Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2016

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2016

Major League Season Recap 2016 World Series – Chicago Cubs NL over Cleveland Indians AL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Ben Zobrist Babe Ruth Award – Jon Lester Championship Series ALCS Cleveland Indians over Toronto Blue Jays 4 games to 1 ALCS MVP – Andrew Miller NLCS Chicago Cubs over Los Angeles Dodgers 4 games to 2…

The Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years
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The Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years

    November 2, 2016, in an epic game 7, the Chicago Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years by defeating Cleveland, 8 – 7, in Game 7, making up a three games to one deficit in. Dexter Fowler hits a lead-off homer off Corey Kluber, but the Indians manage to tie…

the first World Series game played at Wrigley Field in 71 years, the Indians eke out a 1 – 0 victory over the Cubs 

the first World Series game played at Wrigley Field in 71 years, the Indians eke out a 1 – 0 victory over the Cubs 

2016 – In the first World Series game played at Wrigley Field in 71 years, the Indians eke out a 1 – 0 victory over the Cubs in Game 3 of the 2016 World Series. Pinch-runner Michael Martinez scores the only run in the 7th when he is driven in from third base by pinch-hitter Coco Crisp’s single. Cody Allen ends the game by striking out Ben Zobrist with two runners in scoring position.

In the Cy Young Award vote, Jake Arrieta of the Cubs is the winner in the Nationals League while Dallas Keuchel does the same in the American League.
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In the Cy Young Award vote, Jake Arrieta of the Cubs is the winner in the Nationals League while Dallas Keuchel does the same in the American League.

In the Cy Young Award vote, Jake Arrieta of the Cubs is the winner in the Nationals League while Dallas Keuchel does the same in the American League. Both pitchers won their respective league’s Wild Card Game with strong performances, in addition to being dominant in the regular season.

Chicago Cubs Sign John Lester 6 years $155M

Chicago Cubs Sign John Lester 6 years $155M

One day after their south side rivals, it’s the Cubs’ turn to steal the headlines at the winter meetings in San Diego, CA. First, they sign highly sought-after free agent P Jon Lester to a six-year deal worth $155 million, and then they acquire C Miguel Montero from Arizona for minor leaguers Jeferson Mejia and Zack Godley.

Rick Renteria becomes the Cubs’ 53rd manager in franchise history

Rick Renteria becomes the Cubs’ 53rd manager in franchise history, the fourth in the last five years, when he signs a three-year contract with two club option years with the last-place team that finished the season with 96 losses. Chicago’s new 51 year-old skipper has spent the last three seasons as Bud Black’s bench coach in San Diego.

Cincinnati Reds became the 5th franchise to win the 10,000 Games

The Cincinnati Reds became the 5th franchise to win the 10,000th game in franchise history by defeating the Cubs, 9 – 4, on a cold blustery day at Wrigley Field. Cubs starter Chris Volstad gives up four runs in the 1st to send the Reds on their way. They joined the Giants, Dodgers, Cardinals and Braves.

The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad and cash

The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad and cash. The 30 year-old right-hander will join fellow Venezuelan Ozzie Guillen, Miami’s new manager, who has been publicly supportive during the combative hurler’s controversial moments, which have included firing a ball into the outfield and physically fighting with teammates.

Ron Santo is the lone player elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee

Ron Santo is the lone player elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee

2011 – Ron Santo, former Chicago Cubs third baseman in the 1960s, who died last year, is the lone player elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. He receives 15 of 16 votes from members of the “Golden Era” Committee.

Theo Epstiens first move with Cubs is to fire Mike Quade

In one of the first moves of the new management team led by team President Theo Epstein, the Cubs fire manager Mike Quade. The long-time coach and minor league manager found success as Lou Piniella’s interim replacement at the end of the 2010 season, but 2011 was another story, as the Cubs finished 5th in…