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2017 Chicago Cubs postseason

Cub Tracks pitches in

Rocket’s bat flip, buying stock in Theo, other bullets, and Jim Stafford, too

Cubs Heroes and Goats Playoff Edition: NLCS Game 5

Another successful Cubs season comes to a close

Dodgers 11, Cubs 1: On to 2018

The Cubs lost. But they are no longer "losers."

2017 National League Championship Series Game 5 preview: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Thursday 10/19, 7 p.m. CT

The Cubs go for their second straight win over the Dodgers.

Cubs NLCS Game 5 lineup: Kyle Schwarber in again vs. Clayton Kershaw

Joe's playing his hunch again.

Cubs Heroes and Goats Playoff Edition: NLCS Game 4

There will be no sweeps. Cubs win 3-2 and extend the series.

Umpires admit they were wrong on the Curtis Granderson call

Joe Maddon got himself tossed for nothing, essentially.

Cubs 3, Dodgers 2: The long ball and the non-strike call

An explosion of Cubs home runs led the team to its first NLCS win over the Dodgers, and then manager Joe Maddon exploded, too.

Cub Tracks stays alive!

Quade’s anniversary, It’s not a Goodbye, the Blue Halo, and other bullets

2017 National League Championship Series Game 4 preview: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Wednesday 10/18, 8 p.m. CT

The Cubs must win or their season will end.

Cubs NLCS Game 4 lineup: Albert Almora back at leadoff

And Jason Heyward will sit.

The one team that came back from a 3-0 postseason deficit has connections to both NLCS clubs

It’s a fun story, even if it’s unlikely to be repeated.

Cubs Heroes and Goats Playoff Edition: NLCS Game 3

Cubs lose third straight; must win four in a row to advance.

2017 National League Championship Series Game 3 preview: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Tuesday 10/17, 8 p.m. CT

The series moves to Wrigley, and the Cubs hope the bats wake up.

Cubs NLCS Game 3 lineup: Ben Zobrist leads off

And Kyle Schwarber's back.

Here’s an idea that could make postseason games shorter

A modest proposal that would make games take less time, and still give the TV folks the money they need.

MLB Playoffs 2017: Home field advantage could help spark a Cubs comeback

Home teams have a .750 winning percentage so far this postseason.

MLB Playoffs 2017: Cubs/Dodgers Wednesday NLCS Game 4 time confirmed

And that's because the ALCS will go to at least Game 5.

Cub Tracks warms up

Eudaimonia, social media doesn’t count, fidget spinners in space, and other bullets

The Cubs should stockpile closers like the Yankees, Dodgers and Astros have done

The three other championship series teams have plenty of bullpen help. The Cubs don’t, and it could cost them.

Cubs Heroes and Goats Playoff Weekend Wrap edition: Games 1-2 of the NLCS

Cubs drop the first two games and face an uphill battle to advance to the World Series.

Dodgers 4, Cubs 1: The Wade Davis question

And there’s another problem for the Cubs in this series beyond the bullpen.

Cubs NLCS Game 2 lineup: Jon Jay back to the leadoff spot

The Cubs are going with their best defensive alignment.

Hey Dodgers! If you take leads like you did last year, Jon Lester will pick you off

This is the new, improved Jon Lester.

Cub Tracks wants to get even

the ‘Snodgrass muff’, Albert hits lefties, is living forever going to suck? and other bullets

Cubs NLCS Game 1 lineup: Kyle Schwarber in left field

Schwarber gets the Game 1 nod after starting just twice in the division series.

MLB Playoffs 2017: Cubs set NLCS roster

There has been just one change, and it’s one you likely expected.

BCB staff Cubs vs. Dodgers NLCS roundtable

The front-page writers here had a chat Saturday morning about the series that begins tonight.

MLB Playoffs 2017: How to avoid the traffic crush at Dodger Stadium

And, some tips on good local food choices before you go to the game.

MLB Playoffs 2017: Cubs name Jose Quintana to start NLCS Game 1

The Cubs acquired the lefthander for occasions just like this.

MLB Playoffs 2017: Here are your confirmed game times for NLCS Games 3 and 4 at Wrigley Field

Here’s the scoop for the Cubs vs. Dodgers at Wrigley.

A look back at every Cubs/Dodgers game in 2017

The Cubs haven’t played the Dodgers since before Memorial Day.

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