Chicago Cubs Baseball Team

Chicago Cubs baseball team is one of two professional Major League Baseball teams based in Chicago, Illinois. Known to those who love them as the “Cubbies,” the Chicago Cubs baseball team enjoys a devoted following that is legendary even among baseball fans. And the announcers have been almost as famous as the team. The inimitable Harry Caray was the voice of the Cubs from 1982-1997, and will forever be remembered as one of baseball’s greatest announcers. To learn more about upcoming Chicago Cubs games and get information on Cubbies tickets, visit cubs.mlb.com.

Chicago Cubs History.

The Chicago Cubs are one of the oldest and most storied of all Major League Baseball teams. The team’s history stretches back even before the Chicago Cubs began playing at Wrigley Field in 1916. Officially beginning play in 1902 as the “Chicago Cubs,” the team was known as the Chicago Orphans in the late 1800s, and before that the team which would become the Chicago Cubs was known as the Chicago Colts. To learn more about the history of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, visit chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/history/index.jsp.

Hotel Near Wrigley Field.

See the world-famous Chicago Cubs knock ‘em out of the ballpark from our prime hotel location near Wrigley Field. Just 17 miles away, our location close to Wrigley Field gives you a quiet suburban retreat to return to after a day at the ballpark or Chicago sightseeing. As a guest of the Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Wheeling, Illinois, you’ll enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, on-site hotel restaurant and cocktail lounge, 4-lane bowling alley, 24-hour fitness center, business center, guest laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi and room service. Check with reservations now for current available hotel deals, and go Cubbies!

Wrigley Field Stadium History.

Wrigley Field stadium has been the home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team since 1916, and devoted Chicago fans wouldn’t have it any other way. Wrigley Field stadium holds the honor of being the oldest ballpark currently being used in the National League.

Historic Wrigley Field is also the second-oldest in all of Major League baseball, only after Fenway Park which was built in 1912. To check out some fun Wrigley Field information and interesting Wrigley Field facts, visit chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ballpark/history.jsp.

Wrigley Field Facts.

Wrigley Field also goes by the nickname of "The Friendly Confines," a name given to the stadium by “Mr. Cub” Ernie Banks, perhaps the most famous of all Cubs. The actual location of Wrigley Field is technically just north of Chicago, IL in the suburb of Lakeview, which is alternately known as “Wrigleyville” to devoted Cubs fans. To check for current Wrigley Field stadium promotions and learn more about the stadium and seating, visit chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ballpark/index.jsp.