Which MLB team is based in Chicago and plays in the National League?

The Chicago Cubs are the MLB team based in Chicago that plays in the National League. The Cubs compete in the National League Central division and play their home games at historic Wrigley Field on Chicago’s North Side.

Founded in 1876, the franchise is one of the oldest continuously operating professional sports clubs in North America. It has used several names, including the White Stockings, Colts, and Orphans, before adopting “Cubs” in 1907. The team’s traditional colors are blue and red.

The Cubs ended a 108-year championship drought by defeating the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series. That victory was their first World Series title since 1908 and one of the most celebrated moments in modern baseball history.

Chicago has two MLB teams, which causes the most common confusion. The Chicago White Sox are also based in the city, but they play in the American League and are members of the American League Central.