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After two decades of searching, the Dodgers found their way back to the National League Championship Series. The Cubs fell apart in October to make it 100 years since they last won the World Series.

Posted Sunday, October 05, 2008 1:53 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Playoff Games

Cubs Hope a Trip West Can Clear Their Heads

After being crushed at home by the Dodgers, the Cubs will try to keep their season alive Saturday night in Game 3 at Dodger Stadium.

Posted Saturday, October 04, 2008 12:17 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Playoff Games, World Series

Playoff Analysis: The Old Ballparks That Survive — and Thrive

The best way to illustrate the scope of revolution in ballpark design is to look at the playoff series between the Cubs and the Dodgers, whose stadiums are the two oldest in the National League.

Posted Friday, October 03, 2008 12:16 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Stadiums and Arenas, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Playoff Games

Dodgers 10, Cubs 3: In Rout, Dodgers Push Cubs to Brink

The Cubs, who made four errors in a second consecutive loss to the Dodgers on Thursday, have looked spooked and sloppy on the October stage.

Posted Friday, October 03, 2008 1:20 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Playoff Games

Sports of The Times: In Baseball’s Scheme of Things, 26 Years Isn’t a Long Wait at All

Will either the Cubs or the Bewers join the Red Sox, White Sox, and Angels in breaking a long spell without success in the post-season?

Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 8:58 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Playoff Games, Los Angeles Angels

Brewers 3, Cubs 1: Brewers Earn First Playoff Berth Since 1982

Ryan Braun’s two-run homer in the eighth off Bob Howry broke a tie and lifted the Brewers to victory and to the playoffs for the first time in 26 years.

Posted Sunday, September 28, 2008 6:56 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Playoff Games, Braun, Ryan