After a young girl was injured by a foul ball off the bat of Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. during a game at Minute Maid Park, we’re likely to see further debate about the proper locations for extended netting. (more…)
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Marquee Sports Network Plans Taking Shape
With its launch set for early next year, details are beginning to emerge on Marquee Sports Network, a regional network from the Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group. (more…)
Wrigley Field 1060 Project Ends on a High Note
With the dawn of the 2019 home season today, the Chicago Cubs are unveiling several upgrades to Wrigley Field and other new fan areas as the 1060 Project wraps up, including three new clubs and a host of new social spaces. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 3
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
It’s Official: Marquee Sports Network to Debut in 2020
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…)
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…)