More work is continuing around Wrigley Field and Wrigleyville, as demolition is underway for a new development near the home of the Chicago Cubs. (more…)
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Cubs, South Bend Extend Player Development Contract
We have a PDC extension to report: the Chicago Cubs and South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) will remain affiliated through the 2020 season. (more…)
Wrigley Field Plaza Approved — With Many Conditions
The Chicago Cubs’ plan for a year-round public plaza at Wrigley Field was curtailed by the Chicago City Council today, as the team will have limited times and dates to offer beer and wine in a severely controlled environment. (more…)
Emeralds, Cubs Renew PDC
The Eugene Emeralds (Short Season A; Northwest League) will continue their relationship with the Chicago Cubs, thanks to a player development contract (PDC) extension. This agreement is for two seasons, meaning that the Emeralds will continue as a Cubs affiliate through at least 2018. (more…)
Biggest of the Wrigley Field Renovations: New Clubhouse
This is a very transitional year for Wrigley Field renovations, but for players, the biggest change happened last night at The Friendly Confines when the Chicago Cubs players saw their new home clubhouse for the first time. (more…)
Famous Wrigley Field Marquee Is Back Up
The famous Wrigley Field marquee is back up, but already tongues are wagging because the old 1983 LED crawl underneath has been replaced by a modern, spiffy and (gasp!) color videoboard. (more…)
Cubs Announce Wrigley Field Changes for 2016
Though the area around Wrigley Field is still very much a construction zone, the Chicago Cubs are ready to welcome fans into the Friendly Confines for an April 11 season opener against the Cincinnati Reds. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MLB History Nights
The history of Major League Baseball will be thoroughly celebrated by all 30 teams this year, as seemingly every club is hosting a throwback promotion. (more…)
Wrigley Field Upgrades on Schedule for Opening Day
Chicago Cubs officials say Wrigley Field will be ready for Opening Day on April 11, although more work in scheduled for the Friendly Confines and the surrounding area throughout this year. (more…)
Increased security comes to Wrigley Field
It should take a little longer to enter Chicago Cubs games at Wrigley Field this season, as the team is adding metal detectors to the entry gates. (more…)
Cubs to mark a century at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs announced the first step in a celebration of the team’s 100th anniversary of playing at Wrigley Field: a new logo to be work as a patch on home uniforms throughout the 2016 season. (more…)
Baseball Across America: Chicago
Editor’s Note: Mark Cryan, former MiLB general manager and Ballpark Digest contributing editor, embarked on an epic ballpark tour this summer, and he filed regular dispatches from the road. Today’s stop: Wrigley Field and U.S. Cellular Field. (more…)
Wrigleyville: Beneficiaries of ballpark upgrades?
Wrigleyville residents are seeing one additional benefit to the $575-million makeover of Wrigley Field: what was once a seedy neighborhood is seeing potential upgrades as the Chicago Cubs home becomes a year-round attraction. (more…)