2008 Chicago Cubs season

Game log Season standings at 1, fans had their "Cubs Win" flags flying in Chicago. championship. A few Cubs Win flags are visible. National League Central Record vs. opponents Rally songs In 2007, Ernie Banks had requested that Evanston, Illinois native Eddie Vedder write the Cubs a song, and in August 2008 Vedder recorded "All the Way", which was released on September 18, 2008. During the season, a new version of "Go, Cubs, Go" was recorded and released by the Manic Sewing Circle, although the original 1984 Steve Goodman version became the official Cubs victory song. == Playoffs ==

NLDS vs. Los Angeles Dodgers The Chicago Cubs were eliminated from the playoffs after Los Angeles won the series, 3-0. Game 1, October 1 Wrigley Field in Chicago {{Linescore| Game 2, October 2 Wrigley Field in Chicago {{Linescore| Game 3, October 4 Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles {{Linescore| The Cubs' Game 3 loss to the Dodgers marked the franchise's ninth consecutive post-season defeat, dating back to the 2003 NLCS. == Roster ==

Batting Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Pitching Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts == 2007 post-season changes ==

Trades Free agent acquisitions Players lost to free agency Other news • On November 20, 2007, John McDonough stepped down as team president to join the Chicago Blackhawks. • On April 23, 2008, the Chicago Cubs recorded their 10,000th victory in franchise history with a 7-6 victory in 10 innings over the Colorado Rockies. They were just the second team to complete this feat behind the San Francisco Giants. • On September 14, 2008 Carlos Zambrano threw the first no-hitter for the Cubs since Milt Pappas threw his on September 2, 1972. Zambrano threw the no-hitter against the Houston Astros in a game played at Miller Park in Milwaukee. It was the first no-hitter recorded at a neutral site in baseball history. The game was moved due to the damage Hurricane Ike caused. == Farm system ==

{{MLB Farm System|level15=AAA|team15=Iowa Cubs|league15=Pacific Coast League|manager15=Pat Listach LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Daytona == References ==