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Get ready for the Cubs in the playoffs with these hype videos

By Matthew Schwerha

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With the San Francisco Giants losing to the Oakland Athletics late Friday night, the Chicago Cubs punched their ticket to the 2015 MLB Playoffs.

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Get ready for the Cubs in the playoffs for the first time since 2008 with the below hype videos.

Who’s ready for some October baseball? Get ready to show your support! #FlyTheW https://t.co/o69WaoLDY4
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 26, 2015

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