Underdog. It’s a strange word to see associated with the Chicago Cubs–at least in the last few years. The Cubs have been the favorites almost every year since 2016, losing the division by just one game last year. This season, PECOTA has the Cubs at 79 wins, down from 80 when first released. That might have been my pick last year when the team was riddled with injury and down years. That team won 95. So to believe this team can’t live up to the challenge is preposterous.
Years ago, before Sloane Park, before Ho Ho Kam Park was Catalina Island.