Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressThe Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3.
Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressThe Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressChicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon celebrates with Ben Zobrist after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressChicago Cubs catcher David Ross, top, celebrates after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressChicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressChicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards throws against the Cleveland Indians during the 10th inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressCleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller reacts after giving up a home run to Chicago Cubs' David Ross during the sixth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressA Chicago Cubs celebrates during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressA fan watches during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Kris Bryant scores past Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez during the fifth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressCleveland Indians' Rajai Davis hits a RBI single against the Chicago Cubs in the 10th in Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressCleveland Indians' Mike Napoli breaks his bat and grounds out against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Dexter Fowler celebrates after a home run against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressCleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen throws against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressCleveland Indians' Rajai Davis celebrates after his two run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressA Chicago Cubs fan holds up a sign during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Kris Bryant, left, and Addison Russell celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3.
Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Javier Baez strikes out on a bunt attempt during the ninth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Chris Coghlan slides under Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor as he breaks up a double play during the ninth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Charles Rex Arbogast, The Associated PressChicago Cubs fans begin to gather outside Wrigley Field in Chicago as the marquee displays the current score of Game 7 of the baseball World Series between the Cubs and the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.
Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressCleveland Indians' Rajai Davis can't catch a home run hit by Chicago Cubs' Dexter Fowler during the first inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressCleveland Indians' Rajai Davis hits a two run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Javier Baez can't handle the ball as Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana slides safely into second during the third inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo gets hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressCleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Justin Merriman, Getty ImagesWilliam Burgos of Cleveland prays in the street outside of Progressive Field during the 9th inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs defeated the Indians 8-7 in 10 innings for their first World Series championship in 108 years.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo reacts after teammate Kris Bryant scored on Rizzo's hit during the fifth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Javier Baez hits a home run against the Cleveland Indians during the fifth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Javier Baez hits a home run during the fifth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressCleveland Indians' Rajai Davis celebrates after his two run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressCleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis scores past Chicago Cubs' Jon Lester during the fifth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo reacts after scoring on a hit by Miguel Montero during the 10th inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' David Ross celebrates his home run during the sixth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressCleveland Indians' Rajai Davis can't catch a home run hit by Chicago Cubs' David Ross during the sixth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressWorkers cover the infield at Progressive Field during the 10th inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressCleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis can't handle the throw as Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward steals second and advances to third on the throw during the ninth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressChicago Cubs' David Ross watches his home run against the Cleveland Indians during the sixth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesThe Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning 8-7 in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016 in Cleveland.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImageActor Bill Murray reacts on the field after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years.
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The Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3.
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By Glen Barber | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
CLEVELAND — The wait ’til next year is finally over. The Chicago Cubs are World Series champions.
Ending more than a century of flops, futility and frustration, the Cubs won their first title since 1908, outlasting the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in 10 innings of a Game 7 thriller early Thursday.
