Welcome to Ivy League Cubs!

Welcome to Ivy League Cubs!

Hi, we are Jake and Jacob, and this is Ivy League Cubs, a blog centered around baseball with a focus on the Chicago Cubs! We are excited to share our perspectives on baseball with you. This is an introduction article so you can get to know us, as a sort of Q&A. Without further ado, let’s dive in!


Question: When/how did you start to like the Cubs?

Jake Answer: My dad is a lifelong Cubs fan, as are both of my grandfathers, so it naturally got passed down to me and I have watched them all my life.

Jacob Answer: Around 7 years old, thanks to my dad growing up in the Chicagoland area.


Question: Who is your current favorite Cubs player?

Jake Answer: Adbert Alzolay.

Jacob Answer: Nico Hoerner


Question: Favorite Cub Legend?

Jake Answer: Fergie Jenkins

Jacob Answer: Ron Santo


Question: Who is your favorite non-cub?

Jake Answer: Mookie Betts.

Jacob Answer: Logan Gilbert


Question: Who are your other favorite sports teams?

Jake Answer: Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Bulls.

Jacob Answer: Bears, Blackhawks, Rockets, Arsenal


Question: If you had to pick, who is your second favorite baseball team?

Jake Answer: Arizona Diamondbacks

Jacob Answer: The Seattle Mariners


Question: Coolest In-Person Baseball Experience? 

Jake Answer: I was at the Stroman shutout this past season. It was pretty cool.

Jacob Answer: Either the 2023 London Series or 2017 Home Opener where they raised the World Series flags and carried the trophy onto the field. 


Question: Favorite position to play in baseball?

Jake Answer: Pitcher

Jacob Answer: Center Field


Question: Least favorite team outside of the NL Central?

Jake Answer: Cleveland Guardians

Jacob Answer: Houston Astros


Question: Who is the GOAT of baseball?

Jake Answer: Barry Bonds

Jacob Answer: Willie Mays


Question: Who is the greatest pitcher of all time?

Jake Answer: Greg Maddux

Jacob Answer: Randy Johnson


Question: Favorite Baseball Movie?

Jake Answer: 42

Jacob Answer: Moneyball


Question: Favorite Food?

Jake Answer: Cajun Chicken Pasta

Jacob Answer: Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza


Question: Favorite Candy?

Jake Answer: Kit Kat

Jacob Answer: Twizzlers/Swedish Fish


Question: Favorite soda?

Jake Answer: Root Beer

Jacob Answer: Coke Zero


Question: Favorite Movie?

Jake Answer:  Shawshank Redemption/The Dark Knight

Jacob Answer: Back To The Future/The Dark Knight


Question: Favorite TV Show?

Jake Answer: The Office

Jacob Answer: Parks and Recreation 


Question: Favorite Musical Artist/Band?

Jake Answer: Def Leppard

Jacob Answer: The Beatles


Question: What are your career goals?

Jake Answer: Work for a Major League Baseball team

Jacob Answer: Become a baseball reporter or work in some sort of baseball media


Question: Favorite Hobby?

Jake Answer: Video Games

Jacob Answer: Baseball Cards/Traveling


Question: Favorite Video Game?

Jake Answer: Out of the Park Baseball

Jacob Answer: Fortnite


This is a little about us, let us know what you agree or disagree with! 

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I’m Jacob

My name is Jacob Zanolla! I graduated high school in 2024. Along with starting this blog, I founded the Stuck In the Ivy Podcast and also assist with NorthSideBaseball.com.

I’m Jake

My name is Jake Russell, I am a Freshman in College who loves the Cubs (and baseball in general)!

I’m Luke

My name is Luke Pietraszewski. I’m a college student, SABR member, & a diehard Cubs fan.

I’m Matt

My name is Matt Rhodes, i’m a sophomore in college and I’ve been a die hard cubs fan my whole life.

I’m Ethan

Hi, I’m Ethan! I’m currently attending college for Sports Communications. I love writing about the Cubs and the Bears!

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