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In the midst of an historic winning streak, the Indians are looking ahead to next season... Not really, they just released their 2018 schedule as it's now been set. 

Some notables: 

- The Indians open the season on the westcoast, with a series in Seattle against the Mariners on Thursday, March 29th. 

- The Home Opener is Friday, April 6th, against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. 

- In a rematch of the 2016 World Series, the Indians host the Cubs April 24th and 25th, and play two at Wrigley Field May 22nd and 23rd. 

See the full schedule below: 

The bets are being settled following the World Series; LeBron in a Cubs uniform, Cedar Point will temporarily name it's Top Thrill Dragster to "Top Thrill Cubster" on opening weekend. But the bet where everybody wins came between the Bishops who run the Cleveland and Chicago Catholic Dioceses. Both agreed to honor their bets -- regardless who won. Cleveland will get deep dish pizza and baked good for 100, while a Cleveland-style feast for 100 of pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkrat and green beans will be enjoyed by the needy in Chicago.

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(Cleveland Catholic Diocese) The leaders of the home Catholic dioceses for the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians have decided that giving back generously, so the poor in both cities can share in the win, should be the final result of their wager.

Archbishop Blase J. Cupich promised enough Chicago deep dish pizzas and baked goods to feed more than 100 guests of the Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center in Cleveland, Ohio, if the Cubs lost the World Series. Bishop Richard G. Lennon answered the challenge by offering to provide a Cleveland-style feast for more than 100 guests of the evening supper program for the homeless, sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, if the Indians were defeated.

"Both teams put up a great effort, both cities very much wanted this victory, and today Chicago is giving thanks for this blessing," said Archbishop Cupich. "Our city is celebrating with our Cubs, and we want to include our friends in Cleveland."

Chicago deep dish pizzas and Misericordia Hearts and Flour Bakery treats, as well as the Cleveland-style feast, will be delivered to both the Cosgrove Center in Cleveland, and to the evening supper program in Chicago.

"Although we hoped the Indians would come out on top, we humbly accept our defeat and congratulate our friends to the west in Chicago," said Bishop Lennon. "We are thankful for the pizzas and dessert, and hope Chicago enjoys a taste of Cleveland on us. We'll be back next year!"

The pizzas and their transportation are being donated by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, known as the home of the best deep dish pizza in Chicago. Misericordia's Hearts & Flour Bakery will deliver their homemade baked goods. Italian Creations, of Lakewood, Ohio, will deliver a meal of pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkraut and green beans.

A Cedar Point ride will temporarily have a name that'll sting for Indians fans.

The Sandusky amusement park made a wager with the Six Flags Great America amusement park near Chicago...and since the Cubs won the World Series, Cedar Point will rename "Top Thrill Dragster" to "Top Thrill Cubster"...but only for 2017's opening weekend.

Cedar Point workers also made a video of them singing "Go Cubs Go".

Making good on our wager with @SFGreat_America. And in May, #TopThrillDragster will be renamed "Top Thrill Cubster". pic.twitter.com/pgsWl7JGF6

— Cedar Point (@cedarpoint) November 4, 2016

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(Cedar Point, Facebook) It wasn't the way we wanted it to end, but we're paying up! Congrats to the Chicago Cubs on their history-making World Series win! In their honor, and to make good on Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor's wager, here's our video. And on 2017's opening weekend, Top Thrill Dragster will be renamed "Top Thrill Cubster". What a great season, Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs!

Steve Rosenbloom from the Chicago Tribune joined Sam and Brad to talk about one of the biggest nights for Chicago and Cleveland respectively.

The anticipation builds as Game #7 of the World Series is about to descend on the corner of Carnegie and Ontario.

John Telich from Fox 8 Sports joined Sam and Brad ahead of the game between the Cubs and the Indians.

It all comes down to this. The Cubs and the Indians are ready for Game #7 of the World Series.  Andre Knott, Indians in-game reporter spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell ahead of the deciding contest.

For the full interview, click here.

The Chicago Cubs waited 71 years to host a home World Series game...they'll have to wait longer for a win.

The Cleveland Indians rode amazing pitching and just enough hitting to a win at Wrigley Field last night...

Pinch hitter Coco Crisp hits an RBI single in the 7th, scoring pinch runner Michael Martinez.

Josh Tomlin, Andrew Miller and Cody Allen blanked the Cubs.

The final score - Tribe 1, Cubs 0 -  as the Indians now lead the World Series two games to one.

Game Four is tonight at 8:08 from Wrigley Field...Corey Kluber is back on the mound for the Tribe. The game is on 1590 WAKR.

Wrigley Field was packed for last night's World Series Game 3, but so was Progressive Field, even though the actual game was being played hundreds of miles away.

Indians fans cheered loudly in downtown Cleveland at the first road game watch party.

And there will be another watch party at Progressive Field on Saturday night...but it's already sold out.

Josh Tomlin had the Game 3 start, and his father had a thrill.

Jerry Tomlin was in the stands at Wrigley Field, watching his son play in the World Series. Jerry Tomlin became paralyzed from the chest down a couple of months ago, but was among a small group of Tribe fans watching his son pitch in the big show.

The Indians and Cubs have shifted the World Series over to the North Side of Chicago to Wrigley Field for Game 3 of the World Series.

Chris Assenheimer from the Elyria Chronicle Telegram spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell ahead of Game 3 and talked about Josh Tomlin's start tonight.

Steve Greenberg from the Chicago Sun-Times spoke with Brad Russell about the Chicago side of things.

As the Chicago Cubs look to even the World Series tonight in Game #2, former Cub trainer Tony Garofalo spoke with Sam and Brad from Progressive Field to talk about the Fall Classic.

For the full interview with Tony, click here.

Ahead of Game #2 of the World Series, Jordan Bastian MLB.com Cleveland Indians reporter joined Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell live on site to talk about the Indians taking on the Cubs and the quality play of catcher Roberto Perez.

For the full interview with Jordan, click here. You can follow Jordan on Twitter at MLBastian.

The Fall Classic is almost here and two Midwest baseball teams with die-hard fanbases will converge on the corner of Carnegie and Ontario starting Tuesday.

Matt Loede from NEOSportsInsiders joined the Sam Bourquin Show Monday to discuss the Tribe and the Chicago Cubs. 

Sports columnist Steve Rosenbloom from the Chicago Tribune gave his thoughts from the Cubs' perspective.

The Cleveland Indians have announced the official World Series Watch Parties at Progressive Field for road games 3, 4, and potential game 5. 

Tickets are $5 for general admission and $24 for the Club Lounge which includes food. Tickets go on sale at Indians.com at 12 p.m. Monday, October 24. 

More information from Indians.com below: 

Cleveland Indians Postseason Watch Parties presented by Pepsi will take place at Progressive Field during all three potential World Series away games against the Chicago Cubs. Gates will open one hour before each game.

• Game 3: Friday, October 28 @ 7PM (first pitch at 8:08PM)
• Game 4: Saturday, October 29 @ 7PM (first pitch at 8:08PM)
• Game 5 (if necessary): Sunday, October 30 @ 7PM (first pitch at 8:15PM)

There are two ticket options:

• $5 general admission
• $24 Club Lounge option, with food included

There is a four-ticket limit per order. Proceeds benefit Cleveland Indians Charities and MLB Charities.

Seating will be general admission, first-come, first-served.

Important notes:

• Watch parties are rain-or-shine events. (I.e., if the game is played in sunny conditions in the road city, the watch party goes on no matter the weather in Cleveland)
• The Kids Clubhouse is closed, as it's being used as an auxiliary press box.
• Tickets must be printed at home; there will be no digital delivery or management of watch party tickets.
• Watch party tickets cannot be re-sold.