Pre-pandemic soundscape returns to Kentucky Derby
By Rachel Gaylor Medill Reports After the coronavirus pandemic caused a spectator-free Kentucky Derby last year, the availability of vaccines enabled 51,000 people to attend Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, for the 147th Run for the Roses this May. Take a listen to all of the accompanying sounds that were restored to the historic racetrack […]
Which Infielders Are Up Next For the Chicago Cubs?
By Jimmy Lynn Medill Reports The Chicago Cubs’ front office will have some tough decisions to make as the July 30 trade deadline approaches, and the current state of their farm system won’t make that process any easier. Javier Baez, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo — all homegrown stars and core members of the 2016 […]
Iowa Cubs ownership, front office tackle pandemic-related challenges as fans return to Principal Park
By Jimmy Lynn Medill Reports After a 604-day layoff, Iowa Cubs baseball returned to Des Moines last week, thanks to the leadership of majority owner and chairman Michael Gartner and the Iowa Cubs front office. “We work off of a simple business concept: safe, clean and fun,” Iowa Cubs President and general manager Sam Bernabe […]