As expected, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred formally announced today that the 2027 All-Star Game was awarded to the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. We discussed this possibility in June, pointing out that after the Chicago City Council approved security upgrades to the Wrigley Field neighborhood, Major League Baseball was poised to announce the award of a future All-Star Game to […] The post Confirmed: 2027 All-Star Game to Cubs, Wrigley Field first appeared on Ballpark Digest.| Ballpark Digest
After the Chicago City Council approved security upgrades to the Wrigley Field neighborhood, look for Major League Baseball to announce the award of a future All-Star Game to the Friendly Confines. The council approved $32.1 in security upgrades, including the installation of bollards surrounding the ballpark, utility work, improved street lighting and a widening of […] The post City Council approves Wrigley Field neighborhood upgrades; ASG announcement next? first appeared on Ballpark Digest.| Ballpark Digest