On the eve of Game 3, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in an 0-2 hole as they prepare to square off with the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs, seemingly soaring into the playoffs and even considered the favorites by many to win the World Series, now face an uphill climb. These Cubs, however, are not the Cubs of 1969, 1984 and 2003. Forget goats, black cats and Steve Bartman. This Cubs team is unlike any iteration of its past predecessors.
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Guided by a first-year manager in Joe Maddon, who is as cool as they come, Maddon taps into his players, particularly the rookies, led by the super-trio of Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and Kyle Schwarber, like no other.