Chicago cubs win 2016 world series, first since 1908. The cubs defeated the indians, 87, in extra innings, ending their 108year world series championship drought. The cubs have 11 pitchers on the roster and 14 position players, including kyle schwarber the cubs made two changes from the nlcs roster to the world series roster, rob zastryzny is not on the roster with schwarber being added. The 2016 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2016 season. The chicago cubs and the cleveland indians met in the deciding game 7 of the 2016 world series at progressive field in cleveland on wednesday, nov. To celebrate their 100 years at wrigley, the cubs wore a patch on their home uniforms and wore 1916 throwback uniforms on july 6. Chicago a wgn news exclusive steve bartman has received an official chicago cubs 2016 world series championship ring as a special. Michael lees senior yearbook in 1993 correctly predicted the chicago cubs would win the 2016 world series. The 3456 hitters combined for nine runs in three home runs and give jake arrieta all the run support he needed to pick up a. Morris from progressive field the chicago cubs offense comes alive as they score nine runs to force a game seven of the 2016 world series. Cubs world series parade reportedly drew one of the. Nov 03, 2016 game 7 of the world series between the chicago cubs and cleveland indians was a rollercoaster ride for fans of both teams.
The 2016 chicago cubs played 160 games during the regular season, won 102 games, lost 58 games, and finished in first position. The chicago cubs celebrate after defeating the cleveland indians 87 in game seven of the 2016 world series at progressive field on november 2, 2016 in cleveland, ohio. Apr, 2017 the 2016 world series, featuring the cleveland indians vs. Relive game 7 of the 2016 world series between the cubs and. After 108 years of waiting, the cubs won the 2016 world series with a victory over the indians on wednesday night at progressive field. The 3456 hitters combined for nine runs in three home runs and give jake arrieta all the run support he needed to pick up a win in his five and two thirds innings of work. Twitter in 1989, back to the future part ii predicted the. Cubs world series parade reportedly drew one of the largest. Which world series winner was better, the 2005 white sox or the 2016 cubs.
Since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to mlb. Nov 03, 2016 the chicago cubs shattered their championship drought in epic fashion. All video footage rights belong to mlb advanced media and shout. Game 1 is tuesday night at progressive field in cleveland. The cubs defeated the cleveland indians in seven games in the 2016 world series, their first appearance since the 1945 world series and first win since the 1908 world series. I have watched it 2 times as a companion to the 8 disc collectors edition that i bought at the same time. Chicago cubs win, cubs win game 7 in cleveland box score, stats, complete recap updated jan 09, 2019. Reaction from addison russell after the chicago cubs won the 2016 world. Nov 02, 2016 2016 world series chicago cubs over cleveland indians 43 2015 ws 2017 ws.
A 17minute delay followed the ninth inning, then ben zobrist. The chicago cubs are champions at long last, winning their first world series since 1908. Nov 03, 2016 since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to mlb. The 112th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion chicago cubs and the american league al champion cleveland indians, the first meeting of those franchises in postseason history. Relive game 7 of the 2016 world series between the chicago cubs and cleveland indians fox sports mar 26, 2020 at 10. Chicago cubs manager joe maddon celebrates with ben zobrist after game 7 of the major league baseball world series against the cleveland indians thursday, nov. Man predicted chicago cubs would win 2016 world series in. The cubs have 11 pitchers on the roster and 14 position players, including kyle schwarber.
The cubs made two changes from the nlcs roster to the world series roster, rob zastryzny is not on the roster with schwarber being added as a 14th position player. Jul 31, 2017 on behalf of the entire chicago cubs organization, we are honored to present a 2016 world series championship ring to mr. The 2016 chicago cubs played 160 games during the regular season, won 102 games, lost. In a recent article that is sure to draw the ire of. When the cubs clinched the final out of the 2016 world series, the city collectively exhaled. Steve bartman, ricketts and the cubs said in a statement. Transcript for chicago cubs win 2016 world series the last time the chicago cubs won a world series, television had not yet been invented. Game 7 of the world series between the chicago cubs and cleveland indians was a rollercoaster ride for fans of both teams. Fox to reair game 7 of 2016 world series saturday fox 59.
I want to congratulate cleveland indians and manager terry francona, maddon said. Chicago cubs celebrate world series championship picture. The chicago cubs shattered their championship drought in epic fashion. Chicago cubs 2016 topps world series champions factory sealed hanger box set with kris bryant, kyle schwarber, addison russell, anthony rizzo, david. Cubs end 108year wait for world series title, after a little. On behalf of the entire chicago cubs organization, we are honored to present a 2016 world series championship ring to mr. Catcher david ross and other cubs players sang go cubs go. World series chicago cubs mlb towels for sale ebay. The cubs tied up the world series 11 in game 2, beating the indians 51. Oct 25, 2016 the cubs released the 25man roster for the world series. The 112th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion chicago cubs.
This bluray is a awesome way to relive the historic championship run of the chicago cubs to become 2016 world champs. The 1908 season was a rollercoaster for chicago, which jumped out to an early lead in the nl standings but spent most of the summer trailing the new york giants. The cubs become the first team to overcome a 31 series deficit with road wins in game six and seven since the pirates in 1970, nine for more on the 2016 world series champion chicago cubs heres nlb dot com jeff nelson after winning the world series with the kansas city royals in 2015, ben zobrist signs a four year deal with the chicago cubs. The cleveland indians and the chicago cubs faced in game 4 of the 2016 world series at wrigley field in chicago on saturday, oct.
Cubs end 108year wait for world series title, after a. In the world series, the cubs came back from a threegamestoone deficit, winning the final three games. Steve bartman receives 2016 chicago cubs world series. They played their home games at wrigley field park factors.
The most magical season in chicago cubs history 2016 by chicago cubs highlights. Chicago cubs manager joe maddon holds the world series trophy during the chicago cubs victory celebration in grant park on november 4, 2016 in chicago. Oct 22, 2016 the chicago cubs and cleveland indians will meet in the 2016 world series, each looking to snap a decadesold championship drought. Jul 31, 2017 chicago a wgn news exclusive steve bartman has received an official chicago cubs 2016 world series championship ring as a special gift from the ricketts family and the cubs organization. Cleveland wls the chicago cubs won the world series for the first time in 108 years, beating the cleveland indians 87 in 10 innings. Its not often that 108 years of history is broken but thats what happened this week as the cubs took home their first world series championship since 1908. Chicago cubs win 2016 world series after a 108year wait for a world series championship, the cubs had to wait just a little longer and the brief rain delay came at exactly the right time for jason heyward to give the players a pep talk. Here are the 25 men who will go into battle against the cleveland indians beginning tonight. Nov 02, 2016 the chicago cubs are champions at long last, winning their first world series since 1908. The team said kyle schwarber is not medically cleared to play in the field.
Banks, sandberg and sosa joined by a few 2016 world series winners were picking a baseball stars lineup for each team during april. The 2016 chicago cubs season was the 145th season of the chicago cubs franchise, the 141st in the national league and the cubs 101st season at wrigley field. The chicago cubs and cleveland indians will meet in the 2016 world series, each looking to snap a decadesold championship drought. Posted nov 04, 2016 2016 world series game 7, chicago at cleveland. Chicagos national league franchise ended its 108year title drought this season, winning a major leaguebest 103 games and leading the nl central wire to wire. The series was played between october 25 and november 2 although game 7 ended slightly after 12. Tv, the live video streaming product that airs every game in hd to nearly 400 different devices. Relive the exciting 2016 baseball season with the team that won it all, the chicago cubs, through comprehensive highlights and exclusive interviews. Relive game 7 of the 2016 world series between the cubs. Nov 03, 2016 the chicago cubs won the world series for the first time in 108 years, beating the cleveland indians 87 in 10 innings. The cubs released the 25man roster for the world series. Chicago cubs fans may be surprised that 2016 is at number 12. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season.