The Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2016

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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

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    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


Chicago Cubs Sign John Lester 6 years $155M

Chicago Cubs Sign John Lester 6 years $155M

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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.

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Jon Lester of the Boston Red Sox hurls a no-hitter at Fenway vs Kansas City

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On May 19, 2008, Jon Lester of the Boston Red Sox hurls a no-hitter in his 7-0 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. Lester became only the third lefty in franchise history to throw a no-no at Fenway Park. It was the first complete game of Lester’s career. Lester, who was


Kevin Youkilis establishes the longest errorless streak by a first baseman, playing the field flawlessly for 194 games

Kevin Youkilis establishes the longest errorless streak by a first baseman, playing the field flawlessly for 194 games

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Kevin Youkilis establishes the longest errorless streak by a first baseman, playing the field flawlessly for 194 games. The Red Sox infielder, who hasn’t committed an error at first base since July 4, 2006, breaks Steve Garvey’s mark set with the Padres from 1983-85.