longevity and health). However, I agreed it was right to trade him - the Cubs weren't going anywhere, his contract was up end of the year, and so they got some value for him...

I don't remember much about Ramon Martinez, to tell the truth.

DianaMo

10-05-2006, 03:12 PM

I don't remember much about Ramon Martinez, to tell the truth.

The photo is of Ramon. He was a back-up infielder.

Thanks for the interesting reply.

I found this article today while trying to verify that David Wells is an ex-Cub.

Sox’ Williams no better than Cubs’ Hendry As a result, future of both teams is murky

By Matt Trowbridge
ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR

Baseball Prospectus identified the 2005 Sox as baseball’s luckiest team of the last 20 years, ...

How lucky were the Sox? Bill James, the father of sabremetrics, uses six indicators to predict whether a team will improve or decline from one year to the next. The Sox were the only team in baseball to register negatives in all six categories this year.

http://www.rrstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061003/SPORTS1205/110030059/1001/SPORTS

DianaMo

10-05-2006, 03:40 PM

New TBS comedy visits Wrigley Field
"My Boys" will feature a sports writer who covers the Cubs
By Joe Esse / Special to MLB.com

CHICAGO -- A new TV series about a sports reporter from Chicago shot its final show of the season at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, and the cast was thrilled to be able to step on the field.

Read entire article here:

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061005&content_id=1700186&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

DianaMo

10-05-2006, 05:26 PM

-The 2 year contract to Neifi Perez was simply embarassing. His VORP ("value over replacement player") was NEGATIVE - i.e. - he was worse than an average replacement AAA guy. (I saw somewhere that he's, sabermetrically, the second worst player in MLB history, as in, he's cost his team more runs than any other player ever, compared to an average replacement player). At least they traded him away.

http://pages.prodigy.net/4dtv/neifiperez2.jpg

DianaMo

10-10-2006, 03:50 PM

TV listings for Cubs fans - offseason 2006

Best of Baseball Tonight Web Gem Awards
Fri 10/20 8:00 PM ESPN2
(re-airs at 2am Central time.)
Duration: 1 hour
No Rating
Interests, Sports, Award Show, Baseball, Sports Non-Event

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Viva Baseball
Latin ballplayers impact the game in the United States.
Fri 10/20 9:00 PM SPIKETV
Duration: 2 hours No Rating
Sports, Baseball, Special, Sports Non-Event

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Wait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago Cubs
Dedicated fans trace the history of the Chicago Cubs.

HBO Oct13 5am and 5pm repeating program. Check local listings.
Also available via HBO On Demand.

http://www.hbo.com/events/waittillnextyear/index.html

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Globe Trekker

"Midwest USA" "America's Cereal Bowl" consists of Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin; Chicago and Detroit.
Sun 10/22 PBS Check local listings

http://www.pilotguides.com/tv_shows/globe_trekker/shows/north_america/midwest_usa.php

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_Trekker

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Airline

"Terminal Beauty" includes a person traveling to make the first pitch at Wrigley Field.

Tue 10/10 2:30 PM AETV
Duration: 30 minutes
Rated: TV-PG
Interests, Reality

http://www.aetv.com/airline/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airline_(TV_series)
http://www.answers.com/topic/airline-tv-series

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Clubhouse
HDnet 9:30am Central Sunday, October 15, 2006
Road Trip - A dejected Pete jets off to Los Angeles with the Empires for the team's west coast swing after Jessie gives him his walking papers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clubhouse_(TV_series)

Source: Tivo listings. Thanks Tivo!

DianaMo

10-10-2006, 03:51 PM

Finding Buck McHenry (movie w/ Ernie Banks in it)
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1489

Chicago Cubs - jokes, puns, riddles, funny stories, etc.
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1487

DianaMo

10-13-2006, 01:34 PM

Photos from an event that Ron Santo and Cubs pitcher Ryan O'Malley attended. (http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/10/cubs-ryan-omalley-and-ron-santo-visit.html)

Includes links to 4 newspaper articles/features regarding this event.

DianaMo

10-16-2006, 12:09 PM

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What a surprise! They re-signed Dusty Baker after all!
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Okay, I'm just kidding.

Someone on the cubs.com bb said that the news crews were seen outside Wrigley today, so an announcement may on on the way.

We might find out on the WGN Noon news.

http://wgntv.trb.com/news/local/noonnews/

hefe

10-16-2006, 12:23 PM

Word is that it's Pinella. I'm not too thrilled about that.

DianaMo

10-16-2006, 12:31 PM

I'm hoping for either Bob Brenly or Joe Girardi. Either are more likely than the others to understand the challenges that playing 81 games a year in Wrigley presents and may have a plan to overcome those challenges and win.

My choice would be Brenly, because he's been watching, commenting on and traveling with this team for a couple years and knows it the best.

One thing I didn't like about the Dusty years is that he was interviewed quite a bit and the players were not often interviewed. I want to hear what the players have to say...and I like hearing their accents, etc.

It seems like in past years, if a player was shown being interviewed often on tv, he was soon traded. Even if what the player said was always a positive comment.

FourFourSeven

10-16-2006, 12:32 PM

I'm pretty upset it's Pinella too. Yet another "proven" "veteran" "old-school" manager who "knows what it takes to win." I'm sure we'll hear all those cliches, I'm sure the team will sign a bunch of new "professional hitters" and "proven veterans" who "have what it takes", and the Cubs are unfortunately doomed to more mediocrity, with the occasional fluke good year thrown in...

I have never been as fed up with this team as I am now. I would have been delighted with Girardi, and even a 95-loss season next year with a bunch of fresh young faces, rebuilding for the future. But honestly, Pinella is a joke. I want to scream, I'm sick to my stomach. If the team decides to go the Yankee route, with a $200MM contract budget, they have a shot. Otherwise, it's gonna be more of the same. I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think I am...

DianaMo - thanks for finding that interesting article on Williams and Hendry - I agree - Williams hasn't done anything great, and has made some bad moves, but got very lucky.

hefe

10-16-2006, 12:33 PM

WGN radio said it will be Pinella this morning. It isn't confirmed yet by the team.

I was hoping for Girardi. Oh well.

DianaMo

10-16-2006, 02:19 PM

The 2006 Cubs had 96 Lose Days, and it looks like today is a Lou's day too.

Tuesday is Lou's day: Announcement near
Cubs ready to introduce Piniella as manager

October 16, 2006
BY CHRIS DE LUCA Staff Reporter

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/98282,CST-SPT-cub16.article

I think I heard WGN News announce that it is indeed, Lou's Day.

http://wgntv.trb.com/news/local/noonnews/

Check the 9pm news for more.
http://wgntv.trb.com/news/local/eveningnews/

DianaMo

10-16-2006, 03:38 PM

Cubs hire Piniella

By Paul Sullivan
Tribune staff reporter
Published October 16, 2006, 2:24 PM CDT

The Cubs and Lou Piniella have come to terms on a three-year deal worth an estimated $9 million, major-league sources told the Tribune.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-061016cubspiniella,0,6952.story

Cubs come to terms with Piniella
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061016&content_id=1714668&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

Cubs finalize deal to make Piniella manager
October 16, 2006
BY CHRIS DE LUCA Staff Reporter
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/98282,CST-SPT-cub16.article

DianaMo

10-19-2006, 03:03 PM

Baseball Teams Endorse Caskets and Urns
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1509

Related poll

Sports logos on caskets, urns, grave markers... Good idea or not?
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1508

DianaMo

11-17-2006, 03:52 PM

Lengthy article regarding the Sabermetrics episode of the Numb3rs tv series and the Baseball's Secret Formula program.

November 16, 2006
Schrodinger's Bat
The Numb3rs Game

Sample from article...

Back in the real world, performance metrics, even advanced ones devised
by unemployed high school dropouts, are far too blunt an instrument to
approach the subject of PEDs on an individual level. As Nate Silver
discussed in the chapter "What do Statistics Tell Us About Steroids?" in
Baseball Between The Numbers "unexplained changes in performance are the
norm and not the exception," and even when analyzing players in the
aggregate who we know used because they were caught, there is no
statistically significant change detectable in their performance after
they were caught and presumably stopped using.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5711

Baseball's Secret Formula
Baseball teams use sabermetrics to build their franchises.

http://science.discovery.com/convergence/baseball/baseball.html

Oct 7 03:00 PM
Discovery SCIENCE Channel
Duration: 1 hour
Rated: TV-G
Documentary, Science and Nature, Science, Special

Source: Tivo listings

Dan writes about this program here:
http://danagonistes.blogspot.com/2006/07/secret-and-soggy-formulas.html

DianaMo

11-30-2006, 03:08 PM

My Boys - TBS Sitcom on life of a Cubs sportswriter

Back in October I posted about an upcoming sitcom from TBS about the life of a Wrigley sportswriter.

It aired for the first time last night.

I was hoping for a show that was more about a sportswriter's life at Wrigley Field, but instead it is about the dating adventures of a lady sportswriter for the SunTimes and her time spent hanging out with friends away from the ballpark, with occasional references and glimpses of Wrigley, but not much beyond that.

I'm really not interested in seeing a "dating series". I'd prefer to see a program about life at Wrigley. The players, the fans, the vendors, security, the superfans, fireman across the street, scenes from the El, etc. I guess I had hoped for something more like the CBS series "Clubhouse" and less like "Sex in the City".

Anyway, here is the TBS website for this series...

http://www.tbs.com/shows/myboys/

and here are some reviews of the show:

Back in the game with 'My Boys'
Lynn Smith
Los Angeles Times
Nov. 27, 2006 12:00 AM
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/tv/articles/1127myboys1127.html

"My Boys" Imitation Isn't All That Flattering
http://www.chicagoist.com/archives/2006/11/29/my_boys_imitation_isnt_all_that_flattering.php

This girl says 'My Boys' gets sportswriting wrong
By MARCIA MARTINEZ
STAFF WRITER

Published Thursday, November 30, 2006
http://www.sj-r.com/sections/sports/stories/101898.asp

Also see...the IMDB page

"My Boys" (2006) [TV-Series]
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0496356/

cherry ghost

11-30-2006, 04:01 PM

My Boys - TBS Sitcom on life of a Cubs sportswriter

I liked it. Lots of Chicago references; Toons , Metro, The Waco Brothers, Billy Goat

DianaMo

01-17-2007, 01:55 PM

Any chance that this seat is formerly from Wrigley Field?

I've heard that the Cubs sell or auction off the chairs as they replace them.

My neighbor mentioned that his dad bought one.

I found this one when walking the dog and was wondering if I found a bit of Wrigley History...or just an old park seat.

See photo at:

http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1631

hefe

01-18-2007, 12:26 AM

Well, it's certainly a stadium seat....it's numbered. It looks very much like one from Wrigley.

DianaMo

02-16-2007, 02:07 PM

Doesn't everyone want a birthday cake made to look like Wrigley Field?

Ace of Cakes

"Chi-Town and Wedding Gowns"
The staff designs a cake to look like Wrigley Field.

Thu 2/22 9:30 PM FOOD NETWORK
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Interests, Cooking

Source: Tivo listings

Webpage for this episode of Ace of Cakes:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_db/episode/0,3100,FOOD_26996_47994,00.html

Photo of the Wrigley Field cake here:
http://www.charmcitycakes.com/noflash/index.cfm?rd=cakes2&cat=4&id=271

Also see:
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1490#comment-2375

DianaMo

02-16-2007, 04:00 PM

There has been a demand for Chicago sports teams specialty license plates in Illinois.

Examples of Illinois Specialty license plates
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/license_plate_guide/specialty_plates/home.html

More info below regarding a possibilty of license plates with Chicago sports teams logos.

Professional Sports Teams License plates (Cubs, Sox, Bears, etc)
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/385#comment-2395

POLL: Would you buy a Chicago sports team themed license plate for your car?
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1705

DianaMo

04-26-2007, 03:33 PM

What would you add to this wishlist?

Chicago Cubs fans, Wrigley Field request list
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1787

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TV listings for Cubs fans April - May 2007
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1762

DianaMo

09-17-2007, 08:21 PM

Hi! I'm in the process of uploading my photos from the Cubs/Cardinals 12-3 September 10, 2007 game at Wrigley Field.

They're at:

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com

and so far include the following topics...

Signs of a win...Cubs 12 Cardinals 3

After the Cubs game at Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field Exterior Photos

Wrigley's Knothole view of the field

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

Keep checking back for more photos.

Diana

PS: Of the past 3 Cubs games I've attended, they've scored 33 runs.

So I'm averaging 11 runs per Cubs game!

I think the Cubs pitchers should leave me some tickets! :)

DianaMo

09-29-2007, 01:54 AM

Comcast Sportsnet is airing a special on the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night at 7pm.

They haven't updated their website yet regarding this program.

Listed in that timeslot as I type this is: 7:00p Sports Science (R) (G)

http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/tv-listings.asp?date=10/29/2007&listdate=10/2/2007

More tv listings for Cubs fans at:
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1922

DianaMo

10-16-2007, 04:23 PM

Derrek Lee @ NBC's ER

Oct 18, 2007 9pm Central

Has anyone noticed the Cubs mentions on the E.R. tv series the past couple weeks?

This Thursday, October 18, 2007 from 9-10pm will air the E.R. episode with a guest appearance from Derrek Lee that was filmed at Wrigley Field.

Get your Tivo ready!

Related links:

ER website
www.nbc.com/ER/

Derrek Lee / Project 3000 info
www.carverlab.org/project3000/index.shtml

More at:

Derrek Lee @ NBC's ER Oct 18, 2007 9pm Central
www.cubsnet.com/node/1960#comment-2921

More Cubs related tv listings at
www.cubsnet.com/node/1960

Derrek Lee stolen base, home run photos vs. Marlins
www.chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/derrek-lee-stolen-base-home-run.html

DianaMo

10-18-2007, 02:34 PM

Wired Science
The mechanical engineers who ensure that Major League baseballs have
the requisite hardness and bounce...
Thursday, October 18, PBS
Check local listings
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/

WIRED Science took a trip to the lab to learn just how these engineers are keeping America’s favorite pastime honest. We also took a look at the batter-baffling physics of one of the game's most talked-about new pitches - the gyroball.
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/story/45-ball_busters.html

What makes a curveball curve and a slider slide?
Basic aerodynamics, as manipulated by a skillful pitcher.
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/story/32-physics_for_pitchers.html

PS: Don't forget about Derrek Lee on the ER show tonight!
Scroll up for details.

DianaMo

10-19-2007, 12:52 PM

Who here watched the Wrigley Field scenes on ER last night?
(or did the weather reports pre-empt the program?)

My family noticed a few things...

1. The "players" around the batting cage didn't look like real Cub players, simply because they all were wearing the knee high socks and wearing their uniforms properly.

2. There were fans behind John Stamos in the box seats, yet no-one at all in the stands behind the batting cage along the right field side.

3. The child sure looked healthy. He didn't have to go to the game in a wheelchair. If he was in a wheelchair, he'd have to sit further back in the stands behind home plate...unless that has been changed.

4. ER's website offers a 2 minute video from each episode, however this week's snippet didn't include anything from the Wrigley story.

Gene Wojciechowski quotes the scene at
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&id=3029928&sportCat=mlb

DERREK LEE
(handing Joshua a signed ball)
This is for you. Whole team signed it. Good luck in Baltimore.

(Joshua takes the ball, can't find words. Gates nudges him.)
JOSHUA
Wow … thanks, Mr. Lee.
(then)
You know … I gotta tell you … your opponents have a statistical tendency to pitch you high and outside. Wind's blowing out today, you lay off that stuff and you'll murder 'em.

DERREK LEE
I'll keep that in mind.

According to Wojciechowski, we can look for a January 2008 episode of ER that will deal directly with Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA). I wonder if Derrek Lee might appear in that episode also????

POLL: Did you watch Derrek Lee at Wrigley Field on NBC's ER drama tv series?
www.cubsnet.com/node/1979

Derrek Lee @ NBC's ER

This Thursday, October 18, 2007 from 9-10pm will air the E.R. episode with a guest appearance from Derrek Lee that was filmed at Wrigley Field.

Get your Tivo ready!

Related links:

ER website
www.nbc.com/ER/

Derrek Lee / Project 3000 info
www.carverlab.org/project3000/index.shtml

More at:

Cubs related tv listings at
www.cubsnet.com/node/1960

Derrek Lee stolen base, home run photos vs. Marlins
www.chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/derrek-lee-stolen-base-home-run.html

DianaMo

11-30-2007, 01:28 PM

Comcast sports net - Chicago is re-airing a Cubs game from June 25:

Holiday Diamond Classics

"2007: Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs"

From June 25, 2007.

Sunday, December 9
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm, CSNCH

http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com

Click here if you want the details on this game.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20070625&content_id=2048858&vkey=wrapup2005&fext=.jsp&team=home&c_id=chc

I'd like to see them air the September 10, 2007 game vs the Cardinals

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20070910&content_id=2200002&vkey=wrapup2005&fext=.jsp&team=home&c_id=chc

and of course, the August 28, 2005 game vs. the Marlins.

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/scorecard-for-14-3-game.html

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Cubs Tentative 2008 Season Schedule
Wow! Opening day at Wrigley in March.
Hope their uniforms include snowsuits.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/schedule/tentative.jsp?c_id=chc&year=2008

DianaMo

12-13-2007, 05:36 PM

Comcast sports net Chicago is re-airing a Cubs game from September 17, 2007:

Holiday Diamond Classics

"2007: Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs"

From Sept. 17, 2007.

Airdate: Sunday, December 23
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, CSNCH

http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com

Spoilers here (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20070917&content_id=2213864&vkey=wrapup2005&fext=.jsp&team=home&c_id=chc)

DianaMo

12-14-2007, 12:54 PM

Christmastime Cubs games on Comcast...from 8/28/07 vs the Milwaukee Brewers.

Holiday Diamond Classics

"2007: Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs"

From Aug. 28, 2007.

Airdate: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 (Merry Christmas Everyone!)

8:30 pm - 11:30 pm, CSNCH

Source: Tivo listings...Thanks Tivo!

http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com

Click here if you want the details on this game. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20070828&content_id=2176248&vkey=wrapup2005&fext=.jsp&team=home&c_id=chc)

Note: I'm still hoping they'll re-air the August 28, 2005 game (http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/scorecard-for-14-3-game.html). That was the day the Cubs retired Ryne Sandberg's jersey number and then beat the Marlins 14-3.

DianaMo

12-14-2007, 01:40 PM

Originally posted: December 13, 2007
Sammy Sosa escapes Mitchell Report

Ryan Jaster @ 1:43 p.m.

For a guy whose name is always listed among the suspected steroid abusers, former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa has never been directly linked to a scandal.

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_whatsgoinon/2007/12/sammy-sosa-es-1.html

If you have the time, be sure to read thru the reader comments after this article.

Also, check out Sosa's 2007 stats:

21 hr's and 92 rbi's.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/sosasa01.shtml

One ironic thing is that Sosa was traded for Jerry Hairston, Jr. whose name has come up in the report.

DianaMo

12-16-2007, 01:57 PM

The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network is also airing a Cubs game from the past.

This will not be a winning game for the Cubbies, as the MASN is a team owned regional sports network that airs the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles games.

Since there are Cubs fans everywhere, I thought I'd share this listing.

Nationals Classics

"2005: Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs"
From July 3, 2005.

Airdate: Tuesday, December 18, 2007
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, MASN

Source: Tivo listings...Thanks Tivo!

Click here if you want the details on this game. (http://www.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20050703&content_id=1114150&vkey=wrapup2004&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc)

Also see:

www.masnsports.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Atlantic_Sports_Network

http://pages.prodigy.net/4dtv/cubsjeopardy.jpg

DianaMo

12-19-2007, 12:58 PM

Fox Sports airs a program on "Sports Science".

An episode called "Cheap Shots" aired last night. It will probably air again. Ask your Tivo about it.

Sport Science
Episode 4
Cheap Shots: What does a Cheap Shot feel like in Sports?

There are rules in sports for a reason. And in this episode of Sport Science, we will show you what would happen without them. We will test what the consequences of being hit in the head with a bean ball without a helmet on are. What does getting low blowed in boxing really feel like? And, oh yeah, being hit square in the head with baseball bat or hockey stick really hurts.

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/7225910

http://msn.foxsports.com/sportscience

DianaMo

01-18-2008, 01:44 PM

I'm following the Cubs convention via the web and tv this year.

Cubs convention 2008
http://cubsnet.com/node/845#comment-2995

Iowa Cubs 2008 convention pics, etc.
http://cubsnet.com/node/845#comment-2994

Cubs caravan 2008
http://cubsnet.com/node/845#comment-2978

Cardinal's caravan in Illinois
http://cubsnet.com/node/845#comment-2980

Also keep on eye on this page for WGN News reports from the convention...
http://wgntv.trb.com/sports/

DianaMo

02-11-2008, 02:54 PM

MLB Baseball

"1984: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates"

From Sept. 24, 1984.

Monday, February 18, 2008
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, CSNCH

September 24, 1984
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Play by Play
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PIT/PIT198409240.shtml

The 1984 Cubs: The Team That Broke The Cold Streak
Cubs Made Postseason For First Time In 39 Years, But Ended In Disappointment
http://cbs2chicago.com/vault/Chicago.Cubs.1984.2.340306.html

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Hello Again, Everybody: The Harry Caray Story

Rare footage and stories from friends and family document the life and career of baseball broadcaster Harry Caray.

Monday, February 18, 2008
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, CSNCH

Program re-airs. Check local listings.

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MLB Baseball

"1987: Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs" From Aug. 1, 1987.

Monday, February 18, 2008
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm, CSNCH

Box score here
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN198708010.shtml

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Baseball's Secret Formula

Baseball teams use sabermetrics to build their franchises.

Friday, February 15, 2008
12:00 am - 1:00 am, SCIENCE
(this program re-airs. Check local listings)
http://science.discovery.com/convergence/baseball/baseball.html

Dan writes about this program here:
http://danagonistes.blogspot.com/2006/07/secret-and-soggy-formulas.html

Bill James' Sabermetric All-Star Team
http://science.discovery.com/convergence/baseball/photo/photo.html

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MLB Baseball

"1997 Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs" From Sept. 21, 1997.

Tuesday, February 19
1:30 am - 4:00 am and again at
7:00 am - 9:30 am, CSNCH

Check local listings.

Box score here
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN199709210.shtml

Source: Tivo listings. Thanks Tivo!

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Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards
http://www.csnsportsawards.com/index.html

February 11th, 2008 | 5:00-9:00pm
Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Ave.)

Reception: 5:00 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Awards Ceremony & Live Telecast: 7:30 pm

Hosted by Steve Dahl

2008 Athletes
http://www.csnsportsawards.com/athletes.html

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Build It Bigger

"Major League Stadium"
The Washington Nationals get a new baseball stadium.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
11:00 pm - 12:00 am, SCIENCE

http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/build-it-bigger/build-it-bigger.html

Also see:

Build it Bigger: Fenway Park
http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/build-it-bigger/project-pages/fenway/fenway.html

DianaMo

04-17-2008, 01:33 PM

Cubs Forever: Celebrating 60 Years of WGN-TV and the Chicago Cubs
009 WGNSAT [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sun, Apr 20, 6:00p - 8:00p
Looks back at 60 years of broadcasting Chicago Cubs baseball.
2008 | 120 mins
Also see: Bob & Len's Blog regarding this program...
http://blogs.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/2008/04/cubs_forever_celebrating_60_ye.html

WGN at 60: Chicago's Very Own
009 WGNSAT [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sun, Apr 20, 8:00p - 9:00p
Looks back at 60 years of broadcasting including a look at sports
highlights, station history and classic shows. Hosted by Jim Belushi.
2008 | TVG | 60 mins
http://wgntv.trb.com/extras/wgntv/classictvshows/index.html

DianaMo

04-17-2008, 01:45 PM

Scientific American Frontiers (http://www.pbs.org/saf/)
On the Ball
PBS [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Check local listings
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00p - 7:00p
Science and technology improves on sports.
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 03/19/2002)
2002 | 60 mins

http://www.pbs.org/saf/

A QUIET EYE
BRAINY PUTTING
BASEBALL TECH
NO LIMIT

Watch online
http://www.pbs.org/saf/1206/video/watchonline.htm

Transcript of program
http://www.pbs.org/saf/1206/resources/transcript.htm

DianaMo

06-26-2008, 01:28 PM

Julianne Hough Sings The 7th Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field (video)
http://blogs.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/2008/06/julianne_hough_sings_the_stret.html

DianaMo

06-26-2008, 01:39 PM

TV listings for Cubs fans June 2008

I'd like to encourage Comcast Sports Chicago and WGN to always include a pre-game show for their Cubs games telecasts. This makes it easier for Tivo and cable pvr/dvr users to find the live game telecasts via the cable guide tv listings. I have my mom's Tivo set to record every Cubs pre-game show so that the game is tuned in every chance I can get it to do so from a distance. They don't schedule a pre-game show for every game, so they're missing potential viewers this way.

Does anyone have a better solution for getting an ALL CUBS (or all any specific baseball team) season pass?

Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles
Thu 06/26/08 vs Baltimore 1:00 p.m. WGN

Cubs vs White Sox series

Fri 06/27/08 @ White Sox 3:00 p.m. WGN
Sat 06/28/08 @ White Sox 2:55 p.m. Fox 32
Sun 06/29/08 @ White Sox 7:00 p.m. ESPN

Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants Pregame Show
CLTV, Comcast Sports Chicago PLUS,
Mon, Jun 30, 8:30p - 9:00p
30 mins

The Tim McCarver Show
http://www.timmccarver.com
Frank DeFord With Neil Leifer
002 WBBM [Closed Captioned]
Mon, Jun 30, 2:35a - 3:05a
Award winning author Frank DeFord and sports photographer Neil Leifer discuss their careers.
2008 | 30 mins
(Last week's show was an interview with Billy Williams. Look for that one in reruns someday.)

Previous guest list:
http://www.timmccarver.com/prev.html
It would be great if they would put these shows on Youtube or otherwise online so we can watch them.

Dogs With Jobs: Rowdy TV Star
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Wed, Jul 9
A mutt's unique look lands him a job on TV; a golden works as a waiter; and a Portuguese water dog works in major league baseball.
TVG | 26 mins
FIND IT: News & World > Nat Geo Channel > Nat Geo Dogs > Dogs With Jobs: Rowdy TV Star

Cheap Seats
NFL/MLB Arm Wrestling
ESPN CLASSIC [Closed Captioned]
Fri, Jun 27, 12:00p - 12:30p
I haven't seen this episode.
Who are the athletes involved?

Expedition Safari: "Michigan Whitetail"
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Wed, Jul 16
MLB superstars Kirk Gibson and David Wells bowhunt the famous Buck Falls Ranch in northern Michigan.
TVPG | 10 mins
FIND IT: Sports & Fitness > Versus > Whitetail > Expedition Safari: "Michigan Whitetail"

Chicago Travel Guide: Must See
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Thu, Jul 3
While in Chicago you might want to look up to these magnificent skyscrapers.
TVG | 3 mins?
FIND IT: News & World > Travel Channel. > Destinations USA > Central > Chicago Travel Guide: Must See

Chicago's Summer Blast - Fireworks and the Taste
009 WGN [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Thu, Jul 3, 9:00p - 10:00p
2008 | TVPG | 60 mins

Wild Chicago's Illinois Road Trip
Southwest Illinois
191 WTTWDT
Sat, Jun 28, 5:30p - 6:00p

My First Home
Chicago, Illinois
052 TLC [Closed Captioned]
Sat, Jun 28, 9:30a - 10:00a
A man, ready to leave his parents' house, looks for a condo in the city.
2008 | TVG | 30 mins

and in case you missed it earlier this year...

Cubs Forever: Celebrating 60 Years of WGN-TV and the Chicago Cubs
009 WGN [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, Jul 5, 7:00p - 9:00p
Looks back at 60 years of broadcasting Chicago Cubs baseball.
2008 | 120 mins

Poll and links regarding this program:
www.cubsnet.com/node/2081

also see...

WGN at 60: Chicago's Very Own
009 WGN [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, Jul 5, 6:00p - 7:00p
Looks back at 60 years of broadcasting including a look at sports highlights, station history and classic shows. Hosted by Jim Belushi.
2008 | TVG | 60 mins

Photos from a Cubs/Cardinals game
www.chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2007/09/cubs-vs-cardinals-wrigley-field-game.html

Source:

http://tvplanner.comcast.net
and
http://wgntv.trb.com/sports/wgntv-cubsbroadcastschedule08,0,6548227.htmlstory

Ryne Sandberg Day photos
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/09/ryne-sandberg-day-newslinks-photos.html

DianaMo

09-15-2008, 02:06 PM

It's not been easy finding tv listings for the telecasts of the Cubs / Astros games @ Miller Park, Milwaukee games.

The Tivo and Comcast listings don't list it, both online and via the cable box listings. No clues there.

I tried the cubs.com page on the night of the Zambrano no-hitter and it didn't even mention that it was on WGN - Chicago area only. No tv was mentioned at all.

Today the Cubs website does let us know that the 1pm game today will be aired on Comcast. That's the only place I've found this info so far.

I am amazed at how difficult it is to find the air times for all the Cubs games during the season...or any baseball team.

Getting a season pass via the Tivo or Comcast DVR/PVR for all the LIVE Cubs game telecasts is pretty much impossible. You have to program each game individually. Hopefully next year this will get straightened out.

Poll: Was the WGN telecast of the Zambrano no-hitter blacked out where you live? (http://cubsnet.com/node/2141)

Bierboy

09-15-2008, 03:08 PM

...I tried the cubs.com page on the night of the Zambrano no-hitter and it didn't even mention that it was on WGN - Chicago area only. No tv was mentioned at all.....[/URL]

There certainly WAS a mention of TV...it said MLB TV and also said WGN TV (though, as you mentioned, it didn't say Chicago only). I checked multiple times during the day Sunday and the Cubs Web page correctly listed WGN and MLB TV.

hefe

09-15-2008, 03:26 PM

I am amazed at how difficult it is to find the air times for all the Cubs games during the season...or any baseball team.

Getting a season pass via the Tivo or Comcast DVR/PVR for all the LIVE Cubs game telecasts is pretty much impossible. You have to program each game individually. Hopefully next year this will get straightened out.

I haven't had a problem with my Wishlist on TiVo finding the games, with the exception of these Milwaukee games.

Bierboy

09-16-2008, 08:18 AM

They've just announced that WGN local and superstation will re-broadcast the Zambrano no-hitter this Friday night at 10 p.m. (CDT).

DianaMo

09-16-2008, 02:33 PM

I haven't had a problem with my Wishlist on TiVo finding the games, with the exception of these Milwaukee games.

I'm guessing that they do a better job of tv listings for the Chicago market.

I haven't found a way of creating a season pass for the Cubs games yet.

If they offered a pre-game show for all the games, we could just have a season pass for the pregame show and have it run for 3 hours or so extra.

Hey, if anyone spots that Zambrano no-hitter re-run in your Tivo listings, please post about it here. I'm curious if it'll show up since the Astros/Cubs in Milwaukee games didn't show up at all originally.

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Cubs photos at:
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com

DianaMo

09-16-2008, 02:34 PM

They've just announced that WGN local and superstation will re-broadcast the Zambrano no-hitter this Friday night at 10 p.m. (CDT).

Thanks for posting about the special telecast.

Diana

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com

hefe

09-16-2008, 03:42 PM

I'm guessing that they do a better job of tv listings for the Chicago market.

I haven't found a way of creating a season pass for the Cubs games yet.

Don't use Season Pass. Use a Wishlist. Then you can create a Keyword search like "Chicago Cubs at" and set a show type of "Live Event."

It will find the programs across multiple channels and slightly differing titles, unlike a Season Pass.

Bierboy

09-16-2008, 03:44 PM

Thanks for posting about the special telecast.

Diana

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com
...Hey, if anyone spots that Zambrano no-hitter re-run in your Tivo listings, please post about it here. I'm curious if it'll show up since the Astros/Cubs in Milwaukee games didn't show up at all originally....

I don't see it on WGN's Web site yet or in our program guide info, but they announced it last night on the air.

DianaMo

09-16-2008, 03:54 PM

Thanks.

PS: Can you vote in this poll?

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=405313

DianaMo

09-30-2008, 01:26 PM

Cubs Rally coverage on WGN Noon News 9/30/08
Available online too.
http://www.wgntv.com/wgn_sports

Also on Comcast Sports Chicago
Comcast SportsNet will air live coverage of the Cubs Rally today at 12:00 at the Daley Plaza.
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com

Read about it at:

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/09/downtown-rally-to-be-held-today-for-cubs.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com

DianaMo

10-05-2008, 02:15 PM

Thoughts on the 2008 Cubs
www.cubsnet.com/node/2154

Poll: Did you cry?
www.cubsnet.com/taxonomy/term/23

DianaMo

10-06-2008, 01:27 PM

Great idea! That's a workaround I hadn't considered.

Thanks for sharing it.

Diana

Don't use Season Pass. Use a Wishlist. Then you can create a Keyword search like "Chicago Cubs at" and set a show type of "Live Event."

It will find the programs across multiple channels and slightly differing titles, unlike a Season Pass.

DianaMo

10-06-2008, 01:28 PM

The Tim McCarver Show
Jim Edmonds
002 WBBM
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00p - 1:30p
Chat with the Chicago Cubs' veteran all-star Jim Edmonds.
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 10/04/2008)
2008 | 30 mins

The Tim McCarver Show
Ryan Theriot
002 WBBM
Sun, Oct 12, 12:00p - 12:30p
Chat with Chicago Cubs' shortstop Ryan Theriot.
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 10/11/2008)
2008 | 30 mins

Thoughts on the 2008 Cubs
www.cubsnet.com/node/2154

Poll: Did you cry?
www.cubsnet.com/taxonomy/term/23

DianaMo

10-14-2008, 05:44 PM

Urgent Advisory from the American Medical Association

(See attachment)

DianaMo

11-07-2008, 01:53 PM

Big surprise here, the Cubs "Mission October" t-shirts are now on clearance at Walmart.

Target also has Cubs shirts on clearance (much cheaper than Walmart BTW).

See attachment.

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2008/10/redesigned-chicago-cubs-t-shirt.html

In other news, the 2009 Cubs convention has sold out of tickets.
http://mlb.mlb.com/chc/community/com_convention.jsp

DianaMo

01-19-2009, 11:15 AM

WGN Radio's 2009 Cubs Convention sessions:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

John Williams and Dave Eanet host the "Meet Cubs Management" session with guests Lou Piniella, Jim Hendry, Randy Bush and Crane Kenney.
(RealAudio | MP3) (:53:22)

Kathy & Judy host their "Not for Women Only" panel with guests Ryan Theriot, Jeff Samardzija, Sean Marshall, Reed Johnson and Aaron Miles.
(RealAudio | MP3) (:56:22)

Nick Digilio is joined by Cory Provus for the "Game Day Experience" discussion with guests Mike Fontenot, Joey Gathright, Kevin Hart, Koyie Hill and Ted Lilly.
(RealAudio | MP3) (:55:25)

Steve Cochran features "The Clubhouse Entertainers" with guests Ryan Dempster, Lee Smith, Ron Santo and Randy Hundley.
(RealAudio | MP3) (:57:00)

Click here for audio links:
http://wgnradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48268&Itemid=182

http://wgnradio.com

More 2009 Cubs Convention and caravan coverage weblinks here:

http://cubsnet.com/node/845#comment-3293

DianaMo

01-22-2009, 12:23 PM

Check out this thread about MLB baseballs and baseball cards for sale.

http://www.cubsnet.com/node/2169

Do you have an opinion regarding the value of this one?

This one looks like a potential collectable...San Diego Padres baseball
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=4391860

DianaMo

03-04-2009, 05:28 PM

The first Cubs televised Spring training game of 2009 !!!

From the Tivo listings...

The first Cubs televised Spring training game of 2009 !!!

Woo hoo!

Quote:

MLB Preseason Baseball

"Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs"

Wednesday, March 4
9 pm - 12:00 am, Central time WGN AMERICA

--------------

WGN's Cubs pre-season telecast schedule:

http://www.wgntv.com/chicago_cubs_schedule

(Preseason games will not be in HD)

Quote:

• Wed 03/04/09 Cubs vs White Sox (Preseason) 9p WGN
• Thu 03/05/09 Cubs vs White Sox (Preseason) 3p WGN
• Sat 03/07/09 Cubs @ Milwaukee (Preseason) 2p WGN
• Sat 03/14/09 Cubs vs LA Angels (Preseason) 3p WGN
• Fri 03/20/09 Cubs vs San Diego (Preseason) 3p WGN
• Fri 03/27/09 Cubs vs White Sox (Preseason) 3p WGN

Comcast Sports Chicago schedule of Cubs Spring training game telecasts:

1. Sun, Mar. 22 3:00 pm Cubs vs. Seattle Mesa, AZ (replay at 7 pm)
2. Mon, Mar. 30 3:00 pm Cubs @ Kansas City Surprise, AZ (replay at 7 pm)
3. Sat, Apr. 4 12:00 pm Cubs @ NY Yankees New York, NY (replay at 7 pm)

http://csnchicago.com

Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals photos (http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2007/09/cubs-vs-cardinals-wrigley-field-game.html), Ryne Sandberg Day pics (http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/jersey-retirement-ceremony-part-1.html)

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/jersey-retirement-ceremony-part-1.html

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2007/09/cubs-vs-cardinals-wrigley-field-game.html

DianaMo

03-13-2009, 06:54 PM

“A Cubs Fantasy: A Week at the Randy Hundley Camp

CHICAGO, March 5, 2009 – WGN-TV will premiere “A Cubs Fantasy: A Week at the Randy Hundley Camp,” narrated by Cubs announcer Len Kasper, on Saturday, March 14 from 6:30–7pm/CST.

The WGN-TV original production will repeat on Sunday, March 15 from 10:30-11pm/CST and then air again on both WGN-TV and WGN America on Saturday, April 4 from 9:30-10pm/CST.

http://www.wgntv.com/landing/?WGN-TV-TO-PREMIERE-A-CUBS-FANTASY-A-WEEK=1&blockID=231503&feedID=1602

A Cubs Fantasy Special
http://blogs.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/2009/03/a_cubs_fantasy_special.html

DianaMo

03-13-2009, 07:15 PM

Ran a search on CUBS at Goodwill Online Auctions and found this item:

Autographed Chicago Cubs Baseball
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=4577718

I can't read all of the autographs, but I think I've spotted the names of Ron Santo, Jose Cardinal, Glenn Beckett, Fergie Jenkins...

Who here can figure out the rest of the autographs on this baseball?

DianaMo

04-20-2009, 05:38 PM

Did anyone catch ESPN's video at the beginning of the telecast of three Cubs players using the drenched Wrigley tarp as a slip and slide last night after the Cubs/Cardinals game was rained out?

Remember Maddux and two others doing that on 8/8/88? (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3267159)

This was wonderful too, and in HD!

You can watch it on ESPN.com, it airs at the end of the report:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4082269

It wasn't re-aired at the 2am replay of ESPN's Sunday night baseball. They ran a home run derby instead. :(

It wasn't shown on WGN's Sunday night sports report either. That really surprised me.

Comcast Sports Chicago had a different angle of the slip and slide moment...
http://csnchi.platformic.com/pages/blog_bricksandivy

POLL:
Which Cub player has the best slip and slide technique on the Wrigley tarp during a rainout? (http://www.cubsnet.com/node/2186)

http://www.cubsnet.com/node/2186

Note: You can vote in this poll without registering with the website.

DianaMo

04-29-2009, 12:00 PM

Fergie Jenkins, Greg Maddux to have No. 31 retired by Chicago Cubs
http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2009/mar/18/local/chi-090319-chicago-cubs-retire-greg-maddux-jenkins

The ceremony is scheduled to air on tv on WGN 9 on Sun 05/03/09
before the Cubs vs Florida Marlins game.

Ceremony at: 12:30p - 1:20PM

DianaMo

05-14-2009, 07:14 PM

May 2009 - TV listings for Chicago Cubs fans

Source: Tivo listings at:
http://www3.tivo.com/tivo-tco/index.do

Baseball's Secret Formula

Baseball teams use sabermetrics to build their franchises..
Tue 5/19 7:00 AM
SCIENCE CHANNEL
1 hour
TV-G Special, Documentary, Science, Science and Nature

Cathedrals of the Game

Next episode: Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown..
Fri 5/22 12:30 PM
MLBN
30 minutes
No rating
Baseball, Sports Non-Event, TV Show, Sports, TV Shows

How It's Made

Next episode: Baseball gloves; medical electrodes

Baseball gloves; medical electrodes; Stetson hats..
Mon 5/25 6:30 AM
SCIENCE CHANNEL
30 minutes
TV-G Science, TV Show, Science and Nature, TV Shows

MTV Cribs

Benji Madden ("Good Charlotte"); Rob and Big; baseball player C.C. Sabathia..
Fri 5/15 4:00 PM
MTV2
30 minutes
No rating
Home and Garden, Interview, Home Improvement, TV Show, Interests, News and Business, TV Shows

Base Ball Discovered

Tracing the origins of baseball going back before Doubleday and into Europe..
Sun 5/17 5:00 PM
MLBN
1 hour
No rating
Sports Non-Event, Baseball, Sports

Sydney 2000 Olympics:
Bud Greenspan's Gold From Down Under

The United States baseball team; decathlete Chris Huffins; Dutch cyclist Leontien Zijlaard; Australian swim team; track & field finals; equestrian..
Wed 5/20 11:30 AM
FAMZ
2 hours
TV-PG Documentary, Olympics, Special, Sports

All-Time Games

Next episode: 1991: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates

From April 21, 1991..
Sat 5/16 7:00 AM
MLBN
4 hours
No rating
Sports Non-Event, Baseball, TV Show, Sports, TV Shows

Amazing Wedding Cakes

Next episode: Homage to the Cubs

Mary and Brenda, from the Chicago's Cake Girls, team up to create an homage to the Cubs; elegant monkeys; the staff of the Cake Atelier must create 150 individual wedding cakes..
Sun 5/17 4:00 PM
WE
1 hour
No rating
Cooking, TV Show, Interests, TV Shows

Iowa Campus Programming

Next episode: Project 3000

Project 3000 is an initiative launched in partnership with sports personalities from the Chicago Cubs and Boston Celtics that seeks to find the causes of, and cures for, ***** congenital amaurosis..
Fri 5/15 10:30 AM
BIGILL
30 minutes
No rating
Community, TV Show, Interests, TV Shows

Note: The word this bb won't let me type is L E B E R. No idea why it has problems with that word.

Cathedrals of the Game

Next episode: Wrigley Field

Home to the Chicago Cubs..
Sun 5/17 6:30 AM
MLBN
30 minutes
No rating
Baseball, Sports Non-Event, TV Show, Sports, TV Shows

-------------

New Photos!!!

Is this Geovany Soto?
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2009/05/is-this-cubs-catcher.html

Ernie Banks statue at Wrigley Field
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2009/05/ernie-banks-statue-at-wrigley-field.html

DianaMo

06-16-2009, 03:14 PM

Baseball Prospectus more than diamond in the rough

Quote:
In December 1995, during his first year of med school at the University of Michigan, Jazayerli conspired with four other analytical fanatics to form Baseball Prospectus.

By Lindsey Willhite | Daily Herald Staff

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=300765

DianaMo

06-16-2009, 03:16 PM

Which announcers will you listen to for the Cubs / White Sox series?
Poll at:
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/2528

The Cubs.com schedule listings at:

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=chc

Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox

June 16 and June 18 on WGN.
June 17 on Comcast

The White Sox schedule listings:

June 16 and June 18 on Comcast.
June 17 on WGN

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=cws&m=6&y=2009

DianaMo

06-16-2009, 03:16 PM

In case anyone was wondering about this...

National Broadcast Schedule for Chicago Cubs games

* espn
* espn 2
* fox
* tbs
* mlb network

Date ▲ Time ET Away ▲ Home ▲ Station ▲

Sat, Jun 27 4:05 PM Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox FOX

Sun, Jul 5 2:20 PM Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs TBS

Sat, Jul 11 4:10 PM St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs FOX

Sun, Jul 12 8:05 PM St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs ESPN

Sat, Aug 22 4:10 PM Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers FOX

Sat, Aug 29 4:10 PM New York Mets Chicago Cubs FOX

Sat, Sep 19 4:10 PM Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals FOX

Source:
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/broadcasts/national.jsp?c_id=chc

Note: Listings may change. Check above page for updates.

DianaMo

06-16-2009, 03:17 PM

Comcast Sports Chicago has a bunch of coverage regarding this series...
http://csnchicago.com

Does anyone know if they're airing the Cubs/Sox batting practice like in previous years?

Tribune Cubs news
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/

WGN-TV coverage
http://www.wgntv.com/news/wgntv-crosstown-classic-begins-june16,0,5842285.story
http://www.wgntv.com/sports/baseball/cubs/
http://www.wgntv.com/

Channel 2 WBBM sports
http://cbs2chicago.com/sports

Channel 5 WMAQ
http://www.nbcchicago.com/sports/baseball/cubs/
http://www.nbcchicago.com/sports/baseball/

Channel 7 WLS Sports
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/channel?section=news/sports&id=6125043
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/

MLB Channel (select Cubs headlines)
http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp

WGN Radio - Cubs
http://www.wgnradio.com/sports/baseball/cubs/
http://www.wgnradio.com/

Daily Herald Cubs page
(they come up with some interesting Cubs related topics)
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/cubs/

USA Today: Chicago Cubs Team Report
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/cubs/notes.htm

SunTimes Cubs page

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/index.html

Sun Times White Sox page
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/index.html

Cubs.com
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com

Official press releases
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/index.jsp?c_id=chc

Cubs email newsletter (You'll need to subscribe)
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/fan_forum/newsletters.jsp

Check the Vineline Blog too
http://vineline.mlblogs.com/

DianaMo

06-24-2009, 01:22 PM

Cubs/Sox series June 26-28, 2009 tv listings

Friday,June 26,2009

Comcast Sports Net Chicago

I'm guessing they're not airing batting practice this year. Bummer.

Time Program

2:00pm Crosstown Classic Pregame Live HD
3:00pm Cubs @ White Sox (LIVE) HD
6:00pm Crosstown Classic Postgame Live HD

6:30pm SportsNite (LIVE)
7:00pm Cubs @ White Sox (Rerun) HD

http://csnchicago.com/pages/tvlisting?showdate=1245988800

Sunday,June 28,2009
Time Program

12:00pm Crosstown Classic Pregame Live HD
1:00pm Cubs @ White Sox (LIVE) HD
4:00pm Crosstown Classic Postgame Live HD

http://csnchicago.com/pages/tvlisting?showdate=1246161600

Monday,June 29,2009
Time Program

2:30pm Cubs @ White Sox (Rerun) HD
5:30pm Chicago Tribune Live (LIVE)

-------------------

WGN Listings

Fri 06/26/09 Cubs @ White Sox 2:30p WGN
Sun 06/28/09 Cubs @ White Sox 12:30p WGN

Source:
http://www.wgntv.com/sports/baseball/cubs/schedule/

From cubs.com

Fri 06/26/09 Comcast
Sat 06/27/09 Fox 32
Sun 06/28/09 WGN
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=chc

So if you want to watch Bob and Len for the Cubs/Sox series, tune in to Comcast on Friday and WGN on Sunday. Saturday's game is on Fox National - channel 32 in Chicago.

If you still want to watch MORE baseball on Sunday after the Cubs/Sox game, you can see how the Cubs's triple A team looks.

Minor-League Baseball
"Iowa Cubs at Round Rock Express"
Sun 6/28 7:00 PM 534 FCSC
Duration: 3 hours
Sports Event, Baseball, Sports

Rainout may have unique consequences
September makeup game could have huge implications

A split-city doubleheader next weekend, with one game at U.S. Cellular Field and one at Wrigley Field, seems highly unlikely at this point, meaning the makeup date from Tuesday's postponement probably will come on Sept. 3 or Sept. 10.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090617&content_id=5374050&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws

Poll: Which announcers will you listen to for the Cubs / White Sox series?
http://cubsnet.com/node/2528

phodg

06-24-2009, 02:03 PM

A September makeup game will have no effect on either team. They both suck. And yeah, I live in Chicago. :)

DianaMo

07-27-2009, 02:29 PM

Repairing a completely dislocated left shoulder

How Aramis Ramirez went about recovery from his injury...

Ramirez underwent a specific program to accelerate his return.

"The first thing you have to do is reduce pain and inflammation," O'Neal said. "Until those are gone, you can't do any strengthening program because it hurts too much to do anything. So the first two or three weeks of his injury were pain and inflammation reduction."

To do that, intially lots of ice and rest and some pain meds. Anti-inflammatories were also prescribed. Once the pain had subsided O'Neal also used electric stimulation, ultrasound, to reduce inflammation.

Read the entire article at:
http://vineline.mlblogs.com/achives/2009/07/welcome_back_aramis_and_thank.html

DianaMo

12-05-2009, 01:37 PM

No idea what this show is....

But it airs on Comcast Sports Chicago

Island Dreaming with The Cubs

Mon 12/7 10:30 PM Central CSNCH
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Special, Sports Non-Event, Baseball, Sports

More Cubs fans tv listings here:
http://cubsnet.com/node/3110

lambertman

12-05-2009, 02:37 PM

I plan to take '10 off as a Cubs fan.

DianaMo

12-06-2009, 02:00 PM

More info regarding Island Dreaming with the Cubs tv special

CSN to Air Special on Fischer's Trip to Dominican

Quote from website...

"new half-hour special entitled Island Dreaming with the Cubs that details SportsNite’s Gail Fischer’s recent trip to the Dominican Republic and her visits with Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez and Cubs pitcher Carlos Marmol. In addition, Fischer explores how the Cubs organization is also developing future prospects in this talent rich baseball country."

Read the entire article at:

http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/pages/landing?blockID=98411

Monday, Dec 7 tv listings at:
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/pages/tvlisting?showdate=1260162000

Click here to see future tv listings for this program:

www3.tivo.com:80/tivo-tco/oneclick.do?searchCriteria=2049|programsearch|tivo:cl.156208 569

12/10/09 10:30 PM Island Dreaming with The Cubs

12/13/09 05:30 PM Island Dreaming with The Cubs

DianaMo

12-09-2009, 02:53 PM

Public skating rink to open next to Wrigley Field

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/12/cubs-wrigley-field-ice-skating-rink-chicago-park-district.html

DianaMo

12-17-2009, 03:58 AM

All-Time Games

Next episode: 1969: Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs

Sun 12/27 2:00 AM MLBN (Cbl) 3 hours No rating

Ferguson Jenkins battles Rick Wise. From July 12, 1969.

DianaMo

12-17-2009, 03:59 AM

Cathedrals of the Game

Next episode: Wrigley Field

Tue 12/29 1:00 PM MLBN (Cbl) 30 minutes

Home to the Chicago Cubs.

DianaMo

01-15-2010, 03:46 AM

The 2010 Cubs Convention takes place this weekend...

Now is the time to set up your Tivo to record programs from Comcast Sports Chicago, the MLB Network, WGN news, etc.

Schedule
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/community/com_convention.jsp

Don't forget WGN radio, over the air and via the internet.
They usually carry a lot of Cubs convention audio features.

http://www.wgnradio.com/about/events/wgnam-cubs-convention-2010-schedule,0,5240950.htmlstory

http://www.wgnradio.com

Cubs convention radio files at:
http://www.wgnradio.com/sports/baseball/cubs/convention2010/

DianaMo

01-16-2010, 04:10 PM

The Cubs Convention 2010 in the news...

Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=10&tag=Cubs%20Convention&limit=20

Google news
http://news.google.com/news/search?aq=f&um=1&cf=all&ned=us&hl=en&q=Cubs+Convention

Google Blogs
http://www.google.com/search?tbo=1&tbs=blg:1&q=Cubs%20Convention&hl=en&ned=us&tab=nb

DianaMo

01-22-2010, 12:27 PM

Busch heir, Jenkins, Herzog join chorus against ex-slugger
Phil Rogers On Baseball

January 21, 2010

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0122-rogers-mark-mcgwire--20100121,0,1973932.column

Jenkins sent an open letter to the Associated Press on the heels of Carlton Fisk's anti-McGwire, anti-steroid comments to the Tribune's Fred Mitchell.

"You have not even begun to apologize to those you have harmed," Jenkins wrote. "You have yet to apologize to all the pitchers you faced while juiced. You altered pitchers' lives. You may have shortened pitchers' careers because of the advantage you (had) while juiced.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0122-rogers-mark-mcgwire--20100121,0,1973932.column

DianaMo

01-22-2010, 12:29 PM

Cubs keep spring home in Arizona
Team decides against moving to Florida; gets $84-million new facility

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0122-cubs-mesa-chicago--20100121,0,5671514.story

I was rather hoping they'd move spring training to Florida.

Mainly because I'd have a better chance of getting to see them there, but also because the World Series winners tend to train in Florida.

DianaMo

02-17-2010, 02:38 PM

Scenes outside Wrigley Field 2009
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2010/02/scenes-outside-wrigley-field-2009.html

Unusual T-shirts, etc. at Wrigley Field 2009
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2010/02/unusual-t-shirts-etc-at-wrigley-field.html

Watch this page for new photos
http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com

Do you appear in any of these photos? Let me know!

Photos taken on May 3, 2009

This was the day that jersey # 31 was retired for both Greg Maddux and Fergie Jenkins.

DianaMo

03-30-2010, 04:22 PM

30 Clubs in 30 Days

Next episode: Chicago Cubs

Tue 3/30 7:00 PM MLBN (Cbl) 1 hour No rating
From Mesa, Ariz.

http://mlb.mlb.com/network/promotions/30_in_30.jsp
Video:
http://www.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7237887&topic_id=8187248

What it Means to be a Cub

Sun 4/4 8:00 PM 9 WGN (Cbl) 1 hour TV-G
Past and Present members of the Chicago Cubs share their favorite moments and memories with the team.

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/len-and-bob/2010/03/what-it-means-to-be-a-cub.html

http://www.wgntv.com/about/station/pressrelease/wgntv-what-it-means-to-be-press-release,0,7234610.htmlstory

What it Means to be a White Sox

Sun 4/4 7:00 PM WGN (Cbl) 1 hour TV-G
Past and Present members of the Chicago White Sox share their favorite moments and memories with the team.

It Happens Every Spring (1949)

Mon 4/5 11:00 AM FMC (Cbl) 2 hours NR
A professor becomes a World Series pitcher with his secret formula for wood-repellent screwballs.

DianaMo

04-02-2010, 03:18 PM

Yeah, I know, he's from the White Sox. It's still an interesting program. I love watching a MLB pitcher playing fetch with his dogs.

Dogs 101: Vizsla w/ Mark Buehrle (online video)
http://animal.discovery.com/videos/dogs-101-vizsla.html

DianaMo

04-16-2010, 05:08 PM

I've already found some situations where two different networks list airtimes for the same Cubs game. Usually one gets blacked out.

Is there a guideline for which one to record if we can't watch the game live to avoid the blacked-out telecast?

For example...

4/25/10 01:00 PM "Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers" CSN

4/25/10 01:00 PM "Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers" TBS

DianaMo

06-03-2010, 05:06 PM

Song: ‘I Married a Cubs Fan!’ - the story behind the song, listen to song. (http://cubsnet.com/node/3133)
http://cubsnet.com/node/3133

TV listings for Cubs Fans...June 2010 (http://cubsnet.com/node/3132)
http://cubsnet.com/node/3132

Includes...

Program title: Inside Look

Next episode: Ryan Dempster

Fri 6/11 10:30 AM CSNCH (Sat)

30 minutes No rating

An interview with Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster

http://www.csnchicago.com/pages/inside_look/

DianaMo

07-20-2010, 03:27 PM

Don Zimmer: I've Seen It All (MLB Network special)

MLB Network Special

Next episode: Don Zimmer: I've Seen It All

Fri 7/23 2:00 PM MLBN (Cbl) 1 hour

http://mlbnetwork.mlb.com/network/schedule/?ymd=20100723

More Don Zimmer videos / interviews
http://mlb.mlb.com/search/?query=don+zimmer&x=0&y=0

AN INTERVIEW WITH DON ZIMMER
by Ted Bauer
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3520813

THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT ON AT WRIGLEY: 20 YEARS LATER
August 8, 1988 was the first time the lights were flipped at Wrigley Field. Here's a look at the evening through various eyes.
by Ted Bauer and Chris Sprow
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/package?id=3519102

More TV listings for Cubs fans at:
http://cubsnet.com/node/3140

hefe

07-20-2010, 04:41 PM

I'll miss Pinella. I liked him. Just got dealt a bad hand this year.

airjacobs

07-22-2010, 02:38 AM

It is very easy for a reporter to misquote a player regarding an issue or to quote him exactly. But apply it to a different issue that changes what the player really meant to say. It must be sued.

DianaMo

07-22-2010, 03:18 AM

It is very easy for a reporter to misquote a player regarding an issue, or to quote him exactly, but apply it to a different issue that changes what the player meant to say. It must be sued.

Which issue are you writing about?

DianaMo

07-22-2010, 03:20 AM

I'll miss Pinella. I liked him. Just got dealt a bad hand this year.

Call me a hopeless optimist, but I think that the 2010 Cubs are more than spoilers.

We'll see how it goes.

DianaMo

08-11-2010, 04:41 PM

Greatest MLB Rivalries
"Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals"
VERSUS CHANNEL
Duration: 1 hour
No Rating
Sports Non-Event, Baseball, TV Show, Sports, TV Shows

http://www.versus.com/shows/greatest-mlb-rivalries/

http://www.versus.com/blogs/versus-archive/greatest-mlb-rivalries---cubs-vs-cardinals/

8/11/10 05:00 PM Central time

8/11/10 11:00 PM

8/15/10 04:00 PM

Versus Takes Swing at 'Greatest MLB Rivalries'
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455628-Versus_Takes_Swing_at_Greatest_MLB_Rivalries_.php

Also see
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/3146

DianaMo

09-13-2010, 05:37 PM

Cubs / Cardinals telecasts Sept 13-15, 2010

Monday,September 13,2010 via Comcast Sports Chicago
5:30pm Chicago Tribune Live (LIVE)
6:30pm SportsNITE (LIVE)
7:00pm Cubs @ St. Louis (LIVE)
9:45pm Cubs Postgame Live (LIVE)
10:00pm SportsNITE (LIVE)

------------

9/14/10 7:00 PM "Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals" WCIU

{Okay, what were they thinking, scheduling a Cubs / Cardinals game on WCIU and not on WGN/Comcast. I can't even find this game on MLB network or Comcast Plus. I'll check those channels during game time... But I can't schedule it ahead of time this way. Arrrgh!)

Wednesday,September 15,2010
5:30pm Chicago Tribune Live (LIVE)
6:30pm SportsNITE (LIVE)
7:00pm Cubs @ St. Louis (LIVE)
9:45pm Cubs Postgame Live (LIVE)
10:00pm SportsNITE (LIVE)

-------------

For Wednesday night's game, the Cubs.com listings says...
Cubs @ STL
7:15 PM Wed 9/15/2010 CSN / ESPN / MLB.TV
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=chc&m=9&y=2010
So check for ESPN's game coverage. It seems like it tends to be set up where you either get one channel's game coverage or the other...not both. So if you choose the wrong one to Tivo...uh oh...

Source:
TV listings for Cubs Fans... September 2010
http://cubsnet.com/node/3149

DianaMo

09-20-2010, 05:27 PM

Tyler Colvin, Cubs rookie pierced by bat fragment.... links, question
(I'll post my question in the next reply...)

Broken bat impales rookie in chest; he's stable and will remain in hospital a couple of days
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0920-cubs-marlins-chicago--20100919,0,1996915.story

Chicago Cubs game action - chicagotribune.com
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-chicago-cubs-game-photos,0,2432215.photogallery
Photos from the latest Cubs games.

Graphic: Comparing baseball bats made of maple and ash wood
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-graphics-mlb-maple-ash-wood-bats-gx,0,34908.graphic

Colvin stable, thankful for support after bat injury
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/09/video-broken-bat-pierces-cubs-rookie-colvin.html

WGN video of Colvin's injury
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12243779&topic_id=8879976&c_id=mlb

DianaMo

09-20-2010, 05:28 PM

I've got a baseball rules question for you all here.

In the above situation the runner on third was injured on his way to home plate on a ground rule double.

Colvin was able to tag home plate and then get treated for his wounds.

In a situation where the runner on third isn't able to travel on their own steam to home plate on a ground rule double, how would that be ruled and would the run be counted?

JLucPicard

09-20-2010, 08:42 PM

DianaMo

09-21-2010, 05:28 PM

That's an excellent question, and I don't have the answer. I'd like to believe the runner would be awarded home plate and the run based on the ground-rule nature of the hit, but I really don't know.

Now, if we were talking White Sox rather than Cubs, Pierzynski would grab his arm and drag him across the plate!

I need to look up the rule at

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/y2010/official_rules/2010_OfficialBaseballRules.pdf

and find out for sure.

Many years ago, a Cubs runner at third was given a hand slowing down by the third base coach and I think the runner was out as a result of the assistance from the coach. Whoops! So your Pierzynski example wouldn't get the run scored. :(

DianaMo

09-22-2010, 08:56 PM

Colvin heads home after release from hospital

Quote from Cubs.com article...

CHICAGO -- Tyler Colvin was released from a Miami hospital Wednesday and headed to South Carolina, and Cubs manager Mike Quade said he hopes to see the rookie outfielder before the season ends.

Colvin has been hospitalized since he was struck in the chest Sunday by a broken bat. He was not able to fly, and his grandfather, Jerry Colvin, drove the outfielder home.

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100922&content_id=14963968&notebook_id=14964402&vkey=notebook_chc&c_id=chc

DianaMo

09-29-2010, 02:10 PM

Ran a search on "Baseball" on my Tivo and then again on the Tivo website
http://www3.tivo.com/tivo-tco/index.do to find an air time for the Ken Burns baseball specials (a two parter) that didn't interfere with other shows I wanted to record.

It doesn't show up! So I tried a search for "10th", that failed too.

Finally, I tried a search on "Tenth" and that worked.

http://www.pbs.org/baseball-the-tenth-inning/

DianaMo

10-01-2010, 03:05 PM

I'm looking for a Chicago Cubs year in review program on either WGN or Comcast Sports Chicago, with no success.

Please post if your Tivo finds a show like that airing this year.

Chicago Cubs tv/radio at the Chicago Museum of Broadcasting
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/3154

TV listings for Cubs Fans... September 2010
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/3149

hefe

10-01-2010, 04:32 PM

I'm not sure anyone will go to the effort to put together a program like that for this year. Not worth it. The best you may find is some sort of wrapup during the final broadcast.

DianaMo

10-02-2010, 11:57 AM

People still want to see their favorite players - especially those who've since been traded.

And shows like this help with post-season depression....

hefe

10-03-2010, 11:28 AM

By increasing it?

DianaMo

10-25-2010, 05:38 PM

Todd Ricketts 'Undercover Boss' Cubs episode set for Nov. 7 on CBS

Quote from article...

Todd Ricketts apparently got himself fired from a Chicago Cubs maintenance job when he attempted to secretly work for the ballclub his family owns for the CBS show "Undercover Boss."

CBS, which announced Monday that it plans to air the Ricketts episode on Nov. 7, said he fights for the chance to redeem himself after getting canned on his second day on the job.

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/towerticker/2010/10/todd-ricketts-undercover-boss-cubs-episode-set-for-nov-7-on-cbs.html

The Ricketts episode is set to air at 8 p.m. on WBBM-Ch. 2, but it's start -- and conclusion -- are almost certain to be delayed by CBS' National Football League coverage spilling into prime-time earlier in the evening.

d-dub

10-25-2010, 05:47 PM

After this season, he'll be lucky if he's not fired as owner! ;)

DianaMo

11-08-2010, 02:12 PM

I had this show set to record and something happened and it didn't get recorded.

Perhaps a football game ran over or the Tivo/PVR didn't handle the time change properly. I do hope that CBS will reair this program.

Anyway, I did find the show via On Demand so check there if you missed it.
If you don't have OnDemand, check with a friend...

Ricketts learns the ropes as 'Undercover Boss'
By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com | 11/08/10 12:55 AM ET

Ricketts posed as an unemployed roofer named Mark Dawson and was tested as a maintenance worker, hot-dog vendor, grounds-crew worker and scoreboard operator at Wrigley for the reality show "Undercover Boss," which aired Sunday night.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101108&content_id=16025248&vkey=news_chc&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc

Todd Ricketts visits on Chicago Tribune Live and discusses the Undercover Boss program.
http://www.csnchicago.com/pages/video?PID=bpXbUXnJBUyDHdQq8vnzAdc3B2muhQby

DianaMo

11-08-2010, 02:20 PM

ESPN CLASSIC Baseball game

1984 NLCS, Game 4: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres

Thu 11/11/10 12:00 AM ESPN CLASSIC (Sat) 2 hours No rating

http://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/1984_NLCS.shtml

hefe

11-08-2010, 02:22 PM

Why would any Cubs fan ever want to see that again? I would destroy every copy if I could.

lambertman

11-08-2010, 02:49 PM

DianaMo

11-08-2010, 02:57 PM

You were suitably warned, given that you quoted said warning in your previous post.

I misread it! Whoops! I thought they meant it was a 2-part story and the next episode would get delayed. I don't know how I came up with that.

DianaMo

11-08-2010, 02:57 PM

Why would any Cubs fan ever want to see that again? I would destroy every copy if I could.

Didn't they win that game?

Whoops, never mind. I misread the boxscore.

Need new glasses...

hefe

11-08-2010, 03:10 PM

DianaMo

12-03-2010, 01:19 PM

Ron Santo dead at 70
Chicago Cubs icon failed to reach Hall of Fame

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-ron-santo-chicago-cubs-obit,0,5736553,full.story

My dog is named Ronnie (after Ron Santo).

I met Ron Santo in September and told him about my collie that is named after him and his website "I am not Lassie (http://colliediary.blogspot.com/)".

Pics of Ron Santo

http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/ernie-billy-ryno-and-ron.html

DianaMo

12-10-2010, 03:41 PM

Ron Santo Funeral video part 1
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7836372
Pt 2
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7836477
Pt 3
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7836487
Source:
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/index

DianaMo

12-10-2010, 03:50 PM

Interview on tv with Kerry Wood and other Cubs/exCubs, etc. at Santo's wake last night.
http://www.csnchicago.com/pages/cubsvideo?PID=QjG9iCYiJli3YxA7HueEtGV8Vu8t_bqo

Santo was beloved by many Cubs fans and players alike. When he was ill during the 2003 playoffs and couldn't travel with the team, pitcher Kerry Wood hung a No. 10 Santo jersey in the Cubs dugout in Atlanta. The Cubs won Game 5 of the division series to capture their first postseason series since 1908. Wood made an emotional call to Santo afterward, dedicating the game to him.

Wood once made a case for Santo's election to the Hall of Game in an article in ESPN the Magazine, writing: "When it happens, and if the schedule lets us, I'm going to be there for the ceremony. He's the epitome of Chicago baseball. He's still part of the team. He lives and dies with it. In fact, I think we've put him in the hospital a few times. He should get in just for that."

Santo got a laugh from Wood's words and denied the Cubs' play had ever put him in a hospital.

http://www.wgnradio.com/sports/chi-ron-santo-chicago-cubs-obit,0,6203381,full.story

Kerry Wood can't understand why Ron Santo isn't in the Hall of Fame.
And he's not the only pro who wants to see a hero in bronze.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3426993

DianaMo

12-21-2010, 01:24 PM

CSN Classics

Next episode: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds: Top Ten Moments

Sat 12/25 10:00 AM CSNC (Cbl) 3 hours, 15 minutes No rating

From May 7, 2010.

COMCAST SPORTSNET CHICAGO program listings for Dec 25, 2010
http://www.csnchicago.com/pages/tvlisting?showdate=1293253200

Spoilers at:
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300507117

DianaMo

02-09-2011, 01:58 AM

Dueling dates tied to 'Ferris Bueller' Cubs game
February 8, 2011 10:27 PM

While we thought one of the great mysteries of our time -- the date of the Cubs game the three characters attend in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" -- had been solved, it's become even more confusing.

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2011/02/dueling-dates-tied-to-ferris-bueller-cubs-game.html

DianaMo

03-02-2011, 02:50 PM

TV listings for Cubs Fans... March 2011
Spring Training
Woo hoo !
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/3168

bobino

03-02-2011, 05:38 PM

TV listings for Cubs Fans... March 2011
Spring Training
Woo hoo !

I don't get it. Why would a Cubs fan be happy?

-Bob
Giants fan, finally, unexpectedly happy

d-dub

03-03-2011, 12:15 PM

I don't get it. Why would a Cubs fan be happy?

-Bob
Giants fan, finally, unexpectedly happy

Because there's always next year! :D

DianaMo

03-03-2011, 12:36 PM

Chicago Cubs fans get 162 game to follow - plus spring training.

And hey, in October (when the weather is fantastic) we have the month free from baseball!

DianaMo

03-03-2011, 06:08 PM

Which would Chicago Cubs fans prefer to see?

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13836&stc=1&d=1299193612

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13835&stc=1&d=1299192437

DianaMo

03-09-2011, 03:19 PM

3/11/11 05:00 PM

Inside Look "Jim Hendry"
(show will repeat)

Y'know, the above title sounds like a Dr. Oz show segement. :)

An interview with Jim Hendry

Comcast Sportsnet Chicago
http://www.csnchicago.com/pages/inside_look/

DianaMo

03-09-2011, 03:21 PM

30 Clubs in 30 Days

Next episode: Chicago Cubs

Fri 3/11 6:00 PM MLBN (Cbl) 1 hour No rating

In-depth look at the 2011 team, featuring player, coach and GM interviews; expert analysis on personnel and other decisions for the upcoming regular season.

http://mlb.mlb.com/network/promotions/30_in_30.jsp

DianaMo

03-09-2011, 03:22 PM

A Swing and A Hit for Violinist

Musician Plays Instrument Crafted From Baseball Bat

The NSO's Glenn Donnellan, with his unusual violin, has drawn attention on YouTube. (By Marcus Yam -- The Washington Post)

By Anne Midgette
Washington Post Staff Writer

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/03/AR2009070302342.html

midas

03-09-2011, 06:06 PM

Q3gBpeO38XU

DianaMo

03-10-2011, 01:21 PM

Q3gBpeO38XU

I have a friend who is always trying to convert me to being a Cardinals fan.

That would be like cheering for the lions instead of the Christians.

midas

03-10-2011, 06:59 PM

I have a friend who is always trying to convert me to being a Cardinals fan.

That would be like cheering for the lions instead of the Christians.

Well, just so you know, Andy, the author of that piece, is a die-hard Cub fan. Even though he has moved to Las Vegas, he's still a Cub fan.

DianaMo

03-24-2011, 02:27 PM

Lifeskill #343 (From the Chicago Tribune University)

How to keep score at the ballpark

It's nearly baseball season. Here's how to fill out a scorecard like a veteran

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/tribu/family/sc-fam-0322-lifeskill-baseball-scorec20110322,0,7356985,full.story

Photos of sample scorecards for a Cubs 14-3 win over the Marlins.
Click on the photos for a larger view. http://chicagocubsphotos.blogspot.com/2005/08/scorecard-for-14-3-game.html

DianaMo

04-01-2011, 06:07 PM

Quote from WGN...

Robert Redford, award-winning actor and film director, says he is eager to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Friday’s season opener at Wrigley Field between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates.

"A great stadium, one of the great ballparks in America,” Redford said Thursday night after the private screening of the film he directed -- "The Conspirator" -- at the AMC River East 21 Theatre in Chicago. "I look forward to it.”

http://www.wgntv.com/cbsports-redford-hails-chicago-eager-for-wrigley-role-20110401,0,2160367.story

The Conspirator is the debut film of the American Film Company. It tells the story of Mary Surratt, the only female co-conspirator charged in the Abraham Lincoln assassination and the first woman to be hanged by the United States federal government. It stars Robin Wright, James McAvoy, Justin Long, Evan Rachel Wood, Jonathan Groff, Tom Wilkinson, Alexis Bledel, Kevin Kline, and Toby Kebbell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conspirator

The American Film Company (2008) is a film production company founded in 2008 by Joe Ricketts. Ricketts previously founded Ameritrade and, with his family, owns the Chicago Cubs. The American Film Company, founded on the belief that real life is often more compelling than fiction, produces feature films about true stories from America's past.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Film_Company_(2008)

The Conspirator: Official Movie Site:
Directed by Robert Redford
http://www.conspiratorthemovie.com/

DianaMo

04-05-2011, 04:17 PM

I would prefer that whoever writes the program descriptions for Chicago Cubs related tv programs would include "Chicago Cubs" in the blurb.

I ran across this listing as a result of a search for "Santo".

Ron Santo: In His Own Words

Sat 4/16/2011 6:30 PM 9 WGN
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Special, Sports Non-Event, Baseball, Sports

DianaMo

04-13-2011, 06:49 PM

This program might be Chicago only.

Are any WGN America viewers able to Tivo this?

Ron Santo: In His Own Words

Sat 4/16/2011 6:30 PM 9 WGN
Duration: 30 minutes
No Rating
Special, Sports Non-Event, Baseball, Sports

DianaMo

04-19-2011, 02:49 PM

The Comcast SportsNet Plus listings don't show up on my Tivo, so I thought I'd post the tv listing here in case others have this same problem.

Tuesday,April 19,2011

7:01pm San Diego @ Cubs LIVE on Comcast SportsNet Plus

10:01pm Cubs Postgame Live on Comcast SportsNet Plus

http://www.csnchicago.com/pages/tvlisting

Oh wait...

WGN Radio
Change of plans! Tonight's Cubs game has been postponed because of rain so the Chicago Blackhawks game will air at 7pm on WGN Radio AM 720, online at wgnradio.com, iPad, and your smart phone apps! http://www.facebook.com/wgnradio

DianaMo

04-28-2011, 02:33 PM

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye-wrigleyville/Wrigley%20Field%20cake.jpg

Check out this amazing Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field birthday cake.

Please share photos / links if you see more Cubs related birthday cakes.

Original source for photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7632830@N08/3823833598/

Check out the video of this cake.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7632830@N08/3823234829/in/photostream/

DianaMo

04-28-2011, 06:15 PM

Wrigley Field Seagulls
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/3223

GoHalos

04-28-2011, 07:06 PM

I like that they included the rooftop seating on the buildings across the street in the cake. :up:

cherry ghost

04-28-2011, 07:24 PM

where's the flag with the "L" on it?

DianaMo

04-28-2011, 08:01 PM

I like that they included the rooftop seating on the buildings across the street in the cake. :up:

If you watch the video you'll see the Harry Caray statue in its former location.

DianaMo

05-20-2011, 03:11 PM

Buckner to fill in for Brenly in booth vs. Red Sox
By Dave van Dyck, Tribune reporter

"Former first baseman Bill Buckner will fill in for WGN's Cubs analyst Bob Brenly during the May 20, 2011 interleague game in Boston, where he is both loved and hated for letting a ground ball go through his legs during Game 6 of the 1986 World Series."

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/sports/cbsports-buckner-fills-in-for-brenly-in-boston-20110506,0,5865818.story

DianaMo

05-20-2011, 03:52 PM

TWIB: This week in baseball ... videos online

Look for the Chicago Cubs in various plays here:

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=4488754

DianaMo

05-20-2011, 03:53 PM

Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox tv listings
Central time

5/20/11 06:00 PM "Chicago Cubs at Boston Red Sox" 9 WGN (Bill Buckner instead of Brenly tonight)

5/20/11 06:00 PM "Regional Coverage" Chicago Cubs at Boston Red Sox or New York Mets at New York Yankees. MLB Network

5/21/11 06:00 PM "Chicago Cubs at Boston Red Sox" 32 WFLD
Fox game of the week

5/22/11 07:00 PM "Chicago Cubs at Boston Red Sox" ESPN
re-airs at 2:30am Monday morning.

Baseball games are more fun in Spanish...I'm just sayin...

Béisbol de las Grandes Ligas
Next episode: Chicago Cubs en Boston Red Sox
Sun 5/22 7:00 PM ESPN Espanol (Cbl) 3 hours No rating
Desde Fenway Park en Boston, MA, USA

http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/beisbol/mlb/equipo/_/nombre/chc/chicago-cubs

Bierboy

05-20-2011, 04:22 PM

DianaMo

05-31-2011, 04:34 PM

Marlon Byrd after being hit by a pitch below his eye (photos)
http://www.cubsnet.com/node/3225#comment-3672

DianaMo

08-16-2011, 04:22 PM

Ron Santo Statue dedication ceremony links

WGN-TV photos of this event at:
http://www.wgntv.com/blogs/lenandbob/wgntv-photos-ron-santo-statue-dedication-20110810,0,576055.photogallery

Chicago Cubs Ron Santo Statue dedication ceremony photos (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.217051275013055.74230.100001245511517&l=042466a0cb&type=1) (at least 69 photos here)

Sun-Times photos from this event. Their captions identify the players in the photos.
http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=6998246

WGN Radio's photos of the event...
http://www.wgnradio.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ronsantomemories/wgnam-pictures-ron-santo-statue-unveiling-ceremony-20110811,0,846550.photogallery

WFLD-TV news page regarding the statue dedication... http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/sports/mlb/cubs/ron-santo-chicago-cubs-wrigley-field-statue-20110810

CBS Chicago photos
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2011/08/11/ron-santo-earns-a-statue/

Ron Santo statue unveiled outside Wrigley (video) ABC WLS TV news http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news%2Fsports&id=8299405

ESPN: Ron Santo's statue a fine tribute
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/5859/ron-santos-statue-a-fine-tribute

WGN-TV news story regarding this event. Includes audio of the herald trumpeteers.
http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/?watchId=ee3273b9-5d9b-4c0b-8841-e9604d35d675

WGN's Ron Santo video page
http://www.wgntv.com/sports/baseball/cubs/santo/

WGN radio: Video: Highlights of the Ron Santo statue dedication ceremony http://www.wgnradio.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ronsantomemories/wgnam-highlights-of-the-ron-santo-statue-dedication-ceremony-video-20110811,0,934532.story

MLB.com coverage of the Ron Santo statue event
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=17896489

"Let's bronze a statue for Santo".
Video made in 2009 to support Garry Meier's effort to "Get Ron Bronzed" at Wrigley Field.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kAYx6brAak