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Chicago Cubs president for baseball operations Theo Epstein looks up during the team practice before baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, in Chicago. The Cubs host Game 1 of the series against the Dodgers on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cubs, Dodgers get ready for Game 1 of NLCS

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, is tagged out at home by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal (9) after a sacrifice fly-attempt by teammate Anthony Rendon in the fifth inning during Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kershaw gets save, LA tops Nats 4-3 to win NLDS

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester swings during a team workout in preparation for Saturday's Game 1 in baseball's National League Championship Series in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs to start Lester in NLCS Game 1

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

In this Oct. 6, 2016 photo, from left, Sean Leahy, Kaitlin Reap, Addison Casavechia, Connor Burns, blue shirt, Quinn Roberts and Max Oldham, students at Hawthorne Elementary School near Wrigley Field in Chicago, hold a Cubs W sign outside the school. It was one of 500 W's that the Cubs gave the school for the kids, who took them home last week. Every postseason run by the Cubs is accompanied by a fear of failure for its diehard fans. But young supporters of the Cubs know little of billy goat curses and botched plays, and they are confident of a World Series win. (AP Photo by Don Babwin)

Curses, schmurses: Kids confident in Chicago Cubs

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks at a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Giants’ playoff run over, Cubs rally in 9th to win NLDS

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant, left, celebrates with third base coach Gary Jones (1) after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

This time, Giants fall short in an even year, lose to Cubs

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2009, file photo, actor Daniel Stern attends the world premiere screening of 'Whip It' during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto. Stern has brought back his character from his 1993 Chicago Cubs-themed film, “Rookie of the Year” in honor of the team’s run through the baseball playoffs. Stern posted a short video on his Facebook page Oct. 9, 2016, in which he appears as pitching coach Phil Brickma and dresses in a Cubs uniform. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)

Daniel Stern revives ‘Rookie of the Year’ character for Cubs

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Javier Baez of the Cubs hits an RBI single during the ninth inning of Game 4 against the Giants Tuesday in San Francisco. (Associated Press)

Cubs rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Giants 6-5 to win NLDS

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks at a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Cubs heading to their 2nd straight NLCS, ready for more

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant, left, celebrates with third base coach Gary Jones (1) after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Cubs wait to see who they’ll meet after reaching NLCS again

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant, left, celebrates with third base coach Gary Jones (1) after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Arrieta’s early 3-run homer doesn’t hold, Cubs lose Game 3

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant, left, celebrates with third base coach Gary Jones (1) after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Panik, Giants top Cubs 6-5 in 13 to force Game 4 in NLDS

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy listens to a question during a news conference Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Chicago. The Giants are scheduled to face the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs face tall task in Bumgarner, try to close out series

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) hits a home run in the eighth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Wood homers as Cubs beat Giants 5-2 for 2-0 NLDS lead

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy listens to a question during a news conference Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Chicago. The Giants are scheduled to face the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cueto splendid but Giants lose 1-0 to Cubs on Baez HR in 8th

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy listens to a question during a news conference Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Chicago. The Giants are scheduled to face the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Lester, Baez help Cubs blank Giants 1-0 in NLDS opener

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

A woman pushes a stroller with a toddler by Wrigley Field, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, in Chicago. Living near the workplace is one of the unique attractions of playing in a vibrant residential neighborhood like Wrigleyville. For the players and staff who take advantage, it means almost nonexistent commutes, more time with family and a chance to mingle with the surroundings in a way that might not be possible in other cities. For residents, well, you might have a Cub living next door. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

At home in Wrigleyville, players embrace proximity to park

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco. Samardzija is scheduled to start Game 2 against the Chicago Cubs in a National League Division Series. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Samardzija to start Game 2 for Giants

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 26, 2016, file photo, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz and Detroit Tigers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia watch the flight of Ortiz's three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston. Big Papi, Kris Bryant and Bryce Harper are just a few of the big-name offensive stars leading their teams into the postseason. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

A capsule look at the Giants-Cubs playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy listens to a question during a news conference Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Chicago. The Giants are scheduled to face the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cueto, Giants set for Game 1 of NLDS against Lester, Cubs

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press