Taylor McGregor is heading to ESPN, full-time.
The popular sideline reporter, who covers college football for ESPN, has also served as the dugout reporter for the Chicago Cubs on the Marquee Sports Network.
Today is her final day with the Cubs.
“Today is my last broadcast with Marquee [Sports Network] and the [Chicago] Cubs. I am leaving to take a full-time role with ESPN. There’s so much that I want to say, and I will say eventually. But this has been the ride of a lifetime,” she announced.
“This is my seventh season with the [Chicago] Cubs. Every day was a joy. It was a really hard decision to come to this. Ultimately, I just felt like it was the best move for me personally, and everything that I want, both professionally and personally.”
McGregor has loved her time with the Cubs.
“I have loved my time in Chicago. To everybody who watched our broadcast every single night, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for welcoming me into your living room. When I started, I was a very green reporter with a lot blonder hair. I feel like I’ve kind of grown up on the air here at Marquee [Sports Network].”
McGregor will be staying in Chicago, while working for ESPN.
“I love all you guys. I appreciate your kindness to me throughout the years, and I look forward to still seeing you. I’m going to stay in Chicago, and I’ll still be around Wrigley Field. So hopefully, I can come say hi to you guys every now and again. Thank you for everything.”
The Cubs are heading to the postseason this year, looking like a contender in the National League.
The Cubs are 87-71, good for second place in the National League Central Division. The MLB Playoffs are scheduled to begin next week.
