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Cubs Edge Orioles 1-0 in Tribute-Filled Opener at Wrigley

Rob Manfred used a pregame ceremony honoring Ryne Sandberg to formally designate Wrigley Field as the host for the 2027 All-Star Game

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Overview

  • Rookie Cade Horton delivered two hits over five scoreless innings to outduel Trevor Rogers and secure Chicago’s 1-0 victory.
  • Trevor Rogers matched a career high with eight innings of one-run, four-hit ball and eight strikeouts but was tagged with a tough-luck loss.
  • Ian Happ provided the decisive margin with a second-inning sacrifice fly off Rogers.
  • The Cubs paid homage to Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg with a video tribute, 23 seconds of silence and a ceremonial base placement at second base.
  • Commissioner Rob Manfred announced at home plate that Wrigley Field will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game.