Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo, David Ross reflect on 2016 World Series 10 years later

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Anthony Rizzo and David Ross revisited the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship Monday, marking 10 years since Chicago ended its 108-year title drought.

The former teammates reflected on the milestone during Episode 34 of “Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered,” their podcast on The Volume. Their discussion covered the Cubs’ championship and the memories fans continue sharing a decade later.

The podcast’s official account posted a clip Monday on X, formerly Twitter, with Ross opening the anniversary conversation with a joke before explaining why the occasion remains special.

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“Okay, people. This is our last time talking about our World Series. Not. Today is a special day covering the World Series and watching those guys celebrate. You know, so much fun. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. Again, we’ve talked a lot about that this year.”

10 years ago today, the Cubs won the WORLD SERIES 🔥🏆 Where has the time gone? 🤯

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— Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered (@RossAndRizzo) November 2, 2026

For Rizzo, the championship’s lasting significance comes through conversations with Cubs fans who still approach him about the victory:

“Every single fan that has come up to me and they just say, ‘Hey, you have no idea what it meant to me.’ Just the stories from the fans over the last 10 years. It literally sometimes it feels like it was yesterday that we won.”

Chicago defeated the then-Cleveland Indians 8-7 in 10 innings at Progressive Field to clinch the championship. The Cubs overcame a 3-1 series deficit, winning the final two games on the road to secure their first title since 1908.

Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo, David Ross reflect

Ross homered in Game 7, the final appearance of his playing career. Rizzo, the Cubs’ first baseman, caught the throw that recorded the championship-clinching out.

The anniversary episode brought those shared experiences back into focus. Ten years after the victory, Ross and Rizzo are revisiting their roles in the championship while hearing how much it continues to mean to Cubs fans.

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