1. I was born in Chicago
No, I am not someone who hopped on the bandwagon because the Cubs are having a good year. I was basically born to love the Cubs. Why not the White Sox? My mom lived on the north side of Chicago, closer to Wrigleyville. Plus, the Cubs are way better than the Sox.
2. They are really good
Any Cubs fan will tell you this is their year; and it is. The Cubs are dominating this season. They currently at the top of their league and hold the best record in the MLB. The Cubs are also in the number two slot for runs with 344 this season.
3. The players
In order to be good, a team must have good players, and this one does. This season Jake Arrieta pitched a no hitter. As of right now, his ERA is 1.86, which is the second best ERA in the MLB. Anthony Rizzo, a superb first baseman, is number three for RBI’s with 49 so far this season. Basically what I’m saying is check National League leaders in any category and you’ll find a Cub.
4. Team cohesion
If you follow the players on social media like I do, you know that these guys have tons of fun together. It is very important to have a bond as a team, and the Cubs do. They have different themes when they go on road trips, thanks to Joe, and have a good time with it.
5. They are real people
Sometimes we forget that athletes and celebrities are real people. However, the Cubs players never let you forget it. They are super hilarious and down to Earth.
6. Joe Maddon
With Joe Maddon as the Cubs manager, it is hard not to love them a little extra this year. Maddon is an excellent manager. He even won the National League Manage of the Year award last year. He does a great job motivating the players by telling them “try not to suck” and he is always willing to challenge a close call, even if that means getting kicked out of the game. Everything he does is in the best interest of the team.
7. Wrigley Field
Some things get better with age and this is true for Wrigley Field. Although I have personally never been inside the park, I have heard the atmosphere is amazing. The field is well maintained and the look of the scoreboard is timeless. Visiting this field should be on the top of everyone’s bucket list.
8. The fans
Overtime, fans come and go. Many people rely on the standing of a team to favor them (which was very evident when the Seahawks won the super bowl). Luckily, this is not true for Cubs fans. The Cubs haven’t won the World Series since 1908, which makes it hard for fans to rely on their winning streak to support them. Cubs fans love their team, win or lose. They are extremely loyal and never fail to root, root, root for the Cubbies.
