Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards (6) celebrates Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 in Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) The W flag flies ...

"The Cubs released closer Héctor Neris this week in what felt a bit like an unofficial waving of the white flag, but if they can drum up some offense for a change—only the White Sox (85) have ...