Marquee Sports Network is likely headed to Comcast/Xfinity’s higher tier

Photo by Cheng Xin/Getty ImagesAl Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social

Earlier this week I posted this article examining whether the Cubs flagship channel Marquee Sports Network would have any issues staying on Comcast/Xfinity systems in the Cubs market territory. Comcast is the largest provider in the area, covering about 55 percent of all cable/satellite homes.

Jeff Agrest of the Chicago Sun-Times says never fear, Comcast isn’t dropping Marquee — but it will likely cost you more:

The Cubs’ Marquee Sports Network expects Comcast to move it to a…