NL Central Division Title (2016)
First division title since 2008
The 2016 Chicago Cubs won their first National League Central title since the 2008 season, finishing with the best record in Major League Baseball at 103–58 (and 1 tie).
Quick Facts
- Rival defeated
- NL Central opponents (Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals)
Lore & Background
The Cubs won the division by 17½ games, reached the 100-win mark for the first time since 1935, and won 103 total games, the most for the franchise since 1910.
Reader's Guide
The Cubs were managed by Joe Maddon in his second season as Cubs manager and played their home games at Wrigley Field as members of the National League Central.
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