Official: Wrigley Sells to Mars

Although announced in April, the sale was finally approved today. This merger concerns me mostly because Wrigley is based in Chicago and has a long history with the city, and most notably, Wrigley Field. But also, both Mars and Wrigley have sponsorship deals in Nascar. Always curious to see what will happen to those sponsorships [...]

Go Cubs Go!

And so begins the first step in the road to the World Series for the Cubs, an opening round matchup with the Dodgers. I’m confident that our team is much better and should take this series in 4 games. That’s my prediction- Go Cubbies! [photo via Yahoo! Sports]

It's Official- NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley

Announced just recently, the Blackhawks will indeed play the Red Wings at Wrigley Field on New Years Day 2009. This is so awesome. Tickets will likely be ungettable, but where theres a will theres a way. Click the photo to get some more info on the game and more pics of the Hawks at Wrigley.

Cubs, Sox Crosstown Showdown Day 1

Some of the best time for baseball in Chicago is during the ‘Crosstown Classic’ twice each year.  This year is unlike no other showdown, however. The Cubs and Sox have never battled being in first place in their respective divisions; until now. Be sure to follow the series this weekend because it is sure to [...]

Big Weekend

Cubs. Sox. Enough said. Check out my coverage of the series at my personal site, brandonzeman.com. Cubs, Sox Day 1 This weekend is big not just for baseball fans, but also for businesses looking to score big on the rivalry. Last year McDonald’s was a leading marketer of the rivalry, with commercials of Cubs and [...]