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Mind-blowing stats that illustrate just how dominant Cubs starting staff was in 2016

It's mind-bottling how dominant the Cubs starting rotation was in 2016.

When the reigning National League Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta goes 18-8 with a 3.10 ERA and he's considered the No. 3 option, you know it's been a special season for the starting staff.

CSN resident stat guru Chris Kamka compiled some of the most eye-popping statistics from Kyle Hendricks and Co.:

  • 2.96 ERA by starters (better than AL leader Aaron Sanchez - 3.00)
  • 2.96 Starter ERA by Cubs in 2016 is their best since 1963 (2.