It was clear the direction the Cubs were headed when Major League Baseball announced last year that they would face the Reds in the second Field of Dreams game. But the rebuilding club claimed the marquee event regardless. And they’re heading to London next summer, facing the Cardinals in another big-ticket game.
“That’s why I’m thankful to be a Cub,” right-hander Marcus Stroman said with a smile. “The Cubs have an extremely deep, historical fan base, slash, it’s worldwide. It’s not just the city of Chicago – which, it’s incredible the city of Chicago – but you see Cubs references in big-time movies.