CHICAGO – Cubs reliever Luke Little, a 6-foot-8 lefty with a fastball that averages 97 mph, briefly went viral for a reason other than his baseball talent. “Hate to Say I Told You So,” a ...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Luke Little was forced to replace his glove with American flag patch due to regulation, retires batters in 4-3 victory over Houston Astros.

Apparently, the patch itself broke a Major League rule. It’s not about the flag, necessarily. According to Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, it was about the white in the patch.

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night’s 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch.

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night’s 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch.

A U.S. flag is displayed on the field to commemorate Memorial Day prior to a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 26, 2025. (Chris Sweda ...

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