First Look: Cubs homestand with Brewers, A's |
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley Field to host the Milwaukee Brewers August 2-4 and the Oakland Athletics August 5-7. Starting Friday, August 2, and at each home game in August, 14 fans at Wrigley Field will be randomly selected to receive a “only-at-Wrigley Field-would-this-happen” experience or giveaway as part of the “14 Days of Wrigley Field Fantics” summer promotion. One lucky ticket holder will be presented with either a unique giveaway or experience such as receiving an authenticated item, selecting an inning-break song with Gary Pressy, sharing a ballpark snack with Ryne Sandberg or playing rock-paper-scissors with Clark. Stay tuned throughout August for sneak peeks of upcoming giveaways and experiences and don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the excitement. Learn more and secure your tickets at www.cubs.com/fantics. Cubs fans can continue to win big while giving back to the Chicago community through the Cubs Charities 50/50 Raffle program. There are two ways fans can purchase tickets for the Cubs Charities 50/50 Raffle – inside the ballpark and online. Fans have the opportunity to purchase Cubs Charities 50/50 Raffle tickets online starting at 11 a.m. CDT before the start of each Cubs home game by visiting www.cubs.com/raffle. The winning ticket will receive half of the net proceeds from the game's raffle ticket sales, and the other half will benefit Cubs Charities. In accordance with state and local law, online Cubs Charities 50/50 Raffle tickets will only be available for purchase in the Chicago city limits. For more information, visit www.cubs.com/raffle. Food and Beverage Offerings: The Chicago Cubs and hospitality partner Levy continue their crowd-pleasing Chef Series presented by Maker’s Mark this homestand with an expanded lineup of local celebrity chefs. Fans can expect a dynamic menu of offerings inspired by the chefs’ signature items and their take on ballpark favorites. For the full list of participating chefs, visit www.cubs.com/chefseries. The fourth installment of this season’s Chef Series presented by Maker’s Mark features Tony Mantuano, the James Beard Award-winning chef-partner of distinguished Chicago restaurants, including Michelin-starred Spiaggia, River Roast and Maddon's Post developed in collaboration with Cubs Manager Joe Maddon. Fans can enjoy the following menu at the Sheffield Corner near the Wintrust Right Field Gate: · Zucchini Arancini – served with tomato basil sauce · Grilled Mortadella Steak – topped with giardiniera, provolone and mayonnaise on focaccia · ‘Nduja Sausage – covered in roasted onion and peppers and arugula on a potato bun · Watermelon Salad – with Pecorino Romano cheese, candied pistachio, Controne pepper, basil, lemon juice and olive oil The Cubs and Levy continue to bring locally sourced, chef-driven menu items to Wrigley Field, including pork tenders, beer can chicken sandwich, short rib disco fries, Wrigley house chips and more. For more information, visit www.cubs.com/food. Hot Doug's returns with its rotating selections on Platform 14, located behind the center field scoreboard in the Budweiser Bleachers. Served this homestand are the Randy Martz a nacho cheese pork sausage with tomatillo salsa, crispy-fried onions and pepper jack cheese; the Heathcliff Slocumb a curry pork sausage with curry Dijonnaise and Swiss cheese; and the Glenallen Hill a spicy Vienna Beef Polish sausage with honey mustard, sauerkraut and smoked Gouda cheese. Homestand Details August 2-7 Friday, August 2, Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:20 p.m. · Promotion: Cubs Pajama Pants presented by NBC Sports Chicago, up to the first 10,000 early arriving fans · Pregame: Kyle Schwarber will host a meet and greet with police officers from the Chicago Police Department’s 18th District as part of his Neighborhood Heroes campaign · First pitch and 7th inning stretch: Actor and Chicago native Joel Murray · Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago, MLB Network, 670 The Score, Cubs.com · Postgame: As part of his Respect Community T-shirt initiative, Joe Maddon will represent The Hamels Foundation which is dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the power of education by giving them the tools they need to achieve their goals Saturday, August 3, Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:20 p.m. · Promotion: Cubs Topps Trading Card Pack presented by Topps, up to the first 20,000 early arriving fans · First pitch: “Jeopardy!” contestant and Chicago native James Holzhauer · Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago, 670 The Score, Cubs.com Sunday, August 4, Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:20 p.m. · Promotion: Clark Bobblehead presented by Mastercard, up to the first 5,000 early arriving children 13 and younger · First pitch and 7th inning stretch: Actor from “Rookie of the Year” Thomas Ian Nicholas · Broadcast: WGN, TBS, 670 The Score, WRTO 1200, Cubs.com · Postgame: Kids Run The Bases, first 1,000 kids 13 and younger · Postgame: The Hamels Foundation First Pitch Gala at Artifact Events Monday, August 5, Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics, 7:05 p.m. · Promotion: Cubs Travel Neck Pillow presented by American Airlines, up to the first 10,000 early arriving fans · Pregame: On-field recognition with Theo Epstein’s Foundation To Be Named Later’s first class of scholars and their mentors · Special Ticket Offer: Grateful Dead Night · Special Ticket Offer: Industry Appreciation presented by Jim Beam · First pitch: Chicago native and adventurer who completed the “Explorers Grand Slam” Alexander Pancoe · First pitch and 7th inning stretch: Chicago Red Stars Morgan Brian, Tierna Davidson, Julie Ertz, Sam Kerr and Alyssa Naeher · Broadcast: WGN, ESPN, 670 The Score, WRTO 1200, Cubs.com Tuesday, August 6, Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics, 7:05 p.m. · Promotion: Cubs Expandable Tote Bag presented by Pepsi, up to the first 10,000 early arriving fans · Special Ticket Offer: Military Appreciation presented by Boeing · First pitch: Actor and Chicago native Carl McDowell · Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago+, MLB Network, 670 The Score, Cubs.com Wednesday, August 7, Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics, 1:20 p.m. · Pregame: Cubs RBI Softball All-Stars will be recognized on the field · Special Ticket Offer: Teacher Appreciation · Special Ticket Offer: Transit Appreciation · Special Ticket Offer: Senior Days presented by Humana · First pitch: Country singer-songwriter John Rich · 7th inning stretch: Cast members from the musical “Miracle” · Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago, 670 The Score, Cubs.com
