In their quest to end a National League pennant drought that dates to 1945 and to win their first World Series since 1908, the Chicago Cubs have established themselves as the best team in baseball. Led by National League MVP candidates Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, their formidable offense ranks first in the league in on-base percentage (.341) and second in scoring (4.98 runs per game). In the rotation, Kyle Hendricks has broken out to join Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester in the game’s strongest starting five. Bolstered by the majors’ most efficient defense and the deadline addition of closer Aroldis Chapman, Chicago's 3.
Picking the best moments, highlights from the Cubs' 2016 season
