It’s only a few days following the 2026 All-Star Game, hosted by the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. So it’s time for MLB to turn its attention to next year’s Midsummer Classic, which will be hosted by the Cubs at Wrigley Field, the ballpark’s first turn at hosting since 1990.
Just what year was this photo taken? Last week I was doing some Cubs historical research. Specifically, I was looking for a photo of Frank Secory, who played briefly for the Cubs in the mid-1940s and later became a National League umpire.
A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Phil Cavarretta! More birthdays and more stories!
A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Cavarretta canned, Cy Young enters the world, and important real-world events.
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
There will be a special moment for a certain pair of performers who will be honored when the National Baseball Hall of Fame prepares to welcome another class to Cooperstown this summer.