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{{Infobox MLB team<br />
| name = Chicago Cubs<br />
| established = 1870<br />
| logo = Chicago Cubs logo.svg<br />
| uniform_logo = MLB-NLC-CHC-Logo.png<br />
| current_league = [[National League]]<br />
| y1 = 1876<br />
| division = [[National League Central|Central Division]]<br />
| y2 = 1994<br />
| past_leagues = [[National Association of Professional Base Ball Players|National Association]] (1871–1875)<br />
| past_divisions = [[National League East|East Division]] (1969–1993)<br />
| nickname = The Cubbies, The North Siders, The Lovable Losers<br />
| colors = Blue, red, white<br />
| y3 = 1916<br />
| ballpark = [[Wrigley Field]]<br />
| y4 = 1916<br />
| ws = 3<br />
| ws_champ = 1907, 1908, 2016<br />
| league = 17<br />
| pennants = 1876, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1885, 1886, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1910, 1918, 1929, 1932, 1935, 1938, 1945, 2016<br />
| div = 7<br />
| div_champ = 1984, 1989, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2016, 2017<br />
| wild_card = 3<br />
| wild_card_champ = 1998, 2015, 2018<br />
| owner = [[The Ricketts family]]<br />
| manager = [[David Ross (baseball)|David Ross]]<br />
| gm = [[Jed Hoyer]]<br />
| president = [[Jed Hoyer]]<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Chicago Cubs''' are a professional [[baseball]] team based in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. They are a member of the [[National League]] (NL) [[National League Central|Central Division]] in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). The team is known for its long history and passionate fan base.<br />
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== History ==<br />
The Chicago Cubs were established in 1870 as the [[Chicago White Stockings (19th century)|Chicago White Stockings]], one of the founding members of the [[National Association of Professional Base Ball Players|National Association]]. They joined the [[National League]] in 1876. The team underwent several name changes before becoming the Chicago Cubs in 1903.<br />
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The Cubs have won three [[World Series]] championships, in 1907, 1908, and 2016. The 2016 championship ended a 108-year title drought, the longest in [[North American professional sports]] history.<br />
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== Ballpark ==<br />
The Cubs play their home games at [[Wrigley Field]], located in the [[Lakeview, Chicago|Lakeview]] neighborhood of Chicago. Wrigley Field, known for its iconic ivy-covered outfield walls, has been the team's home since 1916.<br />
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== Rivalries ==<br />
The Cubs have several notable rivalries, the most prominent being with the [[St. Louis Cardinals]]. This rivalry is one of the most intense in MLB and is often referred to as the [[Cubs–Cardinals rivalry]]. Another significant rivalry is with the [[Chicago White Sox]], known as the [[Crosstown Classic]].<br />
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== Notable Players ==<br />
Some of the most notable players in Cubs history include:<br />
* [[Ernie Banks]] - Known as "Mr. Cub," Banks is one of the most beloved figures in Cubs history.<br />
* [[Ron Santo]] - A Hall of Fame third baseman and long-time Cubs broadcaster.<br />
* [[Ryne Sandberg]] - A Hall of Fame second baseman and former Cubs manager.<br />
* [[Sammy Sosa]] - Known for his home run-hitting prowess during the late 1990s and early 2000s.<br />
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== Ownership and Management ==<br />
The Cubs are owned by [[The Ricketts family]], who purchased the team in 2009. The team's president of baseball operations is [[Jed Hoyer]], and the current manager is [[David Ross (baseball)|David Ross]].<br />
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== Culture ==<br />
The Cubs are known for their dedicated fan base, often referred to as the "Bleacher Bums." The team's anthem, "[[Go, Cubs, Go]]," is played after every home win. The Cubs' mascot, [[Clark (mascot)|Clark the Cub]], was introduced in 2014.<br />
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== Championships and Awards ==<br />
* [[World Series]] titles: 1907, 1908, 2016<br />
* [[National League]] pennants: 17<br />
* [[National League Central|Central Division]] titles: 7<br />
* [[Wild Card]] berths: 3<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[List of Chicago Cubs seasons]]<br />
* [[Chicago Cubs award winners and league leaders]]<br />
* [[Cubs–Cardinals rivalry]]<br />
* [[Crosstown Classic]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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{{MLB}}<br />
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[[Category:Major League Baseball teams]]<br />
[[Category:Sports in Chicago]]<br />
[[Category:Baseball teams established in 1870]]<br />
[[Category:National League teams]]<br />
[[Category:1870 establishments in Illinois]]<br />
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