The Cubs announced Wednesday details for purchasing single game tickets for the 2016 season. Single game tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 26, at 10:00am CST, and will be available on www.cubs.com or by calling 800-THE-CUBS (800-843-2827). Fans may once again participate in the MasterCard Presale prior to the general on-sale date. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Noon (12:00pm) CST, single game tickets will be available at www.cubs.com for a 20 percent premium, or a 15 percent premium for fans … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: MLB Network to Air Harry Caray Documentary and Other Cubs News and Rumors
MLB Network is scheduled to air a documentary on the legendary Harry Caray. “Holy Cow! The Story of Harry Caray" will premier Feb. 2 at 8:00pm CST as part of the latest edition of MLB Network Presents. Lifelong Cubs’ fan William Peterson narrates the special that features Steve Stone, Pat Hughes, Rick Sutcliffe, Bob Costas, Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Jeff Garlin, John McDonough and Tom Dreesen. According to the report from Carrie Muskat, the hour-long documentary “covers a rare … [Read more...]
Opening Day and Start Time Set for the Chicago Cubs
Major League Baseball announced the Cubs will open the 2016 season in Los Angeles against the Angels on Monday, April 4. First pitch of the Cubs 2016 season is set for 9:05pm CDT and the game will be televised on ESPN 2. The 2016 MLB season begins Sunday, April 3 and concludes on Sunday, Oct. 2. For the second consecutive year, all games played on the final scheduled day of the regular season (Oct. 2) will begin at 2:00pm CDT. Major League Baseball and the Cubs announced the tentative 2016 … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Castro Making Most of Playing Time, Maddon and the Wrigley Schedule and Other Cubs News
The Cubs surprised the Cardinals and won for the second straight day in St. Louis. With the Pirates beating the Reds, the Cubs did not gain ground on Pittsburgh in the NL Wild Card race but did move to within 6 ½ games of the Cardinals in the division. With the Nationals blowing a big lead to the Mets, the Giants jumped over the Nats in the Wild Card standing and are nine games behind the Cubs for the second Wild Card spot. The Cubs will enter play Wednesday two games behind the Pirates for … [Read more...]
Cubs Release Tentative 2016 Schedule, Open Season in Los Angeles against the Angels
Cubs Open at Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, April 5 – Cubs Home Opener is Monday Night, April 11 versus the Reds – Cubs have eight Interleague series versus the American West and Home-and-Home Mid-Week Series against the White Sox Opening Night for Major League Baseball is Sunday, April 3. The Cubs open their season two days later on Tuesday, April 5. Major League Baseball and the Cubs announced Tuesday the tentative 2016 regular season schedule. The Cubs will open their 141st season at … [Read more...]