After first couple of months in the 2016 season, it looked like the Cubs were going to break the all-time single-season wins record of 116, set by their 100-years-ago selves and the 2001 Mariners. However, after a sub-optimal stretch that saw them go 6-15 to finish the first half, the odds seem to have plummeted. […]
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Would Hitting Daniel Murphy Have Helped the Cubs?
Daniel Murphy has been one of the biggest stories of the postseason, and all he had to do is beat the odds and crank out seven home runs in his first nine playoff games. That sounds like some stat that you might hear about the likes of Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, or David Ortiz. Daniel Murphy? […]