# SERIES RECAP: Chicago Cubs celebrate 2016 team & open second half taking series vs Twins

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Podcast: [Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465)
Published: 2026-07-20T14:30:00+00:00
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The Chicago Cubs turned Wrigley Field into a celebration of the past and present this weekend! In this episode, we cover the grand opening of Champions Gate and the honoring the legendary 2016 World Series champions that ended the Cubs' 108-year championship drought. But the celebration didn't stop there. The current Cubs gave fans even more to cheer about by taking the weekend series against the Minnesota Twins with impressive performances on both sides of the ball, showing this team has its own postseason aspirations. Nico Hoerner was the star of the weekend compiling eight hits over the three games. We'll break down the Champions Gate ceremony, the emotional reunion of the 2016 World Series heroes, the biggest moments from the Twins series, standout performances, and what this weekend means for the Cubs moving forward. 312 SPORTS PRO SHOP: https://bit.ly/4e7bqyv The Best Replacement Windows And Doors At The Best Price. Chicagowindowguys.com Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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