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@realcubsinsider
Cubs Insider
5 years
As we officially change the guard today from Joe Maddon to David Ross, it feels fitting to throw it back to one of Joe's classiest moves as the Cubs manager: Removing David Ross mid-inning so he could receive a standing ovation in his final reg season game at Wrigley.
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@realcubsinsider
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Four playoff appearances, two division titles, one pennant, and a World Series Championship. Thank you for everything, Joe Maddon.
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Our Captain forever. Thank you for everything you have done for this team and this community. We love you, @ARizzo44 .
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@realcubsinsider
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5 years
Three years ago today, the Chicago Cubs won the pennant.
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@realcubsinsider
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5 years
Hang this in the Louvre
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@realcubsinsider
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6 years
This picture from @Cubs Instagram story is EVERYTHING
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@realcubsinsider
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3 years
A Chicago Cub forever. A hero in Chicago forever. In our hearts forever. Thank you, @ARizzo44 .
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@realcubsinsider
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7 years
. @CubsJoeMadd loves 'The Office'. We love 'The Office'. So we put together a quick intro for a new show, 'The Offense'. (Obv wouldn't have been possible w/o @cubs incredible Bryzzo videos).
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@realcubsinsider
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3 years
Anthony Rizzo appears to be asking David Ross if he's the new reliever as Tepera exits 😂
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@realcubsinsider
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3 years
These three men changed our lives and gave us memories that will last forever. Thank you @KrisBryant_23 @ARizzo44 and @javy23baez .
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4 years
Kris Bryant holding his son Kyler and showing him Game 7 of the World Series! (via Jess Bryant’s IG story, @ jess_bryant) #cubs
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@realcubsinsider
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3 years
Five years ago today, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series!
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5 years
Three years ago tonight, Javy Báez launched a game-winning home run off Johnny Cueto to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead in the 2016 NLDS. For those who may have forgotten, the Cubs would go on to win the 2016 World Series.
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@realcubsinsider
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7 years
In case you’re interested in Yu Darvish hitting a BP homer.
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@realcubsinsider
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5 years
Thank you forever, Mike Montgomery. @MikeMontgum22
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3 years
Father and son. Trevor Williams and his Dad, Richard, react to that inning-ending double play.
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3 years
As if today wasn’t emotional enough… Javy and Rizz.
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5 years
As we bid farewell to the Cubs on WGN, a little #fbf to perhaps @LenKasper ’s best call and an all-time great Cubs moment that, of course, aired on WGN.
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@realcubsinsider
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7 years
A fond farewell and THANK YOU to Jake Arrieta. His time with the Cubs: - 68 wins from 2013-2017 - 2015 NL Cy Young Award - 2-0 in 2016 WS - 2016 World Series Champion - 2 no hitters A short video could never do it justice, but here's our way of saying thanks.
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@realcubsinsider
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3 years
Bryzzo 4 Life via Jess Bryant’s IG
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5 years
One of the best videos from the night the Cubs won the World Series. The live shot outside of Wrigley Field as the scoreboard changes to CUBS WIN!
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5 years
Yu Darvish’s last 4 starts. 6 IP, 2 ER, 9 K, 0 BB 5 IP, 1 ER, 8 K, 0 BB 6 IP, 4 ER, 9 K, 0 BB 7 IP, 0 ER, 10 K, 0 BB That’d be 36 K: 0 BB
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7 years
The angles/speeds are not exactly the same, but I think this side by side view of Kyle Schwarber from last August and today (via @cubs ) illustrates just how big a transformation he has made this offseason.
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@realcubsinsider
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4 years
Three years ago today Anthony Rizzo led the Chicago Cubs into Wrigley Field holding the Commissioner’s Trophy the night the Cubs raised the banner for winning the 2016 World Series. #FlashbackFriday
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@realcubsinsider
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4 years
He took Gerrit Cole into the Allegheny. He took the Cardinals deep onto the video board. He came back from what should have been a season ending injury to help the Cubs win the 2016 World Series. He was our left fielder. Thanks for everything, Kyle.
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@realcubsinsider
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From draft pick, to ROY, to MVP, to World Series Champion. Kris Bryant will forever be one of the best to ever wear a Chicago Cubs uniform. Thank you for everything, Kris. @KrisBryant_23
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@realcubsinsider
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4 years
On this day four years ago, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. 8-7 in 10!
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@realcubsinsider
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2 years
In 2016, the Chicago Cubs were very, very good.
@WatchMarquee
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OTD in 2016, Jake Arrieta threw his 2nd no-hitter in 11 starts 🤯 @Prevagen
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@realcubsinsider
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4 years
The @cubs TikTok giving us a little catcher’s POV of Kyle Hendricks curveball courtesy of Chad Noble.
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5 years
Robel Garcia has more extra base hits TODAY than Daniel Descalso had in May and June combined...
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5 years
Remember that time Javy Báez stole home in the 2016 NLCS? That was awesome.
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@realcubsinsider
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3 years
Ladies and gentleman, your first place Chicago Cubs.
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5 years
Just for reference, this is what a Hall of Fame worthy broadcaster sounds like. Pat Hughes >>>> everyone else.
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4 years
Joc Pederson’s gonna be repping his new city tomorrow per his Instagram
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5 years
JHey celebrating the sweep in style on the lake, via his IG (jheylove22)
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@realcubsinsider
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8 years
Breaking: Manny Ramirez back with Cubs...as Albert Almora.
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@realcubsinsider
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5 years
On this date in 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series.
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@realcubsinsider
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The most magical player of our lives. Thank you for everything, Javier. @javy23baez
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@realcubsinsider
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4 years
After Max Fried gave up 2 runs in Boston tonight, we have a change atop the NL ERA leaderboard. Ladies and gentleman, allows us to introduce the current ERA leader in the National League: YU DARVISH
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@realcubsinsider
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4 years
Smiling Kyle Hendricks 📸 @cubs
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@realcubsinsider
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3 years
On this date in 2016, Kyle Hendricks pitched 7.1 shutout innings, Rizzo and Willson took Kershaw deep, and the Chicago Cubs won the Pennant.
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@realcubsinsider
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6 years
M _ P "I'd like to solve the puzzle..."
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.300 AVG 30 HR 100 RBI 21 SB 35 2B 9 3B And that's just the offense.
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@realcubsinsider
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4 years
In honor of what would have been his 81st birthday today, here is Ron Santo learning his number would be retired by the Chicago Cubs back in 2003. Happy birthday, Ron. We love you. We miss you.
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@realcubsinsider
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4 years
Added some appropriate music to WIllson's bat flip
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@realcubsinsider
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3 years
This is Anthony Rizzo extending his body to make a play. Related, the Cubs should extend Anthony Rizzo for life. #ExtendRizzo
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@realcubsinsider
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Three years ago today, Kris Bryant gave the Cubs a 1-0 lead in Game 6 of the 2016 World Series. The Cubs would win 9-3, forcing a decisive Game 7. In case you forgot what happened in Game 7, I’m sure the entirety of Cubs Twitter will be happy to remind you tomorrow!
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4 years
On this day in 2015, Jake Arrieta took the mound in Pittsburgh for the 2015 NL Wild Card Game. After replying to Pirates fans on twitter with "whatever helps keep your hope alive, just know, it doesn't matter," Arrieta tossed a complete game shutout with 11 strikeouts.
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5 years
Jon Lester left a nice gift for Adbert Alzolay in anticipation of his first start tonight!
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4 years
Congratulations to David Ross on his first win as the Manager of the Chicago Cubs!
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6 years
Today just feels like one of those "let's watch Miguel Montero hit a game-winning PH grand slam in the NLCS" kind of days. #cubs @miggymont26
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3 years
Kris and Kyler Bryant taking in the HR Debry!
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5 years
Spending all night watching this on repeat.
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5 years
Marquee Reportedly Finalizing Deals to Keep Len Kasper, Jim Deshaies Together on Cubs Broadcasts #Cubs Insider
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5 years
Yu Darvish was OUTSTANDING tonight: 7.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 10 K, 1 BB
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4 years
Tweeting Javy Báez videos every day until baseball returns day 100/? 100 days! Thanks for following along. For such an occasion, enjoy a montage of Javy being Javy. A minute of lightning fast tags, incredible defense, and magical slides. #cubs
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Four years ago today Javy Báez hit this go-ahead home run off John Lackey and the Cardinals. The Cubs would win this game 6-4 to win the NLDS.
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4 years
Thank you for every second, @LenKasper .
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5 years
Starting today, we’re going to tweet at least 1 Javy Báez video per day until baseball comes back. Day 1/?: No-look Javy tag.
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Today feels like a good day to flashback to Yu Darvish’s 14 strikeout effort against the Padres in September. A reminder, Yu posted a 2.76 ERA with a 118:7 K:BB rate in 81.2 IP in the 2nd half. He is also our Twitter King.
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Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javy Báez all homered in their debut games with their new teams.
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4 years
Happy anniversary to one of the greatest tweets of all time.
@jonmorosi
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Kyle Schwarber en route to Cleveland now on a private jet. He's expected to DH for the #Cubs in Game 1. @MLB @MLBNetwork
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Javy and JHey ready to work. 📸: @cubs
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I'm really fast
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4 years
Javy Báez are you kidding me!!!
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2 years
The crowd grows silent with the pitch as the ball gets put into play. The intensity grows as KB moves toward the ball. And, finally, the roar of thousands of Cubs fans in attendance after the final out. Never gets old.
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Ok, one more anniversary video. Always loved this ballpark cam shot from MLB Network.
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"At some point, the uniform goes to somebody else, and it’s just my time. Chicago is my city and it always will be." - Jake Arrieta
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Tweeting Javy Báez videos every day until baseball returns day 8/? Javy steals home with a vintage El Mago slide. #cubs
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Today feels like a good day to re-share this video. To the rest of the MLB, your manager could NEVER.
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Welcome back, Ian Happ. We missed ya! #tbt
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For the first time in his career, Javy Báez is a Gold Glove winner!
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Tweeting Javy Báez videos every day until baseball returns day 6/? Javy takes John Lackey deep to give the Cubs the lead in Game 4 of the 2015 NLDS. The Cubs would go on to win this game, eliminating the Cardinals.
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“Jake Arrieta pitches for the Chicago Cubs tomorrow”
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We were reminded by @BleacherNation that today is the anniversary of Wade Davis closing out the NLDS victory over Washington in 2017. That means it’s also the anniversary of one of the greatest interviews in Cubs history with Jon Lester
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As he returns to the Wrigley Field mound tonight for the first time, wanted to re-share our farewell/tribute vid to Jake Arrieta. Forever a Chicago Cubs great and World Series Champion. Thank you @JArrieta34 , and welcome back.
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Love the way Javy explodes into view from out of the frame here
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Tweeting Javy Báez videos every day until baseball returns day 10/? Javy circles the bases for a little league HR in Milwaukee. #cubs
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"I love this city and everything we have done here. The fans, the people, the hospitality we get in Chicago...I feel like Chicago is home for me...Obviously, it is no secret I want to be a Cub for my whole career.” - Anthony Rizzo Happy Birthday to our captain, #44 !
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Tweeting Javy Báez videos every day until baseball returns day 54/? June 2019. KB has been hit by multiple pitches in the series, Cole Hamels was hit, and one batter earlier Rizzo was hit. Enter El Mago for proper retaliation. #cubs
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Ben Zobrist is back in the Cubs lineup for the first time since May 6th. Feels like a good time to remind everyone that Ben was the MVP of the 2016 World Series, which was won by the Chicago Cubs.
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Tweeting Javy Báez videos every day until baseball returns day 92/? After trailing 10-2 earlier, Javy’s bases clearing double ties things at 10. The Cubs scored 9 runs in the inning, all with 2 outs, en route to a 14-10 W.
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6 years
A little 3-run HR by @WContreras40 😱
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4 years
Ok, one more anniversary video. Always loved this ballpark cam shot from MLB Network.
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Anthony Rizzo should ALWAYS be mic’d up
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Inject. This. Into. Our. Veins.
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Tweeting Javy Báez videos every day until baseball returns day 15/? Javy launches a BOMB and gives us a little Sammy hop in the 2018 home opener at Wrigley. #Cubs
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OTD in 2015: The Cubs eliminate the Cardinals and move on to the NLCS. Pat Hughes delivers one of his most iconic calls as Héctor Rondón gets the final out.
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Kyle Hendricks is HYPED after his 10 strikeout outing tonight against the Rockies
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You might be cool but you’ll never be as cool as Javy Báez
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Kris Bryant through 231 PAs: 2016 (MVP): .279/.364/.520, 13 HR, 40 RBI, .378 wOBA, 136 wRC+ 2019: .283/.403/.576, 13 HR, 35 RBI, .408 wOBA, 155 wRC+
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Getting ready to watch the Cubs game and remembering it’s an off-day
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The veteran. The lefthander. Number 34. BDJ. - 2 ASG appearances - 1 NLCS MVP - 77-44 w/ a 3.64 ERA overall - 2.44 ERA in 12 Playoff games - 1 World Series Championship Thank you for everything, Jon Lester. Forever a Chicago Cubs legend.
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Tweeting Javy Báez videos every day until baseball returns day 44/? Javy making it look easy. #cubs
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4 years
More from KB’s IG story. This video is incredible for several reasons...watch until the end. 😂
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3 years
Willson Contreras wants Sammy back at Wrigley
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Kris Bryant with his son Kyler is exactly the type of content we all need right now.
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Tweeting Javy Báez videos every day until baseball returns day 22/? Javy Báez, the best shortstop in Chicago, uses the swim move slide to avoid the tag and steal second. #Cubs
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We’ll just leave this picture of Anthony Rizzo right here.
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Now that it’s Saturday in Chicago, it feels good to say this again. Jake Arrieta pitches for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field today.
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Good morning! The Cubs and Cardinals meet at Wrigley Field this afternoon. Time to get HYPED by watching the Cubs knock STL out of the 2015 playoffs (they haven’t been back since), accompanied by one of Pat Hughes best calls.
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