Cubs Decline To Apologize After Controversial Spanish Broadcast Bump
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- Sports Money Cubs Decline To Apologize After Controversial Spanish Broadcast Bump By Peter Chawaga,
- The issue stemmed from seating arrangements at Wrigley Field during San Francisco's road trip to Chicago for a recent three-game set, some of which was aired nationally by ESPN.
- The Giants’ Spanish-language broadcasters made the trip to Wrigley Field and called the series opener from a primary press booth at the stadium.
Sports Money Cubs Decline To Apologize After Controversial Spanish Broadcast Bump By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author Jun 14, 2026, 07:00am EDTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 27: Chairman Tom Ricketts of the Chicago Cubs looks on before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on May 27, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)Getty ImagesA fall in the standings took up much of the attention around the Chicago Cubs this week, but an off-field issue from their recent series against the San Francisco Giants is generating some criticism from media observers as well.
The issue stemmed from seating arrangements at Wrigley Field during San Francisco's road trip to Chicago for a recent three-game set, some of which was aired nationally by ESPN. And in the latest update, the Cubs have sparked some further debate about their treatment of the Giants’ Spanish-language broadcasting team.