Lester, Cubs ready in case Cleveland tries to run wild
Jon Lester is a study in contrasts. When the baseball leaves his left hand on its way to the plate, the Chicago Cubs ace is dominant, particularly in October.
Jon Lester is a study in contrasts. When the baseball leaves his left hand on its way to the plate, the Chicago Cubs ace is dominant, particularly in October.
Next year here: Cubs, Indians to meet in World Series
The last time the Cleveland Indians won the World Series, Dewey led Truman in the polls. The Chicago Cubs' last title was 13 days after the first Ford Model T car was completed.
The last time the Cleveland Indians won the World Series, Dewey led Truman in the polls. The Chicago Cubs' last title was 13 days after the first Ford Model T car was completed.
Bill Murray talks Cubs going to World Series before accepting Mark Twain prize for humor
In an evening filled with jokes about Bill Murray's elusiveness and quirky personality, it was David Letterman who provided the most touching moment as Murray was honored with the nation's top prize for comedy.
In an evening filled with jokes about Bill Murray's elusiveness and quirky personality, it was David Letterman who provided the most touching moment as Murray was honored with the nation's top prize for comedy.
Companies working fast to get equipment to Cubs for World Series
The Chicago Cubs are in Cleveland Monday preparing for their first World Series since 1945 and equipment manufacturers are working full tilt to make sure they have the equipment to get the job done.
The Chicago Cubs are in Cleveland Monday preparing for their first World Series since 1945 and equipment manufacturers are working full tilt to make sure they have the equipment to get the job done.
Cubs open as heavy favorite to beat Indians in World Series
The Chicago Cubs have opened as heavy favorites to beat the Cleveland Indians in the World Series.
The Chicago Cubs have opened as heavy favorites to beat the Cleveland Indians in the World Series.
Cubs beat Dodgers 5-0 to reach 1st World Series since 1945
Cursed by a Billy Goat, bedeviled by Bartman and crushed by decades of disappointment, the Chicago Cubs are at long last headed back to the World Series.
Cursed by a Billy Goat, bedeviled by Bartman and crushed by decades of disappointment, the Chicago Cubs are at long last headed back to the World Series.
Dueling Droughts: Cubs, Indians set to meet in World Series
At long, long last, it's true: Either the Chicago Cubs or Cleveland Indians will win the World Series.
At long, long last, it's true: Either the Chicago Cubs or Cleveland Indians will win the World Series.
Cubs could get Schwarber back for World Series
One little doctor's appointment for Kyle Schwarber has turned into an intriguing possibility for the Chicago Cubs.
One little doctor's appointment for Kyle Schwarber has turned into an intriguing possibility for the Chicago Cubs.
Cubs fans celebrate team's 1st World Series berth since 1945
Chicago Cubs fans have waited 71 years to celebrate a return to the World Series.
Chicago Cubs fans have waited 71 years to celebrate a return to the World Series.
Cubs close, but Sarge knows what can happen
Once in a while, Gary Matthews relives how close his Chicago Cubs came to reaching the World Series.
Once in a while, Gary Matthews relives how close his Chicago Cubs came to reaching the World Series.
Cubs face Kershaw, try to end Series drought
It's been 71 years since the Chicago Cubs reached the World Series. They can finally halt the drought with a victory at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series at 8 p.m. EDT.
It's been 71 years since the Chicago Cubs reached the World Series. They can finally halt the drought with a victory at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series at 8 p.m. EDT.
Retiring Wrigley Field scoreboard operator has seen it all
Fred Washington has been surrounded by numbers and cities for decades. Seasons full of ones and twos and zeroes. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Milwaukee, too.
Fred Washington has been surrounded by numbers and cities for decades. Seasons full of ones and twos and zeroes. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Milwaukee, too.
'Wild Thing' offers to throw out first pitch before Game 1 of World Series
Wild Thing is warming up for the Indians.
Wild Thing is warming up for the Indians.
Dodgers reject Kershaw offer to save him for Game 6
Clayton Kershaw offered to pitch on short rest again in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but was turned down in favor of starting Game 6 on Saturday against the Cubs in Chicago.
Clayton Kershaw offered to pitch on short rest again in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but was turned down in favor of starting Game 6 on Saturday against the Cubs in Chicago.
Cubs beat Dodgers 8-4, head home with 3-2 lead in NLCS
Jon Lester pitched seven sharp innings, Addison Russell hit a tiebreaking homer and the Chicago Cubs moved one win from their first World Series trip in 71 years by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Thursday.
Jon Lester pitched seven sharp innings, Addison Russell hit a tiebreaking homer and the Chicago Cubs moved one win from their first World Series trip in 71 years by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Thursday.
Cubs homer twice in 10-2 win over Dodgers; tie NLCS 2-2
Anthony Rizzo, Addison Russell and the rest of the Chicago Cubs' bats broke out in a big way.
Anthony Rizzo, Addison Russell and the rest of the Chicago Cubs' bats broke out in a big way.
'Shoeless' Joe Jackson's game bat is auctioned for $583,500
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson's game bat has sold for $583,500.
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson's game bat has sold for $583,500.
RIP? Not if you're a Chicago Cubs fan in a playoff year
If you want to know just how important the Cubs are to Chicago, a good place to start is at the end.
If you want to know just how important the Cubs are to Chicago, a good place to start is at the end.
Dodgers beat Cubs 6-0 for NLCS lead
Cubs manager Joe Maddon has made some changes in Chicago's starting lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, dropping slumping outfielder Jason Heyward.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon has made some changes in Chicago's starting lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, dropping slumping outfielder Jason Heyward.
Cubs fans feeling a little priced-out by ticket prices at Wrigley
Cubs fans are clamoring for playoff tickets, but they come at quite the cost. For fans willing to travel to LA, you might get a better deal.
Cubs fans are clamoring for playoff tickets, but they come at quite the cost. For fans willing to travel to LA, you might get a better deal.