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Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win! The Cubs won a nailbiter of a Game 5 3-2 to take the Series back to Cleveland. Ross and Russell had RBIs, and KB had a solo HR. Lester held Cleveland to 2 runs over 6 IP, and CJ (0.1 IP) & Chapman (2.2 IP) combined for 3 scoreless relief innings.

The W Flies After World Series Game 5

Photo Credit: Mister Pickles

There really are only two words...

LET'S GO!!!

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 2 wins away from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch. 

World Series Schedule

• Game 6: Tuesday, November 1
• at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 7: Wednesday, November 2
• at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. CT

MisterPickles at World Series Game 5!

Photo Credit:  Mister Pickles

Image Credit: Chicago Cubs

And now for MisterPickles' Favorite Cubs Hype Tweets!

WATCH: Parents of 2 adorable @Cubs babies talk about their little ones being good luck charms for the #WorldSeries.  https://t.co/TB0sTEreYg

— Good Morning America (@GMA) October 27, 2016

Schwarber may not be in the field tomorrow night for the @Cubs, but his home run ball still watches over Wrigley.  @SarahJindra found it. pic.twitter.com/vRhvFgt4fK

— WGN TV News (@WGNNews) October 27, 2016

Travel day dress code goes out the window when the @Cubs are in the #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/BEtIA8Xytt

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 27, 2016

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It has happened before in MLB. The '85 Royals pulled it off most recently. The '16 Cubs will need to do it to follow in their footsteps. Jon Lester takes the mound Sunday night at Wrigley to keep the Cubs' hopes alive.

There really are only two words...

LET'S GO!!!

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 3 wins away from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch. 

World Series Schedule

• Game 5: Sunday, October 30
• at Wrigley Field, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 6: Tuesday, November 1
• at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. CT (if necessary) 
• Game 7: Wednesday, November 2
• at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. CT (if necessary) 

DiamondGirl, RFBleachers, and MisterPickles at NLCS Game 6!

Photo Credit:  Mrs. RFBleachers

Image Credit: Chicago Cubs

And now for MisterPickles Favorite Cubs Hype Tweets!

WATCH: Parents of 2 adorable @Cubs babies talk about their little ones being good luck charms for the #WorldSeries. https://t.co/TB0sTEreYg

— Good Morning America (@GMA) October 27, 2016

Schwarber may not be in the field tomorrow night for the @Cubs, but his home run ball still watches over Wrigley. @SarahJindra found it. pic.twitter.com/vRhvFgt4fK

— WGN TV News (@WGNNews) October 27, 2016

Travel day dress code goes out the window when the @Cubs are in the #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/BEtIA8Xytt

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 27, 2016

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After 71 years...

WELCOME TO THE WORLD SERIES!!!

The Cubs came to game six on a mission, and proved it when Dexter "You Go We Go" Fowler hit a lead off double and Kris Bryant hit a single to bring him home. The Cubs would just keep on hitting. 

The hero of the game was Kyle Hendricks who pitched 7+ innings of no run ball. His line was 7.1 innings, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 base on balls, and 6 strikes outs! For only the second time in post season history, only 27 went to the plate!

There really are only two words...

LET'S GO!!!

Pickles, RF, DiamondGirl say hi from game 6.

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 4 wins away from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch. 

World Series Schedule

• Game 1: Tuesday, October 25
• at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 2: Wednesday,  October 26
• at Cleveland,  7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 3: Friday, October 28
• at Wrigley Field, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 4: Saturday, October 29
• at Wrigley Field, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 5: Sunday, October 30
• at Wrigley Field, 7:00 p.m. CT (if necessary) 
• Game 6: Tuesday, November 1
• at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. CT (if necessary) 
• Game 7: Wednesday, November 2
• at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. CT (if necessary) 

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Pickles, RF, DiamondGirl say hi from game 6.

No one say a word...

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 5 wins away from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch. 

NLCS Schedule

• Game 6: Saturday, October 22
• at Wrigley Field, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 7: Sunday, October 23
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary), 7:00 p.m. CT

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Photo Credit: Chicago Cubs 

Cubs 8 - Dodgers 4

Hey, hey! For the first time in 13 years, the Cubs are just one game away from being the National League Champions. The Cubbies took the lead in the first when Rizzo doubled to bring Fowler home. The Dodgers tied it up in the fourth. After that, it was all Cubbies.

Lester kept the Cubs in the game with seven innings, six strike outs, and one earned run.

The hero of the night was Addison Russell (again) with a two run homer in the sixth that brought home the winning run. The Cubs would add another five insurance runs to cap off the night in LA.

The NLCS will end where it should... at Wrigley Field!

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 5 wins away from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch. 

NLCS Schedule

• Game 6: Saturday, October 22
• at Wrigley Field, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 7: Sunday, October 23
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary), 7:00 p.m. CT

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Just when you thought we were in trouble, the Cubs woke up the bats in a big way. The line up combined for 13 hits, and more importantly, Rizzo and Russell started making contact for the first time in the series. They combined to make 6 hits and 5 RBIs.

The Cubs have tied the series 2-2 and have forced a Game Six back at Wrigley. Let's go!

We ain't afraid of no goats!

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 6 wins away from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch. 

NLCS Schedule

• Game 5: Thursday, October 20
• at LA, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 6: Saturday, October 22
• at Wrigley Field, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 7: Sunday, October 23
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary), 7:00 p.m. CT

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There is more baseball to be played.

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 7 wins from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch. 

NLCS Schedule

• Game 4: Wednesday, October 19
• at LA, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 5: Thursday, October 20
• at LA, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 6: Saturday, October 22
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary), TBA
• Game 7: Sunday, October 23
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary), TBA

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LET'S GO!

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Cubs 8 - Dodgers 4

Only three times in postseason history has a pinch hitter come off the bench to hit a grand slam. One of those was Miguel Montero during Game One of the 2016 NLCS!

After getting out to an early 3-0 lead, the Cubs let the Dodgers tie it up in the 8th. With two outs and the bases loaded, Miggy was down in the count 0-2 when he saw a slider hang and became the hero Chicago never expected.

Dexter Fowler capped it off the next at bat with another home run, and Rondon saved Chapman's win.

This is already an amazing NLCS, and it's only Game One!

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 7 wins from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch. 

NLCS Schedule

• Game 2: Sunday, October 16
• at Wrigley Field, 7:08 p.m. CT
• Game 3: Tuesday, October 18
• at LA, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 4: Wednesday, October 19
• at LA, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 5: Thursday, October 20
• at LA (if necessary), 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 6: Saturday, October 22
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary), TBA
• Game 7: Sunday, October 23
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary), TBA

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LET'S GO!

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The National League Championship series begins today at 7:08 p.m. Central Time, as the Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-seven series. The Cubs dispatched the Giants in the NLDS in exciting fashion.

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 8 wins from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch. 

NLCS Schedule

• Game 1: Saturday, October 15
• at Wrigley Field, 7:08 p.m. CT
• Game 2: Sunday, October 16
• at Wrigley Field, 7:08 p.m. CT
• Game 3: Tuesday, October 18
• at LA, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 4: Wednesday, October 19
• at LA, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 5: Thursday, October 20
• at LA (if necessary), 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 6: Saturday, October 22
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary), TBA
• Game 7: Sunday, October 23
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary), TBA

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LET'S GO!

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Holy Cow! Cubs Win the NLDS!

Down 5-2 in the ninth, the Cubbies came roaring back to make the score 6-5. Chapman finished the Giants with a great save!

The Cubs will welcome the Dodgers to Wrigley this weekend for the NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES!!!

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 8 wins from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch. 

NLCS Schedule, some game times TBA

• Game 1: Saturday, October 15
• at Wrigley Field, 7:08 p.m. CT
• Game 2: Sunday, October 16
• at Wrigley Field, 7:08 p.m. CT
• Game 3: Tuesday, October 18
• at LA, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 4: Wednesday, October 19
• at LA, 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 5: Thursday, October 20
• at LA (if necessary), 7:00 p.m. CT
• Game 6: Saturday, October 22
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary)
• Game 7: Sunday, October 23
• at Wrigley Field (if necessary)

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LET'S GO!

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Image Credit: Chicago Cubs

Helluva game Monday night in San Francisco, but the Giants outlasted the Cubs in extras. Arrieta, KB, and Mike Montgomery were clutch, and Albert Almora's diving catch kept the game going late.

Both teams are back at it Tuesday night, with John Lackey (8-5, 3.11 career postseason) dealing for the Cubs and Matt Moore (1-1, 4.41 career postseason) starting for the Giants.

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 9 wins from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch.

LET'S GO!

• Game 4: Tuesday, October 11
• at San Francisco, 7:40 pm CT 
• Game 5: Thursday, October 13 (if necessary)
• at Wrigley Field, 7:08 or 7:40 pm CT

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Photo Credit: Chicago Cubs

The guys decided to wake the bats up tonight! After giving up four runs, the Giants were forced to pull their starter, Jeff Samardzija, in the third, but Kyle Hendricks followed soon after in the fourth after being hit in the arm. Luckily, the x-rays came back negative, and the bullpen shut out the Giants.

One highlight of the night was Travis Wood hitting a homer during his relief stint. It was his first homer since 2014 and only the second time in history that a reliever has hit a home run in the post season! Oh, and he also got the win!

The Cubbies will be in San Francisco on Monday ... look for some brooms at the park.

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 9 wins from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch.

LET'S GO!

• Game 3: Monday, October 10
• at San Francisco, 8:38 pm CT 
• Game 4: Tuesday, October 11 (if necessary)
• at San Francisco, 7:40 pm CT 
• Game 5: Thursday, October 13 (if necessary)
• at Wrigley Field, 7:08 or 7:40 pm CT

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Photo Credit: Chicago Cubs

Javier Báez! 

Jon Lester pitched a magnificent eight and Javy ended a shutout for the Giants in the 8th with a homer. Chapman capped it off. 

This is the first 1-0 post season win for the Cubs since Game 4 of the 1906 World Series. Let's go!

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 10 wins from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us each game as we live and die with every pitch.

• Game 2: Saturday, October 8 at Wrigley Field, 7:00 pm CT
• Game 3: Monday, October 10 at San Francisco, 8:30 pm CT
• Game 4: Tuesday, October 11 (at San Francisco, if necessary, 7:30 or 8:00 pm CT)
• Game 5: Thursday, October 13 (at Wrigley Field, if necessary, 7:30 or 8:00 pm CT)

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Welcome to the Post Season! 

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 11 wins from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us starting Friday night as we live and die with every pitch when the Cubs welcome the Giants to friendly confines.

• Game 1: Friday, October 7 at Wrigley Field, 8:15 pm CT
• Game 2: Saturday, October 8 at Wrigley Field, 7:08 pm CT
• Game 3: Monday, October 10 at San Francisco, time TBA
• Game 4: Tuesday, October 11 (at San Francisco, if necessary, time TBA)
• Game 5: Thursday, October 13 (at Wrigley Field, if necessary, time TBA)

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Welcome to the Post Season! 

The 2016 Chicago Cubs are 11 wins from making history, and we will be counting down with them. Join us starting Friday night as we live and die with every pitch!

Until then, the only thing we have to ask is, "Who's next?" 

Or

We will know Wednesday. 

• Game 1: Friday, October 7 at Wrigley Field, 8:15 pm CT
• Game 2: Saturday, October 8 at Wrigley Field, 7:08 pm CT
• Game 3: Monday, October 10
• Game 4: Tuesday, October 11 (if necessary)
• Game 5: Thursday, October 13 (at Wrigley Field, if necessary)

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Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win! The 2016 NL Central Division Champion Chicago Cubs capped off a historic regular season with a signature comeback win at Cincinnati on Sunday. They erased deficits of 3-0 and 4-2, the bullpen tossed four innings of shutout ball, and Matt Szczur's 9th inning two-run double put the Cubs ahead for good.

The Cubs won their division going away, 17.5 games ahead of the second-place Cardinals, by winning 103 games, the most by a Cubs team since 1910. All in all, a fantastic season!

The North Siders wrapped up home field advantage throughout the NL playoffs. Game 1 of the NLDS is Friday, and they'll face the winner of Wednesday's NL Wild Card game between the Mets and the Giants. Here's the series schedule (some times TBA):

• Game 1: Friday, October 7 at Wrigley Field, 8:15 pm CT
• Game 2: Saturday, October 8 at Wrigley Field, 7:08 pm CT
• Game 3: Monday, October 10
• Game 4: Tuesday, October 11 (if necessary)
• Game 5: Thursday, October 13 (at Wrigley Field, if necessary)

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For those who love a challenge, the good folks at FiveThirtyEight.com posted a puzzler that considers all of the ways that the Cubs can reach their ultimate goal. Check it out.

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Post season update on the way! 

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With one regular season game remaining, the playoff picture cleared up a bit on Saturday as the Mets won to clinch home field advantage in Wednesday's NL Wild Card game. They'll host either the Cardinals, who won Saturday to stay afloat in the race, or the Giants, who beat the Dodgers. The Cubs dropped their game at Cincinnati. 

The Cubs have earned home field advantage throughout the NL playoffs. Check back after Sunday's regular season finale to see the new Cubs Magic Number!

Here's the schedule for the NLDS (all times TBA):

• Game 1: Friday, October 7 at Wrigley Field
• Game 2: Saturday, October 8 at Wrigley Field
• Game 3: Monday, October 10
• Game 4: Tuesday, October 11 (if necessary)
• Game 5: Thursday, October 13 (at Wrigley Field, if necessary)

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