They discuss how worried they should be after the recent losses. (1:41)
Laura Ricketts has insisted that it is her life's work to fight against discrimination, despite acknowledging that the family's proposed takeover of the club will not win over fans right away.
Three years ago, it was revealed that the family investment group, which includes the owners of the Chicago Cubs and their children, had been accused of Islamophobia.
A group of around 100 supporters protested outside of the stadium before the home defeat to the Bees on Saturday, and the trust voiced concerns about the family on the grounds of diversity.
Prominent members of the bid, including Laura and Ken, have been in London this week meeting with various fan groups to alleviate their fears and attended the game on Sunday.
The Cubs have been owned by the Ricketts family since 2009, when they bought the team along with a share of SportsNet Chicago for $845 million. Forbes estimated the franchise's value at $3.36b last year, after the family renovated Wrigley Field and created a regional sports network.
Laura Ricketts, who came out as gay in the 1990s, said in a statement that they are not going to be able to convince all the fans that they will be good stewards. I can assure you that it has been my life's work to fight against discrimination and bigotry.
Coming out as a lesbian has influenced my perspective on diversity and inclusion. I don't know what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes, but I can begin to understand.
That is a gift. I feel a sense of responsibility to be an advocate because I am in this position. Being an advocate means speaking up and listening.
The Raine Group will confirm a preferred bidder for the project shortly after the deadline of April 11.
The public opposition to the proposal is the biggest problem for the family, with the CST stating last week that 77% of its members do not support the proposal.
Tracy Brown and Kerrie Evans from the women's group met with Laura.
She said that they had informative and enjoyable meetings with some passionate fan groups.
It was great to hear about the work that the Chair of Kick It Out is doing. We would like to introduce them to Major League Baseball.
Tracy Brown reminded me of a lot of people I know and have worked with in Chicago, leaders who put themselves out there for their community.
She wants herself and her community to be acknowledged and have a voice. We agreed to stay in touch, starting with a Zoom next week with me and the founder of Out at Wrigley, an annual event that the Cubs have hosted at Wrigley Field since 2001.
Todd Boehly, part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Lakers, was at the home game against Real Madrid for the first leg of the playoffs.
According to sources, he is going to hold meetings with senior figures at the club in the next 24 hours to fine- tune their bid.
The integrity of the bid process is expected to be maintained by the other bids, one led by British businessman Sir Martin Broughton and another involving Boston Celtics chief Steve Pagliuca.
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