Candid Cubs photos
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo share a snack in the dugout before their workout on Oct. 9, 2016, a day before Game 3 of their National League Division Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco.
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Cubs catcher David Ross goofs around during warm-ups on Oct. 8, 2016 before Game 2 of a National League Division Series at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester blows a bubble while attending a team workout before their NLDS opener at Wrigley Field against the Giants on Oct. 5, 2016.
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Dexter Fowler prepares to go to bat wearing a Miami Dolphins football helmet during a simulated game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2016. The Cubs host game 1 of their NLDS at Wrigley on Friday.
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Comedian Stephen Colbert, dressed as vendor Donny Franks, laughs with Anthony Rizzo before the start of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2016.
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Comedian Stephen Colbert, dressed as vendor Donny Franks, and Carl Edwards Jr. dance in the dugout during the taping of a skit before the start of the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Sept. 17, 2016.
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Joe Maddon gets a hot dog from comedian Stephen Colbert, dressed as vendor Donny Franks, before the start of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Sept. 17, 2016.
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David Ross, who is retiring after this season, gets doused with water by Anthony Rizzo during an interview following the Cubs’ 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sept. 25, 2016.
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Carl Edwards Jr. dances with the “W” flag while celebrating the Cubs’ National League Central division title at Wrigley Field on Sept. 16, 2016.
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Jake Arrieta is sprayed while being interviewed as the Cubs celebrate their National League Central division title at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 16, 2016.
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The Cubs celebrate their win after a Miguel Montero walk-off home run on Sept. 16, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
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Jon Lester celebrates with family at Wrigley Field on Sept. 16, 2016, after the Cubs clinched the National League Central division title.
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Pedro Strop is greeted by family as he celebrates the Cubs’ National League Central division title on Sept. 16, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
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Jon Lester picks up Anthony Rizzo as the Cubs celebrate their division crown on Sept. 16, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist celebrates with family at Wrigley Field on Sept. 16, 2016, after the Cubs clinched the National League Central division title.
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Addison Russell lifts his child in the air as the Cubs celebrate their National League Central division title at Wrigley Field on Sept. 16, 2016.
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Miguel Montero celebrates the Cubs National League Central division title with teammates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 16, 2016.
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John Lackey celebrates the Cubs’ National League Central division title on Sept. 16, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
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David Ross and the Cubs celebrate their National League Central division title at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein wears a fake mustache in the bleachers during the seventh inning stretch with Jed Hoyer, Jason McLeod and other front office staff on Sept. 16, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
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Tommy La Stella, left, and Joe Maddon before the start of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 14, 2016.
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Anthony Rizzo lifts himself up in the dugout before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 14, 2016.
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Hitting coach John Mallee, Tommy La Stella and Kris Bryant have a group hug before the start of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 14, 2016.
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Joe Maddon steps down after speaking with reporters before the start of his team’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 14, 2016.
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Carl Edwards Jr. loses his balance while signing autographs before a game against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on Sept. 4, 2016.
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Kyle Schwarber runs before the start of the game against the San Francisco Giants, at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2016.
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Matt Szczur balances a ball on his finger before the start of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Aug. 31, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist walks to the team bus dressed in a onesie after the Cubs’ game against the Dodgers on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016.
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John Lackey, right, Jon Lester, Jorge Soler and Javier Baez walk to the team bus dressed in onesies after the Cubs’ game against the Dodgers on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016.
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Joe Maddon walks to the team bus dressed in a onesie after the Cubs’ game against the Dodgers on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016.
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Carl Edwards Jr., left, and Justin Grimm, third from left, walk to the team bus dressed in onesies after the Cubs’ game against the Dodgers on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Kris Bryant walks to the team bus dressed in a onesie after the Cubs’ game against the Dodgers on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016.
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Video coordinator Naoto Masamoto, second from left, and Willson Contreras, right, walk to the team bus dressed in onesies after the Cubs’ game against the Dodgers on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Chris Coghlan, right, congratulates Matt Szczur at home plate after Szczur hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Aug. 12, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist heads to the team bus after a 3-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on June 5, 2016.
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Jake Arrieta after a June 2, 2016, game at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers, 7-2.
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Kris Bryant celebrates with teammates after his three-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning of their game at Busch Stadium on May 25, 2016.
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Jason Hammel reacts after his two RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals, during the first inning of their game at Busch Stadium on May 24, 2016.
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Anthony Rizzo heads for the bus after a game against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on May 1, 2016.
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon heads for the bus after a game against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on May 1, 2016.
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Hector Rondon, left, Pedro Strop and a member of the Cubs security staff, head for the bus after a game against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on May 1, 2016.
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Justin Grimm, left, and Jon Lester head for the bus after a game against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on May 1, 2016.
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Dexter Fowler laughs with Jason Heyward in the dugout before the game on April 28, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Jake Arrieta misses a pass from Jason Hammel during the first full squad workout of spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 24, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Addison Russell balances a bat during batting practice on the fourth day of spring training on Feb. 22, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
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David Ross poses for the camera before the first pitchers and catchers workout of Cubs spring training on Feb. 20, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Jason Heyward, right, uses the jersey of John Lackey to show a confused fan that the duo, who were previously with the St. Louis Cardinals, now plays for the Cubs during the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Jan. 16, 2016.
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