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There is a “Notre Dame Day at Wrigley” for the Shamrock Series game against Wisconsin

On Friday, the Chicago Cubs announced that September 24 will be “Notre Dame Day at Wrigley.” That day is the Friday before the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the Wisconsin Badgers in a Shamrock Series game at Soldier Field. The first 2000 fans to buy a ticket for the Cubs game on the 24th against the St. Louis Cardinals will receive a special Notre Dame themed Cubs hat from New Era.

The @Cubs just announced “Notre Dame Day at Wrigley” — the first 2,000 fans who buy a ticket to their game on Friday, September 24th vs. @Cardinals will receive the baseball cap below for free.

This is the Friday before @NDFootball takes on @BadgerFootball @SoldierField pic.twitter.com/m94Hm94BNO
— Jim Small (@NDjsmall) August 27, 2021

In a weird (and terrible) way, this reminds me of a 2017 Cubs game against the Atlanta Braves with all of the fans of the Georgia Bulldogs in attendance — who were ready to completely takeover Notre Dame Stadium the next day.

This particular Shamrock Series game is quite different than the usual one we get from Notre Dame. Wisconsin is actually the home team here, but the Badgers will wear special all white uniforms while the Irish will wear their “Chicago but actually Green Bay” uniforms that were unveiled a few weeks ago.

From SB Nation

Cubs-Reds featured in planned Iowa sequel

The Chicago White Sox at 2021’s Field of Dreams game

Major league sources confirmed the Reds will be the Cubs’ opponent in next year’s Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, one year after MLB staged the highly successful inaugural game that featured White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson’s walkoff homer into the corn to beat the Yankees.

Saving Wrigley Field premiers Thursday, August 19

From The Chicago Cubs, a documentary around the massive rebuilding of Wrigley Field and the surrounding properties premiers this Thursday, August 19, 2021 on YouTube.

Come on a journey to see how the magic of our century-old ballpark was preserved for generations to come.

Saving Wrigley Field debuts Thursday, August 19, on https://t.co/OGAzdYfnV4. pic.twitter.com/2ncGtWAHcj
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 16, 2021

“Jake Arrieta was a “surly, selfish, science-denying tool” in requesting a reporter should take his mask off”

Vocal about not getting a vaccination, Jake lashed out at Bruce Levine of 670 The Score during the post-game presser on Wednesday night.

“It’s not hard, Bruce,” he said. “And I’d love you to take your mask off. I don’t think anybody’s around you.”

Listen to full segment via Twitter:

Jake Arrieta was a “surly, selfish, science-denying tool” in requesting a reporter should take his mask off.

Listen to full segment with @mullyhaugh @DavidHaugh: https://t.co/dMUeDS3btg pic.twitter.com/9CL7lMhIcY
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) August 12, 2021

Cubs Release Jake Arrieta

No more sightings in and out of the Southport Corridor as Jake has been released by the Cubs.

Kris Bryant makes it clear: the Chicago Cubs front office cannot be trusted

Just over a week ago, we watched three of the most beloved players in Chicago Cubs history packed up and shipped off at the MLB trade deadline – including former National League MVP Kris Bryant, who went to the San Francisco Giants in return for a pair of prospects.

In the days that followed, Cubs president of Jed Hoyer somehow thought it was a good idea to air his dirty laundry, accusing the trio of not actually wanting to stay in Chicago long-term, which prompted Anthony Rizzo to immediately offer his take on what transpired prior to his departure.

The Hella Mega Tour at Wrigley Field is August 15, 2021

The Hella Mega Tour, which includes Green Day, Fallout Boys, and Weezer, will be coming to Wrigley Stadium on August 15th.

The Hella Mega Tour with Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer at Wrigley Field originally scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2020, has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 15, 2021.

Hella Mega Tour ticket(s) purchased on Cubs.com are valid for the August 15, 2021 show at Wrigley Field.

This will require street closures and other parking restrictions beginning on August 12nd through August 16th. For a full list of impacted streets, concert logistics, and public safety rules for the day of the concert.

Betting site next to Wrigley Field approved

The Gensler-designed addition could include new food and beverage options and an on-site DraftKings

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks unanimously voted Thursday to approve the Cubs‘ plans to build a two-story sportsbook adjacent to Wrigley Field.

A planned sportsbook outside Wrigley Field will be accessible to fans attending Cubs games or other walk-up bettors. Courtesy Gensler

The addition will take at least a year to build, sources told ESPN. It will be open to the public before, during and after games, and while fans will be able to enter Wrigley Field from inside the sportsbook, they won’t be required to be attending the game to make bets inside.

Cubs unveil plans for Wrigley Field DraftKings Addition

Cubs going before the Commission on Chicago Landmarks today with plans for a two-story addition to Wrigley Field, which would house the team’s sportsbook. First look at new renderings here:

The Chicago Cubs are seeking city approval to build a two-story addition to Wrigley Field that would house one of the first betting operations at a major U.S. pro sports venue, a move that comes as a City Council committee sits on a proposed ordinance to allow it.

The team is slated to go before the Commission on Chicago Landmarks today to present its plans for a 22,350-square-foot structure that would be developed along the southeast corner of the stadium at Sheffield Avenue and Addison Street, team plans show.

It’s a key step toward building the future DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field—part of a sponsorship deal the team struck last year with Boston-based DraftKings—and stands to make gambling an integral part of game day at the Friendly Confines.

2022 Chicago Cubs Schedule

From The Chicago Cubs and MLB:

Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs today announced the tentative 2022 regular season schedule. The Cubs will open their 147th season at the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, March 31, with the Wrigley Field opener taking place Monday, April 4, against the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Cubs will open their 147th season Thursday, March 31.

Tom Ricketts issues letter to Chicago Cubs season ticket holders after ‘difficult’ moves at the trade deadline. Read it here.

He commended Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Báez for the joy they brought to fans and as ambassadors to the franchise and city as well as their successes that included awards, franchise records and a World Series title.

From The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts issued his first extended comments since the organization dismantled its core at the trade deadline in an email to season ticket holders Monday morning.

Ricketts, who called this past week extremely hard on everyone, stated “while we believe the decisions we took were right for our organization, they were nonetheless difficult to make.” He commended Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Báez for the joy they brought to fans and as ambassadors to the franchise and city as well as their successes that included awards, franchise records and a World Series title.

In a letter to #Cubs season ticket holders, chairman Tom Ricketts says, in part, “As we reset our team, please know we share your higher expectations. … We’re focused on replenishing our farm system and reloading our roster to build our next great Cubs team.” pic.twitter.com/UJ2Xfzrk97
— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) August 2, 2021

“Their individual and collective contributions to our organization cannot be overstated. They are forever etched in Cubs history and the hearts of our fans.”

Ricketts said the last few weeks made it clear the direction the franchise was heading, prompting decisions be made with a focus on the future and not the past.