Best of Chicago Cubs Social Media (Week of April 27): Fergie’s New Puppy, Bryant Surprises Little Leaguers
The bad news is it has been almost two months since we saw a baseball game. The good news is that every day that passes is another one closer to the Cubs coming back. In the meantime, we will continue to keep up with the team on social media. Let’s see what they were up to this week.
Fergie’s New Pup
Meet Fergie Jenkins‘ new dog, Cassie, the newest member of the Cub Pup Club.
Welcome to the family! The newest @Cubs fan, Cassie Jenkins! #quarentinelife pic.twitter.com/jycDVD6B81
— Fergie Jenkins (@fergieajenkins) April 26, 2020
Willy & Pudge
Willson Contreras chats with Hall of Fame catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez. MLB also shared a video highlighting both catchers’ superb defense.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_laeWjH8AI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_k263enMwm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
The Offseason: Ian Happ
We get to follow Ian Happ around Chicago in the newest edition of the Cubs’ offseason series.
Baseball Parks and Recreation
Just before NBC’s Parks and Rec special aired, the Cubs shared their own version of the TV show’s main theme.
We've got an idea for a crossover, @parksandrecnbc.#TreatYoSelf pic.twitter.com/ZvEgWSO0tw
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 30, 2020
KB Surprises Little Leaguers
Kris Bryant partnered with Adidas Baseball and Little League to surprise a Chicago-area Little League team. Bryant chatted with the team on a Zoom call and then gifted them new cleats to use for when their season resumes.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qhebPHrdw/?igshid=1ah85fhxj3nxs
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