The Cubs’ efforts to host the 2027 All-Star Recreation seem like “gaining momentum,” writes Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Bruce Levine of 670 The Rating reported on Thursday afternoon that the sport “will likely be awarded” to the Cubs later this summer time, however a workforce spokesperson subsequently informed reporters that no choice has been finalized.
In any case, it’s clear the Cubs are hoping for the Midsummer Basic to be held at Wrigley Subject. Mooney writes that MLB has safety issues 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 challenge to widen the sidewalks and set up safety bollards across the stadium. If accredited, the Cubs would pay at the least $8MM, whereas the state of Illinois would contribute $12MM and the town would pay not more than $10MM. That plan shouldn’t be conditional on the Cubs internet hosting the All-Star Recreation however would seemingly strengthen their bid for the festivities.
Wrigley Subject has hosted the All-Star Recreation on three events, most just lately in 1990. (The sport was final held in Chicago on the White Sox’s dwelling park in 2003.) This yr’s festivities will likely be at Atlanta’s Truist Park, whereas the 2026 sport will likely 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 stated in February 2024 that the Cubs and Blue Jays had been into account for future internet hosting assignments.
