Cubs To Launch Marquee Sports Network

CHICAGO — The Cubs have partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group to launch a new sports network. Beginning in 2020, the Marquee Sports Network will provide "increased access and around-the-clock coverage," Cubs executives announced Wednesday.

In addition to live game broadcasts, which will continue to feature broadcasters Len Kasper and Jim Deshaies, the new network will offer extensive pregame and postgame coverage, unique Cubs content and other local sports programming, the team's executives announced.

Crane Kenney, Cubs president of business operations, said the network will "better serve" fans.

"Our dedicated 'Cubs-centric' network will carry all available Cubs games and feature uncompromising, in-depth and behind-the-scenes coverage," he said in a statement.

The network will be the "exclusive television home" of the Cubs, the team's executives said.

"From preserving and enhancing Wrigley Field, to building Sloan Park and Gallagher Way, to expanding in-game programming and increasing our social media engagement, our fans are at the heart of everything we do," Kenney stated. "It's time we deliver the comprehensive coverage and rich content they desire."

Cubs executives said Sinclair, with its major network affiliations and "deep relationships" with distributors, is "well-positioned" to ensure the success of the Marquee Sports Network.

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