Cubs invest heavily in baseball-rich Dominican Republic
LA GINA, Dominican Republic — Wrigleyville it was not. A cluster of single-level houses with fading paint rested just off the two-lane highway. Metal bars similar to a prison's hugged...
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Welcome to the Dominican Republic: baseball mecca
SAN PEDRO de MACORIS, Dominican Republic — Winding through the dusty and chaotic streets crammed with honking cars and buzzing scooters, you'd never know this coastal city is a baseball...
Wrigley rooftops disclose profit at risk vs. Cubs
In denying a request last month to stop the Chicago Cubs from putting up a right-field video board and outfield advertising signs, a federal judge cited a lack of evidence...
Chicago Cubs can keep building Wrigley signs, judge says
A federal judge Thursday ruled the Chicago Cubs can move ahead with installation of outfield advertising signs and video boards that could block views into Wrigley Field from nearby rooftop...
Cubs oppose rooftop businesses’ effort to halt Wrigley construction
The Chicago Cubs asked a judge Tuesday to deny an emergency request from two rooftop businesses to temporarily stop construction at Wrigley Field. The team said in court papers that...
Cubs owner not only transforming Wrigley Field, but Wrigleyville, too
For years, Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has made no secret of his desire to emulate the success of the Boston Red Sox. His pursuit of Boston's top baseball executive, Theo...
Wrigley rooftop owners go to court to block signs’ installation
The owners of two Wrigley rooftop businesses went to court Thursday to stop the Cubs from installing a video scoreboard and advertising signs on the outfield walls that will block...
With JRW’s title gone, what of the $200,000-plus the league received?
The first Chicago team in 31 years to reach the Little League World Series received widespread support during its run. When Jackie Robinson West returned home, the players enjoyed a...
Documents shed new light on Chicago’s plans to host NFL draft
In April, the NFL will invade Chicago to stage its extravagant three-day player draft. Thousands will flock here to work or witness. Millions more will watch around-the-clock coverage on TV....
Cubs owner pays $3 million for two rooftop apartment buildings
The Ricketts family, owner of the Chicago Cubs, paid $3 million for two apartment buildings overlooking Wrigley Field that have rooftop businesses, according to Cook County property records. The properties...