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TV listings for Chicago Cubs fans - May 2008

May 1, 2008 by diana


TV listings for Chicago Cubs fans - May 2008

Go ahead and add this page to your bookmarks. I'll add to this page as I find new listings.

For daily games, visit this page, since it includes the schedule for WGN, Comcast Sports, WCIU, Fox, ESPN, etc.

http://wgntv.trb.com/sports/wgntv-cubsbroadcastschedule08,0,6548227.htmlstory

1984 NLCS, Game 4: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres
ESPN CLASSIC [Closed Captioned]
Airs Mon, May 12, 3:00p - 5:00p
Original date: From Oct. 6, 1984.
2008 | 120 mins
Click here for the boxscore
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SDN/SDN198410060.shtml
More about 1984
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_Chicago_Cubs_season
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_National_League_Championship_Series

Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame ...
Steve Bartman
ESPNCL [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 3, 7:00a - 7:30a
2003 Chicago Cubs playoff collapse.
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 04/11/2005)
2005 | 30 mins

Baseball Workout 1
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Mon, May 26
Workout with Nomar Garciaparra and this baseball-specific, total-body
workout. (80 mins) Ends May 26
TVG | 80 mins
FIND IT: Sports & Fitness > Sportskool > Baseball > Baseball Workout 1

This Week in Baseball

012 WFLD 32 [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 3, 2:00p - 2:30p
Baseball news, highlights and profiles.
30 mins
Cubs are featured on this show)
Fox 32 [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 3, 11:00a - 11:30a
Baseball news, highlights and profiles.
http://twib.mlb.com

WGN at 60: Chicago's Very Own

009 WGNSAT [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 3, 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

Cubs Forever: Celebrating 60 Years of WGN-TV and the Chicago Cubs
[Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned] (available in hd!)
Sat, May 3, 7:00p - 9:00p
Looks back at 60 years of broadcasting Chicago Cubs baseball.
2008 | 120 mins

More links for the WGN 60 years shows here + a poll.
http://cubsnet.com/node/2081

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Cubs/Cardinals series on WGN, Fox and ESPN

May 1, 2008 by diana, 1 year 45 weeks ago
Comment id: 3110

I usually don't post individual game telecast listings, but since two of these games are on national tv, I'll post away...

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
WGN and WGNHD [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Fri, May 2, 7:00p - 10:00p
180 mins

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
FSM Fox Sports Midwest
Fri, May 2, 7:00p - 10:00p
180 mins

Saturday's Cubs/Cardinals game is the Fox Game on the week on channel 32.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
WFLD 32 [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 3, 2:30p - 6:00p
210 mins

Sunday's Cubs/Cardinals game is on ESPN and ESPN HD.
It is scheduled to re-air at 2am on ESPN2.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
923 ESPNHD [Closed Captioned]
Sun, May 4, 7:00p - 10:00p
180 mins

Wish I could find some fish that are Cubs fans...

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I was at the Cubs/Cardinals one game series last year.

Here are some of my pictures from that day:

Scenes from the 9th inning Cubs vs Cardinals

Signs of a win - Cubs 12 Cardinals 3

After the game

Wrigley's knothole view

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

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TV listings from http://tvplanner.comcast.net

ESPN Classic to re-air Kerry Wood 20K game May 19, 2008

May 7, 2008 by diana, 1 year 44 weeks ago
Comment id: 3140

1998: Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs
ESPN CLASSIC [Closed Captioned]
Mon, May 19, 3:00p - 5:00p
Original date: from May 6, 1998.
2008 | 120 mins

Boxscore:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN199805060.shtml

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Arizona Diamondbacks / Chicago Cubs 2:30pm Sat 5/10/08

May 7, 2008 by diana, 1 year 44 weeks ago
Comment id: 3141


Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs
32 WFLD [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 10, 2:30p - 6:00p
210 mins

Looks like the time has been changed for the Fox game of the week.

http://tvplanner.comcast.net

Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals photos, Ryne Sandberg Day pics

Cubs fans TV listings

More TV listings for Chicago Cubs fans

May 8, 2008 by diana, 1 year 44 weeks ago
Comment id: 3142

More TV listings for Chicago Cubs fans...

Batter Up!
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Fri, May 16
With baseball season around the corner, we go to the experts to find out how to get your kids ready to hit a homerun!
TVPG | 6 mins
FIND IT: Life & Home > Parents TV > Healthy Kids > Batter Up!

The Tim McCarver Show
George Vecsey
002 WBBM [Closed Captioned]
Mon, May 19, 2:35a - 3:05a
New York Times' sports writer George Vecsey discusses baseball history and the 2008 season.
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 05/17/2008)
2008 | 30 mins

Baseball Workout 1
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Mon, May 26
Workout with Nomar Garciaparra and this baseball-specific, total-body workout. (80 mins) Ends May 26
TVG | 80 mins
FIND IT: Sports & Fitness > Sportskool > Baseball > Baseball Workout 1

This Week in Baseball
012 WFLD [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 10, 2:00p - 2:30p
Baseball news, highlights and profiles.
1996 | 30 mins

SportsCentury
Sammy Sosa
403 ESPNCL [Closed Captioned]
Mon, May 19, 8:00a - 8:30a
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 04/12/2004)
2004 | 30 mins

Playing for Peanuts

Quote:
"Playing for Peanuts" is a new TV show about minor league baseball. The show uses reality TV and documentary techniques to follow the South Georgia Peanuts in their inaugural season. The Peanuts are made up of a mix of rookies and veterans, all hoping to get back into affiliated minor league baseball. The Peanuts are managed by former Major League second baseman Wally Backman.

COMCAST SPORTSNET CHICAGO
Thu, May 8, 4:30p - 5:00p
2008 | 30 mins
http://www.playingforpeanuts.com
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/tv-listings.asp

Eye on the Dream
CSNCH
Sat, May 10, 11:00p - 12:00a
Documentary on the players and coaches of the New England Collegiate Baseball League.
2007 | 60 mins

Halls of Fame
Labels: Biography
Fox Sports Midwest
(has also aired on Comcast Sports Chicago)
Former Yankee, Giant and Cub Bobby Murcer
May 17 6:30 PM (30 min.)
Check local listings and time zone.
http://areyouwatchingthis.com/tv/programs/EP000195390289/9524517
More about Bobby Murcer here. Check out which trades he was involved in.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Murcer

Source: http://tvplanner.comcast.net/

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Cubs games on ESPN Classic sports May 2008

May 13, 2008 by diana, 1 year 44 weeks ago
Comment id: 3146

1998: Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs
ESPN CLASSIC [Closed Captioned]
Mon, May 19, 3:00p - 5:00p
From May 6, 1998.
2008 | 120 mins

1998: Astros at Cubs
403 ESPNCL
Tue, May 20, 2:00a - 3:00a
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 05/19/2008)
2008 | 60 mins

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SportsCentury
Sammy Sosa
ESPN CLASSICS [Closed Captioned]
Mon, May 19, 8:00a - 8:30a
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 04/12/2004)
2004 | 30 mins

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Life's a Trip
Cuba: Be Part of a Baseball Story
TRAVEL CHANNEL
Mon, May 19, 10:30p - 11:00p
Andrew travels to Cuba to meet one of the pitchers who carried the Cuban team to gold in the 1992 Olympics.
2008 | TVG | 30 mins

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Sydney 2000 Olympics: Bud Greenspan's Gold From Down Under
FAMZ [Dolby Stereo] [Dolby Surround Sound] [Closed Captioned] [Secondary Audio Program]
Wed, May 14, 10:45a - 12:45p
The United States baseball team; decathlete Chris Huffins; Dutch cyclist Leontien Zijlaard; Australian swim team; track & field finals; equestrian.
2001 | TVPG | 120 mins

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_at_the_2000_Summer_Olympics

Also see:

2008 Baseball U.S. Olympic Team: Staff Bios
http://mlb.mlb.com/usa_baseball/article.jsp?story=olympics_2008_team_staff

Rachael Ray's Ballpark Cafe
FOOD Network
Sat, May 17, 6:00p - 7:00p
Unique baseball stadium foods.
2005 | 60 mins

The Stratton Story
TCM [Closed Captioned]
Tue, May 20, 5:00a - 7:00a
Inspired by his wife ( June Allyson ) and son, Chicago White Soxer Monty Stratton ( James Stewart ) pitches with an artificial leg.
1949 | NR | 120 mins | * * *

Gold Glove Infield
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Mon, May 26
MLB legend Tony Gwynn teaches the techniques & drills for smooth & steady infield play. (15 mins) Ends May 26
TVG | 15 mins
FIND IT: Sports & Fitness > Sportskool > Baseball > Gold Glove Infield

Gold Glove Outfield
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Mon, May 26
MLB legend Tony Gwynn gives you the inside tips that will improve your outfield play. (14 mins) Ends May 26
TVG | 14 mins
FIND IT: Sports & Fitness > Sportskool > Baseball > Gold Glove Outfield

Catcher
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Mon, May 26
Team USA coach Mike Candrea demonstrates the fundamentals of the catcher position. (15 mins) Ends May 26
TVG | 15 mins
FIND IT: Sports & Fitness > Sportskool > Softball > Catcher

The Game/The Lost Ball
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Fri, Aug 22
The Game: A new gaming craze hits the playground and all the kids become obsessed with it to the exclusion of all other recess games.The Lost Ball: Gus kicks a brand new ball over the fence and must go the the Yard of No Return to get it back.
TVY | 22 mins
FIND IT: Kids > Toon Disney > Recess > The Game/The Lost Ball

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BTW, next Monday night's game is on ESPN.

Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros
ESPN [Closed Captioned]
Mon, May 19, 6:00p - 9:00p
180 mins

Source:
http://tvplanner.comcast.net

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Cubs 12 Padres 3 game re-airing at 2:30pm Comcast May 13, 2008

May 13, 2008 by diana, 1 year 44 weeks ago
Comment id: 3147

If you missed last night's Cubs 12 Padres 3 game, Comcast is re-airing it at 2:30pm today. Be sure to catch the 5th and 6th innings.

San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs
Comcast Sports Chicago [Dolby Stereo]
Tue, May 13, 2:30p - 5:30p
180 mins

Source: http://tvplanner.comcast.net

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12-3

May 13, 2008 by Brian C, 1 year 44 weeks ago
Comment id: 3148

Speaking of which, I'm pleased to announce that I'm now 4-0 this season.

What is your runs per game attended average now?

May 14, 2008 by diana, 1 year 43 weeks ago
Comment id: 3149

What is your runs per Cubs game attended average now?

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RPCGA

May 14, 2008 by Brian C, 1 year 43 weeks ago
Comment id: 3150

Let's see, in four games this season they've scored 9, 3, 19, and 12. That's 43 total, so ... 10.75 per game?

re: Runs per game attended average

May 15, 2008 by diana, 1 year 43 weeks ago
Comment id: 3153


I've got you beat by 1/4 of a run. My "Runs per game attended average" is 11.

Does that mean that if we attend the same game, the Cubs will score 21 (and a quarter) runs?

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I think so ... I don't

May 15, 2008 by Brian C, 1 year 43 weeks ago
Comment id: 3155

I think so ... I don't really know what else it could mean.

Tribune Media Services working on way to find tv sports events

May 15, 2008 by diana, 1 year 43 weeks ago
Comment id: 3154

TMS DEBUTS BASEBALL MINI-APPLICATION POWERED BY NEWSGATOR
CHICAGO-April 5, 2008 —

Quote:

Online newspapers are now able to easily give baseball fans a quick answer to "What channel is tonight's game on?" with the new baseball telecast tracking application from Tribune Media Services.

"With the explosion of sports programming on television, consumers are challenged with finding the right channel where their team will play," says Cameron Yung, Executive Director of Sales for TMS. "This fills the need for a quick, visual way of providing that information in a format that naturally lends itself to an advertising sponsorship."

http://www.tms.tribune.com/newsreleases/080404_tms.html

What would be nice would be if the tv listings for the games had the team names in it instead of just "MLB BASEBALL". I'd also like to see game reruns clearly marked so your Tivo/PVR can tell the difference.

Right now it is pretty much impossible to set up an ideal Chicago Cubs season pass on a Tivo or cable PVR. Instead the viewer has to request to record each game individually. For my mom's Tivo I've set up a season pass for the Lead-Off man show. (She has Dish Network and no Comcast sportnet on the programming package she receives.) Anyway, the Lead-Off Man solution ONLY works if WGN decides to air this program. Sometimes they don't and her Tivo won't automatically tune into the game for her.

Even though Doctor Who airs on three different channels here, I can still set up a Tivo season pass for just the first run episodes. Oddly enough, I can't set up a Tivo season pass for first run Cubs games on WGN...or including all the channels that may air the games.

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More tv listings...

May 16, 2008 by diana, 1 year 43 weeks ago
Comment id: 3156

Warren Buffett: The Billionaire Next Door Going Global
CNBC
Sun, May 18, 7:00p - 8:00p

Quote:
Investor Warren Buffett travels to China and South Korea; baseball player Alex Rodriguez talks of his friendship with Warren Buffett.

2007 | 60 mins

Take Me Out to the Ball Game
TCM [Closed Captioned]
Mon, May 26, 1:30a - 3:15a
Two baseball players ( Gene Kelly , Frank Sinatra ) sing and dance around gamblers and the woman ( Esther Williams ) who owns their team.
1949 | NR | 105 mins | * *

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