Chicago Vs. New York: The Ultimate Showdown

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The Mets last appeared in the World Series in 2000 and last won the title in 1986. The Cubs’ last World Series appearance was in 1945, and they haven’t won a title since 1908. That’s 107 years, kids. TL;DR – This NLCS is a very VERY big deal.

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2. On top of the madness, Chicago and New York are two cities with a historic rivalry dating back to the first days of the United States, through the great skyscraper race of the early 1900s, and into present day.