How Many Games Out of First Are the Chicago Cubs? A Deep Dive (Kind Of)
Ah, the Chicago Cubs. A team that inspires both unwavering loyalty and the urge to tear your hair out in frustration. Especially when it comes to the question: how many games out of first place are they?
For the statistically-minded fan (or the poor soul who just wants a simple answer), there are websites dedicated to such queries. But for the rest of us, well, we Cubs fans operate on a different plane of existence.
Here's a look at how a true Cubs supporter might answer this question:
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The Undying Optimist: "The Cubs are NEVER out of first place! We're just playing a strategic game of letting the other teams get ahead before we swoop in and steal the division title. #GoCubsGo"
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The Cynical Realist: "Let's be honest, they're probably about 81 games out of first. But hey, at least the weather's nice at Wrigley Field, right? #FireRoss" (This number may fluctuate depending on recent losses)
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The Stats Guru (Who Secretly Believes in the Curse): "According to the latest bWAR projections and taking into account the feng shui of Wrigley Field on a Tuesday night game, I'd say they're about 12.3 games back. But there's a 27.4% chance they could win the next 10 games in a row. Just kidding... mostly."
The Truth (Probably):
Alright, alright, I know you came here for a real answer. If you check out the official MLB standings [MLB Cubs Standings], you'll find the Cubs current standing in the National League Central.
But hey, even if they're not in first right now, there's always the chance for a comeback story, right? That's the beauty (and sometimes the curse) of being a Cubs fan. We believe in miracles, even when the odds are stacked against us.
Disclaimer: This information may or may not be entirely accurate. Especially for Cubs fans.
