David Ross is headed back to the Worldwide Leader. ESPN announced Tuesday that the longtime MLB catcher and ex-Cubs manager is coming back to the network on a multiyear deal after having previously been on its airwaves from 2017-19. Ross, 48, joined his former broadcast partner, Jon “Boog” Sciambi, during Tuesday’s Team USA exhibition game … Read more
Knox Bregman is already blown away by the Windy City. The son of MLB All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman got the warmest welcome to Chicago when dad was introduced to the media after signing a five-year, $175 million contract with the Cubs. “Dad! Mom! Daddy!,” the 3-year-old, decked out in a Cubs hat and jersey, … Read more
The Pope got one Cubs fan good. During an appearance at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV, a diehard White Sox fan, spent a moment taking a witty jab at his team’s crosstown rival, as shown in a clip from Vatican Media on Wednesday. As he drove through the crowd, someone yelled out, “Go Cubs!” With … Read more
Hayden Christensen took his daughter, Briar Rose, out to the ballgame. The “Star Wars” actor, 44, and his 10-year-old daughter, whom he shares with ex Rachel Bilson, enjoyed a rare public outing together at the Chicago Cubs home game at Wrigley Field on Friday. Christensen, who threw out the first pitch, was decked out in … Read more
At least the Cubs were up 11-0 against the Cardinals when Alex Cooper got on the mic during Sunday’s game in Chicago. The “Call Her Daddy” podcast host was mercilessly booed when it was time to lead the crowd in singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field. … Read more
FanDuel TV host Kay Adams said she wanted “accuracy” when she threw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field before the Cubs-Guardians game Wednesday. However, it didn’t go as planned for the host of the “Up & Adams” show. Adams threw the ball near the first base line, and Chicago’s mascot, Clark the Cub, had … Read more
Cubs fans are celebrating the impact of Taylor Swift. Before a second straight victory against the Pirates on Tuesday that marked a fourth win in five games, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said a pregame tradition with “a Taylor Swift candle” is the reason for the team’s recent victory lap. “I was gifted a Taylor Swift … Read more
Cubs manager Craig Counsell wasn’t thrilled with ESPN reporter Jesse Rogers’ characterization of a Christopher Morel at-bat Sunday. The third baseman struck out in the seventh inning with the tying run in scoring position and the Cubs trailing by one run before they later rallied for a 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks in 10 innings. … Read more
Despite being named after baby bears the Cubs clearly have the memories of elephants. As Chicago’s north side team hosted the Braves on Thursday, they took a jab at how Atlanta stalled a high-stakes extra-innings game late last season to commemorate Ronald Acuña Jr. becoming the first player ever to hit 40 home runs and … Read more
Bill Murray is everywhere. The famous actor and Cubs superfan enjoyed Chicago’s 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday night before taking a subway ride after the game, hopping on the 7 train from Citi Field. “Riding the train after a Cubs win with Bill Murray. I just never thought it would be in New … Read more
The call has taken on a life of its own. With the Cubs and Braves tied 5-5 in the bottom of the tenth inning Wednesday night, Ronald Acuña Jr. stole his 70th base to become the first player ever to hit 40 home runs with 70 steals in a single season, and the Braves stopped … Read more