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Chicago Cubs provided great moments to fans in 2016

By Carlos Nazario

Sep 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is doused with beer in the locker room after the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. The Cubs clinched the National League Central Division championship. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is doused with beer in the locker room after the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. The Cubs clinched the National League Central Division championship. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Chicago Cubs practically cruised through the 2016 season, having the best record in baseball. We will go over the top moments of this magical season.

This was a magical season for the Chicago Cubs. They led the National League Central from beginning to end, and led all of baseball in wins through nearly the entire season.

There was a lot for Cubs fans to cheer for in 2016. No-hitters, near no-hitters, walk offs, and great comebacks happened throughout the season. It all added up to a 103-win season, their best since 1935.

In his second season as Chicago Cubs manager, Joe Maddon again made all the right moves. Pitching changes, position changes and inserting pitchers to play the outfield, it seemed that every move he made was the right move.

Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer assembled a great team. The Cubs had one of the best offenses, the best pitching rotation and best defense in all of baseball. The bullpen was one of the question marks, but with the acquisition of Aroldis Chapman, it settled and became a top-notch bullpen as well.

Just like last season, the Cubs will have some winners in the postseason awards period. They will have candidates for National League MVP, Cy Young, Manager of the Year and Executive of the Year. With all the winning, the hardware will come.

There were many great moments in this season. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest ones.

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