The Cubs’ efforts to host the 2027 All-Star Game appear to be “gaining momentum,” writes Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reported on Thursday afternoon that the game “will be awarded” to the Cubs later this summer, but a team spokesperson subsequently told reporters that no decision has been finalized.
In any case, it’s clear the Cubs are hoping for the Midsummer Classic to be held at Wrigley Field. Mooney writes that MLB has security concerns around hosting the event in the tightly-packed Wrigleyville neighborhood.
Fran Spielman of The Chicago Sun-Times wrote on Wednesday that an alderman introduced an ordinance in the City Council for an approximate $30MM project to widen the sidewalks and install security bollards around the stadium. If approved, the Cubs would pay at least $8MM, while the state of Illinois would contribute $12MM and the city would pay no more than $10MM. That plan is not conditional on the Cubs hosting the All-Star Game but would seemingly strengthen their bid for the festivities.
Wrigley Field has hosted the All-Star Game on three occasions, most recently in 1990. (The game was last held in Chicago at the White Sox’s home park in 2003.) This year’s festivities will be at Atlanta’s Truist Park, while the 2026 game will be at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia as part of the celebration of the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary. MLB typically announces the host cities two years in advance — though the Philadelphia game was decided long before that. Commissioner Rob Manfred said in February 2024 that the Cubs and Blue Jays were under consideration for future hosting assignments.
I’m trying to think of something I’m less interested in than the All-Star Game, and especially that stupid Home Run Contest. Maybe the agricultural economy of Uzbekistan, something like that? No, that interests me more.
When the Cubs do get the ASG, it will at least provide a thrill for the Aggressive Moron, Brett Taylor, to warm the cockles of his heart in his declining years. That’s something, I guess. Not much.
Lot of words for someone so disinterested. Uzbekistan’s biggest agricultural export is cotton.
Yeah the home run derby is ruined last years made 2023 look good, and 23’s derby wasnt that fun
24 was cursed after the drunk national anthem as the players could barely make 2nd deck shots
At least the all star game is still fun but the home run derby is dying like the nba all star game
I can easily think of 2 things I am less interested in: NBA and NFL.
Coors Field should probably be the permanent home of the All Star Game. They lead the league in meaningless games every year anyway. Adding one more wouldn’t hurt anything.
Plus, the home run derby would be a true slug fest! I haven’t watched an All-Star game in ages, and even if it comes to Chicago, still won’t care.
Especially if the wind is blowing out. Mid summer it’s muggy as hell in Chicago. The ball will carry more. Someone might hit the video board in LF.
This is long overdue.
It does seem that way
As much as I want the ASG at Wrigley, I think Illinois and the Chicago could and should use their $22M total contributions for other needs. Let Ricketts pony up the full $30M fee for the fixes.
Toronto is not having the all star game under this administration Manfred would get intimidated immediately
Gross old stadium
I assume with the settlement, Baltimore would be awarded the game immediately but I guess not.