Chicago Cubs

101-Year-Old Chicago Cubs Fan Hopes Beloved Team Grants Her Birthday Wish

6:07pm October 21, 2016

by Cheryl Corley

Centenarian Virginia Wood has a birthday wish — a World Series title for her Chicago team. But they'll have to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers before they compete for the top prize.

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Fans walk outside Chicago's Wrigley Field prior to Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 15.

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Cubs Fans Keep The Faith After A Lifetime Of Losing, And It's Paying Off

9:55am October 19, 2016

by Sarah Spain

If you're a Chicago Cubs fan, it's always had to be about more than winning — until this year, when the world's most famous lovable losers have a better chance than ever to change their reputation.

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Alcides Escobar #2 of the Kansas City Royals scores a run in the fifth inning against the New York Mets in Game Two of the 2015 World Series.

Changes In Safety And Diplomacy Are On Deck For Baseball's Opening Day

5:28pm April 02, 2016

New technology, new safety measures, and a new relationship with Cuba are what reporter Jesse Sanchez says will be the big stories in baseball this year.

Chicago Cubs Cuddle Actual Cubs At Training Camp

4:03pm March 25, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The baseball team enjoyed a visit from two tiny bear cubs on Friday, and it was as adorable as it sounds.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 18 in New York.

Astros' Dallas Keuchel and Cubs' Jake Arrieta Win Cy Young Awards

9:19pm November 18, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Keuchel of Houston won the award for the American League and Arrieta of Chicago won in the National League.

The New York Mets celebrate after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series to get to the World Series, which starts Tuesday.

LA Congressman Loses Bet, Sings 'Meet The Mets'

7:01pm October 23, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., lost a bet with New York Democrat Steve Israel when the Mets defeated the Dodgers in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The result is pretty amazin'.

New York Mets' Daniel Murphy rounds first after hitting a two-run homer in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League championship series against the Chicago Cubs.

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New York Mets Beat The Cubs To Win National League Title

3:47am October 22, 2015

by L. Carol Ritchie

The Mets head to the World Series after a four-game sweep of Chicago in the National League Championship Series.

A father who snagged a foul ball at a Chicago Cubs game Tuesday is getting praise — even though the play was overturned.

Yoink! Dad Nabs Foul Ball While Holding Baby At Cubs Game

2:49pm June 24, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Cubs fan Keith Hartley got a round of applause for focusing on making the catch — and not disturbing his infant son Isaac, who kept enjoying his bottle while his dad lunged over the rain tarp.

Top prospect Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs will bat fourth in his debut Friday against the San Diego Padres. Bryant hit 43 home runs in the minors last season.

Can Top Slugger Joining Cubs End 106 Years Of Sadness?

3:14pm April 17, 2015

by Miles Parks

Top prospect Kris Bryant is set to bat fourth against the Padres Friday in his major league debut, bringing with him hope Chicago may someday soon win another championship.

Chicago Cub Ernie Banks, right, told NPR's Scott Simon, left, in 2014 that he had a lot of fun winning games, but the main thing in his life was "making friends."

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Let's Play Two! Remembering Chicago Cub Ernie Banks

12:00pm January 24, 2015

by Scott Simon

Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks has died. NPR's Scott Simon remembers the two-time National League MVP as the nice guy who finished first and brought smiles to all his fans' faces.

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