Taylor McGregor
I’ve been in a few ballparks myself—some shiny and new, some that smell faintly of history and hot dogs—but talking with Taylor McGregor reminded me that Wrigley and Coors aren’t just venues. They’re living, breathing cathedrals of baseball. Taylor calls Wrigley her office and Coors her childhood home, and you can hear how much they mean to her. From the ivy-covered walls to the mountain backdrop, these parks hold the heartbeat of a city. Our conversation wasn’t just about games—it was about community, family, and the magic that makes baseball feel holy. (Also, she called me “beautiful, rich, and talented,” so I’m now a lifelong fan.)
Taylor, as the Cubs reporter on Marquee Sports Network, what’s it like for you—and for fans—walking into Wrigley Field?
There’s an energizing feeling every day when you walk into Wrigley. Covering over a hundred games a year can be exhausting, but that park still gives me a jolt. On a Friday 1:20 game you can count on a sellout, and it’s not just about baseball—it’s about experiencing Wrigley, the second-oldest park in MLB. Even non-baseball fans say, “You get to call Wrigley Field your office?” It has a prestige few venues in the world can match.
What makes Wrigley so special when newer, flashier parks exist?
Tradition. Every park in baseball is unique, but Wrigley has preserved what makes it Wrigley while modernizing just enough. People complained about the video board, yet the ivy, the brick, the baskets remain. Even the old caretaker’s house still stands—someone once lived there to tend the field! Wrigley is full of reminders of baseball history—Jackie Robinson played there—and still it’s spotless. The bleachers feel like baseball in its purest form.
What does it mean to you personally to be one of the faces of the Cubs on TV?
The experiences and relationships. You realize that the “beautiful, rich, and supremely talented” people we cover are just like us. We’re lucky—our office is a ballpark full of 40,000 fans. And Cubs Nation is everywhere. I’ve had people stop me in Fargo or Tallahassee to say they watch every day. That’s because of the Cubs’ tradition—WGN day games, generational memories. It’s special to be part of that.
Tell me about Coors Field. You grew up there—your dad was Rockies president. What makes that place special?
Coors Field revitalized downtown Denver. In the ’80s it was rough; now it’s booming. Coors was among the first parks built as an entertainment hub—“come for the neighborhood, stay for the game.” I learned baseball there through osmosis. That’s where we spent every Father’s Day, Mother’s Day—every summer holiday. As I got older I fell in love with the sport.
The park itself captures Colorado: mountains on one side, plains on the other. From the Rooftop you see it all. It’s both a locals’ park and a tourist destination. I’ll never forget the 2007 World Series—seeing Coors packed, signs reading “Is this heaven? No, it’s Colorado.” For a month, Denver was a baseball town.
Outside Coors is McGregor Square, named for your father, Keli McGregor. What does that mean to your family?
It’s incredibly meaningful. One day I’ll bring my kids there to show them their grandfather’s name. Dad cared deeply about Colorado and wanted Coors Field to bring people together. McGregor Square does exactly that—it’s a place where people gather before and after games. He’d be proud of how it unites Denver around baseball.
What do you think he’d be proudest of if he could see it now?
How well-kept everything is. He believed fans should always have a clean, friendly experience. Coors Field is now the third-oldest NL ballpark behind Wrigley and Dodger Stadium—but it feels brand new. That’s exactly what he wanted.
Any Cubs moments you’ll never forget?
2021 trade deadline. Rizzo was traded mid-series; his dad said goodbye before it was official. I realized I was living through history. Another memory: 2020 pandemic games. Wrigley was empty, but fans on the rooftops booed Ryan Braun from across the street. It reminded me how alive that neighborhood is. Opening Day is always emotional—seeing Ryne Sandberg, Andre Dawson, Fergie Jenkins—it connects generations. Wrigley’s story wouldn’t be the same without them.
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NOTE: The above was edited for clarity and length.
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