Cubs to Help Yankees Open New Stadium

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Nov 17, 2008 10:50PM

A few weeks ago, we learned there was a chance that the Cubs might help the Yankees christen their new stadium in an exhibition series. Today, Major League Baseball confirmed the series, assigning the dates of April 3 and 4 for the two-game stint. The Cubs last played in the Bronx back in 2005. Co-chairperson of the Yankees, Hal Steinbrenner, said, "The Yankees organization is excited and honored to host the Chicago Cubs in two exhibition games to be played at the new Yankee Stadium. As we welcome our fans into the ballpark for the first time, it is fitting to showcase two of Baseball's greatest and most historic franchises." In case you're counting, the Yankees have won all 26 of their World Series titles since the last time the Cubs won (1908).