MLB · NL Central · Est. 1876 · Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs
Current Leadership
Chairman
Tom Ricketts led his family's acquisition of the Chicago Cubs from the Tribune Company in 2009 for $845 million. Under his leadership, the Cubs undertook a massive $750 million renovation of Wrigley Field and its surrounding neighborhood, creating the Gallagher Way entertainment district. Most importantly, the Ricketts family's commitment to building through the draft and player development culminated in the Cubs' historic 2016 World Series championship, ending a 108-year title drought.
Ownership Group
The Ricketts family, whose patriarch Joe Ricketts founded TD Ameritrade, purchased the Cubs as a family venture. Tom serves as chairman, while siblings Laura, Pete, and Todd have varying levels of involvement. The family's combined resources and business acumen have transformed both the on-field product and the Wrigleyville business ecosystem into one of baseball's most valuable properties.
Manager
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Counsell | Manager | 2024 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Flaherty | Bench Coach | 2024 |
| Tommy Hottovy | Pitching Coach | 2020 |
| Dustin Kelly | Hitting Coach | 2024 |
| Quintin Berry | Third Base Coach | 2025 |
| Mike Napoli | First Base Coach | 2025 |
Historical Figures
Former Corporate Owner
The Tribune Company, parent of the Chicago Tribune newspaper, purchased the Cubs from the Wrigley family in 1981 for $20.5 million. During their ownership, the Cubs reached the playoffs multiple times but never won the World Series, with the heartbreaking 2003 NLCS collapse against the Marlins being a defining moment. Tribune's bankruptcy in 2008 ultimately led to the sale to the Ricketts family.
Former Owners
The Wrigley family, of chewing gum fame, owned the Cubs for six decades beginning with William Wrigley Jr.'s purchase in 1921. Philip K. Wrigley, who inherited the team in 1932, was famously resistant to installing lights at Wrigley Field and founded the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II. The family sold the team to the Tribune Company after William Wrigley III decided to divest.