The moment Addison Russell squeezed the ball into his glove in foul territory to catch Jason Kipnis’ pop fly for the final out, delirious Cubs fans from all around Progressive Field made a beeline for the visitors’ dugout. There they massed together, waving W flags, singing “Go, Cubs, Go” and proclaiming this 112th World Series […]
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Living the dream: Hendricks takes hill for Game 7
Game 7 of the World Series will begin like this: The Indians will have the 2014 American League Cy Young Award winner on the mound in Corey Kluber, making his third start in the Series and seeking his third win. But don’t overlook the 26-year-old Ivy Leaguer starting for the Cubs. Kyle Hendricks is formidable, […]
Cubs close to joining 3-1 comeback club
The Cubs trailed the Indians 3-1 through four games of this World Series and they were down 1-0 through the first three innings of Game 5 on Sunday night. Now, just over 48 hours later, Chicago has evened things up with a 9-3 win over Cleveland in Game 6 to force a winner-take-all Game 7 […]
Hendricks not lacking for advice on G7 start
Kyle Hendricks need look no further than his own clubhouse for advice on Wednesday’s assignment, the biggest of his three-year Major League career. Fourteen years ago, the Angels and Giants met in Game 7 of the World Series, and an even younger pitcher started for the Angels. John Lackey, 23 years old at the time, […]
Uncanny parallels between Cubs, '79 Pirates
The Cubs forced Game 7 vs. the Indians with a victory Tuesday. The last team to come back from a 3-1 deficit and win the final two games on the road to claim the title was the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates. Read More Here (1)
Game 7 of a lifetime! Cubs-Tribe tonight at 8
We are about to witness the most anticipated Game 7 in baseball history. This seemingly subjective idea is actually objectively accurate, because the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians came into this World Series with a combined championship drought — an unthinkable 176 years — that is the longest in the history of the Fall Classic. […]
Russell fuels torrent as Cubs force epic G7
Six RBIs from Addison Russell and an effective start by Jake Arrieta helped lift the Cubs to a 9-3 win over the Indians in Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field on Tuesday night. Wednesday’s decisive contest will be the 37th winner-take-all Game 7 in World Series history. Read More Here (1)
Nov. 1 Addison Russell postgame interview
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell addresses the media after Game 6 of the World Series. Read More Here (2)
After World Series Game 6: IRL
Addison Russell tied the World Series record for RBIs in a game (six) with a grand slam, and Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo also homered as the Cubs busted out Tuesday night for a 9-3 victory at Progressive Field to force a Game 7 on Wednesday. Read More Here (3)
Bryant's HR ignites Cubs' first-inning frenzy
It was a Kris Bryant home run that put the Cubs on the board in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday, and Bryant who got them going again in Game 6 on Tuesday night. Read More Here (3)
