Okay, here we go! Let me tell you about my deep dive into the Chicago Cubs uniform schedule for 2023.
So, it all started because I’m a massive Cubs fan, right? And I wanted to know exactly when they’d be rocking the pinstripes, the alternate blues, you name it. I wasn’t finding a single, reliable source, so I figured, “Why not build my own?”
First, I started scouring the internet. I’m talking team websites, fan forums, news articles, the works. I tried to piece together a schedule from whatever scraps I could find. It was messy, with conflicting info everywhere. Some sites would list a theme night, but not explicitly mention the uniform. Ugh!
Then I realized I needed a more systematic approach. I decided to focus on the official Cubs channels first. I went through their press releases, game recaps, even their social media feeds, looking for any visual cues or direct mentions of the uniforms. This helped me nail down some of the obvious ones, like the home games in pinstripes.
Next, I moved onto analyzing game photos and video highlights. This was tedious, but crucial. I’d watch game footage, frame by frame sometimes, to confirm which uniforms they were wearing on specific dates. I even checked opposing team’s social media, sometimes they will post pictures that gives the uniform info that the cubs did not.
After that, I started building a spreadsheet. Date, opponent, location (home/away), and most importantly, the confirmed uniform. I color-coded everything to make it easier to read: Pinstripes were blue, alternates were another color, and so on.
The real challenge came with the alternate uniforms. They don’t always announce those in advance, and they often wear them for special occasions or theme nights. That’s where the detective work really kicked in. I looked for clues in promotional materials for the theme nights, or even in interviews with the players. Sometimes a player would hint at wearing a certain uniform for a specific game.
I spent hours cross-referencing information and verifying my findings. It was a real grind, but I was determined to get it right. Even after I thought I had a complete schedule, I kept double-checking as the season progressed, because sometimes things change unexpectedly.
Finally, I had a pretty accurate schedule. I even shared it with some fellow Cubs fans in a forum, and they helped me catch a couple of minor errors I had missed. Teamwork!
Here’s the thing I learned: There’s no one-stop shop for this kind of info. You gotta put in the work, dig deep, and be a bit of a detective. It was worth it though. Knowing exactly what uniforms the Cubs would be wearing gave me a little extra something to look forward to for each game. Go Cubs!
