What place are the Cubs in now?
NL CENTRAL
| NL CENTRAL | HOME | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brewers | 41-31 |
| 2 | Cardinals | 40-33 |
| 3 | Reds | 39-34 |
| 4 | Cubs | 39-36 |
Does Chicago have a red light district?
The district, like many frontier town red-light districts, got its name from its proximity to wharves in the city. The Levee district encompassed four blocks in Chicago’s South Loop area, between 18th and 22nd streets.
Is the ivy at Wrigley Field Dead?
The official ground rules at Wrigley state that when a baseball is lodged in the ivy, the ball is dead, and the hitter is awarded a ground rule double.
Who is the hottest team in baseball right now?
— the Yankees are now the hottest team in the American League with nine straight wins….Yankees.
| Rk | 14 |
|---|---|
| Teams | Blue Jays |
| Chg | 4 |
| Rcrd | 85-69 |
What is the Viagra Triangle Chicago?
This district, bounded by State, Rush, and Bellvue, is nicknamed the Viagra Triangle because it’s a popular place for well-heeled older gents to take their dates, lined with upscale venues like Tavern on Rush and Gibson’s steakhouse.
Why did Wrigley Field not have lights?
October 12, 1960: The Cubs announced that Wrigley Field would eventually have lights—not to play night games, but rather to assure that day games could be completed. The lights, however, would not be purchased until the Cubs became contenders.
Who is the Number 1 team in the MLB?
White Sox
AL CENTRAL
| AL CENTRAL | W-L | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Sox Y | 87-67 |
| 2 | Indians | 75-78 |
| 3 | Tigers | 74-79 |
| 4 | Royals | 70-83 |
What is the longest losing streak in MLB history?
26 games
The longest single-season losing streak in MLB history (pending the inclusion of Negro Leagues stats) was 26 games, by the 1889 Louisville Colonels. Baseball looked a bit different back then, to say the least. In the Modern Era (since 1900), that distinction belongs to the 1961 Phillies, who lost 23 straight.