The baseball gods ain't Cubs fans.

Ah, a guy can dream. But in 1935, it was more than a dream. I was born. And the Chicago Cubs won 21 straight games. The longest winning streak in major league baseball. The 1916 New York Giants went 26 games without a defeat. But after the 14th win, there was a tie game. So technically speaking, the Cubs own the longest winning streak. And I want the Cubs to break that record this season. They won today, and I want that to be the start of a 22-game winning streak. It could turn the entire season around. And make the Cubs a bona fide contender for post season play and the World Series. If the baseball gods had any sense of decency, they'd grant my wish. But I suspect they ain't Cubs fans. --Jim Broede