2015 Chicago Cubs

2015 Chicago Cubs / Franchise: Chicago Cubs / BR Team Page

Record: 97-65, Finished 3rd in NL Central Division (2015 NL) Wild Card

Clinched Wild Card: September 26, 2015, vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Managed by Joe Maddon

Coaches: Mike Borzello, Henry Blanco, Chris Bosio, Eric Hinske, Brandon Hyde, Gary Jones, John Mallee, Dave Martinez and Lester Strode

Ballpark: Wrigley Field

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo
• NL Cy Young Award: Jake Arrieta
• NL Rookie of the Year Award: Kris Bryant
• NL Manager of the Year Award: Joe Maddon
• 2015 Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Kris Bryant (3B), Addison Russell (2B) and Kyle Schwarber (OF)

Further Reading

• Associated Press: "Liriano dominates, Pirates beat Cubs 4-0 for 8th win in row" ESPN.com, September 26, 2015
• Adam Berry: "15 for '15: NL Central trio displayed dominance: Cards, Bucs, Cubs put together top three records in bigs", mlb.com, December 29, 2015. [1]
• Joe Lemire: "Infield fun rule: Cubs' young quartet could dominate for a decade", USA Today Sports, June 25, 2015. [2]
• Phil Rogers: "10 things we've learned about the Cubs", mlb.com, May 18, 2015. [3]
• Phil Rogers: "15 for '15: Cubs built for sustained success: Loaded with young talent, Chicago is primed for championship run", mlb.com, January 2, 2016. [4]

2015 MLB season by team

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NL Wild Card Game Cubs over Pirates (1-0)

NL Division Series Cubs (WC) over Cardinals (NLC) (3-1) NL Division Series Mets (NLE) over Dodgers (NLW) (3-2)

NL Championship Series Mets (NLE) over Cubs (WC) (4-0)

World Series Royals (AL) over Mets (NL) (4-1)

AL Championship Series Royals (ALC) over Blue Jays (ALE) (4-2)

AL Division Series Royals (ALC) over Astros (WC) (3-2) AL Division Series Blue Jays (ALE) over Rangers (ALW) (3-2)

AL Wild Card Game Astros over Yankees (1-0)