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First Look: Cubs 10-game homestand
Dennis Wierzicki - USA Today Sports

First Look: Cubs 10-game homestand


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CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs will begin a 10-game homestand tomorrow as they take on the rival St. Louis Cardinals June 2-4, Miami Marlins June 5-7 and Colorado Rockies June 8-11. The homestand features a total of eight promotional giveaways, including a replica throwback jersey, bobblehead and two Kids Sundays giveaways.

As part of the ongoing 1060 Project, three new concession locations will become available for guests at Wrigley Field. The “Chicago Dogs” location near Aisles 116-118 offers grilled Vienna Beef Chicago Dogs, bratwursts, chicken sausages, house-made kettle chips, vegetarian options and more. “Marquee Classics” near Aisles 120-121 offers Pork & Mindy’s Bao to the Pork Sandwich, a steak sandwich, chicken tenders, hot dogs, nachos, fries and other snacks. A “Beer and Wine” stand near Aisles 120-121 offers a variety of adult beverages.

The new Chef Series at Wrigley Field presented by Maker’s Mark brings Chicago’s most iconic chefs to the Friendly Confines. Each chef will bring their perspective on a traditional ballpark item, and also bring new menu offerings for guests to enjoy. Iron Chef and Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard will lead off the lineup for the upcoming homestand. Izard is known for her Chicago restaurants Girl & the Goat, Little Goat Diner and Duck Duck Goat. The Chef Series is located at Sheffield Counter (formerly the Decade Diner) near Gate D.

For more information on the upcoming Chef Series or other concession items in the ballpark, fans can visit www.cubs.com/food.

Tickets remain available at www.cubs.com or 800-THE-CUBS (800-843-2827). Highlights of the homestand follow.

Guests and Entertainment:

Local singer and songwriter Jennifer Hall will sing the national anthem before tomorrow’s game. Later that night, Hall will perform at the Sixth Annual Hot Stove Cool Music Chicago benefit concert at the Metro, hosted by Theo Epstein’s Foundation to Be Named Later with support from Cubs Charities.

Actor and Chicago native Jim O’Heir from NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” will throw the first pitch Sunday, June 4. ESPN Sunday Night Baseball broadcasters David Ross and Aaron Boone will lead the stretch.

Hall of Famer Andre Dawson will throw a first pitch and lead the stretch Monday, June 5. Anthony Murphy, starring as the Genie in the hit Broadway musical, “Disney’s Aladdin,” which is currently playing Broadway in Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre through September 10, will throw a first pitch and sing the national anthem.

On Wednesday, June 7, James Beard Award-winning chef Tony Mantuano from Spiaggia will throw a first pitch.

Northwestern head women’s golf coach Emily Fletcher will throw a first pitch Thursday, June 8.

On Friday, June 9, cast members from The Second City will throw a first pitch and lead the stretch.

Former Chicago Bears player and defense coordinator and current Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera will throw a first pitch Saturday, June 10.

On Sunday, June 11, NPR radio host, author and Chicago native Scott Simon will throw a first pitch.

Promotional Items:

Up to the first 10,000 fans at the game Saturday, June 3, will receive a Cubs Beach Towel presented by Jewel-Osco.

On Sunday, June 4, up to the first 5,000 fans age 13-and-younger will receive a Wrigley Field Wall Mini Chalkboard presented by Mastercard.

The following evening, June 5, up to the first 10,000 fans will receive a Wrigley Field Video Board Light (batteries not included) presented by Wintrust.

Up to the first 10,000 fans 21-and-older will receive a Cubs Floppy Hat presented by RumChata Tuesday, June 6.

On Wednesday, June 7, up to the first 10,000 fans will receive a 1908 Chicago Cubs Replica Throwback Jersey presented by Benjamin Moore.

Up to the first 10,000 fans at the game Thursday, June 8, will receive a “WS MVP” Bobblehead presented by Olivet Nazarene University.

On Friday, June 9, up to 5,000 early arriving Budweiser Bleacher fans age 21-and-older will receive a #BudFridays Cubs Country Cap presented by Budweiser.

On Sunday, June 11, up to the first 5,000 fans age 13-and-younger will receive a Youth Championship Wall Flag presented by Mastercard. Up to the first 1,000 fans 13-and-younger can run the bases, weather permitting.

Food and Beverage Offerings:

Iron Chef and Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard, famous for her Chicago restaurants Girl & the Goat, Little Goat Diner and Duck Duck Goat, will lead off the new Chef Series at Wrigley Field presented by Maker’s Mark. The following menu items will be served June 2-11 at the Sheffield Counter (formerly Decade Diner) near Gate D:

- Korean Fried Chicken: Twice-fried, spiced “This Little Goat Went to Belize” chicken strips with “This Little Goat Went to Korea” mayo

- The Izard: Vienna Beef hot dog with “This Little Goat Went to Korea” mayo, spiced crispy onions, Korean pickles

- Pork Belly Fries: Waffle fries with crispy pork belly, “This Little Goat Went to Southeast Asia” mayo, pickled peppers, chili oil and cilantro

- Got the Goat Tacos: Braised goat in Maker’s Mark chili mole sauce with grilled pineapple salsa and green sauce on freshly made Little Goat tortillas

- Spiced Peanut Butter Cookie: Peanut butter oatmeal cookies stuffed with “This Little Goat Went to India”-spiced peanut butter frosting.

In addition to the recently refreshed Sheffield Counter space hosting the Chef Series, fans can find quality food and beverage options at the newly opened “Chicago Dogs” location near Aisles 116-118, “Marquee Classics” location near Aisles 120-121 and “Beer and Wine” location near Aisles 120-121 as part of the continuation of the 1060 Project at Wrigley Field.

Hot Doug’s continues its rotating selections from Platform 14, located behind the center field scoreboard in the Budweiser Bleachers. Served this homestand are the Jody Gerut, a Cajun andouille sausage with Cajun mustard, caramelized onions and Swiss cheese; the Steve Lake, a Roman Luganega sausage with marinara, sautéed peppers and mozzarella; and the Glenallen Hill, a spicy Vienna Polish sausage with honey mustard, smoked Gouda cheese and sauerkraut.

Cubs Charities and Community Events:

Tomorrow, Cubs manager Joe Maddon will continue his support of Chicago nonprofit organizations through his “Respect Community” T-shirt initiative. After every Friday home game, Maddon represents a different Chicago nonprofit by wearing the organization’s T-shirt during his postgame press conference. This week, Maddon will represent Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that leverages the skills, experience and leadership abilities of veterans in communities throughout Chicagoland.

The Foundation To Be Named Later will kick off the Sixth Annual Hot Stove Cool Music Chicago postgame Friday at Metro Chicago with a headlining performance from Twin Peaks, who will join Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, Hall of Fame baseball writer Peter Gammons and Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper as part of the All-Star music lineup at the annual benefit concert celebrating music, baseball and giving back.

On Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4, Major League Baseball will host “Play Ball” Weekend at Wrigley Field and other participating ballparks across the league. Major League Baseball and USA Baseball launched “Play Ball” as the sport’s largest effort to encourage widespread participation in both formal and informal baseball activities. As part of the pregame ceremonies at Wrigley Field, local youth baseball and softball players will take the field before meeting Cubs players at each position. In addition, all players, umpires and on-field personnel will wear “Play Ball” patches during the game.

MLB’s “Play Ball” initiative aligns with Cubs Charities’ ongoing programming to promote youth baseball and softball, including the Diamond Project Signature Program and support of Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI), Chicago Park District’s Rookie League and Special Recreation Programs, the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) Cubs, Inner City Youth Baseball and the development of several baseball fields throughout the city.

A new season of Cubs RBI will kick off Monday, June 5, with games played at four locations: Kerry Wood Cubs Field (4:30 p.m.), 47th and Lake Shore Drive (5:30 p.m.), Morgan Park High School (5:30 p.m.) and Illinois Institute of Technology (5:30 p.m.). In 2017, 28 teams will participate in Cubs RBI with sponsorship support from a player on the Cubs’ active roster.

On Wednesday, June 7, Cubs Charities and Good Sports will team up for the first time to donate new baseball and softball equipment to various Chicago programs. Cubs associates will pack more than $50,000 worth of items to be sent to B.I.G Baseball Academy, Teamwork Englewood, Garfield Park Little League, Near West Little League, The Roberto Clemente Little League and Canaryville Little League.

On Friday, June 9, Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez will host a group of students from Lakeview’s Inter-American Magnet School as part of “Davey’s Dugout,” an initiative that provides youth the chance to attend a Cubs game for the first time.

Homestand Recap, June 2-11:

Friday, June 2, Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 1:20 p.m.

· Broadcast: CSN Chicago, MLB Network, 670 The Score, NBC Sports app, CSNChicago.com, Cubs.com

· Respect Community: Mission Continues

· Postgame: Sixth Annual Hot Stove Cool Music Chicago concert by FTBNL

Saturday, June 3, Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 1:20 p.m.

· Promotion: Cubs Beach Towel presented by Jewel-Osco, up to first 10,000 fans

· Broadcast: WGN, 670 The Score, Cubs.com

Sunday, June 4, Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6:35 p.m.

· Promotion: Wrigley Field Wall Mini Chalkboard presented by Mastercard, up to first 5,000 fans age 13-and-younger

· First pitch: Actor and Chicago native Jim O’Heir from NBC’s “Parks and Recreation”

· 7th inning stretch: ESPN Sunday Night Baseball broadcasters David Ross and Aaron Boone

· Broadcast: ESPN, 670 The Score, Cubs.com

Monday, June 5, Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins, 7:05 p.m.

· Promotion: Wrigley Field Video Board Light (batteries not included) presented by Wintrust, up to first 10,000 fans

· First pitch and national anthem: Anthony Murphy, starring as the Genie in “Disney’s Aladdin”

· First pitch and 7th inning stretch: Hall of Famer Andre Dawson

· Broadcast: CSN Chicago, 670 The Score, NBC Sports app, CSNChicago.com, Cubs.com

Tuesday, June 6, Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins, 7:05 p.m.

· Promotion: Cubs Floppy Hat presented by RumChata, up to first 10,000 fans age 21-and-older

· Broadcast: CSN Chicago, 670 The Score, NBC Sports app, CSNChicago.com, Cubs.com

Wednesday, June 7, Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins, 7:05 p.m.

· Promotion: 1908 Chicago Cubs Replica Throwback Jersey presented by Benjamin Moore, up to first 10,000 fans

· First pitch: James Beard Award-winning chef Tony Mantuano from Spiaggia

· Broadcast: WGN, 670 The Score, Cubs.com

Thursday, June 8, Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies, 7:05 p.m.

· Promotion: “WS MVP” Bobblehead presented by Olivet Nazarene University, up to first 10,000 fans

· First pitch: Northwestern head women’s golf coach Emily Fletcher

· Broadcast: CSN Chicago+, 670 The Score, NBC Sports app, CSNChicago.com, Cubs.com

Friday, June 9, Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:20 p.m.

· #BudFridays Promotion: Cubs Country Cap presented by Budweiser, up to first 5,000 Budweiser Bleacher fans age 21-and-older

· First pitch and 7th inning stretch: Cast members from The Second City

· Broadcast: CSN Chicago, MLB Network, 670 The Score, NBC Sports app, CSNChicago.com, Cubs.com

Saturday, June 10, Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:20 p.m.

· First pitch: Former Chicago Bears player and defense coordinator and current Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera

· Broadcast: ABC Chicago, 670 The Score, Cubs.com

Sunday, June 11, Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:20 p.m.

· Promotion: Youth Championship Wall Flag presented by Mastercard, up to first 5,000 fans age 13-and-younger

· First pitch: NPR radio host, author of “My Cubs: A Love Story” and Chicago native Scott Simon

· Broadcast: WGN, 670 The Score, WRTO 1200 (Sp.), Cubs.com

· Postgame: Kids Run the Bases, up to first 1,000 fans 13-and-younger, weather permitting

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