The Chicago Cubs made it official, announcing plans to launch their own regional network, the Marquee Sports Network, in 2020 in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group. (more…)
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Latest Wrigley Field Renovations on Track
With their home opener just two months away, the Chicago Cubs say that the latest Wrigley Field renovations remain on schedule. (more…)
Wrigley Field Seats to be Renumbered
As part of the ballpark’s next round of renovations, the Chicago Cubs will renumber the seats at Wrigley Field. (more…)
Cubs Extend Four Affiliations Through 2022
The Chicago Cubs have renewed four affiliations through 2022, including the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League), and the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
2018 MLB Broadcaster of the Year: Pat Hughes
The Ballpark Digest Awards not only honor the very best annually in professional baseball, they spotlight those individuals putting in the extra effort to pave new, successful passages on top of their other triumphs. Announcing our 2018 Ballpark Digest MLB Broadcaster of the Year: Pat Hughes, voice of the Chicago Cubs. (more…)
Pirates, Cubs to Play in 2019 Little League Classic
The Little League Classic will return in August 2019, when the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs meet at Williamsport, PA’s BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)
Emeralds, Cubs Extend PDC Through 2022
The Eugene Emeralds (Short Season A; Northwest League) have announced an extended player development contract (PDC) with the Chicago Cubs, carrying their affiliation through the 2022 season. The extension is for four years. (more…)
Partial Power Outage at Wrigley Field Contributes to Postponement
After a partial power outage at Wrigley Field contributed to Monday’s postponement, the Chicago Cubs will work to address the issue for Tuesday’s doubleheader. (more…)
Report: Wrigley Field Expected to Land Bowl Game
A 2020 college football bowl game could be on tap for Wrigley Field, potentially adding another high-profile event to the ballpark’s calendar. (more…)
Supreme Court Yet Again Declines to Strike Down MLB Antitrust Exemption
The U.S. Supreme Court again declined to hear challenges to MLB’s antitrust exemption, as two appeals regarding alleged collusion regarding the hiring of scouts and an argument that the Chicago Cubs suppressed competition with a Wrigley Field expansion were denied. (more…)
College Football Game at Wrigley Field Set for 2020
A college football game is officially in Wrigley Field‘s future, as Northwestern will host the University of Wisconsin at the ballpark in 2020. (more…)
How Will Impact Field Impact Chicagoland Baseball?
After a successful opening for Impact Field, new home of the Chicago Dogs (independent; American Association), there’s one question that needs to be addressed: How will this high-profile facility impact Chicagoland baseball? (more…)
Northwestern and Wisconsin to Meet at Wrigley Field in 2020
More information is emerging on a 2020 college football game at Wrigley Field, as Northwestern will reportedly host Wisconsin at the home of the Chicago Cubs. (more…)