Letters: Cubs' win proves that the times they are a-changing

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Cubs fans pour down North Michigan Avenue following the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Cubs fans and daily commuters pack Union Station where delays were over two hours following the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Metra commuters wait for a train at a crowded Van Buren station Nov. 4, 2016, after celebrating the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during a parade and victory rally at Grant Park in Chicago.

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Cubs fans climb a traffic signal pole on North State Street following the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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A Chicago Cubs fan kisses the team logo before the start of a World Series victory rally for the team in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.

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A Chicago Cubs fan walks past a line of people prior to the start of the Cubs’ World Series victory rally in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.

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A Cubs fan in a bear suit waves as fellow fans pour down North Michigan Avenue following the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Players and coaches watch their children play in the confetti Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester, second from left, first baseman Anthony Rizzo and infielder Javier Baez enjoy the festivities Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a victory rally at Grant Park.

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Chicago Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler, from left, first baseman Anthony Rizzo, pitcher Jon Lester and catcher David Ross sing “Go Cubs Go” on Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.

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Fans pass by piles of garbage at Congress Parkway and Michigan Avenue as they leave after celebrating the World Series champion Chicago Cubs at a victory rally at Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein stands onstage Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a victory rally at Grant Park.

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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon holds the Commissioner’s Trophy on Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.

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Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein speaks Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.

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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr., from left, outfielder Jason Heyward, third baseman Kris Bryant and shortstop Addison Russell wait backstage Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.

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Chicago Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler checks for a tear as first baseman Anthony Rizzo turns emotional Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist speaks Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.

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Kyle Schwarber, a designated hitter during the World Series, is introduced Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.

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Dexter Fowler speaks Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant looks out at the crowd Nov. 4, 2016, with the Commissioner’s Trophy in the foreground, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park.

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Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts speaks alongside siblings and fellow Cubs owners Laura Ricketts and Todd Ricketts on Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) holds the ball of the final out in Game 7 of the World Series before giving it to team co-owner Tom Ricketts at the victory rally at Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Country singer Brett Eldredge sings “Go Cubs Go” with the players at a Chicago Cubs victory rally at Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Theo Epstein carries the Commissioner’s Trophy on Nov. 4, 2016, after the Chicago Cubs celebrated their World Series championship with a rally at Grant Park in Chicago.

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A fan falls from the light pole as they celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs a rally in Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Anthony Rizzo and teammates in the confetti Nov. 4, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally in Grant Park.

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Cannons pour confetti on the buses as fans celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during the procession to Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Fans celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during parade and a rally in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Fans celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during parade and a rally in Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Fans stand on a light pole to celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during a rally in Grant Park in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Rudy Toees, 5, makes an angel in the confetti as fans celebrate the World Series champion Chicago Cubs during a parade and a rally in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2016.

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A woman rides with a W flag on her bike after the World Series celebration procession passed through Nov. 4, 2016, in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago.

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Cubs fans hold flags as they wait for the start of the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, along West Addison Street in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago.

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Buses carrying the World Series champion Chicago Cubs make their way south on Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016, during a parade held in their honor.

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Chicago Cubs fans line up along Michigan Avenue to watch the 2016 World Series champion Cubs hoist the Commissioner’s Trophy during a parade down Michigan Avenue to Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs fans line up along Michigan Avenue to watch the 2016 World Series champion Cubs during a parade down Michigan Avenue to Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.

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A man dressed as Major League Baseball’s Commissioner’s Trophy walks down North Michigan Avenue following the Chicago Cubs’ World Series championship parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs fans wave and cheer as the Chicago Cubs proceed down North Michigan Avenue during the Cubs’ World Series championship parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs fans line up along Michigan Avenue to watch the 2016 World Series champion Cubs during a parade down Michigan Avenue toward Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo salutes the crowd in a double-decker bus during the parade honoring the World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs third baseman and outfielder Kris Bryant smiles to the crowd during the Chicago Cubs’ World Series parade down North Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs fans celebrate on North Michigan Avenue during the Chicago Cubs’ World Series championship parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Luke Kraushaar, 8, left, jokes around with his older brother, Joseph, 10, on North Michigan Avenue before the start of the Chicago Cubs’ World Series championship parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Theo Epstein and the Commissioner’s Trophy roll past in a double-decker bus toward Wrigley Field’s marquee during the parade honoring the World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Buses carrying the World Series champion Chicago Cubs make their way south on Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016, during a parade held in their honor.

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Buses carrying the World Series champion Chicago Cubs make their way south on Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016 during a parade held in their honor.

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Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist and his wife, Julianna, aboard a parade bus at Wrigley Field at the start of the World Series championship celebration parade on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Fans pack into Grant Park before 10 a.m. Nov. 4, 2016, before the Chicago Cubs arrive to celebrate their World Series championship with a rally.

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Chicago Cubs fans get to the front of the barricades on the field in Grant Park in Chicago after the gates were opened for the Chicago Cubs rally and World Series championship celebration Nov. 4, 2016.

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A crowd on Michigan Avenue awaits the Cubs procession Nov. 4, 2016, on a day of festivities in Chicago to celebrate their historic World Series title.

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Chicago Cubs fans gather on North Michigan Avenue to watch the Chicago Cubs’ World Series parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs fans, bearing a sign that appears to allude to remarks by Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo in Game 7, gather on North Michigan Avenue to watch the Chicago Cubs’ World Series parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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A woman creates a makeshift W off a balcony on North Michigan Avenue before the start of the Chicago Cubs’ World Series parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs fans wait at Wrigley Field to cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4 2016.

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Chicago Cubs fans waiting at Wrigley Field cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs fans cheer as they wait at Wrigley Field before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.

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The Chicago River is dyed blue near Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016, in honor of the Chicago Cubs’ historic World Series win.

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The Chicago River is dyed blue near Michigan Avenue on Nov. 4, 2016, in honor of the Chicago Cubs’ historic World Series win.

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McKinley Lucas of New Lenox naps as Chicago Cubs fans wait at Wrigley Field to cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Chris Greco, wearing suit, stands with his son Anthony as Chicago Cubs fans wait at Wrigley Field to cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Frank Guerrero, center, wearing helmet, and fellow Chicago Cubs fans are at Wrigley Field to cheer the Cubs before the start of the World Series championship celebration parade that begins at Wrigley Field and ends at a rally in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.

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The stage is prepared Nov. 4, 2016, for the Chicago Cubs’ public celebration of their World Series championship title with a rally in Grant Park.

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The city skyline is illuminated before sunrise Nov. 4, 2016, as the city of Chicago readies to celebrate the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series with a downtown parade and rally in Grant Park.

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The city skyline is illuminated before sunrise Nov. 4, 2016, as the city of Chicago readies to celebrate the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series with a downtown parade and rally in Grant Park.

(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

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The stage is set before sunrise Nov. 4, 2016, at Grant Park as Chicago readies for a parade and rally to celebrate the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series.

(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Nov. 4, 2016 4:05 PM PT

While I was dozing, I had this dream where Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize and the Cubs the World Series.

You mean, it wasn’t a dream? Is this one now, where you’re telling me that? If it is, please don’t wake me.

Michael Jenning

Van Nuys

Now that the Cubs are World Series champions, they should have Steve Bartman throw out the first pitch on opening day next year. The Red Sox let Bill Buckner do it in 2008.

Dan Rendant

Arcadia

I’m not sure whether to congratulate Joe Maddon for one of the most dramatic wins in World Series history, or fault him for one of the most egregious examples of over-managing, which helped bring about that extra-inning scenario. I bet Kyle Hendricks was still scratching his head after the game, and not because it was doused in champagne.

Ron Ovadia

Irvine

The Cubs’ victory has proven that sabermetrics are only as effective as the opponent’s intelligence. The hits that decided the 2016 World Series were both opposite field grounders into gaping holes of an over shifted infield.

David Hawkins

Anaheim Hills

There is one common denominator between the Cubs’ overcoming the curse of the Billy Goat and the Red Sox laying waste to the curse of the Bambino. Theo Epstein methodically assembled both championship squads! Perhaps the general manager is an integral cog in the fortunes of major league teams. Are you listening Dodgers owners? Twenty-eight years and ticking!

Mark S. Roth

Los Angeles

I guess I need a bigger TV set. LeBron James’ shirt at Game 7 said “Cleveland or Nowhere,” and I couldn’t see the fine print that surely must have said “except for Miami when I feel that the grass is greener there.”

Jeff Kandel

Los Angeles

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The Chicago Cubs celebrate after beating the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3 in Game 7 to win the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) hugs his friend after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, to win the World Series.

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Relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. celebrates the Cubs’ World Series win with the W flag on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Cubs team President Theo Epstein celebrates the World Series win at Progressive Field.

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Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta and his family walk to the mound for a photo in the rain after Game 7 at Progressive Field.

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Cubs relief pitcher Justin Grimm celebrates the World Series win at Progressive Field.

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Chicago Cubs players celebrate after winning the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Team President Theo Epstein, center, with Chicago Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey (41), right, after the Cubs won the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016, in Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) is carried by first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) and right fielder Jason Heyward (22) after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, in Game 7 to win the World Series.

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Cubs manager Joe Maddon celebrates with his wife, Jaye, after the Game 7 win.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) and starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) celebrate after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, in Game 7 to win the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17), facing away, and Chicago Cubs first base coach Brandon Hyde (16) after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel hugs Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (6) after the Cubs won the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9), facing, after the Cubs won the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) is given the MVP trophy after the Cubs won the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) celebrates after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, to win the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (6), right, waves the W flag with shortstop Addison Russell (27) after the Cubs won the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta and first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrate after winning Game 7 of the World Series.

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Team President Theo Epstein and the front office staff pose for a photo after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, to win the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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The Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, in Game 7 to win the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo throws up his arms after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, in Game 7 to win the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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The Chicago Cubs celebrate winning the World Series at the end of Game 7 on Nov. 3, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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The Chicago Cubs celebrate their Game 7 World Series win over the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Cubs fans celebrate the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series against the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Cubs players stream onto the field to celebrate their Game 7 win Nov. 3, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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The Chicago Cubs celebrate winning the World Series against the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27), second baseman Javier Baez (9), third baseman Kris Bryant (17) and first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) jump as the Chicago Cubs defeat the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 to win the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) makes the last out in the bottom of the 10th inning to win Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) cheers as the Chicago Cubs defeat the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 to win the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) puts out Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the 10th inning of Game 7 on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) hits an RBI double in the 10th inning of Game 7 on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero (47) celebrates his RBI single in the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) scores in the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero (47) hits an RBI single in the 10th inning of Game 7 on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) high-fives a coach after Zobrist hit an RBI double in the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. (5) rounds third base to score in the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) celebrates his RBI double in the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs pinch runner Albert Almora Jr. (5) advances to second on a fly-out by Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) in the 10th inning during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2013.

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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (70) chats with the umpires after the tarp was removed following a rain delay at Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2013.

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Cleveland Indian players run off the field as it is covered during a rain delay at the top of the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) flies over Chicago Cubs pinch hitter Chris Coghlan (8) after the forced out at second in the ninth inning during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) advances to third after an overthrown ball in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Fans cover themselves as rain falls in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan (8) breaks up a double play attempt by Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan (8) slides and breaks up a double play as Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) holds the throw in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis (20) hits a game-tying two-run home run in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) watches the two-run home run hit by Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis (20) in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cubs and Indians fans react to a two-run home run by Cleveland Indian’s Rajai Davis (20) in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis (20) with a two-run home run to tie Game 7 in the eighth inning on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) can’t handle a Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) single in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) takes over in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester (34) speaks with third baseman Kris Bryant (17), left, and first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) before leaving the game in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) is tagged out by Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) in the seventh inning on Nov. 2, 2016, in Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester (34) reacts to striking out Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) with two men on base in the seventh inning on Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) tags out Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) on a steal attempt to end the Cubs’ half of the seventh inning during Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Nov. 2, 2016. Second base umpire John Hirschbeck (17) makes the call.

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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) hits a solo home run in the sixth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Evan Rothstein, of Wilmette, celebrates Cubs catcher David Ross’ home run at a Chicago bar during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cleveland Indians fans console each other in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs players react after Cubs catcher David Ross (3) hit a solo home run in the sixth inning on Nov. 2, 2016, in Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) bumps shortstop Addison Russell (27) after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of Game 7 on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cleveland Indians player Jason Kipnis (22) dives safely into home as Cubs pitcher Jon Lester (34) tries to tag him out in the fifth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) scores a solo home run in the fifth inning on Nov. 2, 2016, in Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs fans celebrate in the fifth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) on his way to scoring after a base hit by first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) in the fifth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) throws in the fifth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) takes over for catcher Willson Contreras (40) in the fifth inning of Game 7 on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) hits an RBI double in the fifth inning of Game 7 on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) greets second baseman Javier Baez (9) after his solo home run in the fifth inning of Game 7 on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs cheer on starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) in the fourth inning of Game 7 on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates his fifth inning RBI double as Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) walks away on Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) hits a fifth-inning home run in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) rounds the bases after his solo home run in the fifth inning on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona (17) pulls starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) watches his sacrifice fly during the fourth inning at Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) after an RBI double in the fourth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Henry Zabala from Skokie celebrates a pick-off during Game 7 of the World Series at Murphy’s Bleachers in Chicago on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) doubles in the fourth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) meets with catcher Willson Contreras (40) in the third inning of Game 7 on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) helps Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) up after being forced out at second base in the fourth inning of Game 7 on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) after allowing a run in the third inning of Game 7 on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana (41) with an RBI single in the third inning of Game 7 on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) attempts a double play but drops the ball as Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) is safe in the third inning during Game 7 on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) attempts a double play but drops the ball as Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) is safe in the third inning on Nov. 2, 2016, in Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs pitching coach Chris Bosio (25) visits starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) on the mound in the third inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cleveland Indians left fielder Coco Crisp (4) is met by second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) after scoring in the third inning on Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) is out at second base trying to stretch a third-inning single into a double as he’s tagged by Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) tags Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) out in the third inning on Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series.

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Fans watch inside Sluggers World Class Sports Bar in Chicago while the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians during the second inning of Game 7 in the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) breaks his bat and pops out to shortstop in the second inning during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) forces out Cleveland Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8) as he turns a double play to end the second inning on Nov. 2, 2016, in Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) turns a double play after forcing out Cleveland Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8), ending the second inning on Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) misses the hit by Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the second inning on Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) delivers in the first inning on Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) commits a first-inning error on Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) steals second base in the first inning Nov. 2, 2016, in Game 7 of the World Series.

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A Cubs fan holds a sign that says “Beat Cleveland” before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Teammates congratulate Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) after he hit a solo home run in the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016.

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A Cubs fans holds up a sign before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) celebrates his lead-off home run with third baseman Kris Bryant (17) on Nov. 2, 2016, during Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) celebrates his lead off home run Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 during Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) reacts after his solo home run in the first inning on Nov. 2, 2016 in Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs Dexter Fowler (24) hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) rounds the bases after his solo home run in the first inning on Nov. 2, 2016 in Game 7 of the World Series.

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Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) is safe at first base as first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) can’t make the catch in the first inning on Nov. 2, 2016 in Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) delivers in the first inning on Nov. 2, 2016 in Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) throws out the first pitch in the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) leaves the dugout on Nov. 2, 2016 before Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (70) and second baseman Javier Baez (9) in the dugout on Nov. 2, 2016 before Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs stand for the National Anthem on Nov. 2, 2016, before Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9), from left, Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) and Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) during pregame warmups on Nov. 2, 2016, before Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) warms up on Nov. 2, 2016, before Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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The Commissioner’s Trophy is walked past the dugout before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Fans watch batting practice before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Fans take pictures of the ballpark before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Musician Billy Corgan, second from left, talks with sports reporters before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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The Chicago Cubs warm up on Nov. 2, 2016, before Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) and teammates warm up on Nov. 2, 2016, before Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) warms up on Nov. 2, 2016, before Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago Cubs fans watch their team warm up on Nov. 2, 2016, before Game 7 of the World Series.

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The Chicago Cubs batting helmets are placed in the dugout on Nov. 2, 2016, before Game 7 of the World Series.

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The Chicago Cubs bats are placed in the dugout on Nov. 2, 2016, before Game 7 of the World Series.

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Chicago native Kyle Petit, currently living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, waits for the gates to open at Progressive Field.

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Indians players play Hacky Sack as broadcasters prepare for Game 7.

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Cubs fan Noah Borden adjusts his sunglasses while waiting to enter Progressive Field.

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Paul Kim grabs a sign he made while waiting in line to purchase day-of-game tickets for Game 7 at Progressive Field.

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Cubs fan and UFC fighter Clay Guida shows off his tickets for Game 7 at Progressive Field.

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Mark Monaco, of Wheaton, eats lunch while waiting to enter Progressive Field for Game 7.

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Not that bad

Hey, raise your hand if you wrote a letter to the L.A. Times sports section offering your constructive criticism to or about the Dodgers this season. Oh, I see there are a lot of you. Well, based on your self-assured insight, experience and expertise relative to Major League Baseball, you certainly ought to consider reaching out to the Padres, Reds, Braves, Rays, A’s and Twins. I’m sure they’d love to have you show them how it’s done to pull them out of the cellar and wrap up their seasons next year as well as the Dodgers did in 2016.

Martin Udell

Pasadena

Done for year

In the past UCLA fans worried that Jim Mora would leave for the pros. Now we worry he will stay.

Wes Wellman

Santa Monica

While Coach Mora has gone to great lengths to try to shed his team’s historically “soft” label, he stopped the game at Colorado when students threw marshmallows on the field so his players wouldn’t get hurt.

Insert your own punch line here.

Steve Ross

Beverly Hills

It looked like UCLA football finally turned the corner against B.Y.E. last week. The offensive line gave up no sacks. The defense gave up no points. Not one dropped pass by the receiving corps. No turnovers. No penalties. Oops, it was Bye Week.

Jeff Black

Los Angeles

With Josh Rosen now declared out for the season, Coach Mora and the UCLA brain trust should have reconsidered firing Noel Mazzone before trying to install a whole new offensive system and mind-set at UCLA.

After begrudgingly reneging on the new pro-style offense that his players obviously could not execute, Mora finally returned to the spread offense that worked pretty successfully last year, under Mazzone. Also, I don’t recall Rosen getting quite as banged up and mauled as this season. Failing to act sooner, his prize player and season seem irreparably lost.

Rick Solomon

Lake Balboa

I knew that UCLA’s football season was going to be a failure this past August ... as soon as I saw Josh Rosen on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Larry Larson

Redondo Beach

I would like to ask Dylan Hernandez if he really thinks Sam Darnold at USC is the best quarterback in town and if Darnold’s stats would be the same if he had Josh Rosen’s situation. UCLA’s front line can’t open a running hole for a mouse to get through and pass blocks like a paper bag in a wind storm. Rosen was hurried on every pass and running for his life many times per game (sacked five times in his last game).

I think Darnold would have a far different record if he had to play a few games with the Bruins.

Rick Curtis

Westlake Village

Slap in the face

Once again, those involved in the College Football Playoff ranking process fail to understand that performance on the field, not perceived ability, is the only way to fairly measure the schools. To see one-loss Texas A&M ranked ahead of unbeaten Washington is not only a slap in the face of the Pac-12, but also clear evidence of the endless bias toward the SEC. Where else but in major college football does win-loss record matter so little? Strength of schedule should be a tiebreaker between two major teams with the same number of losses. It should not be viewed as an independent or singular criterion. Besides, how do you prove that A&M’s win at Auburn is more worthy than, say, Washington’s victory at Utah, as the committee claims? And if the first poll is meaningless, as many contend, why bother even having one (other than to annoy me and millions of other conscientious fans)?

Bob Cunningham

Riverside

Rams on hold

Remember when the Rams fired Chuck Knox because his “Ground Chuck” offense was deemed too boring, even though they won the division every year? Let’s just say I hope Stan Kroenke has another Chuckie on speed dial — QB guru Jon Gruden, just in time to groom Jared Goff and add the touch of glamour L.A. seems to crave in advance of the new stadium opening.

Joe Bucz

Redondo Beach

Rams tackle Greg Robinson [“Holding fast to his reputation,” Oct. 29], let me introduce my friend Jackie Slater. You may want to contact him to pick his brain regarding your offensive line techniques. I believe Mr. Slater still lives in the L.A. area. His references include, but are not limited to, Eric Dickerson, plus the 1984 offensive line including Doug Smith, Irv Pankey, Dennis Harrah, Bill Bain and Tom Newberry.

Vincent C. Bradshaw

Monrovia

Where’s Rodney?

The Clippers still cannot get respect. On a night when they almost beat the storied Oklahoma City franchise, the headline in the sports section the next day is some baseball game. In Cleveland. With two Midwest teams. I don’t get it.

Andrew Rubin

Marina del Rey

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