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Champion Cubs get started with fanfare, big expectations

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, in Cleveland. Washington outfielder Bryce Harper, Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta, New York Mets pitchers Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom, and Baltimore third baseman Manny Machado were among 146 players eligible to exchange salary arbitration figures with their teams, though most were expected to reach agreements.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Arrieta skipping White House trip, cites family reasons

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, in Cleveland. Washington outfielder Bryce Harper, Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta, New York Mets pitchers Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom, and Baltimore third baseman Manny Machado were among 146 players eligible to exchange salary arbitration figures with their teams, though most were expected to reach agreements.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Cubs, Arrieta avoid arbitration with 1-year deal

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FILE - In this April 26, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta, wife Brittany, daughter, Palmer, and son, Cooper, wait in a dugout before a ceremony honoring Arrieta before the Cubs' baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Chicago. Brittany Arrieta shared photos on Instagram Oct. 31, 2016, of the family celebrating Halloween in a hotel room ahead of Game 6 of the World Series in Cleveland on Nov. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Jake Arrieta’s kids have hotel Halloween in Cleveland

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Members of the grounds crew prepare the field for batting practice for baseball's upcoming World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Arrieta keeps Indians in check as Cubs force Game 7

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell celebrates after his grand slam against the Cleveland Indians during the third inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Cubs beat Indians 9-3 to force World Series Game 7

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber works out in the outfield during batting practice for Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The Latest: Cubs beat Indians 9-3 to force Game 7

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Members of the grounds crew prepare the field for batting practice for baseball's upcoming World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kipnis 6th-inning double ends Arrieta no-hit bid

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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross class after catching a pop fly by Cleveland Indians' Lonnie Chisenhall during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: Cubs beat Indians 5-1 to tie Series at 1-all

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Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero (47) hits a grand slam during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cubs-Indians: A capsule look at the World Series

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Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill reacts after striking out Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the NLCS Tuesday in Los Angeles. (Associated Press)

Dodgers blank Cubs, take 2-1 lead in NLCS

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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)

Less dominant Arrieta vs Hill as NLCS shifts to Los Angeles

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

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

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

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

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)

Bumgarner’s shutout streak ends on Arrieta’s 3-run homer

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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 starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, April 21, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Lester to start Game 1 of NLDS for Cubs

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St. Louis Cardinals' Jhonny Peralta celebrates in the dugout after his home run off Chicago Cubs' John Lackey during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, June 20, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Careless Cardinals fall to Arrieta, Cubs 5-0

By PAUL LADEWSKI - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Jhonny Peralta celebrates in the dugout after his home run off Chicago Cubs' John Lackey during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, June 20, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cubs beat Cardinals 5-0 for 98th win, most since 1945

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press