The Cubs’ efforts to host the 2027 All-Star Game appear to be “gaining momentum,” writes Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reported on Thursday afternoon that the game “will be awarded” to the Cubs later this summer,

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly pushing to land the 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, however reports are conflicting on just how likely this is to happen. On Thursday evening, it was reported by Bruce Levine and 670 The Score that things were effectively done and an official announcement from Major League Baseball that the Cubs would be named the hosts would come at some point this summer.

The Chicago Cubs denied a report from their flagship radio station that the 2027 All-Star Game was coming to Wrigley Field, telling the Tribune “no decision has been made.” WSCR-AM 670 reported Thursday that MLB has awarded the game to the Cubs,