Open Concessions with Len & JD

The difference maker for the Cubs doesn't cultivate between the foul lines. Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat joins MLB.com's Dave Raymond to detail Joe Maddon's mantra of mental toughness and how supporting the community off the field can be the difference maker on the field.

Despite Jorge Soler's recent injury, the Cubs' never-ending supply of talent is turning heads. Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat joins MLB.com's Dave Raymond to highlight recent callup Kyle Schwarber, the evolution of the signing deadline for draftees and the postseason hopes for this club.

How much does Javier Baez's injury hurt Chicago? Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat joins MLB.com's Dave Raymond to detail his injury, discuss Draft buzz and highlight the completion of the right field bleachers at Wrigley.

Have Joe Maddon's flexibility and experience helped the Cubs' young ballclub grow and spread their wings? Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper joins MLB.com's Dave Raymond to highlight Maddon's long career and how his ability to zag when other teams zig is making all the difference.

While Chicago's roster may have the median age of a cub, their performance and maturity more resembles a bear. They're attacking the NL Central and Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat and MLB.com's Dave Raymond break down why you shouldn't take your eyes off this youthful, talented team.

Sometimes simple mathematics can go a long way. The Cubs are adding and subtracting players to find the right equation to contend. Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat and MLB.com's Dave Raymond explain all the shuffling and where Chicago fits into the NL Central mix.

The Cubs are grooming a group of mature, young men to become productive powerhouses. MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat dissect Kris Bryant and Addison Russell and their crucial roles with Chicago.

Joe Maddon believes in brawn as much as much as he does brain. What kind of mental skills and practices are being taught throughout the Cubs organization? MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat dissect how the Cubs are playing up their physical and mental strengths.

Despite the Cubs' strikeout numbers, why is Joe Maddon so encouraged with their plate appearances? Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat and MLB.com's Dave Raymond discuss how the team is leading the National League in pitches per plate appearance and how that is making all the difference.

The future is bright in Chicago with Kris Bryant, Kyle Hendricks, and Addison Russell making their way up to the big league club. MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat talk about why fans have bigger and brighter reasons to root for the Cubs.