“If you want to believe in that kind of stuff, it’s going to hold you back for a long time,” Cubs Manager Joe Maddon said.
A Hall of Famer: David Ortiz, who led the Red Sox to three World Series titles, was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot. 
Jeter Resigns : A winner on the field, Derek Jeter resigned as chief executive of the struggling Marlins, ending an ambitious second career. But his deal was engineered for rejection, our columnist writes. The Commissioner’s Offer: Rob Manfred hailed himself a master negotiator. 
Canceled Games: After the league and players’ union failed to reach a labor deal, M.L.B. Thousands of fans lingered for nearly an hour after the game, moving into the field level of the stadium, waving the ubiquitous W flags, singing the victory anthem “Go Cubs Go” and roaring when Rizzo held up the ball he had caught for the final out. “We’re world champions,” Rizzo said in the alcohol-soaked visitors’ clubhouse after he had taken a break from embracing the actor Bill Murray. Then the huge contingent of Cubs fans erupted, and the players raced to the middle of the infield to celebrate. Third baseman Kris Bryant scooped it up and threw across to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.Īs the ball made its flight across the diamond, the stadium went silent for one of only a few times all night - and only until it settled into Rizzo’s glove. But reliever Mike Montgomery replaced Carl Edwards and got Michael Martinez to hit a slow roller into the infield. The Cubs then had to hold their breath in the bottom of the inning when Davis hit a run-scoring single to pull the Indians to a run behind.
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