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Cubs release statement after Wrigley Field bomb threat evacuation

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Wrigley Field received the green light to re-open after security officials evacuated the ballpark after the Cubs-Giants series had concluded on Sunday due to a bomb threat.

The ballpark was shut down for about an hour until it was safe to re-open.

Shortly after the game had ended, Wrigley Field security told media members to leave the press box but didn't provide a reason.

CSN's Kelly Crull, who was at Wrigley Field, reported it was because of a bomb threat.

Yes, a bomb threat at Wrigley has players, fans, media all being evacuated.