Cubs Decline To Apologize After Controversial Spanish Broadcast Bump

BusinessSportsMoneyCubs Decline To Apologize After Controversial Spanish Broadcast BumpByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 14, 2026, 07:00am EDTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 27: Chairman Tom Ricketts of the Chicago Cubs looks on before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on May 27, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)Getty ImagesA fall in the standings took up much of the attention around the Chicago Cubs this week, but an off-field issue from their recent series against the San Francisco Giants is generating some criticism from media observers as well.The issue stemmed from seating arrangements at Wrigley Field during San Francisco's road trip to Chicago for a recent three-game set, some of which was aired nationally by ESPN. And in the latest update, the Cubs have sparked some further debate about their treatment of the Giants’ Spanish-language broadcasting team.ForbesCardinals Starter Sends 3-Word Message On Return To Dodgers FormBy Peter ChawagaChicago Cubs Release Statement After Controversial Decision On San Francisco Giants’ Broadcast Team"The Giants are one of just four teams with Spanish broadcasters who cover the full 162-game schedule, including traveling to all 81 on the road — and sometimes they get a rude reminder of where they rank in MLB’s broadcast pecking order,” John Shea reported for The San Francisco Standard. The Giants’ Spanish-language broadcasters made the trip to Wrigley Field and called the series opener from a primary press booth at the stadium. “But ESPN radio dropped into town to broadcast Saturday’s and Sunday’s games, so the Cubs bumped the Giants’ Spanish broadcasters to an area way up in the press box rafters where much of the field including first base and second base isn’t visible,” Shea added.MORE FOR YOUThat decisio...