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The Cubs called Saul (actor Bob Odenkirk) for a spirited seventh-inning stretch

Better Call Saul just wrapped up its second season on AMC, weaving a complex and nuanced backstory for Breaking Bad's Saul Goodman.
The Cubs needed a guest for the seventh-inning stretch during Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Cardinals, so they called … Saul. Literally.
Actor Bob Odenkirk, a tried-and-true Cubbies supporter, grew up nearby in Berwin, Ill., making him a hometown hero these days. And he turned in a pretty great "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," too!

None of this is really surprising, though, considering the man is no stranger to making his presence felt ...

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