Open Concessions with Len & JD

Miguel Montero has appeared twice in the Midsummer Classic, even though he was told that he wasn't going to be playing. That led to some confusion when his named was called to catch Aroldis Chapman in 2014. MLB.com's Carrie Muskat spoke with the Cubs catcher about both of his All-Star Game experience's.

The Cubs hope Dexter Fowler's health improves in time to kickoff the second half of the season. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat discuss Fowler's impact on the club and why he's putting his health above the All-Star Game, how the Cubs used Adam Warren to give their starters a rest, and how the Cubs will be well represented on the infield at the All-Star Game and how big of a deal that is for the club.

The Cubs' struggles continue to stretch on, but no one is pushing the panic button just yet. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat take a closer look at the discombobulated lineup, when a few of the injured Cubs will return and what Willson Contreras has been able to do in his short time with the club.

It only took one pitch for Willson Contreras to launch his first Major League home run. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat spotlight the rookie catcher and his rise to the Majors, discuss just how dominant the club has been in the first half and preview the huge series vs. the rival Cardinals.

How did the Cubs decide to promote catching prospect Willson Contreras? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat to spotlight the red-hot catcher and break down how intense the series versus the Nationals was and why this series lived and died with each pitch.

For the first time since last July, Jake Arrieta was on the losing end of his start this past week. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Cubs play-by-play announcer Len Kasper talk about what was one of the most dominant stretches for a starting pitcher in MLB's history. They also discuss how the balance of young and veteran players on the club has helped Chicago become a force in the NL Central this season.

The Cubs success stems from team veterans like Ben Zobrist, Jake Arrieta, and David Ross. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat to share how these guys lead by example, update Jason Hammel and Dexter Fowler's injury status, and what's clicking for Ben Zobrist at the dish.

The slumping Cubs aim to get back on track as they head to rival St. Louis. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat to hear how Joe Maddon keeps his team even keeled through adversity, update Jason Heyward's scary injury, and how Jake Arrieta can still take his game to another level.

Three is better than one in the case of the Cubs. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat to discuss why the Cubs are carrying three catchers, clear up the Jake Arrieta and Jung Ho Kang hit-by-pitch incident and look ahead to the nine game road trip for the division leading Cubs.

Trevor Cahill can't remember the last time he picked up a bat but MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat discuss why this didn't matter on Sunday when Cahill started a 6th-inning rally that eventually led to a Cubs' walk-off win. They also discuss how Joe Maddon's approach hasn't wavered all season.