Playoffs start at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, September 30!

[MIButterfly]

YAHOO! They're playing the Padres; shades of 1984 (I've never gotten over it). Redemption, baby!

GO CUBS GO!!!!

⚾️ 🧢 🌭 🍺 🏆

[SheltieLover]

1. Good luck to the Cubbies!

Do you have tickets?

[MIButterfly]

2. I wish! I'm sure they're long gone already

and if they're not, way out of my price range. I'll just have to watch them win on TV. I can't wait!

[SheltieLover]

4. My dad was a die hard Cubs fan.

He died 8 yrs before they finally won the World Serious.

Enjoy!!!

[MIButterfly]

7. I converted my mother into a Cubs fan.

We used to go Wrigley once a year and travel to different cities to see the Cubs. Sadly, she passed away in February of 2016.

[SheltieLover]

8. That was a nice tradition & great experience for both of you

Sorry for your loss.

[greatauntoftriplets]

3. Woo hoo!

[SheltieLover]

5. Got tickets, GAOT?

[greatauntoftriplets]

6. Unfortunately, no.

Lowest ticket price (subject to change) is $146. Plus fees, plus parking, etc. That's beyond my retired means.

[SheltieLover]

9. I hear you

I wouldn't pay that much to watch other peoples' kids play a game, even if I could.

[greatauntoftriplets]

10. And, depending on sales, those prices are likely to go up before Tuesday.

And those are the cheap seats!

[SheltieLover]

11. Yup. Nosebleed section.

[greatauntoftriplets]

13. Maybe behind a post.

[SheltieLover]

15. Likely so.

Better coverage on tv of the actual game, imo. Certainly a lit less hassle.

[Morbius]

12. There's reason to hope the Cubs can advance to round two.

Their opponent, almost certainly, is the San Diego Padres. Like every other team, the Padres are a better home team than a road team. Their road record is 38-43. Cubs have the first two games at home.

The Cubs endured a long offensive drought this season, and for some of the players, it seems to be over. Pete Crow-Armstrong has looked good for the last couple weeks. After months of being the teams designated "misser", Seiya Suzuki looks hot right now. If Tucker is healthy he's a huge asset. This is why they traded for him. Since the All-Star break, Matt Shaw has hit .321. Niko Hoerner is the 2nd best hitter for average in the league. And Michael Busch is absolutely on fire right now. The pitching has been good. Not great, but good. And if the offense is there, they can beat a Padres team which isn't very good on the road.

The second series, against the Phillies? A different matter. But I think it is possible the Cubs can win the first series. On the other hand, the Padres bullpen is legit, so it is also possible the Cubs will manage just three hits in losing two straight. There's hope, but I wouldn't bet the rent.

[ProfessorGAC]

16. Good Analysis

I just found out several minutes ago that the Cubs have the 3rd best run differential in MLB.
Despite that drought you accurately pointed out.
Only the Brewers & Yankees are better.
The biggest problem with tha offensive drought was that it happened while Milwaukee was hotter than the sun.

[Upthevibe]

14. Awesome!

My Sis lives in Chicago and is a die-hard Cubs fan!

I'm SO happy for her....

Me, I'm a Dodger fan through and through having lived in L.A. since 1988!