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Help Us Write the Best 2010 Cubs Season Analogy

Having had some time to reflect on the 2010 incarnation of the Cubs, I’m a little concerned for my sanity, so I’d like to ask all our listeners and readers to help us compile a list of the best analogies to describe how this season has gone so far and will undoubtedly continue to go. [...]

Listener Note: New Episode Coming on Tuesday

As mentioned in today’s mini-episode (download – mp3), Sheps and I will return with a full-fledged episode of Cubscast on Tuesday morning, August 17th. We’ll been quiet these last couple weeks dealing with a technical matter largely outside of our control. It’s been an interesting season to say the least. Who thought Darwin Barney would [...]

Zambrano’s Fate With the Cubs

In today’s episode (download – mp3), Sheps and I discussed Friday’s dugout incident between Carlos Zambrano and Derrek Lee in detail. It was a lot of fun to work through a few of the angles, because this Cubs season has been such a letdown so far. This is a huge developing story that we’re going [...]

Cubscast Returning On Monday

Sorry for being on the truancy list this week. As Lou noted via our Twitter Feed he’s been battling back from illness, so we decided to resume our regular 3 a week schedule on Monday, June 28th. Congrats to the Cubs on a hard fought win today, enjoy the Sox series, and let’s hope the [...]

Sterling Cooper Isn’t Impressed

Since the Ricketts have taken over the Cubs they have made two notable deals with major corporations. Earlier this year there was the Toyota agreement that brought Wrigley Field its biggest advertisement in memory; a large, fairly unattractive sign hanging above the left center field bleachers. The Cubs then later combined with the Sox to [...]

Two Plus Games in Pittsburgh Does Not a Fire Sale Make

Yesterday was an interesting day in Chicago sports. God provided Cubs fans with some blessed (pronounced “bless-ed”) relief as the final game of a 3-game set in Pittsburgh was mercifully rained out, and the Blackhawks lost a tough one in OT. Something about that Hawks loss was comforting to me as a Cub fan, though. [...]

Episode Update

Hi all, Sheps and I experienced some technical issues on Friday, which is why there was no episode published that day. We plan to return on Tuesday May 25th with an episode that discusses the Bob Howry signing along with news from the winning weekend in Texas. Thank goodness the Cubs pulled out the victory [...]

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way (Out?)

The Cubs’ recent struggles, when you factor in their non-recent struggles, is a burden that is simply too much for any rational person to bear. I’m still trying to figure out exactly why a late-inning home run by [INSERT RANDOM PIRATES, REDS, OR MARLINS PLAYER HERE] feels like a playoff-ending loss. Whatever the reason, all [...]

Today Only: Tweet @cubscasthosts and Win an iTunes Gift Card

Last night we had so much fun with all of you fellow Cubs fans on Twitter during the victory over the Brewers that tonight we’re making plans to jump into the conversation again. And this time, we brought some swag. Anyone that directs a tweet our way by referencing @cubscasthosts, or retweets something from us, [...]

All Things Go (to the Bullpen)

The recent news that Lou Piniella is moving Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen sent shockwaves across baseball that are certainly being felt by Cubs fans. Sheps and I devoted a bunch of time to the topic in today’s episode (download – mp3), so please tune in for some interesting debate on the move. In the [...]