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This Trade Deadline Could Break Up The Cubs’ Almost-Dynasty

Back on June 13, around when I wrote about the MLB contenders that should consider adding players for the stretch run and playoffs, the Chicago Cubs appeared to be positioned very well within that category. They were 38-27 on the year, tied for the third-best record in the National League and boasted a 63 percent […]

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The Cubs Ended Their 108-Year Drought The Hard Way

A Chicago Cubs world championship used to be the stuff of fiction and fantasy. No more. The Cubs won the World Series early Thursday morning, ending 108 years of championship futility and setting off a Chicago celebration that might last another 108 years. Despite dominating the regular season, the Cubs won their long-awaited title in […]

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The Cubs Ended Their 108-Year Drought The Hard Way

A Chicago Cubs world championship used to be the stuff of fiction and fantasy. No more. The Cubs won the World Series early Thursday morning, ending 108 years of championship futility and setting off a Chicago celebration that might last another 108 years. Despite dominating the regular season, the Cubs won their long-awaited title in […]

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