Cubs Reporter Taylor McGregor Exits Marquee to Take Full-Time ESPN Position
Taylor McGregor is leaving Marquee Sports Network after seven seasons as the Chicago Cubs field reporter. She is taking a full-time role with ESPN, where she has already worked college football and UFL sidelines. McGregor will remain in Chicago and said she will still be around Wrigley Field.
McGregor's departure marks the end of a seven-year run that began when Marquee launched in 2020. She had simultaneously handled ESPN college football and UFL sideline duties since September 2019, making the transition a natural career step. Her final Cubs broadcast came at Thursday's regular-season home finale, with her contract running through season's end.
ESPN has not yet detailed her full-time assignments, and Marquee has not named a replacement. McGregor confirmed she will remain in Chicago and continue appearing around Wrigley Field. Notably, Netflix reportedly pursued her earlier this year, underscoring her rising profile in sports broadcasting.
This move could affect Cubs fans who have grown accustomed to McGregor's presence during broadcasts, though her decision to stay in Chicago may soften the transition. For ESPN, securing a reporter with established national experience could strengthen its sideline coverage across multiple sports. The broader trend of regional sports talent moving to national platforms may continue as networks compete for recognizable voices.