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Wrigley Field arrests: battery and cocaine possession charged at City Series opener
crime-and-public-safety6 days ago

Wrigley Field arrests: battery and cocaine possession charged at City Series opener

Chicago police arrested three people during Monday night’s City Series opener at Wrigley Field. A 26-year-old man said he was sucker-punched near a bathroom. David Cregan, 41, was charged with battery and possession of 25 grams of cocaine, while a 29-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman were charged with misdemeanor trespassing. Cregan was released pending trial and barred from contacting the victim. Police noted a separate bleacher brawl that went viral, but said the arrests were not connected to that incident.

Cabrera Returns to Cubs Rotation as Holmes, Boyd Set for Cubs-Cardinals Series at Wrigley
sports10 days ago

Cabrera Returns to Cubs Rotation as Holmes, Boyd Set for Cubs-Cardinals Series at Wrigley

The Cubs host the Cardinals in a three-game set at Wrigley with Cubs’ starters Clay Holmes, Matthew Boyd, and Shota Imanaga (Sunday starter Edward Cabrera replacing Imanaga) facing Luke Liberatore, Michael McGreevy, and Hunter Dobbins; Cabrera’s return to the rotation was announced, and Chicago aims to grab at least two wins amid favorable matchups and strong current form from its lineup.

Cubs Face Blue Jays as Dylan Cease Takes the Wrigley Mound
sports19 days ago

Cubs Face Blue Jays as Dylan Cease Takes the Wrigley Mound

Preview of the Cubs vs. Blue Jays makeup game at Wrigley: Toronto’s ace Dylan Cease (2.41 ERA, career-best strikeout rate) starts against Chicago, which fields a lineup with Pete Crow-Armstrong back in center and Seiya Suzuki at DH as David Peterson pitches for the Cubs. The piece highlights Cease’s dominance, the Cubs’ patient approach to work him, and includes notes on injuries and weather for the matchup.

Cubs Seek Sweep at Wrigley Behind Imanaga in Dodgers Finale
sports20 days ago

Cubs Seek Sweep at Wrigley Behind Imanaga in Dodgers Finale

Preview of the Cubs-Dodgers finale at Wrigley Field: Shota Imanaga starts for Chicago against Eric Lauer, with Pete Crow-Armstrong at DH and Tyrone Taylor in center as PCA rests; Dodgers counter with Shohei Ohtani at DH, Freddie Freeman at 1B, Mookie Betts at SS, and Kyle Tucker in RF. Wind is blowing out on an 81-degree day, and first pitch is 1:20 p.m. CT on MARQ with radio coverage on 104.3 The Score. The Cubs sit at 65-49 and are aiming to complete a three-game sweep after winning the series, with injury updates for both teams noted in the piece.

Skubal Debuts for Dodgers Under a Target on Their Backs
sports20 days ago

Skubal Debuts for Dodgers Under a Target on Their Backs

Tarik Skubal's Dodgers debut at Wrigley Field showcased the immense pressure on the team as a blockbuster addition, with fans booing and media attention mounting; he worked six innings, allowing two runs and six strikeouts in a 5-1 loss to the Cubs, illustrating both the potential impact of his arrival and the daunting spotlight on the Dodgers this season.

Dodgers’ Skubal Faces Thunderous Welcome in Wrigley Debut
sports20 days ago

Dodgers’ Skubal Faces Thunderous Welcome in Wrigley Debut

Tarik Skubal’s Dodgers debut at Wrigley Field drew a chorus of boos and taunts from Cubs fans, but he worked six innings and allowed two runs with six strikeouts in a 5-1 defeat. The hostile atmosphere highlighted the high-profile nature of his acquisition, while LA’s offense and bullpen struggled, leaving Skubal to navigate a playoff-like reception as he begins his Dodgers tenure.

Cubs-Dodgers Showdown at Wrigley as Skubal Takes on Assad
mlb20 days ago

Cubs-Dodgers Showdown at Wrigley as Skubal Takes on Assad

Preview of Cubs vs Dodgers at Wrigley Field: 64-49 Cubs (15 games over .500) host Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers while Javier Assad takes the mound for Chicago. Tyrone Taylor starts in left against the lefty, with Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson, Pedro Ramirez, and Miguel Amaya in the Cubs lineup. Dodgers counter with Shohei Ohtani at DH, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Mookie Betts, Kyle Tucker, Teoscar Hernandez, Tommy Edman, and Ben Rortvedt. First pitch 7:05 pm CT; broadcast on MARQ and TBS; weather 81 degrees with wind out to left; injury reports for both clubs included.

Cubs Seek Rubber-Match Win at Wrigley vs. Tigers
sports1 month ago

Cubs Seek Rubber-Match Win at Wrigley vs. Tigers

The Chicago Cubs host Detroit in a rubber game at Wrigley Field with Colin Rea on the mound against Keider Montero. Chicago’s lineup features Pete Crow-Armstrong CF, Seiya Suzuki RF, Michael Busch 1B, Alex Bregman 3B, Ian Happ LF, Nico Hoerner 2B, Michael Conforto DH, Carson Kelly C, and Dansby Swanson SS. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN as the Cubs try to finish the series with another win near the MLB trade deadline, with wind, bullpen usage, and injuries noted in the preview.

Viral Slap at Wrigley Field Prompts Anthem Etiquette Debate
sports1 month ago

Viral Slap at Wrigley Field Prompts Anthem Etiquette Debate

A viral video from a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field shows an older fan slapping a younger fan for not standing during the National Anthem. Cubs security spoke with the striker and the matter was described as resolved, with no ejection or further action requested; police said no report was filed. Online discussion has centered on anthem standing norms, the ethics of the incident, and the appropriate response to confrontations at games.

sports1 month ago

Hoerner Sparks Cubs Momentum After 2016 Reunion, Civale Trade Shapes Deadline

Bleacher Nation recaps the Cubs’ feel-good day at Wrigley—the 10-year reunion of the 2016 World Series champions and the Champions Gate unveiling—while Nico Hoerner heats up and the mix of veteran and young players signals cautious optimism for 2026; the piece notes Ian Happ and Alex Bregman need to contribute more, discusses using Moises Ballesteros as a potential trade chip, and reports the Cubs’ late-week acquisition of Aaron Civale from Oakland (with a minor-league pitcher returning), signaling a push toward the postseason as the trade deadline approaches.

sports1 month ago

Cubs Unveil Champions Gate at Wrigley, Reuniting the 2016 Title Team

Ten years after their 2016 World Series title, the Cubs reunite at Wrigley to officially unveil Champions Gate outside Gallagher Way, a tribute also nodding to the 1907-1908 champs, featuring ivy-bronze detailing, a diamond-pattern truss, and bronze plaques, highlighted by speeches from Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon and Anthony Rizzo narrating a hype video.