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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CPD shares photo of 4 males sought in connection with shooting near Murphy's Bleachers
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago police on Monday shared images of a group of juveniles believed to be involved in a shooting last month near Murphy's Bleachers that left a 26-year-old hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the arm. CPD said the four males pictured are linked to the firing of a gun just before 7 p.m. in the 900 block of West Waveland Avenue on Thursday, May 15, near the famed Wrigleyville-area sports pub adjacent to Wrigley Field. According to police, the male suspects are 15 to 17 years of age. Police did not specify the height and weight of the suspect and did not provide further details. Two Chicago men charged with murder in connection with Oak Forest homicide WGN News previously reported that two groups of youth were fighting outside on Waveland when gunfire erupted, while many patrons were still outside on the bar's patio, according to a witness account. 'It seemed like the bigger group was walking away going east, and then I went in the bathroom and 15, 20 seconds later, I just heard a bunch of gunshots,' said patron Tom Morahan, who ducked for cover when shots rang. 'I got down closer than I wanted to be on the port-a-potty floor, and then I got out maybe 20-30 seconds after that, and then I went into Murphy's bar. It was kind of crazy.' Bar patrons said the wounded man was on the sidewalk at the time of the shooting and was not a part of the fight that broke out. Witnesses also revealed that after gunfire erupted, several teens who were reportedly involved scattered. CPD said officers recovered a firearm at the scene. Amid the shooting aftermath, CPD detained a person of interest, but police later released the unidentified individual without charges. CPD is asking anyone with information on the male juveniles' whereabouts, including a detailed clothing description, to call 911. Anyone with additional information may leave an anonymous tip at The Cubs were not playing at the time of the shooting, as the team had previously wrapped a series sweep against the Florida Marlins a day before the incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Chicago Cubs aiming to secure 2027 All-Star Game for Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs remain focused on landing Wrigley Field as the host for Major League Baseball's 2027 All-Star Game. Those lobbying efforts have long been part of the $1 billion Wrigleyville project that renovated the ballpark and redeveloped the neighborhood. 'No decision has been made,' a Cubs spokesperson said Thursday after 670 The Score reported the Friendly Confines 'will' get the showcase event in 2027, with a formal announcement expected this summer. Advertisement MLB has not yet scheduled an announcement around the club and city that will host the 2027 All-Star Game, according to a league source. Still, it appears the Cubs are gaining momentum in this pursuit. From MLB's perspective, a primary issue has been the security concerns around staging a massive event in an old ballpark located in a densely packed neighborhood. The Cubs have long been working with City Hall to alleviate those concerns. Bennett Lawson, the alderman of the 44th Ward that includes Wrigley Field, introduced an ordinance this week that would surround the stadium's perimeter with concrete bollards and widen the sidewalks along Addison Street. The $30 million cost of the proposed project would be split among the state, the city and the team, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Wrigley Field previously hosted the All-Star Game in 1947, 1962 and 1990.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man shot near Murphy's Bleachers in Wrigleyville, police say
The Brief A 26-year-old man was shot in the arm outside Murphy's Bleachers in Wrigleyville. The man was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital and is in good condition. A person of interest is in custody, and a firearm was recovered near the scene. CHICAGO - A 26-year-old man was shot outside Murphy's Bleachers in Wrigleyville on Thursday night, according to Chicago police. What we know The shooting happened around 6:56 p.m. in the 900 block of West Waveland Avenue, just steps from the popular sports bar near Wrigley Field. Police said the man was standing on the sidewalk when someone shot him in the left arm. He was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was listed in good condition. A firearm was found near the scene, and police said a person of interest is currently in custody. What we don't know Authorities haven't said what led to the shooting or whether the victim was targeted or randomly hit by gunfire. What they're saying Alderman Bennett Lawson (44th Ward) released the following statement in response to the shooting. "I am incredibly grateful to the Chicago Police Department for their quick response to the shooting in Wrigleyville tonight. I'm in communication with CPD, and am glad to hear the victim is in good condition, there is a person of interest in custody and a firearm has been recovered. The safety of the 44th Ward and all of those who visit is my top priority, and the extensive camera network in the area will ensure we have a clear understanding of what occurred and how to prevent it moving forward." What's next Area Three detectives are continuing their investigation. The Source The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Oakland Ballers sign lease 10 year lease to stay at Raimondi Park
The Oakland Ballers have signed a lease to play baseball at Raimondi Park for at least the next ten years. The team was launched in 2023 the same year the Oakland A's got the green light to move to Las Vegas. Since their founding the team's owners have said their plan was to stay in Oakland forever. The Ballers had a successful inaugural season last year, selling out the team's home opener and consistently drawing big crowds to its refurbished 4,000-seat ballpark in West Oakland's Raimondi Park. With this new lease team officials said they want to turn the area near the ballpark into a version of "Wrigleyville" in Chicago.
New York Times
05-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Cubs return to Wrigley Field and give their fans some home-opening hope
CHICAGO — Looking down at the crush of fans jammed into the Wrigley Field concourse before Friday's home opener, I thought, you know what, the Cubs just might 'break even' this season. Looking at how the Cubs beat the San Diego Padres in a 3-1 matinee win, they might do better than break even … on the field. After two 83-win seasons and a too-long playoff drought, the Cubs look good enough to win 90 games, draw 3 million fans and win the NL Central. Advertisement Now, the Cubs haven't drawn 3 million fans to Wrigley Field since 2019, the year everything fell apart. They haven't won 90 games since 2018, when they choked down the stretch and lost a home wild-card game. They haven't won the NL Central (in a full season) since 2017, which is the last time they won a playoff series. As for the old saw about winning the World Series … in this economy? No, forget about that. The goals are modest and achievable in 2025. That means Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, he of the most cringeworthy quote of the offseason, can close up his open guitar case at the Addison stop. No need to sing the blues for tips. Not with the Cubs having some modest hope to peddle along with $90 bleacher tickets, $15 beers and $9 hot dogs. (Ricketts will be fine regardless. Only the Cubs fans will go broke trying to afford a day at the park.) After a quixotic start to the season that saw the Cubs go to Japan, come back to spring training, open the season a second time in Arizona and then travel to Sacramento, they finally returned home. 'It feels like a bit of a journey to get here, right?' Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. 'And it has been.' The taverns were packed before the game as the schedule-makers doled out a gift to Wrigleyville with a Friday afternoon start. Warm bars and cold beers are always a winning combination when it's 45 degrees and overcast on the North Side. Wrigley Field and sunshine bring in a couple million fans no matter how the team is doing, but a winning Cubs team fills the bars and sells out the stadium when it's cold outside. That's how you become one of the top three revenue-producing teams in baseball, if not one of the top-eight payroll spenders. My colleagues covered the very real concerns about the Cubs' lack of top-tier spending on Friday. The team put itself in this awkward position by its obvious, self-imposed budgetary restrictions. That's why fans are already fretting about the Cubs not signing Kyle Tucker, a star hitter who just played his first game at Wrigley Field. Real Cubs fans, the kind that swear about the bullpen in December, have been frustrated for months by the mixed signals coming from the team. The team trades for Tucker, who turns free agent this offseason, but makes no other significant investments into the team. Ricketts shades people — at the team's fan convention, no less — who think they should spend like the teams in New York and Los Angeles. (He hasn't spoken to reporters since, skipping his usual spring training news conference, though he did an interview on CNBC.) The Cubs raise prices and lower the baseball budget. It would be head-scratching if it weren't so expected. Advertisement But while fans can complain and the media can point fingers, for the Cubs, it's time to produce. They might not have a team that can beat the Dodgers in a seven-game series, but they should be able to outlast the Brewers, Cardinals and the rest of the division. 'We're certainly a better team than we were last year, both on paper and in reality,' Cubs president Jed Hoyer said in his pregame Opening Day dugout news conference. 'Obviously, now it's about going out there and playing. I think that the offseason is for talking about the team on paper and the season is for going out and doing it. So now we have to go out and do it.' Before his 5th inning at-bat, Justin Turner walked up to the song "Danger Zone" – popular from the movie "Top Gun", to honor the late Val Kilmer ❤️ — Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) April 4, 2025 Which is what they did Friday. No one was talking about Crane Kenney's mythical wheelbarrow of money, Ricketts' empty wallet, Hoyer's future or where Tucker will play next year. As the song goes, baseball season was underway. Right here, in the present. A crowd of 40,244 cheered for Cubs ace Shōta Imanaga as he mostly rolled through the San Diego lineup, and booed Counsell when he pulled his starter with one out in the eighth inning. They bit their nails when this year's shaky closer, Ryan Pressly, pitched the ninth. They reveled in the Cubs' hitters taking advantage of shaky Padres pitching. What's the old Earl Weaver saying: pitching, defense and the three-run homer? The Cubs got that, but replace 'three-run homer' with 'bases-loaded walk, infield single and fielder's choice,' because that's how they scored all their runs. They failed to collect an extra-base hit (the Padres had three) and went 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position. On most days, that'll get you burned. But on Friday, their hustle on the bases helped them score enough runs. Advertisement In the end, Pressly got a game-ending called strike with runners on second and third, they played Steve Goodman and raised a W flag for the folks on the L. Everyone went home cold and happy. Just how you draw it up. You know, Cubs fans, as a whole, get a bad rap. Sure, the park draws scores of tourists and drunk goofballs from April through September, but hard-core baseball fans are packing the park and hanging on every Pat Hughes enunciated syllable. Those are the people who deserve a winner every year. And maybe this Cubs team will give them one. 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