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The Chicago Cubs opened the 2026 season with a six-game homestand at historic Wrigley Field.
Among the thousands of Cubs fans who passed through the turnstiles at the famous ballpark on Chicago’s North Side was at least one who took in Wednesday’s “businessman’s special” afternoon kickoff.
Temperatures in the Windy City didn’t rise above 40 degrees Wednesday, and one fan, bundled up in a coat and hat, multitasked on his cell phone and laptop, apparently working after the first pitch at 6 p.m. 2 p.m.
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The back of the scoreboard before a game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on March 28, 2026 in Chicago. (Patrick Gorski/Imagn Images)
The moment mirrors one from last season, when cameras caught a fan wearing shorts instead of winter gear and working on his computer during an August 2025 game at Wrigley Field.
The fan even brought along a computer mouse as he focused intently on his computer as the Cubs faced off against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Alex Bregman (3) and Michael Busch (29) of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field on April 1, 2026, in Chicago. (Jayden Mack/Getty Images)
However, the game’s broadcasters questioned what he was up to.
“There’s only one question: Does this guy work?” said a broadcaster. “Or maybe he’s going through his fantasy football draft.”
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The Cubs’ broadcast network made a tongue-in-cheek work email: “Hi, per our last email, we have a tough stop. Let’s touch base Friday before the Cubs-Guardians game. All the best, Marquee.”
The Cubs celebrated a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday to take two of three games in the series. Matthew Boyd struck out ten batters and picked up the win.
Matthew Boyd of the Chicago Cubs leaves the field during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field on April 1, 2026 in Chicago. (Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
The Cubs were off Thursday and resume action Friday in Cleveland when they open a three-game series with the Guardians.
