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Cubs Reporter Bruce Levine Apologizes After Accidental X Post
7/15/2026, 12:31:42 AM
Accidental X Post and Immediate Fallout
On Monday night, July 14, 2026, at 7:46 p.m., Bruce Levine—reporter for the Cubs’ Marquee Sports Network and The Score—posted a message on X that was not intended for public view. The text read: “You and the other coaches have been the stars of the team being 12 games over .500. Let’s Hope twinkle dee and twinkle dum don’t sell you guys out like the 2025. Enjoy the t the family time pal.” The post, which appeared to target a member of the Cubs’ coaching staff, was inadvertently broadcast to thousands of X users before Levine deleted it. Observers linked the nicknames “twinkle dee” and “twinkle dum” to Cubs president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins.
Background on Levine’s Role with the Cubs
Levine is a regular presence at Wrigley Field, frequently seated beside Hoyer and Hawkins during media scrums that are aired on Marquee. He also appears on Marquee pre-game shows and co-hosts the Saturday segment “Inside the Clubhouse” on The Score. His proximity to the executive suite makes the accidental post particularly noteworthy within the organization’s media ecosystem.
Official Cubs Response
A Cubs spokesperson confirmed that Levine apologized directly to Hoyer and Hawkins and that the executives accepted the apology. The spokesperson added, “We’ve moved on, and we’re focused on an exciting second half of the season.” The organization emphasized that the incident would not distract from the team’s on-field performance.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You and the other coaches have been the stars of the team being 12 games over .500. Let’s Hope twinkle dee and twinkle dum don’t sell you guys out like the 2025. Enjoy the t the family time pal.” — Bruce Levine, X post
- “Bruce has apologized to Jed and Carter, and they’ve accepted his apology. We’ve moved on, and we’re focused on an exciting second half of the season.” — Cubs spokesperson
The episode underscores the heightened scrutiny on media figures who operate in close quarters with team leadership, especially in an era where accidental digital disclosures can quickly reach a wide audience.
