When Will Chicago Host Another MLB All-Star Game? A Deep Dive (or Should I Say, a Deep Dish?)
Chicago, the Windy City, is synonymous with deep-dish pizza, iconic architecture, and of course, baseball. With a rich baseball history and two passionate fanbases, it’s a no-brainer that the city deserves to host more All-Star Games. But when will that glorious day arrive? Let's dive into the home run derby of speculation.
A Brief History Lesson (Or Should We Say, A Cub or Sox Story?)
Chicago has hosted the All-Star Game a whopping seven times, more than any other city except New York. The first time was way back in 1933 at Comiskey Park, and the last was in 1990 at Wrigley Field. That's a long time between All-Star breaks, right?
The Wait is Killing Us (Softly)
Now, you're probably thinking, "Enough with the history lesson, when's the next one?!" Well, buckle up, buttercup, because the answer isn't as clear-cut as a home run. The MLB typically announces All-Star Game locations several years in advance. While there's been some buzz about Chicago potentially hosting in the near future, nothing is official yet.
What’s a Fan to Do? (Besides Cry)
While we wait for the good news, we can do a few things to increase our chances of seeing an All-Star Game in Chicago. First, we can keep attending Cubs and Sox games to show the league that Chicago is a baseball town. Second, we can start a politely persistent social media campaign using hashtags like #ChicagoAllStarGame and #BringTheAllStarGameToChicago. And third, we can dream big and imagine the epic home run derby that would take place at Wrigley or Guaranteed Rate.
How to...
- How to keep the dream alive? By never giving up hope and continuing to support your favorite Chicago team.
- How to show MLB we're serious? By attending games, buying merchandise, and making your voice heard on social media.
- How to prepare for the next All-Star Game? By practicing your "Holy Cow!" and "Go Cubs Go!" chants.
- How to survive the wait? By enjoying every Cubs and Sox game like it's the All-Star Game.
- How to increase your chances of getting tickets? By starting a savings plan now and praying to the baseball gods.
So, while we don’t have a concrete answer yet, we can stay hopeful and keep our fingers crossed. After all, Chicago is a city that knows how to throw a party. And what better party than an All-Star Game?