The 2016 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball 's (MLB) 2016 season. The 112th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff between the National League (NL) champion Chicago Cubs and the American League (AL) champion Cleveland Indians, the first meeting of those franchises in postseason history.

Throughout the club's history, the Cubs have played in a total of 11 World Series. The 1906 Cubs won 116 games, finishing 116–36 and posting a modern-era record winning percentage of .763, before losing the World Series to the Chicago White Sox ("The Hitless Wonders") by four games to …

Yes, the Chicago Cubs have won consecutive championships once, when they won the World Series twice in a row in the 1907-1908 seasons. A full list of all Chicago Cubs championships and championship appearances, along with scores, dates and opponents.

View a comprehensive list of every single MLB World Series champion from 1903 to present on ESPN. Includes the finals opponent and the series result.

Nov 3, 2016 · A 17-minute delay followed the ninth inning, then Ben Zobrist smacked a tiebreaking RBI double in a two-run 10th that lifted the Cubs to an 8-7 victory over the Indians on Wednesday night in Game 7. "It was like a heavyweight fight, man," said Zobrist, who was named World Series MVP. "Just blow for blow, everybody playing their heart out.

The 2016 World Series was the 112th edition of Major League Baseball's World Series, a best-of-seven playoff between the National League (NL) champion Chicago Cubs and the American League (AL) champion Cleveland Indians, the first meeting of …

Mar 18, 2024 · Explore the history of the Chicago Cubs in the World Series, including their total championships, appearances, American League titles, and division wins.

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Nov 7, 2016 · CHICAGO -- The 2016 season is one Cubs fans won't forget for a long time. For the first time since 1908, the Cubs are World Series champions. Say that a few times out loud. They had to rally to beat the Indians, 8-7, in 10 innings in a …