Cubs “Gaining Momentum” In Push For 2027 All-Star Game

The Cubs’ efforts to host the 2027 All-Star Sport look like “gaining momentum,” writes Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Bruce Levine of 670 The Rating reported on Thursday afternoon that the sport “can be awarded” to the Cubs later this summer season, however a group spokesperson subsequently instructed reporters that no resolution has been finalized.

In any case, it’s clear the Cubs are hoping for the Midsummer Traditional to be held at Wrigley Area. Mooney writes that MLB has safety considerations round internet hosting the occasion within the tightly-packed Wrigleyville neighborhood.

Fran Spielman of The Chicago Solar-Instances wrote on Wednesday that an alderman launched an ordinance within the Metropolis Council for an approximate $30MM venture to widen the sidewalks and set up safety bollards across the stadium. If permitted, the Cubs would pay a minimum of $8MM, whereas the state of Illinois would contribute $12MM and town would pay not more than $10MM. That plan will not be conditional on the Cubs internet hosting the All-Star Sport however would seemingly strengthen their bid for the festivities.

Wrigley Area has hosted the All-Star Sport on three events, most lately in 1990. (The sport was final held in Chicago on the White Sox’s dwelling park in 2003.) This yr’s festivities can be at Atlanta’s Truist Park, whereas the 2026 sport can be at Residents Financial institution Park in Philadelphia as a part of the celebration of the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary. MLB sometimes declares the host cities two years upfront — although the Philadelphia sport was determined lengthy earlier than that. Commissioner Rob Manfred mentioned in February 2024 that the Cubs and Blue Jays had been into consideration for future internet hosting assignments.