Cubs fans take note! City of Chicago to honor World Series champs with parade Friday
CHICAGO –- Baseball fans will line the streets of Chicago Friday for a parade to honor the World Series champion Chicago Cubs.
CHICAGO –- Baseball fans will line the streets of Chicago Friday for a parade to honor the World Series champion Chicago Cubs.
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.
"Help is on the way!" Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn will be in Cleveland for Game 7!
By the end of Wednesday night's World Series Game 7 between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians, one curse will be broken.
By the end of Wednesday night's World Series Game 7 between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians, one curse will be broken.
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.
Everyone gets a FREE taco Wednesday at Taco Bell, thanks to stolen base during World Series!
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, November 2nd is the day!
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, November 2nd is the day!
"Wish the Brewers were there:" 90-year-old who played for Rockford Peaches excited for World Series
MILWAUKEE -- They could throw, catch and swing a bat just as well as any man.
MILWAUKEE -- They could throw, catch and swing a bat just as well as any man.
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.
YOU could win tickets to World Series Game 5 at Wrigley! Here's how...
CHICAGO -- YOU could win tickets to World Series Game 5 at Wrigley Field!The Chicago Cubs have posted a contest on Twitter.
CHICAGO -- YOU could win tickets to World Series Game 5 at Wrigley Field!The Chicago Cubs have posted a contest on Twitter.
"Go Tribe!" Charlie Sheen goes 'full Wild Thing' in epic Indians pump up video
CLEVELAND -- Pretty awesome!
CLEVELAND -- Pretty awesome!
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
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.
"A lot of enthusiasm:" Young Chicago Cubs fans get a history lesson with team going to World Series
WILMETTE, IL -- While some older Chicago Cubs fans can remember the last time their team reached the World Series, most have been waiting their entire life for Game 1 on Tuesday, October 25th.Just as it would be any autumn afternoon, Chicago and its suburbs are decked out for Halloween."It's been great," said a Cubs fan.
WILMETTE, IL -- While some older Chicago Cubs fans can remember the last time their team reached the World Series, most have been waiting their entire life for Game 1 on Tuesday, October 25th.Just as it would be any autumn afternoon, Chicago and its suburbs are decked out for Halloween."It's been great," said a Cubs fan.
Cubs World Series gear helps homeless veterans get back on their feet
CHICAGO -- A Chicago printing company is helping veterans get back on their feet as they try to meet the high demand for Cubs World Series gear.The weekend was a busy one for the staff at Rags of Honor, a company that employs veterans struggling with homelessness.
CHICAGO -- A Chicago printing company is helping veterans get back on their feet as they try to meet the high demand for Cubs World Series gear.The weekend was a busy one for the staff at Rags of Honor, a company that employs veterans struggling with homelessness.
"National treasure:" Fans launch petition to replace Joe Buck with Bob Uecker for World Series broadcasts
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs on Saturday, October 22nd won the National League championship to advance to the World Series for the first time in 71 years.Many still-stunned fans took to social media Sunday morning to ask if they'd been dreaming and to catch up on the posts from famous Cubs fans.Comedian and actor Bob Newhart posted a photo of himself, his grandchildren and the "W'' flag they made for him.Actor John Cusack posted two words last night along with a photo of the team celebrating at Wrigley Field.
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs on Saturday, October 22nd won the National League championship to advance to the World Series for the first time in 71 years.Many still-stunned fans took to social media Sunday morning to ask if they'd been dreaming and to catch up on the posts from famous Cubs fans.Comedian and actor Bob Newhart posted a photo of himself, his grandchildren and the "W'' flag they made for him.Actor John Cusack posted two words last night along with a photo of the team celebrating at Wrigley Field.
First since 1945! Excitement palpable as Cubs fans gear up for World Series play
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs are in the World Series -- and the championship run is making the team part of a Chicago tradition.For the first time ever, the Lions outside the Art Institute of Chicago are wearing Cubs caps -- which went up on Monday morning, October 24th.There is a lot of excitement surrounding both teams that have made their way into the 2016 World Series -- the Cubs and the Cleveland Indians.
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs are in the World Series -- and the championship run is making the team part of a Chicago tradition.For the first time ever, the Lions outside the Art Institute of Chicago are wearing Cubs caps -- which went up on Monday morning, October 24th.There is a lot of excitement surrounding both teams that have made their way into the 2016 World Series -- the Cubs and the Cleveland Indians.
The curse lifted: Chicago Cubs headed to the World Series
CHICAGO — Cursed by a Billy Goat, bedeviled by Bartman and crushed by decades of disappointment, the Chicago Cubs are at long last headed back to the World Series.Kyle Hendricks outpitched Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras homered early and the Cubs won their first pennant since 1945, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 Saturday night in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series.The drought ended when closer Aroldis Chapman got Yasiel Puig to ground into a double play, setting off a wild celebration at Wrigley Field.Seeking their first title since 1908, the Cubs open the World Series at Cleveland on Tuesday night.
CHICAGO — Cursed by a Billy Goat, bedeviled by Bartman and crushed by decades of disappointment, the Chicago Cubs are at long last headed back to the World Series.Kyle Hendricks outpitched Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras homered early and the Cubs won their first pennant since 1945, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 Saturday night in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series.The drought ended when closer Aroldis Chapman got Yasiel Puig to ground into a double play, setting off a wild celebration at Wrigley Field.Seeking their first title since 1908, the Cubs open the World Series at Cleveland on Tuesday night.
"This isn't real life:" Apparel company started in Franklin catches fire with Chicago Cubs
FRANKLIN -- Like so many die-hard fans, Jacob Chandler and Joe Ferro are locked in to the Cubs’ postseason run.“I watch every game," Ferro says. "Every minute, every inning.”
FRANKLIN -- Like so many die-hard fans, Jacob Chandler and Joe Ferro are locked in to the Cubs’ postseason run.“I watch every game," Ferro says. "Every minute, every inning.”
Chasing their first World Series title since 1908, Cubs rally in 9th, beat Giants 6-5 to win NLDS
SAN FRANCISCO — Javier Baez's tiebreaking single capped a four-run rally in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to win their NL Division Series.Chasing their first World Series title since 1908, the Cubs will open the NL Championship Series at home Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers or Washington Nationals.
SAN FRANCISCO — Javier Baez's tiebreaking single capped a four-run rally in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to win their NL Division Series.Chasing their first World Series title since 1908, the Cubs will open the NL Championship Series at home Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers or Washington Nationals.
Milwaukee Brewers unveil "complete transformation" to food experience at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers unveiled plans on Wednesday, October 5th for a complete transformation of the food and beverage hospitality experience at Miller Park.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers unveiled plans on Wednesday, October 5th for a complete transformation of the food and beverage hospitality experience at Miller Park.
Milwaukee Brewers ranked 16th for total attendance during 2016 season
MILWAUKEE -- Despite being the smallest metropolitan market in Major League Baseball, and a less-than-successful season, the Milwaukee Brewers ranked 16th for total attendance in 2016.That tops much larger markets like Philadelphia, Miami and even the Chicago White Sox.Overall, the Brewers drew more than 2.3 million fans.That's nearly a 10 percent drop from 2015, which Brewers executives expected as the team launched a major rebuilding effort.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- Despite being the smallest metropolitan market in Major League Baseball, and a less-than-successful season, the Milwaukee Brewers ranked 16th for total attendance in 2016.That tops much larger markets like Philadelphia, Miami and even the Chicago White Sox.Overall, the Brewers drew more than 2.3 million fans.That's nearly a 10 percent drop from 2015, which Brewers executives expected as the team launched a major rebuilding effort.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.