A lifelong Cubs fan, James Anixter attended nearly every home Cubs game for 59 years. He died on Tuesday at 81 years old.

Jim Anixter, a Chicago Cubs superfan known as "The Pink Hat Guy," has died, according to family members. Anixter died on Tuesday, June 30, at age 81. Anixter spoke with CBS News Chicago back in 2015 about his commitment to the Cubs.

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The Chicago Cubs are suddenly rolling, as evidenced by their 23-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. The Cubs have gone 15-4 over their last 19 games to improve to 49-38 on the year, somewhat erasing the memory of a brutal 7-22 stretch prior.

The Chicago Cubs never announced a formal move but they have brought back a World Series champion on a new deal.

Here's how to watch Friday's Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Chicago Cubs in an NL Central rivalry game on Friday. St. Louis (44-39) has been competitive in the division race, while Chicago (49-38) holds the better record and has the home-field advantage at Wrigley.

The New York Mets, grappling with persistent bullpen issues in 2026, have released veteran reliever Adbert Alzolay, marking an abrupt end to their latest reclamation project. Alzolay, a former Chicago Cubs closer with 22 saves in 2023,