Peter Marzano

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Digital Content Producer at WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL)

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Articles

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki named NL Player of the Week

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Peter Marzano

After a red-hot offensive week that saw the Chicago Cubs capture series victories against the Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds, one of the team's biggest offensive contributors took home a leaguewide honor. For the second time in his four-year MLB career, outfielder and designated hitter Seiya Suzuki was named the National League Player of the Week, after going 12-for-25 with three home runs, four doubles and four walks alongside 10 RBI last week.
Cubs designate Julian Merryweather for assignment, call up Brooks Kriske

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Peter Marzano

Ahead of Saturday afternoon's game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago Cubs announced that right-handed reliever Julian Merryweather has been designated for assignment. In a corresponding roster move, right-handed pitcher Brooks Kriske has been selected from Triple-A Iowa. Merryweather, 33, is in his third season with the Cubs, and was formerly a key piece to the team's bullpen in 2023.
Six Flags Great America puts out casting call for roller coaster commercial — with 1 big requirement

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Peter Marzano

Calling all adrenaline junkies: Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is looking for extras to be part of a commercial shoot for its newest roller coaster, "The Wrath of Rakshasa." The suburban Chicago theme park, which opened for the 2025 season April 18, posted about the opportunity Monday on Facebook, saying applications would go live at 10 a.m. The application will be live for one day only, the theme park said, with the form remaining open until 3 p.m. Those who are selected to participate...
Multiple Midwest rides make list of 10 best roller coasters in America

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Peter Marzano

Summer is quickly approaching, with families and thrill-seekers across the country making plans for amusement park visits over the next few months. Those in the Midwest find themselves in luck in this department, with world-renowned theme parks such as Cedar Point, Kings Island and Six Flags Great America all just a drive away.
Broadcast of 2005 World Series in Chicago shows Pope Leo XIV in attendance

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Peter Marzano

After hours of conflicting reports regarding the baseball fandom of Pope Leo XIV, family confirmed the south suburban native was indeed a fan of the Chicago White Sox. However, more evidence of the pope's baseball fandom emerged Friday as fans learned he was in attendance for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, the first of four straight White Sox wins over the Houston Astros en route to their first championship in 88 years.
Six Flags America, Hurricane Harbor to close after 2025 season, company announces

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Peter Marzano

Just under a year after the merger between Cedar Fair and Six Flags led to the new company having a much larger park portfolio, the permanent closure of one of their parks has been announced. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor, located near Upper Marlboro, Maryland in the Washington, D.C. area, will close for good following the 2025 season, with redevelopment plans in place for the land the park occupies, according to a press release.
White Sox acquire former Cubs infielder for cash considerations

2 months ago | nbcchicago.com | Peter Marzano

Ahead of Saturday's game against the Athletics in West Sacramento, the Chicago White Sox have completed a crosstown trade to add to their infield depth. According to the club, the White Sox have acquired third baseman Gage Workman from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. Workman was designated for assignment by the Cubs earlier this week. In a corresponding move, the White Sox have designated infielder Nick Maton for assignment.
Cubs outlast Diamondbacks 13-11 in slugfest for the ages

2 months ago | nbcchicago.com | Peter Marzano

An unseasonably warm Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field is typically a recipe for an active offensive baseball game, but no expectations could have possibly matched reality for the series opener between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks. The afternoon didn't start out heavily loaded with offense, with the Cubs taking a 2-0 early on and carrying a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning.
Cubs option top prospect to Triple-A Iowa amid flurry of roster moves

2 months ago | nbcchicago.com | Peter Marzano

After a tough 10-4 loss at the hands of the San Diego Padres Monday night, the Chicago Cubs made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Tuesday night's contest, including sending a top prospect down to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs announced they optioned Matt Shaw to Iowa and placed reliever Eli Morgan on the 15-day injured list with an elbow impingement. In corresponding moves, the Cubs recalled right-hander Daniel Palencia and lefty Luke Little Iowa, while activating Vidal Bruján from the 10-day IL.
Chicago Bulls welcome 95-year-old superfan attending her first game

2 months ago | nbcchicago.com | Peter Marzano

The Chicago Bulls held Fan Appreciation Night festivities Friday for their final home game of the regular season, and the celebration wouldn't have been complete without one of the team's lifelong fans soaking in the action for the first time. After being surprised with tickets earlier this week, 95-year-old Ida made her way to the United Center with her family Friday night to see her very first Bulls game in-person as they take on the Washington Wizards.