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For this 81-year-old Cubs fan, long-awaited return to World Series about family as much as baseball – New York Daily News
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Decatur Cubs fans let loose
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Optimism for White Sox? Even after 101 losses, Chris Getz's front-office hires energizing organization - CHGO
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Being Bartman: 'Catching Hell' Tells Cubs Fan's Story : NPR
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Cubs fans are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel
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Opening Day 2016: The Chicago Cubs and How Baseball Became Smarter - The Atlantic
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Isaacson -- The psychology of being a Chicago Cubs fan - ESPN
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Woody Paige: Rockies get their man, bring optimism to Denver, Rockies
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I Dream of the Cubs Being RELEVANT Again - Bleacher Nation
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Cubs fans' hearts broke in 2003 NLCS, when Cubdom changed forever - Chicago Sun-Times
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3 reasons Chicago Cubs fans can still be optimistic
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Cubs Outfielder Brennen Davis Carries Momentum Into 2022 — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Opening Day optimism: Brewers fans looking forward to season ahead
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Cubs' reasons for optimism — and biggest disappointments — as trade deadline looms - The Athletic
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