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Ready for the Cubs-Indians World Series clash? Here’s plenty of help

Progressive Field in Cleveland is the site of the opening game of the 2016 World Series between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs, both looking for championships after long droughts.
Progressive Field in Cleveland is the site of the opening game of the 2016 World Series between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs, both looking for championships after long droughts. Mark Duncan AP

The 2016 World Series, beginning Tuesday night, already is a milestone event, matching teams with long (Cleveland Indians) and seemingly interminable (Chicago Cubs) championship droughts.

The following video provides a preview of the series.

Key info

Game time: 5 p.m.

Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland

TV/Radio: Fox/AM 1320

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This story was originally published October 25, 2016 at 10:46 AM with the headline "Ready for the Cubs-Indians World Series clash? Here’s plenty of help."

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