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 …

Nov 3, 2016 · Ben Zobrist smacked a tiebreaking RBI double in the 10th inning and Dexter Fowler, Javier Báez and David Ross homered to power the Cubs to an 8-7 victory over the Indians in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday night. For the first time since 1908, the Cubs are World Series champions. Believe it.

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.

How many World Series have the Cubs won? The Chicago Cubs won the World Series 3 times, in 1907, 1908 and 2016. Explore and research every single postseason result from all 140 seasons in franchise history, including their 3 championships.

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.

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 …

Sep 5, 2024 · The 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians was a dramatic and tightly contested affair, extending to seven thrilling games. Both teams showcased incredible talent, resilience, and determination, making it one of the most memorable World Series in baseball history.

2016 World Series - Chicago Cubs over Cleveland Indians (4-3) series statistics and schedule on Baseball-Reference.com