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San Francisco Chronicle
01-08-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies' Harper
CHICAGO (AP) — The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made it official, announcing during a news conference Friday at home plate that the 2027 All-Star Game will be held at Wrigley Field. Baseball's second-oldest ballpark hasn't hosted an All-Star Game since 1990. Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg — who died Monday of cancer — won the Home Run Derby that year. Wrigley also hosted All-Star Games in 1947 and 1962. Manfred, who was joined by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, cited the 'amazing transformation' of the ballpark and surrounding streets in the past decade as part of a massive renovation by the Ricketts family. The Cubs first approached the league about hosting an All-Star Game eight years ago. But for a variety of reasons, including competition from other cities and safety concerns with the ballpark in a bustling neighborhood, they weren't awarded one until now. Chicago cleared a big hurdle in June, when the city passed an ordinance allowing sidewalks along Addison Street to be widened and removable bollards to be installed around the ballpark. 'I think we're probably overdue in terms of being at Wrigley,' Manfred said. 'The Ricketts family, city of Chicago and state of Illinois made a tremendous investment not just in the ballpark but the area around it. I think it'll be a fantastic venue for our All-Star celebration.' Wrigley Field is set to join Cleveland's Municipal Stadium and the old Yankee Stadium as the only ballparks to host four All-Star Games. The city of Chicago will host the event for the eighth time, second only to New York with nine. Pritzker, a Cubs fan, called Wrigley Field 'the perfect place to host the All-Star Game.' 'For over 100 years, this has been the beating heart of the baseball world and a shining emblem of our nation's favorite pastime,' he said. 'There's no place like it.' Ricketts lived in the neighborhood the last time the Cubs hosted the All-Star Game. But he wasn't able to attend. 'I didn't have dough,' he said. Ricketts figures to have an up-close view this time, assuming the game is played as scheduled. There is some doubt with baseball's collective bargaining agreement set to expire following the 2026 season, though Manfred expressed confidence the owners and players will avoid a lengthy work stoppage. Asked about a potential contingency plan if there is a strike or lockout, he said: 'My contingency plan is to make an agreement with the players and play the 2027 season.' Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a spirited exchange last week during a question-and-answer session between the commissioner and the team. In that meeting, Manfred spoke about the media landscape and working together to grow the sport, according to a person with knowledge of the conversation. At some point, Harper told Manfred if he was there to talk about a salary cap, he could 'get the (expletive) out' of the clubhouse. 'I think more has been made out of this than needs to be made out of it,' Manfred said Friday. 'Bryce expressed his views. At the end of the meeting, we shook hands and went our separate ways. Not all that significant.'
Winnipeg Free Press
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies' Harper
CHICAGO (AP) — The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made it official, announcing during a news conference Friday at home plate that the 2027 All-Star Game will be held at Wrigley Field. Baseball's second-oldest ballpark hasn't hosted an All-Star Game since 1990. Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg — who died Monday of cancer — won the Home Run Derby that year. Wrigley also hosted All-Star Games in 1947 and 1962. Manfred, who was joined by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, cited the 'amazing transformation' of the ballpark and surrounding streets in the past decade as part of a massive renovation by the Ricketts family. The Cubs first approached the league about hosting an All-Star Game eight years ago. But for a variety of reasons, including competition from other cities and safety concerns with the ballpark in a bustling neighborhood, they weren't awarded one until now. Chicago cleared a big hurdle in June, when the city passed an ordinance allowing sidewalks along Addison Street to be widened and removable bollards to be installed around the ballpark. 'I think we're probably overdue in terms of being at Wrigley,' Manfred said. 'The Ricketts family, city of Chicago and state of Illinois made a tremendous investment not just in the ballpark but the area around it. I think it'll be a fantastic venue for our All-Star celebration.' Wrigley Field is set to join Cleveland's Municipal Stadium and the old Yankee Stadium as the only ballparks to host four All-Star Games. The city of Chicago will host the event for the eighth time, second only to New York with nine. Pritzker, a Cubs fan, called Wrigley Field 'the perfect place to host the All-Star Game.' 'For over 100 years, this has been the beating heart of the baseball world and a shining emblem of our nation's favorite pastime,' he said. 'There's no place like it.' Ricketts lived in the neighborhood the last time the Cubs hosted the All-Star Game. But he wasn't able to attend. 'I didn't have dough,' he said. Ricketts figures to have an up-close view this time, assuming the game is played as scheduled. There is some doubt with baseball's collective bargaining agreement set to expire following the 2026 season, though Manfred expressed confidence the owners and players will avoid a lengthy work stoppage. Asked about a potential contingency plan if there is a strike or lockout, he said: 'My contingency plan is to make an agreement with the players and play the 2027 season.' Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a spirited exchange last week during a question-and-answer session between the commissioner and the team. In that meeting, Manfred spoke about the media landscape and working together to grow the sport, according to a person with knowledge of the conversation. At some point, Harper told Manfred if he was there to talk about a salary cap, he could 'get the (expletive) out' of the clubhouse. 'I think more has been made out of this than needs to be made out of it,' Manfred said Friday. 'Bryce expressed his views. At the end of the meeting, we shook hands and went our separate ways. Not all that significant.' Philadelphia hosts the 2026 All-Star Game. ___ AP MLB:
Toronto Star
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies' Harper
CHICAGO (AP) — The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made it official, announcing during a news conference Friday at home plate that the 2027 All-Star Game will be held at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Tribune
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Wrigley Field will host the All-Star Game in 2027 — the 4th time in the ballpark's history
The 2027 All-Star Game is officially coming to Wrigley Field. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement Friday morning at Wrigley. The game will be played on July 13, 2027. The Friendly Confines will host the Midsummer Classic for the first time since 1990, marking the fourth time in the ballpark's history. The Cubs had been efforting for years under multiple Chicago mayors to bring the All-Star Game back to Wrigley, making the necessary renovations and upgrades to the ballpark. But the security measures around Wrigley were insufficient until a recent measure by city council to address those concerns, including installing bollards on surrounding streets, sufficiently met the standards required by the league. The Cubs have hosted only three All-Star Games at Wrigley. The only other MLB teams who have not hosted since '90 are the Tampa Bay Rays, who currently play in a minor-league facility after extensive hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, and the Athletics, who moved from Oakland, Calif., and are temporarily playing in West Sacramento before relocating to Las Vegas starting in 2028. The Cubs' first All-Star Game was played in 1947, and they hosted again in 1962. The Cubs were awarded the 1990 game after Tribune Co., the then-owners, agreed to install lights in 1988, ending the day-baseball-only tradition. The '90 All-Star Game at Wrigley included a rain delay in the seventh inning of a 2-0 American League win. In the 1990 Home Run Derby, which took part in the daytime the previous day, Cubs All-Star Ryne Sandberg hit three home runs to pace the NL Derby 'team' to a 4-1 win over the AL team, which included Mark McGwire, Ken Griffey Jr. and Jose Canseco. Different rules were in place at the time, leading to the miniscule home run totals, and the event was not nearly as big a deal as it is now. Under the Ricketts family ownership, the Cubs have tried to host an All-Star Game at Wrigley under three mayoral administrations, starting with Rahm Emanuel, continuing with Lori Lightfoot and currently with Brandon Johnson.
Eater
08-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
Inside Wrigleyville's New Brewery Serving Up Taters Spliced With Bulgolgi
It's been seven years since Hotel Zachary opened across the street from Wrigley Field, and the building's tall shadow has led to a transformation surrounding the Friendly Confines. Wrigleyville is no stranger to turnover among its bars and restaurants, but as icons like John Barleycorn, and yes — the original Taco Bell — met their demise, it's left an opening for a different type of nightlife to emerge along Clark Street. In the middle of this chaos, beer consumption has changed in America. And that's why Pilot Project Brewing isn't banking on hops alone. The Wrigleyville location should soon debut at 3473 N. Clark Street; ownership is waiting for its liquor license, according to a rep. It's the second Pilot Project to open in Chicago, following the original brewery in Logan Square. There's also a Milwaukee location. Pilot Project serves as an incubator of small brewers, leasing out its space and equipment to jump-start businesses and offering beers from different brands inside its taproom. The Wrigley location takes that a step further with a new food menu. Earlier, ownership peculiarly described the menu as 'neo-American street food' without teasing any specific items. It turns out that means dishes like Italian won tons, soup dumplings in a bath of pozole, and loaded tater tots with pieces of bulgogi. It's more or less food made by third culture kids, combining the food their immigrant parents grew up eating with food commonly found in American homes. It's a version of New American tweaked for the bar. Beyond the souped-up menu, Pilot Project is also serving glasses of wine and canned cocktails from its own brand, Devious. Tour through the 3,000-square-foot space — which includes patios on the roof and ground floor — in the photos below. Pilot Project Wrigleyville, 3473 N. Clark Street, opening soon Eater Chicago All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The ground-floor patio provides an escape from busy Clark Street. The rooftop patio is more chill. A view of Clark Street from the rooftop patio. This brewery will also serve glasses of wine. Donna's Pickle Beer is one of Pilot Project's success stories thanks to a tart taste that's great on hot days. Black Manhattan
