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Chicago Cubs' Rene Rivera celebrates his grand slam home run against the Atlanta Braves with Cubs' manager Joe Maddon during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Young)

Rivera hits grand slam as streaking Cubs top Braves 14-12

By MIKE HELFGOT - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Mike Montgomery delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Montgomery pitches Cubs past Pirates 6-1

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Phillip Ervin (27) reacts after crossing home plate after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Ervin, Votto lead Reds past Cubs despite Chicago’s 6 homers

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) reacts after giving up eight runs to the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Cubs’ Lester allows 9 runs before exiting in 2nd vs. Reds

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Arrieta helps Cubs stay hot with 8-3 victory over White Sox

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli, left, celebrates with Josh Harrison after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Lester rocked as Cubs lose 14-3 to Pirates

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Jon Lester throws during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Veteran Lester thinks Cubs’ youth helps chance for repeating

By MIKE TULUMELLO - 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)

Cubs, Indians hope to celebrate championship in Cleveland

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - 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: Chapman, Cubs top Indians 3-2 to force Game 6

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras, left, hugs Kyle Schwarber as Schwarber stretches during batting practice for Friday's Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Longtime pals Ross, Lester keep Cubs alive in World Series

By JAY COHEN - 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)

Kluber, Indians beat Cubs 7-2, now lead World Series 3-1

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

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)

Lester falters as Cubs lose to Indians 6-0 in Series opener

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

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)

Kluber, Perez, Indians beat Cubs 6-0 in World Series opener

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

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)

Lester, Cubs ready in case Cleveland tries to run wild

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

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

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward warms up before Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Baez, Lester share NLCS MVP award

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward warms up before Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dodgers save Kershaw for Game 6, and now they’ll need him

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs is congratulated after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday in Los Angeles. (Associated Press)

Cubs blast Dodgers 10-2 to pull even in NLCS

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward warms up before Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cubs homer twice in 10-2 win over Dodgers; tie NLCS 2-2

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

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)

Montero’s PH slam lifts Cubs over Dodgers 8-4 in NLCS opener

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press