Cubs clinch postseason spot, celebrate and see what’s possible: ‘We’re built for the weird [stuff]’
The Chicago Cubs clinched a postseason spot on Thursday and are preparing for their opening-round playoff series starting Tuesday.
As the champagne flowed in the Cubs’ clubhouse after they clinched a spot in the postseason Thursday, a small circle of players was interested in a different beverage.And interested in what’s next.“Cold beers and World Series!” someone shouted before a ceremonial shotgunning.Will there be another one of these soaking-wet celebrations at the end of October?That’s what’s next, finding out how far into the playoffs — which start, somewhere, with an opening-round, best-of-three series Tuesday —…
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