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Ten Years Ago Today, the Chicago Cubs Won the Pennant

With apologies to – and agreement with! – Michael about the Cubs not being able to trade on the 2016 run forever, I do think there are some things worth celebrating on the decade anniversary. For example, here’s one of…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:44 PM
Ten Years Ago Today, the Chicago Cubs Won the Pennant
Key Things to Know
  • Bleacher Nation reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the Chicago Cubs winning the 2016 National League pennant.
  • The Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Six of the NLCS to secure their first pennant in 71 years.
  • Brett Taylor highlights Kyle Hendricks' pitching and Anthony Rizzo's home run against Clayton Kershaw as decisive moments.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bleacher Nation marks the 10-year anniversary of the Chicago Cubs winning the 2016 National League Championship Series. On October 22, 2016, the Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Six of the NLCS to secure their first pennant in 71 years.

Writer Brett Taylor highlights key moments from the historic victory, including an early offensive start against Clayton Kershaw, a home run from Anthony Rizzo, and a dominant pitching performance by Kyle Hendricks that sent the Cubs to the World Series.

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