Chicago Cubs host the Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies July 24-29

The Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley Field for their first home series following the All-Star break when they host the Philadelphia Phillies July 24-26 and the Colorado Rockies July 27-29. The homestand features several promotional giveaways, new food offerings and #WeAreGood T-shirts, inspired by catcher Miguel Montero's popular Twitter hashtag, available July 25 to benefit Cubs Charities and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Fans can purchase tickets for the Phillies and Rockies series at www.cubs.com or 800-THE-CUBS (800-843-2827). Details of the homestand follow.

Promotions:

On Friday, July 24, up to the first 10,000 fans in the ballpark will receive a Billy Williams Replica Statue presented by Pepsi.

The following day, July 25, up to 10,000 fans will receive a Jorge Soler Cubs Debut Bobblehead presented by Illinois Pork Producers.

Kids Sundays continue July 26 with a Cubs Replica Batting Helmet presented by Advocate Children's Hospital for up to the first 5,000 children age 13-and-younger, while Kids Run the Bases continues post-game for the first 1,000 kids 13-and-under. Fans can also visit the Blue Lizard Sunscreen booth inside Gate G during the game for a free sunscreen sample and useful tips to help strikeout skin cancer, the most common of all cancers.

On Tuesday, July 28, the Cubs invite all youth Scouts and their friends and families to Scout Night at Wrigley Field. Participants who purchase a ticket through the dedicated Special Group Nights page at www.cubs.com/specialevents will receive a Cubs-themed Scout Patch.

Food Specials:

As a tribute to Hot Dog Month in July, the Decade Diner in the right field concourse will offer a unique foot-long Philly Cheese Steak Dog that features a foot-long Vienna Beef hot dog topped with sautéed beef, onions and white American cheese. Guests also may order a Next Level BLT made with slab-cut Nueske's bacon, avocado mayonnaise, thick-cut vine ripened tomatoes and arugula on grilled sourdough bread.

Platform 14, the new outdoor concession area in the Budweiser Bleachers located behind the center field scoreboard, will serve a new rotation of Hot Doug's sausages as well. The "Champ Summers" is a spicy Vienna Polish sausage served with Goose Island beer mustard and crispy fried onions. The "Pete LaCock" is a ribeye steak sausage with horseradish cream and blue cheese. The "Bill Bonham" is an atomic pork sausage with cherry marmalade and smoked gouda cheese.

Guests and Entertainment:

On Friday, July 24, former USA Olympic gold medalist gymnast Shawn Johnson and former USA Olympic silver medalist gymnast Alicia Sacramone will throw a ceremonial first pitch. Aaron Bruno, frontman of the band AWOLNATION, will throw a ceremonial first pitch and the band will lead the afternoon's 7^th inning stretch.

Cubs National Anthem singer Wayne Messmer will lead the stretch Sunday, July 26.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller will throw a first pitch and lead the stretch Monday, July 27.

Chicago Fire defender Eric Gehrig will throw a first pitch and later will be joined by midfielders Michael Stephens and Chris Ritter to lead the stretch Tuesday, July 28.

On Wednesday, July 29, the Cubs will host a pregame jersey exchange with Manchester United legend Bryan Robson. Aon, a partner of both clubs, is the presenting partner of Manchester United's Summer Tour, which stops at Soldier Field later that evening for a match vs. Paris Saint-Germain. Robson will throw a ceremonial first pitch as well.

Let's Give Charitable Campaign:

Fans will have the opportunity to learn more about Cubs Charities programming and give back to the community this homestand as part of this season's ongoing "Let's Give" campaign.

Following the game Friday, July 24, Cubs manager Joe Maddon will continue his "Respect Community" charity T-shirt initiative by representing the Cubs Scholars program. The Cubs Scholars Program offers quality scholarship and financial contributions for Chicago inner-city high school students, coupled with a program designed to promote academic achievement and encourage post-secondary educational advancement. Five high school seniors are selected as Cubs Scholars each year based on their academic achievement and potential, community participation, need, leadership potential and demonstrated ability to be a team player. Each class of Cubs Scholars collectively receives $100,000 in scholarships and participates in a Cubs College Prep program, where they are paired with a Cubs associate who serves as a mentor as they prepare for college.

On Saturday, July 25, the Cubs Wives will offer #WeAreGood T-shirts in the main concourse by Gate F. The shirts, inspired by catcher Miguel Montero's popular Twitter hashtag, will be available for a $25 donation benefiting Cubs Charities and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Homestand Recap, July 24-29:

Friday, July 24 vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 3:05 p.m.

• First pitches: Former USA Olympic gold medalist gymnast Shawn Johnson, former USA Olympic silver medalist gymnast Alicia Sacramone and AWOLNATION frontman Aaron Bruno
• 7^th inning stretch: Members of the band, AWOLNATION
• Broadcast: WGN, WBBM 780-AM, Cubs.com
• Promotional Item: Billy Williams Replica Statue presented by Pepsi, up to the first 10,000 fans

Saturday, July 25 vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 3:05 p.m.

• Broadcast: ABC 7, WBBM 780-AM, Cubs.com
• Promotion: Jorge Soler Cubs Debut Bobblehead presented by Illinois Pork Producers, up to the first 10,000 fans
• Cubs Wives offering #WeAreGood T-shirts by Gate F to benefit Cubs Charities and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Sunday, July 26 vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 1:20 p.m.

• National Anthem and 7^th inning stretch: Wayne Messmer
• Promotional Item: Cubs Replica Batting Helmet presented by Advocate Children's Hospital, up to the first 5,000 children age 13-and-younger
• Broadcast: ABC 7, WBBM 780-AM, Cubs.com
• Kids Run the Bases post-game, first 1,000 kids 13-and-under

Monday, July 27 vs. Colorado Rockies, 7:05 p.m.

• First pitch and 7^th inning stretch: Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller
• Broadcast: CSN+, WBBM 780-AM, Cubs.com

Tuesday, July 28 vs. Colorado Rockies, 7:05 p.m.

• Special Group Night: Scout Night, participants receive Cubs-themed Scout Patch

• First pitch: Chicago Fire defender Eric Gehrig
• 7^th inning stretch: Chicago Fire midfielders Michael Stephens and Chris Ritter and defender Eric Gehrig
• Broadcast: CSN+, WBBM 780-AM, Cubs.com

Wednesday, July 29 vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:20 p.m.         

• Pregame jersey exchange with Manchester United legend Bryan Robson
• First pitch: Manchester United legend Bryan Robson
• Broadcast: WGN, MLB Network, WBBM 780-AM, Cubs.com