Game 6 coverage TONIGHT (Tuesday, November 1)
“Cubs Postseason Live: Pregame World Series Game 6” at 6:00 PM CT on CSN
“Cubs Postseason Live: Postgame World Series Game 6” at approx. 10:30 PM CT on CSN
Game 7 coverage (if necessary) TOMORROW (Wednesday, November 2)
“Cubs Postseason Live: Pregame World Series Game 7” at 6:00 PM CT on CSN
“Cubs Postseason Live: Postgame World Series Game 7” at approx. 10:00 PM CT on CSN
“Cubs Postseason Live” pre/postgame coverage (featuring David Kaplan, Todd Hollandsworth, Kelly Crull, Luke Stuckmeyer,
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and Cubs Hall of Fame legend Ryne Sandberg) to take place on-site before & after tonight’s Game 6 match-up!
Cubs at Indians Game 6 surrounding coverage gets underway with “SportsTalk Live” TONIGHT at 5:00 PM CT live from Progressive Field!
Even more extensive 24/7 World Series coverage via CSNChicago.com, along with enhanced social media interactivity for every game!
Chicago, IL (November 1, 2016) – CSN Chicago (CSN), the television home for the most games and the most comprehensive coverage of 2016 National League Champion Chicago Cubs, continues its wall-to-wall 2016 WORLD SERIES coverage with an expanded Game 6 one-hour pre-game edition of Cubs Postseason Live presented by Fields Auto Group and extensive post-game coverage on Cubs Postseason Live presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. In addition, CSN will deliver its acclaimed 24/7 World Series digital coverage on CSNChicago.com, along with enhanced social media interaction for tonight’s huge Game 6 match-up.
CSN’s World Series Game 6 coverage gets underway TONIGHT at 5:00 PM CT with a special live remote edition of SportsTalk Live presented by The Chevy Silverado, featuring host David Kaplan and a panel of local/national baseball experts, live from Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. At 6:00 PM, CSN’s expanded, ONE-HOUR Cubs Postseason Live presented by Fields Auto Group pregame coverage begins as hosts David Kaplan (@thekapman) and Todd Hollandsworth (@hollytime28) will be joined by Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame legend Ryne Sandberg with the latest World Series Game 6 pre-game updates/analysis, plus detailed pre-game reports from CSN’s Cubs beat reporter Kelly Crull (@Kelly_Crull), along with additional on-field reports from Luke Stuckmeyer (@LukeStuckmeyer) and CSNChicago.com Cubs “Insider” Patrick Mooney (@CSNMooney).
Immediately following Game 6 tonight, fans can look forward to an expanded edition of Cubs Postseason Live presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois hosted by Kaplan/Hollandsworth/Sandberg, along with in-depth post-game reports from Crull, Stuckmeyer & Mooney. Every post-game edition of Cubs Postseason Live presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois will also feature the live post-game press conference featuring Cubs manager Joe Maddon, Indians manager Terry Francona, plus - live locker room interviews with Cubs and Indians players, a thorough breakdown of every key play in the game, a preview of Game 7 Wednesday night (if nec.), and much more.
In addition to the comprehensive Cubs World Series surrounding coverage on CSN, viewers are urged to visit CSNChicago.com for even more comprehensive 24/7 coverage and expanded social media interactivity via CSN’s social media platforms. Note the following:
- Live stream of Cubs manager Joe Maddon’s post-game World Series press conferences following EVERY game (presented by Xfinity).
- CSNChicago.com Cubs “Insider” Patrick Mooney will provide extensive team/player news, special feature stories, and much more throughout the World Series. Follow him on Twitter @CSNMooney for 24/7 inside access. In addition, Cubs digital reporter and producer Tony Andracki (@TonyAndracki23) will also provide Cubs reports/features on the beat with Mooney for every World Series game. Plus, CSNChicago.com digital baseball reporters Dan Hayes (@CSNHayes) and JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) will also provide content from an opponent’s perspective and CSN digital field producer/social media correspondent Scott Changnon (@ScottyChag) will also deliver behind-the-scenes content throughout the World Series. Follow @CSNCubs on Twitter for full Cubs/World Series coverage.
- “Cubs Pulse,” a one-stop social media and behind-the-scenes destination that reveals the latest real time trending topics, player buzz and expert insight from Twitter and Instagram. Plus, “Cubs Pulse” aggregates all Cubs/World Series player tweets, along with fan tweets that utilize the hashtag #CubsTalk.
- “Cubs In-Game Live,” – featuring STATS Inc.’s enhanced Game Zone real-time tracking system – is a second screen platform for PCs, tablets and mobile devices that combine state-of-the-art infographics, data visualization of real-time statistics and game info with rich social interactivity tied to CSN Chicago’s surrounding game coverage.
- Push Alerts: CSN Chicago will deliver Cubs push notifications for breaking team and player news, “Insider” reports, plus game reminder alerts via CSN Chicago’s SportsTalk app for iOS and Android devices.
- CubsTalk, CSNChicago.com’s high-velocity, real-time, comprehensive Cubs playoffs news and opinion section featuring original commentary, reporting and aggregation. CubsTalk contains interactive content and continually updated insights from the network’s digital and on-air talent, which includes #CubsTalk podcasts.
- Cubs coverage on CSNChicago.com/Cubs is presented by Wintrust.
- Social Media: CSN to provide numerous Facebook Live and Periscope streaming featuring even more extended coverage, fan Q &A interviews and behind-the-scenes content from Progressive Field. Plus – fans are urged to follow @CSNChicago on Instagram & Snapchat for enhanced, exclusive content featuring real-time sights and sounds surrounding the “Fall Classic”
Note the following Game 6 (and Game 7, if nec.) breakdown of CSN’s coverage of the 2016 World Series:
CUBS vs. INDIANS/2016 WORLD SERIES COVERAGE ON CSN
Game 6: Tuesday, November 1 (Cubs at Indians)
5:00 PM – SportsTalk Live presented by The Chevy Silverado (LIVE from Progressive Field) – Pre-game discussion & analysis with special guests and host David Kaplan featuring live reports and special guests from Progressive Field in Cleveland.
6:00 PM – Cubs Postseason Live presented by Fields Auto Group (LIVE from Progressive Field) – Hosted by CSN’s David Kaplan and Todd Hollandsworth, along with Cubs Hall of Fame legend Ryne Sandberg, this special ONE-HOUR, pre-game edition of Cubs Postseason Live will break down and preview Game 6 of the World Series featuring numerous interviews, pitching match-up and player analyses, a recap of Games 1-5, along with the latest on-field pre-game reports from Kelly Crull, Luke Stuckmeyer, and Patrick Mooney.
10:30 PM (time approx.) – Cubs Postseason Live presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois (LIVE from Progressive Field) – An expanded post-game edition of Cubs Postseason Live, hosted by Kaplan and Hollandsworth, along with Sandberg, will feature Cubs manager Joe Maddon’s post-game press conference, live locker room player interviews, a complete breakdown of the Game 6, plus, additional live on-field, post-game reports from Crull and Stuckmeyer, a preview of Game 7 (if nec.), and much more. (NOTE: If the Cubs game ends prior to the conclusion of Blackhawks Postgame Live, then Cubs Postseason Live will begin immediately on CSN+…viewers are urged to visit CSNChicago.com’s CHANNEL FINDER for complete channel location details)
IF NECESSARY -- Game 7: Wednesday, November 2 (Cubs at Indians)
5:00 PM – SportsTalk Live presented by The Chevy Silverado (LIVE from Progressive Field) – Pre-game discussion & analysis with special guests and host David Kaplan featuring live reports and special guests from Progressive Field in Cleveland.
6:00 PM – Cubs Postseason Live presented by Fields Auto Group (LIVE from Progressive Field) – Hosted by CSN’s David Kaplan and Todd Hollandsworth, along with Cubs Hall of Fame legend Ryne Sandberg, this special ONE-HOUR, pre-game edition of Cubs Postseason Live will break down and preview Game 7 of the World Series featuring numerous interviews, pitching match-up and player analyses, a recap of Games 1-6, along with the latest on-field pre-game reports from Kelly Crull, Luke Stuckmeyer, and Patrick Mooney.
10:00 PM (time approx.) – Cubs Postseason Live presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois (LIVE from Progressive Field) – An expanded post-game edition of Cubs Postseason Live, hosted by Kaplan and Hollandsworth, along with Sandberg, will feature Cubs manager Joe Maddon’s post-game press conference, live locker room player interviews, a complete World Series game-by-game breakdown, plus, additional live on-field, post-game reports from Crull and Stuckmeyer, and much more.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Should the Cubs win the World Series following Game 7 tomorrow night, CSN will provide MASSIVE celebratory post-game coverage on Cubs Postseason Live presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, on-site and throughout the entire city of Chicago for hours on end.