The Chicago Cubs announced some surprising news on Thursday night, showing off unexpected alternate uniforms for next season. In a 46-second reveal video, the C

The Chicago Cubs will sport baby blue on the field next season for the first time since 1961, debuting a new alternate uniform. Dubbed the "Blues Alternate," the look -- which was announced by the Cubs Thursday night -- pays tribute to the team's history and honors Chicago's contribution to the electric blues music movement with multiple nods to the era.

The Chicago Cubs unveiled a new “Blues Alternate” uniform Thursday, adding it to the home jersey rotation for select days while retiring their City Connect “Wrigleyville”