It’s Cubs Game Day, and That Means Sam Bernero Is Greeting Players as They Prepare to Turn the Pinko Reds Blue
CHICAGO — There’s something electric in the air when it’s Cubs game day, and if you’re anywhere near Wrigley Field, chances are you’ve seen him — cap on, smile wide, and energy cranked to eleven. Sam Bernero, the unofficial mayor of Wrigleyville, is back doing what he loves: welcoming players with the kind of enthusiasm that makes game day feel like a family reunion.
As the Chicago Cubs prepare to take on the Cincinnati Reds — affectionately dubbed the “Pinko Reds” by some fans this season — Bernero stands by the gates, rallying support and lighting a fire in the hearts of the faithful. His mission? Turn those Reds blue. Deep, Cubby blue.
“I don’t just cheer,” Bernero says. “I ignite. This isn’t just baseball — it’s our culture, our pride. And today, we remind the Reds whose house they’ve walked into.”
It’s a tradition that’s become legendary. Before every home game, Bernero greets players one by one as they arrive, offering fist bumps, jokes, and words of encouragement. Some players say they feel off if they don’t get their “Sam boost” before first pitch.
Cubs third baseman Nolan Reese agrees. “Sam’s the pulse of Wrigley. He’s not just hyping us — he believes. And that belief? It’s contagious.”
With the Cubs coming off a hot streak and the Reds floundering in the standings, the atmosphere is primed for a showdown. And Bernero, ever the showman, isn’t shy about predictions. “We’re not just winning — we’re making a statement. The Reds? They’re gonna wish they stayed in Cincinnati.”
Wrigley Field, wrapped in a sea of blue, echoes Bernero’s confidence. Fans file in early, waving flags, singing fight songs, and joining Sam’s pre-game ritual of rally cries and bold proclamations. “It’s a Cubs town,” one fan shouts, “and Sam’s our spirit animal!”
As the first pitch nears, Bernero takes a step back, his job for now complete. But he’ll be back, inning after inning, voice hoarse, heart full, as the Cubs go to battle — not just to win, but to dominate.
And with Sam Bernero leading the charge, turning the Pinko Reds blue doesn’t seem like a dream — it feels like destiny.