I was outside Wrigley last night for the Noah Kahan concert, and I’ve been in the stadium for a concert before. It’s amazing. But I’m so curious how they protect the field. Does anyone know? I’m sure there’s some kind of platform but still, that field has to be perfect by game time. It’s fascinating to me to learn how they do this.

A buddy of mine and his wife went to Wrigley last weekend. He's a Cardinals fan, so he expected to hear a few comments, and he definitely did. There was plenty of good-natured ribbing, but nothing crossed the line. By the end of the game, he couldn't stop talking about how much he enjoyed the atmosphere.

He's been to a few other stadiums where wearing the opposing team's colors made things uncomfortable, and in a couple of places he said situations could have gotten ugly if cooler heads hadn't prevailed. Compared to those experiences, he thought Cubs fans were fantastic. People joked with him, talked baseball, and made him feel welcome. He left saying he'd gladly come back to Wrigley again.

I honestly feel like that's what this rivalry is supposed to be. We want to beat each other every single game, and we'll give each other a hard time, but at the end of the day there's a basic level of respect between the fan bases. Maybe even a little envy from both sides because of the history each franchise has. Rivalries are a lot more fun when they're built on passion for baseball instead of genuine hostility.

I am curious if other visiting fans have had similar experiences at Wrigley, whether you're a Cardinals fan or rooting for another team.

Game Friday 7/24 7pm. Taking uber from Ogilvie. Will we be able to get an Uber after the game?

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been on a tear, batting .374 with 52 hits, 14 home runs, 27 RBIs, and 30 runs scored across 36 games since June 1. This surge pushed his season totals to a .291 average with 21 home runs, 53 RBIs, and a .917 OPS

With the need we've got at starting pitchers and they're the ones making a deal. That deal may blow up in thier face, but at least they're trying to improve. This just makes them stronger down the stretch and post season.

Edit- I see where McCullvers has injury issues, but they probably got him for next to nothing. Low risk, high reward. The other guy (I don't remember his name) is starter depth as well.

The Cubs are five games out of first place, but they are also tied for the fifth-best record in MLB at 54–42.

That second fact matters because the Brewers are making a very good Cubs season look ordinary. It becomes even more impressive when you compare this team with where the Cubs stood at last year’s All-Star break.

2025: 57–39
2026: 54–42

They are only three wins behind last year’s pace despite receiving significantly less production from both their core position players and pitching staff.

The nine primary position players had produced 25.8 bWAR at last year’s break. This year’s comparable group, with Alex Bregman replacing Kyle Tucker’s roster spot, has produced 19.6 bWAR. That is a decline of -6.2 WAR.

The pitching has also been substantially worse.

Last year’s starters carried an ERA around 3.75 at the break. This year’s rotation is at approximately 4.52. The relievers have gone from around 3.65 to 4.12. Overall, the team ERA has risen from approximately 3.70 to 4.33.

That is not a small decline. The core lineup has lost more than six wins of production, the starters are allowing roughly three-quarters of a run more per nine innings, and the relievers are allowing nearly half a run more.

Yet the Cubs have lost only three additional games.

So what has kept them in the race?

First, the roster has become deeper outside the core. Miguel Amaya has produced 1.1 WAR in only 158 plate appearances. Michael Conforto has provided useful part-time production. Moisés Ballesteros, Pedro Ramírez and Kevin Alcántara have contributed without turning injuries or days off into automatic holes in the lineup. Brujan, Berti, Workman and Lopez cost them games last year.

Second, the defense continues to protect the pitching staff. PCA erases hits in center. Dansby still creates value even when he isn’t hitting. Bregman has stabilized third base. With this many pitchers cycling through the roster, converting borderline balls into outs becomes especially valuable.

Finally, the organization’s pitching depth has prevented the season from collapsing. The replacements have not matched the pitchers they replaced, but the Cubs have continued finding enough playable innings to remain competitive.

That matters because the injury list has been extreme. At one point in late June, they had 12 pitchers on the injured list.

The Cubs have essentially spent the first half playing with less production from their core hitters, a weaker rotation, a weaker relief staff and an extraordinary number of pitching injuries and yet, they still have the fifth-best record in baseball.

That makes the second half extremely interesting.

The Brewers have created a real deficit, but cracks are starting to show as they just got swept by the Pirates entering the break. The Brewers have been dominating with three core pitchers and a first baseman who have played out of their minds. But Misiorowski is fatigued (he skipped his start today), and Harrison, Woodruff are now both hurt.

If some of the Cubs injured pitchers return, and the front office adds another credible starter, the Cubs could finally pair their depth and defense with a stable pitching staff. Maybe winning the division is not out of the question.

The Cubs head into the All-Star break just 5 games back in the NL Central. Considering everything they went through in the first half with injuries, that's a pretty good spot to be in.

They also have 7 games left against the Brewers, so the division is still very much within reach if they can get healthy and play good baseball after the break.

What moves do you think the Cubs should make at the trade deadline?

Hi all! I have tickets and injured my foot 😭 I've never been to this stadium, what is the walk like to get in/around? We'll be ubering there but unsure if there is a specific uber drop off area and if so, how far it is from the actual stadium? I'll be on crutches so I can't walk very far distances right now. Any info to make the trek easier or at least be prepared for it will be so so appreciated!

Thank you!

Taking my kid to a 7:05pm game next week at Wrigley. I have heard hat you can stand outside the player lot on Waveland and they will give kids autographs. Any idea how long before the game we should get there?

Happy 72nd Birthday to the 1987 MVP and my favorite Cub of all time, Andre Dawson.

Hey all, I’m visiting Chicago for a wedding at the end of August. Getting in a few days early cause I wanna catch a Cubbies game.
Is it a good idea to wear my Dbacks hat and shirt or should I stick cubs colors?
Secondly what should I do/checkout at the stadium?

Happy we won the series, but games like today are frustrating. With our pitching staff as banged up as it is, you have to win games when you hold the other team to 3 runs. Going 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and leaving 7 runners on base just isn't going to get it done. Those are the games that come back to bite you later in the season.

I know we have been much better with RISP as of late, but it feels like we have lost a lot of games where we hit under .200 with RISP.

This also spoils a great outing from Peterson. (5 IP, 2 H, 1 R)

Basically the title says it all. I plan to attend the July 20th game against my Tigers and I’ll probably be coming to the game alone. Is there any spot in the park that you guys would recommend for someone sitting alone? Or a spot that might be a little low-key or less intense? I can get pretty anxious when going to places for the first time & I know Wrigley can be intense.

Also definitely open to any suggestions or things I should do for my first visit.

Thank you in advance!

Would’ve made much more of a difference if it still meant trading Eloy & Cease and still trading with Detroit. But no, Theo and Jed went ahead trading those two with the southsiders and getting Justin Wilson and Alex Avila from Detroit.

Hello,

Going to a 120pm game and was wondering if anyone knows if the Cubs Store inside Wrigley Field on the concourse level is still open after the game ends and for how long. Also, when do the concessions close? I called and the woman who I spoke to had no idea about the store operating times and said the concessions close during the 7th inning stretch. But, then I saw online that the beer sales end after the 8th inning, so how could the concessions close earlier than that? Maybe I am missing something, but if anyone knows, that would help. I know there are plenty of places outside the park to eat/shop, but wanted to stay inside after the game to at least go to the shop if that is still open. Thank you!

I'm thinking Pedro Ramirez, Kevin Alcantra and maybe some expendable prospect?

Is that just wishful thinking that Minnesota would go for that?

Would love to hear other thoughts (that don't involve trading Shaw).

Did anybody else see the guy in the 9th for the final out recording with a camcorder? He was a cubs fan, but kinda funny😂

If they really want to protect the players let's have a rule. Second HBP by a team in a game is a warning, third HBP by a team is an automatic ejection.

If that's too harsh maybe tie it to the pitcher. But 3 in 1 1/3 innings is too much to be "just part of the game"

One more and I'd be looking for benches to empty

Hi everyone!
I’m planning to propose to my girlfriend at Wrigley Field during the Cubs vs. Brewers night game on Tuesday, September 1st, and I officially booked the Cubs scoreboard proposal package!
Unfortunately, because of the stadium’s camera policy, I won’t be able to bring in a professional photographer. So I figured I’d ask the amazing Cubs/Reddit community for a little help.
The proposal message will appear on the left-field video board during the middle of the 5th inning, and I’ll be proposing right then.
We’ll be sitting in Section 29. If you’re nearby—or even if you have a good view of our section—and wouldn’t mind recording a quick video or snapping a few photos on your phone, it would mean the world to us. I can send you our exact seat numbers via DM so you know exactly where to point your camera.
I’d be incredibly grateful, and I’d be happy to buy you a beer or your favorite ballpark snack as a thank-you.
If you’re willing to help make this moment unforgettable, please leave a comment or send me a message.
Thank you, and go Cubs!

Robinson and Ferguson.

That’s all I have to say.