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Chicago Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Column: Wrigley Field deserves another All-Star Game, and the Chicago Cubs should get ready to host in 2027
Now that the City Council has done its part to get an All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, approving a measure to provide city and state funding to help subsidize the Chicago Cubs' plan to install security bollards around the ballpark, the ball is in the hands of Major League Baseball. Or perhaps we should say MLB has had the ball in its hands all along and has yet to drop it. But now MLB has no excuse not to award the Cubs the 2027 All-Star Game, since the security measure was the last issue to be resolved. The Cubs finally got help from the politicians, and an official announcement should come soon. Team spokesperson Jennifer Martinez said MLB has not made a decision, but the Cubs remain hopeful the game finally will return to Wrigley after a 37-year absence. So kudos to the Cubs for their long and winding pursuit to secure their first game since 1990 after failing to get something done through the last two mayors, Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot. You have to give the Rickettses credit for persistence. When asked at a news conference if the Cubs would get their big event, Mayor Brandon Johnson replied: 'I certainly hope so. I do. Look, I think at some point Jesus the Christ is going to return and claim my soul for eternity. Just have to wait until that great gettin' up in the morning, won't we?' I'm not sure what Johnson's soul has to do with getting Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge to Wrigley to aim for the rooftops, but whatever. Hopefully he can pick Pete Crow-Armstrong out of a lineup, but who knows? Wrigley is baseball's mecca, and it deserves to get its moment in the spotlight. George Will, in an article for the 1990 All-Star program, once wrote that 'a baseball park, like Wrigley Field, is a place to play… (and has an) intimacy that makes fans participants in, rather than mere spectators at, an event.' That was evident again Thursday in the Cubs' 8-7 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers when a fan climbed the netting behind the plate to pull down Sal Frelick's bat after Frelick lost control and sent it flying. His adventure resulted in him getting the bat, bringing cheers, being escorted out by security, bringing boos, and then returning to his seat, bringing a loud ovation and high-fiving from fellow fans. It was the sort of Wrigley Field moment that makes it a unicorn among major-league ballparks. Frelick found the fan after the game and gave him a bat, bringing closure on a wild day that included another Crow-Armstrong home run, a Cubs comeback that fell short and an inspiring pregame performance of the Black anthem and the national anthem by the Leo High School choir. The All-Star Game would be a big get for the Cubs, even though it really isn't as popular as the Home Run Derby, the real crown jewel of All-Star weekend. 'I never really watched the game, I watched the Derby,' Crow Armstrong said the other day. 'I feel like I watched one All-Star Game that I can remember, when Mike Trout got the car for winning MVP.' Crow-Armstrong clarified he didn't mean to downplay the marquee game but was simply pointing to his memories growing up in Southern California. 'I was usually playing baseball when the All-Star Game was going on,' he said. Crow-Armstrong, 23, is certain to be playing baseball when this year's All Star Game is going on next month in Atlanta, most likely as the starting center fielder for the National League. He has a huge early lead in voting and figures to be a fixture at the game for years to come if he maintains his current status as the player you can't stop watching. So look for him at Wrigley in '27 — if the Cubs get their game. What else can we expect from a 21st century special event played in an early-20th century ballpark? Expensive tickets, of course, and a scalper's paradise. At the 1990 game, one fan lamented to the Tribune's Bill Jauss that he paid $100 for a bleacher ticket. That's a small fraction of what fans can expect to pay for a bleacher ticket in '27. Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 at Wrigley FieldThere also will be more media than ever, thanks to the globalization of the game and the influx of Japanese reporters covering stars from their country. Wrigley Field's press box was full Thursday for the Cubs-Brewers game, and it's only June. Planning an All-Star Game will necessitate some outside-the-box thinking from the Cubs and MLB to figure out where everyone will fit. Maybe an auxiliary box on the roof of Murphy's Bleachers? Count me in. The rooftops no doubt will be jammed, and the bars and restaurants in the neighborhood will be packed to the gills. Wrigleyville was still a relatively insular neighborhood in '90, with a few bars and Yum-Yum Donuts within walking distance of the park. It's now closer to River North in its food and dining options, not to mention having a boutique hotel across the street. And just a guess, but Bill Murray likely will be involved in any festivities, as he was in 1990 when he served as emcee of the Home Run Derby, introducing the players. It wouldn't be a real Cubs event without Murray. I'm old enough to have been part of the Tribune's coverage of the 1990 game at Wrigley, which was so long ago that CBS, the network televising it, went with a rerun of the program 'Rescue 911' when it went into a rain delay in the seventh inning. The delay lasted more than an hour, and CBS had more than enough reporters to fill time but apparently thought fans would lose interest. The game itself was a dud — a 2-0 American League win with no fireworks. The National League mustered only two hits — a first-inning single by Will Clark and a ninth-inning single by Lenny Dykstra. There was a lot of dead time and time spent waiting on the rain to fall. Most of the fans at Wrigley had to find methods of entertainment, which included chanting 'Steroids, Steroids' at Oakland A's slugger José Canseco. 'The people were chanting steroids and flexing,' Canseco said afterward. 'I thought it was funny.' It was a different era, one that we can be nostalgic about again after so many years have passed with baseball still intact. An All-Star Game would be a chance to celebrate the ballpark and the city — and the fans who make it a special place.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Red-hot Ryan McMahon among key hitter pickups for Week 12
The Boston Red Sox traded the only remaining member of their 2018 World Series team, Rafael Devers, to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night. That's a serious move for the Giants, who have the fifth-best record in the National League. If you're like the Giants and want to bolster your squad, here are five hitters to pick up in fantasy baseball in Week 12. Ryan McMahon - 3B, Colorado Rockies (29% rostered) Adding McMahon is more of a matchup and schedule play in the latter part of the week, with Colorado hosting the Diamondbacks over the weekend. McMahon is feasting at home, slashing .291/.426/.544 in 32 games this season. He was a top-30 player in Week 11 after hitting .316 and belting three homers with five runs and five RBI. If you want to wait to pick him up for the Rockies' homestand, that makes sense. However, don't sleep on the fact that he's swinging a hot bat right now. Sal Frelick - OF, Milwaukee Brewers (30% rostered) Frelick is putting together a strong campaign with his high contact rate and speed on the bags. I'd add him immediately if you are looking for an outfielder who is batting near .300 and well on track to shatter his previous high of 18 stolen bases in a season. Over the past month, Frelick has been a top 50 player in fantasy, collecting 13 runs, two dingers, 16 RBI, six stolen bases and batting .327. With matchups against the Cubs and Twins this week, he should see plenty of ABs with no lefties scheduled to take the mound. Alejandro Kirk, C, Toronto Blue Jays (39% rostered) The catcher market is bleak, with Cal Raleigh as the only catcher ranking in the top 100 in fantasy through Monday. Kirk is performing like a top-10 catcher however, which means he should be rostered as such. Over the past two weeks, he's batting .370, amassing six runs, two homers and eight RBI. His Baseball Savant page is a sea of red, and with Kirk hitting so well, it's no surprise he's bouncing between the three and five spots in the batting order. As long as he's on a heater, fantasy managers need to take notice and pick him up. J.P. Crawford - SS, Seattle Mariners (20% rostered) The leadoff man for the Mariners crushed the fifth grand slam of his career on Sunday, and what better time than celebrating his first Father's Day? It wasn't just yesterday's performance, though, as Crawford's been consistently hitting all season, slashing .296/.411/.413 through 68 games. Sure, the grand salami fueled his jump to a top 30 player in Week 10, closing out the week with a homer, five RBI, two runs and two stolen bases. Outlier week or not, his plate discipline has been exceptional, pacing over the 90th percentile for chase and walk rates. So, if you're looking to improve your batting average or on-base percentage, Crawford is worth adding. Advertisement Max Muncy - 2B/3B/SS, Athletics (8% rostered) Being at the bottom tier of the MLB standings has its perks when it comes to developing young players. Despite the bad record, the Athletics are producing a top-10 offense in June. Muncy, the Athletics' seventh-ranked prospect, is maturing quickly since being called up and is thriving in the fifth spot in the order. The underlying metrics aren't favorable, but he's been producing at the dish, ranking 84th over the past two weeks. The recent power surge is driving his rise up the ranks, slashing .244/.262/.537 over the past 10 games. He has four homers and 11 RBI in that span, and while his sprint speed is pacing well above league average, more steals would elevate his appeal beyond a short-term steamer. Muncy's positional versatility also enables you to plug him into three spots in your lineup.
USA Today
14-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Sal Frelick Player Props: June 14, Brewers vs. Cardinals
Sal Frelick Player Props: June 14, Brewers vs. Cardinals Sal Frelick and the Milwaukee Brewers will play Andre Pallante and the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1, FDSWI and FDSMW. Frelick had two hits in his most recent appearance, going 2 for 4. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Sal Frelick player prop bets. Frelick leads the Brewers with a .296 batting average. He's hit four home runs and racked up 23 RBI. Watch tonight's Brewers game on Fubo! Sal Frelick Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200) 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1550) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1550) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +195) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +195) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +135) 0.5 runs (Over odds: +135) Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -208) 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -208) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +210) How to Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Time: 4:10 p.m. ET 4:10 p.m. ET Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Saturday, June 14, 2025 TV Channel: Fox Sports 1, FDSWI and FDSMW Fox Sports 1, FDSWI and FDSMW Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Sal Frelick vs. Andre Pallante Frelick is 0 for 5 over his career versus Andre Pallante. Against Andre Pallante last year, Frelick was 0 for 4. Sal Frelick prop bet insights Frelick has a hit in 48 of 67 games this year (71.6%), with multiple base knocks in 17 of those contests (25.4%). He has hit a home run in four games this season (67 opportunities, 6.0%), going deep in 1.5% of his trips to the dish. Frelick has scored at least one run in 34.3% of his games this year (23 of 67), with more than one run scored in six of those contests (9.0%). In 19 of 67 games this year (28.4%), he has driven in a run, and four of those games (6.0%) included an effort that produced . Frelick has struck out in 27 of 67 games this year, with multiple strikeouts in six of them. MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 1:27 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Sal Frelick stats against the Cardinals Cardinals starter: Andre Pallante
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Grab a coffee, meet Sal Frelick and support a cause close to the red-hot Brewers outfielder's heart
PHILADELPHIA – Sal Frelick's game hasn't changed all that much since he starred at Lexington High School in suburban Boston: Scrappy at-bats, hustle on the bases and crashing into walls playing defense. Sal Frelick poses with his friend Malachi, who he met through the Best Buddies program in high school, during a series at Fenway Park in 2024. His passions off the field haven't, either. Advertisement Beginning early in his high-school years when he was a standout three-sport athlete who held Division-I baseball offers as a freshman and started at quarterback on varsity as a sophomore, Frelick befriended a group of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, from eating lunch with them in the cafeteria to stopping to give them high fives in the hallways. It didn't take long before he learned about Best Buddies, a nonprofit group that operates frequently in schools that connects individuals with disabilities to other students. 'I had just been friends with these kids in the hallways, so I was like, 'Sounds fun,'' the Milwaukee Brewers right fielder said. 'So me and my buddies decided to join the club. It was awesome.' Involvement with Best Buddies carries over As Frelick rose athletically, eventually committing to Boston College for baseball and becoming the Massachusetts Gatorade player of the year in football, he always had his supporters from Best Buddies in the crowd to watch. Advertisement 'I just think I found a connection with them,' he said. 'They would come cheer me on at baseball, football, hockey games, then you'd see them in the hallway and they'd be so excited to see you. I became close friends with some of them. It was awesome.' Frelick met one of his best friends to this day, Malachi, through Best Buddies. The two go out to dinner – the tab's on the Gold Glove winner – each off-season in the Boston area, where Frelick still resides. Frelick's passion for supporting individuals with disabilities hasn't gone anywhere, either. His hometown partakes in Unified Basketball, a league where individuals both with and without intellectual disabilities play basketball together on the same team. Frelick has friends on the team and they face off against other towns from the area. At the league's big jamboree event, Frelick not only attends but, in conjunction with New Balance, comes armed with shoes and sweatshirts to give to all the athletes. Advertisement "It's a pretty cool event," Frelick said. Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick poses for a picture with friends from the Best Buddies program at the Unified Basketball jamboree. An opportunity to support a good cause Frelick's aim entering this season was to get involved with the cause of supporting intellectual disabled individuals in his second home, Milwaukee. So when there was a Best Buddies tailgate at a Brewers game in April, he wandered out to the parking lots in full uniform before the game and stopped by. A couple weeks later, Frelick attended the Best Buddies friendship walk in Oconomowoc for conversation, autographs and pictures. 'I hadn't done anything here but I knew Wisconsin had a big chapter (of Best Buddies), so I wanted to see if I could get involved in some way,' Frelick said. Advertisement There, Frelick met Mackenzie Edinger, owner of Inclusion Coffee Company. The Hartland coffee shop, opened in 2022, which was founded with the mission of giving individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work. 'My idea was to give our friends with disabilities a place to work after high school and at a job they wanted,' Edinger said. 'Not just at a place that hires you.' Edinger heard that Frelick was coming to the walk but figured it would be for a brief speech or a few photos. Instead, he stuck around the whole time, including for a brief chat with Edinger in which she informed him of Inclusion and its mission. Frelick offered to stop by and meet the staff, which is largely made up of those with disabilities. 'He said, 'Absolutely, get in touch with me and I'll stop at the shop if you want me to,' Edinger said. 'Whatever's gonna help you the most.' Advertisement What ended up being best for the shop has become a meet-and-greet, open to the public, at Inclusion on Saturday, June 7, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Located at 3152 Village Square Drive in Hartland, it's a chance to grab a coffee, get a photo with Frelick and see the mission of the shop up close. Edinger says pictures will be allowed but is asking fans to not seek autographs at the event, meant to support Best Buddies and Inclusion employees. 'We obviously both are very passionate about the same cause, so it will be a fun morning,' Edinger said. 'And he'll have time after to go to his game.' This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Sal Frelick to appear at Milwaukee coffee shop to support Best Buddies
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Twins' historic run ends at 13 wins and 34 scoreless innings in heartbreaking 5-2 loss to Brewers
Twins' dream run crashes as Brewers shut down 34 scoreless innings with Chourio's defensive brilliance (Credit: AP Photos) The Milwaukee Brewers delivered a clutch performance on Sunday to bring the red-hot Minnesota Twins ' 13-game winning streak to an abrupt halt by defeating them 5-2. In a game that had all the drama of a postseason clash, it was 20-year-old outfielder Jackson Chourio who stole the show with a moment of sheer brilliance that may go down as one of the season's most memorable defensive plays. Brewers break Twins' magical streak as Chourio's late-game heroics seal the 5-2 victory With the Brewers clinging to a 4-2 lead in the top of the eighth, Royce Lewis—who had already launched his first homer of the season in the fourth—sent a towering drive to left-center off Nick Mears. A runner was on second. The ball looked destined to tie the game. But Chourio, with impeccable timing, soared above the wall and made a spectacular grab. What could have been a game-altering homer instead became the defining highlight of Milwaukee's gritty win. 'Moments like that change the entire energy of a team,' said Brewers manager Pat Murphy. While the quote wasn't given, the atmosphere in the dugout made it clear: Chourio's leap turned the tide. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 넓어지는 모공, 더 늦기전에 해보세요 미그닥 Undo Earlier in the game, Isaac Collins and Sal Frelick did their part to give Milwaukee the cushion they needed. Frelick broke Minnesota's record streak of 34 consecutive scoreless innings with a single that brought home Christian Yelich in the second. In the third, Collins delivered a two-out, bases-loaded single, and Frelick followed up with an RBI hit to push the lead to 4-0. Zebby Matthews (0-1), making his MLB debut for Minnesota, was greeted rudely by the Brewers' bats, allowing four runs and five hits in just three innings. Freddy Peralta (5-3), on the other hand, gave the Brewers a strong start with five innings of one-run ball. The Twins had a chance to respond in the fourth, loading the bases with two outs after Lewis's homer made it 4-1. But Peralta calmly got Ryan Jeffers to fly out, quashing the threat. Rhys Hoskins added a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth for insurance, and Trevor Megill closed it out in the ninth for his sixth save. The Brewers avoided being shut out in a series for the first time in franchise history and now look ahead to a series against Baltimore. Meanwhile, the Twins return home to face the Guardians, hoping to start a new winning run. Also Read: Yankees fans show no mercy as Juan Soto gets booed during first at-bat in finale
