The Chicago Cubs are the only MLB franchise to remain in one city since the National League was created in 1876.
144 years after that creation, the franchise reached 11,000 total wins Monday with a 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Only the Giants, with 11,179 wins, have more.
This win was particularly satisfying because all the things the Cubs have struggled with over the last week or so — starting pitching, offense — got themselves back on track Monday evening. Specifically, Javier Baez had a big night after a long slump that had him go 5-for-41 (.