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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 famed ballpark on Chicago’s North Side was at least one who took seriously the start of Wednesday’s “businessmen’s special” afternoon.
Temperatures in the Windy City did not exceed 40 degrees on Wednesday, and one fan, wrapped in a coat and hat, was multitasking on his cell phone and laptop, apparently working after the 2 p.m. first pitch.
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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 and working on his computer during an August 2025 game at Wrigley Field instead of winter clothing.
The fan even brought a computer mouse as he focused intently on his computer as the Cubs took on 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 match announcers questioned what he was doing.
“There’s only one question: is this guy working?” said a station. “Or maybe you’re reviewing your fantasy football draft.”
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The Cubs broadcast network put together a tongue-in-cheek work email: “Hi, according to our last email, we have a tough stop coming up. 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 earned the victory.
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 will resume action Friday in Cleveland as they open a three-game series against the Guardians.
