WASHINGTON D.C. – The Cubs are going to the White House. Again.
This time, the circumstances are a little different with a new president in power and a particularly heated political climate.
After some maneuvering by manager Joe Maddon with the help of his friend Congressman Lou Barletta, the Cubs earned another invite to the White House and are scheduled to visit prior to Wednesday night’s game against the Washington Nationals.
“It’s not as ceremonial as the last one was, going there as the World Series Champions,” Maddon said. “It’s more based on the Ricketts family relationship and the Cubs going to the White House tomorrow.