#10: 1998 Cubs
They were the first Chicago Cubs team in almost a decade to reach the playoffs. So it was definitely a time to celebrate. Kerry Wood was in the midst of his memorable rookie pitching season that featured his 20-strikeout game. Sammy Sosa was a rising superstar who clobbered 66 home runs. It was a really fun season. The Cubs finished with 90 wins, setting up an opening series with the Atlanta Braves, whom they’d owned in the regular season with a 6-3 record against. Chicago was then summarily dismissed in a three-game sweep.
