Pope Francis gets Cubs hat, baseball from Chicago archbishop

Pope Francis gets Cubs hat, baseball from Chicago archbishop

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis now has a blue Chicago Cubs hat to go with his traditional white skull cap.Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich presented Francis with the hat and what looks like a signed baseball at the Vatican on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908.Cupich shared a photo of Francis holding the items on Twitter.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis now has a blue Chicago Cubs hat to go with his traditional white skull cap.Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich presented Francis with the hat and what looks like a signed baseball at the Vatican on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908.Cupich shared a photo of Francis holding the items on Twitter.

Milwaukee Brewers Holiday 4-Packs now on sale!

Milwaukee Brewers Holiday 4-Packs now on sale!

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers Holiday 4-Packs are now on sale!The Holiday 4-Packs went on sale as of 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 14th.Fans can choose from five options, including the popular Weekend Plan.If shoppers order by Monday, December 19, the 4-Packs will be delivered in time for Christmas, ready to give to any Brewers fan on the shopping list.This holiday season, the Brewers are offering a FREE Brewers Knit Cap gift-with-purchase to fans with every 4-Pack seat ordered.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers Holiday 4-Packs are now on sale!The Holiday 4-Packs went on sale as of 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 14th.Fans can choose from five options, including the popular Weekend Plan.If shoppers order by Monday, December 19, the 4-Packs will be delivered in time for Christmas, ready to give to any Brewers fan on the shopping list.This holiday season, the Brewers are offering a FREE Brewers Knit Cap gift-with-purchase to fans with every 4-Pack seat ordered.

Deal sealed: Craig Counsell to manage the Milwaukee Brewers through 2020

Deal sealed: Craig Counsell to manage the Milwaukee Brewers through 2020

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and manager Craig Counsell have agreed to a contract extension -- a three-year deal, the Brewers tweeted on Friday, November 11th.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and manager Craig Counsell have agreed to a contract extension -- a three-year deal, the Brewers tweeted on Friday, November 11th.

Milwaukee Brewers announce giveaway promotions for 2017

Milwaukee Brewers announce giveaway promotions for 2017

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday, November 10tha variety of promotional items for the 2017 season, including five All-Fan Giveaways, two All-Kid Giveaways and eight additional promotions for the first 20,000 fans in attendance.The schedule is highlighted by three Bobbleheads, a Bob Uecker Magic 8-Ball, a replica batting practice pullover and much more.According to a press release, the Brewers will continue to offer “Free-Shirt Fridays” for the first 20,000 fans, marking the fourth straight season of the popular giveaway.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday, November 10tha variety of promotional items for the 2017 season, including five All-Fan Giveaways, two All-Kid Giveaways and eight additional promotions for the first 20,000 fans in attendance.The schedule is highlighted by three Bobbleheads, a Bob Uecker Magic 8-Ball, a replica batting practice pullover and much more.According to a press release, the Brewers will continue to offer “Free-Shirt Fridays” for the first 20,000 fans, marking the fourth straight season of the popular giveaway.

"It's time that we act:" Alderman proposes smokeless tobacco ban at Miller Park, other sports venues

"It's time that we act:" Alderman proposes smokeless tobacco ban at Miller Park, other sports venues

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy has proposed a "smokeless tobacco ban" at Miller Park and other sports venues, according to a news release.The proposal will be discussed Thursday morning during a meeting of the Milwaukee Common Council's Public Safety Committee.“I welcome members of the public to attend our hearing this Thursday to discuss my proposed smokeless tobacco ban in Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy has proposed a "smokeless tobacco ban" at Miller Park and other sports venues, according to a news release.The proposal will be discussed Thursday morning during a meeting of the Milwaukee Common Council's Public Safety Committee.“I welcome members of the public to attend our hearing this Thursday to discuss my proposed smokeless tobacco ban in Milwaukee.

Man fulfills promise, drives 650 miles to listen to Cubs game at father’s gravesite

Man fulfills promise, drives 650 miles to listen to Cubs game at father’s gravesite

FUQUAY-VARINA, North Carolina – A North Carolina man drove 650 miles to listen to the Chicago Cubs game at his father’s gravesite.The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that Wayne Williams promised his father they would be together when the Cubs won the World Series.So the 68-year-old drove from his home in Wake County to Greenwood, Indiana where his father is buried.When he arrived, Williams sat in a chair and listened to the game on his smartphone next to his father’s grave.“He would have said, ‘I told ya, I told you they woulda won,’” Williams said, referring to his father, who died in 1980.The Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 Thursday to claim their first World Series victory in more than 100 years.

FUQUAY-VARINA, North Carolina – A North Carolina man drove 650 miles to listen to the Chicago Cubs game at his father’s gravesite.The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that Wayne Williams promised his father they would be together when the Cubs won the World Series.So the 68-year-old drove from his home in Wake County to Greenwood, Indiana where his father is buried.When he arrived, Williams sat in a chair and listened to the game on his smartphone next to his father’s grave.“He would have said, ‘I told ya, I told you they woulda won,’” Williams said, referring to his father, who died in 1980.The Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 Thursday to claim their first World Series victory in more than 100 years.

HOLY COW! In wake of Cubs' World Series victory, advertisers show that "Someday" is real

HOLY COW! In wake of Cubs' World Series victory, advertisers show that "Someday" is real

CHICAGO -- In the minutes after the Chicago Cubs 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians in World Series game seven, Cubs fans everywhere celebrated -- and advertisers played off that joy in their own way.Budweiser didn't waste any time getting the word out with the following ad that played off some nostalgia.

CHICAGO -- In the minutes after the Chicago Cubs 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians in World Series game seven, Cubs fans everywhere celebrated -- and advertisers played off that joy in their own way.Budweiser didn't waste any time getting the word out with the following ad that played off some nostalgia.

Fans of the Milwaukee Braves reminisce, talk about dynamics of a World Series game 7

Fans of the Milwaukee Braves reminisce, talk about dynamics of a World Series game 7

MILWAUKEE -- Only a handful of baseball teams have done what the Chicago Cubs will try to do on Wednesday night, November 2nd -- come back from a 3-to-1 deficit to win the World Series.

MILWAUKEE -- Only a handful of baseball teams have done what the Chicago Cubs will try to do on Wednesday night, November 2nd -- come back from a 3-to-1 deficit to win the World Series.

Indians take control of World Series, spoiling Cubs' return to Wrigley

Indians take control of World Series, spoiling Cubs' return to Wrigley

CHICAGO — Cody Allen escaped a ninth-inning jam and the Cleveland Indians pitched their fifth shutout this postseason, holding off the Chicago Cubs 1-0 Friday night for a 2-1 lead as the World Series returned to Wrigley Field for the first time since 1945.

CHICAGO — Cody Allen escaped a ninth-inning jam and the Cleveland Indians pitched their fifth shutout this postseason, holding off the Chicago Cubs 1-0 Friday night for a 2-1 lead as the World Series returned to Wrigley Field for the first time since 1945.

World Series Game 2 start time moved up due to rain in forecast

World Series Game 2 start time moved up due to rain in forecast

CLEVELAND — The start time for Game 2 of the World Series has been moved up by an hour because there's rain in the Cleveland weather forecast.The game Wednesday night is now scheduled to begin at 7:08 p.m. EDT.Major League Baseball announced the time shift Tuesday night midway through the Series opener between the Chicago Cubs and Indians.There was no rain during Game 1 at Progressive Field.

CLEVELAND — The start time for Game 2 of the World Series has been moved up by an hour because there's rain in the Cleveland weather forecast.The game Wednesday night is now scheduled to begin at 7:08 p.m. EDT.Major League Baseball announced the time shift Tuesday night midway through the Series opener between the Chicago Cubs and Indians.There was no rain during Game 1 at Progressive Field.

Man misses flight so Kenny Lofton can get to Cleveland to throw World Series first pitch

Man misses flight so Kenny Lofton can get to Cleveland to throw World Series first pitch

LOS ANGELES – A diehard Indians fan didn't think twice about giving up his seat when he noticed former player Kenny Lofton struggling to get on a flight to Cleveland for Game 1 of the World Series.After all, Lofton was supposed to throw out the first pitch before the game.Ken Kostal, of Marblehead, Ohio, had just finished judging the National Chili Cook-off in Reno, Nevada, and was hoping to catch a red-eye flight home out of Los Angeles Monday night, but the plane was overbooked and delayed twice.When the plane was finally ready to leave, Kostal said he was in the last group to board when former Cleveland Indians outfielder Kenny Lofton came to the gate."Kenny Lofton went walking by and he's about four or five people up and a couple people started taking his picture and he made the comment, 'I don't know if I'm going to be able to get on this plane,'" Kostal told WJW.Kostal, who owns the Big Boppers Restaurant in Marblehead, said he is a huge Indians fan and was a season ticket holder with other friends in the 90s when Lofton was playing, so he knows who he is.He also knew Lofton was chosen to throw out the first pitch at the opening game of the World Series.Kostal believes Lofton may have been scheduled for one of several other flights that were cancelled and was doing his best to get on another flight to Cleveland."When he got closer, you know, he had some type of ticket but it obviously wasn't the right ticket and me being a Cleveland fan I said, 'I'll give you my ticket' and he looked at me and said, 'I might take you up on it,'" said Kostal.Kostal said Lofton went to the desk at the gate and while talking with the employee at the desk motioned his way.

LOS ANGELES – A diehard Indians fan didn't think twice about giving up his seat when he noticed former player Kenny Lofton struggling to get on a flight to Cleveland for Game 1 of the World Series.After all, Lofton was supposed to throw out the first pitch before the game.Ken Kostal, of Marblehead, Ohio, had just finished judging the National Chili Cook-off in Reno, Nevada, and was hoping to catch a red-eye flight home out of Los Angeles Monday night, but the plane was overbooked and delayed twice.When the plane was finally ready to leave, Kostal said he was in the last group to board when former Cleveland Indians outfielder Kenny Lofton came to the gate."Kenny Lofton went walking by and he's about four or five people up and a couple people started taking his picture and he made the comment, 'I don't know if I'm going to be able to get on this plane,'" Kostal told WJW.Kostal, who owns the Big Boppers Restaurant in Marblehead, said he is a huge Indians fan and was a season ticket holder with other friends in the 90s when Lofton was playing, so he knows who he is.He also knew Lofton was chosen to throw out the first pitch at the opening game of the World Series.Kostal believes Lofton may have been scheduled for one of several other flights that were cancelled and was doing his best to get on another flight to Cleveland."When he got closer, you know, he had some type of ticket but it obviously wasn't the right ticket and me being a Cleveland fan I said, 'I'll give you my ticket' and he looked at me and said, 'I might take you up on it,'" said Kostal.Kostal said Lofton went to the desk at the gate and while talking with the employee at the desk motioned his way.