Images: Cubs ace Jake Arrieta's great season
Cubs ace pitcher Jake Arrieta's strong second half performance is one of the reasons the Cubs made it to the playoffs this year.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta waves to fans after a 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in Chicago. Arrieta became the majors' first 20-game winner of the season.
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After fielding a ground ball, starting pitcher Jake Arrieta turns and throws out Starling Marte of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Wrigley Field Sunday night in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs starter Jake Arrieta, left, celebrates with David Ross as he walks back to the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, in Chicago.
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In this multiple exposure photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta delivers during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in Chicago. The Cubs won 4-0.
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Chicago Cubs fans cheer for starter Jake Arrieta (49) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Jake Arrieta, right, pitches to Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard during the second inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in Philadelphia. Chicago won 5-1.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, with beard, celebrates with teammates after completing a no-hitter in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Cubs won 2-0.
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Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, left, and David Ross, background dunk starting pitcher Jake Arrieta after a 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in Chicago. Arrieta became the majors' first 20-game winner of the season.
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Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, left, congratulates pitcher Jake Arrieta as they watch a replay of his no hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers, before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta acknowledges the crowd as he is honored at Wrigley Field for his no hitter yesterday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Jake Arrieta pitches during the first inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in Philadelphia.
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John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com ¬ Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta rounds third base after hitting a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field Sunday night in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta waves to fans after a 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in Chicago. Arrieta became the majors' first 20-game winner of the season.
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John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com ¬ Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta winds up against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field Sunday night in Chicago. he earned his 21st win of the season.
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Chicago Cubs starter Jake Arrieta, left, celebrates with third base coach Gary Jones after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs starter Jake Arrieta throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs starter Jake Arrieta warms up before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015.
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