Tagged: chicago cubs

October 23, 2016

Cubs Win 1st National League Pennant in 71 Years

Something happened on October 22nd, 2016 that we had wondered if we would ever see in our lifetime. The Chicago Cubs actually won the National League Pennant for the first...

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October 21, 2016

Cubs Beat Dodgers and Are One Victory Away From World Series

Behind a fine pitching performance by Jon Lester and the revived bats of their hitters, the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second night in a row...

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September 16, 2016

Cubs Clinch National League Central

The Chicago Cubs lost their game against Milwaukee on September 15th, but still became the first major league team this season to clinch a division title. That’s because the 2nd...

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August 31, 2016

Kyle Hendricks Emerging as Another Ace on Chicago Cubs Pitching Staff

Kyle Hendricks pitched seven shutout innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 at Wrigley Field on August 30th. Hendricks allowed just 3 hits and walked one in...

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July 26, 2016

Cubs Acquire Aroldis Chapman from Yankees

For weeks now, speculation has run rampant that the Chicago Cubs would make a deal for New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, he of the 100+ miles per hour fastball,...

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June 28, 2016

Kris Bryant’s Record Setting Game

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2015, and is making a bid for the league’s Most Valuable Player Award here in...

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May 9, 2016

Cubs Stay Hot With Four Game Sweep of Nationals

The National League East Leading Washington Nationals were in Chicago to take on the N.L. Central leading Cubs for a big four game weekend series May 5th-8th. When they left...

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April 23, 2016

Cubs Pitcher Jake Arrieta Picks Up Where He Left Off Last Season

Going into the 2016 baseball season, big things were expected of Chicago Cubs righthander Jake Arrieta. After all, Arrieta was a big part of the Cubs surprise run to the...

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April 8, 2016

Cubs’ Hitters Off to Hot Start

After the Chicago Cubs came out of nowhere to win 97 games and make the playoffs last year, big things were expected this year; they are considered one of the...