One bit of news in advance of the Field of Dreams Game tonight: Alfonso Rivas has joined the Cubs as the 27th man for the game. Yes, you get a 27th man for the game, much like a double-header. Hey, the more players that get to experience the event the better.
Meanwhile, stray bits from the game, which starts at 6:15pm CT, and pre-game at 5pm CT …
There will be a whole lotta Cubs star power at the game tonight:
Please do not screw this up:
I could imagine a world where “Harry Caray” participating during the Seventh Inning Stretch is respectful and beautiful. I could also imagine a world where it is tasteless, tacky, and maybe even offends the memory of the legendary Cubs broadcaster. Tread oh-so-carefully, Fox.
How it looks heading out to the field:
This is absolutely delightful for so many reasons:
Willson Contreras and Ian Happ on coming out to the Field of Dreams:
Let’s have a play:
Pfft. Cubs maze way harder:
More visuals: