2016 comparable Cubs making run for history

Posted June 23, 2025 4:00 am

I have good news for everybody.

The 2025 Chicago Cubs have many similarities to the 2016 Cubs. The Cubs made an iconic run to the World Series in 2016 after being down 3-1 to the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians).

One of the many similarities between the two teams is having an almost identical record through the first 65 games. The 2025 Cubs were 40-25 while the 2016 Cubs were 45-20.

If you’re still not convinced, the 2016 Cubs had just 66 stolen bases the whole season. Thanks to speedy young talent like Pete Crow-Armstrong, the 2025 team already had a whopping 82 stolen bags by early June.

Also, through the 2016 Cubs first 65 games they scored an incredible 350 runs. The 2025 Cubs, through the same first 65 games, had 363 runs. This shows how dominant this current Cubs team is. They’re always ready to put up a fight, no matter the opponent. With generational young talent and veterans who “still got it,” this Cubs team is looking to make a dominant run for the history books.

Parker Santeler, age 12

Schaumburg

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