Ben Zobrist’s agent says the former Chicago Cubs star’s 2016 World Series ring is not for sale — 1 day after an auction house said it was up for grabs: ‘He is not getting rid of this ring’

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Back page of the New York Daily News for October 29, 2016: Their curse might be alive and well as the Chicago Cubs drop Game 3 of the World Series to the Cleveland Indians, 1-0, at Wrigley Field. GET YER GOAT!
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Ben Zobrist, 2016 World Series MVP, celebrates with his wife, Julianna Zobrist, after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Ben Zobrist reacts as he scores on a double by Addison Russell during the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals, at Nationals Park, Oct. 12, 2017.
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Cubs infielder Ben Zobrist applies the tag as Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton is caught stealing second in the third inning at Wrigley Field on Friday, July 6, 2018.
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Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis hits a three-run homer during the seventh inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Chicago Cubs Saturday night at Wrigley Field. The Indians went on to win, 7-2.
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Ben Zobrist fields a grounder during the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 8, 2013.
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Tom Zobrist receives a hug from his son, Cubs player Ben Zobrist, after Tom threw out a ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Rockies at Wrigley Field on Thursday, June 8, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist singles against the Padres during the second inning at Wrigley Field on May 10, 2016.
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Jose Ramirez (#11), Francisco Lindor (#12), Jason Kipnis (#22) and Mike Napoli (#26) of the Cleveland Indians celebrate after beating the Chicago Cubs, 7-2, in Game 4 of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on Saturday night.
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Julianna Zobrist, the wife of the Cubs' Ben Zobrist, sings the National Anthem on May 30, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist hits a double against the New York Mets during Game Four of the 2015 World Series on Oct. 31, 2015, at Citi Field in New York.
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Ben Zobrist fails to catch a fly ball in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 19, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist celebrates a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 23, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Ben Zobrist stretches, before the start of the game against the Milwaukee Brewers, at Wrigley Field on Aug. 16, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist heads to the clubhouse after a 9-8 loss to the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sept. 21, 2019.
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Ben Zobrist bats against the Rockies during the ninth inning on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist tags out Chicago White Sox' Dewayne Wise as he tries to steal second base in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on Sept. 30, 2012.
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Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist departs for the team's Anchorman-themed road trip Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist leaves Wrigley Field dressed in an "Easy Rider"-themed outfit after the Cubs lost to the Nationals on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist, top, watches his throw to first base in an attempt to complete a double play after being taken down by the slide of Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez on May 31, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Ben Zobrist signs a baseball before a South Bend Cubs game against the West Michigan Whitecaps at Four Winds Field on Aug. 2, 2019.
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Ben Zobrist bats during the first inning against the Brewers on Friday, July 22, 2016, in Milwaukee.
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Ben Zobrist signals in the eighth inning against the Indians in Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 30, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist in the South Bend Cubs dugout before their game against the West Michigan Whitecaps at Four Winds Field on Aug. 2, 2019.
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New Cubs player Ben Zobrist smiles while answering questions for fans at the annual Cubs Convention.
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Ben Zobrist, center, listens as Cubs manager Joe Maddon speaks at a news conference at Major League Baseball's winter meetings where it was announced that Zobrist signed with the Cubs on Dec. 9, 2015.
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Cleveland is the heart of the sports world on Tuesday.
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Ben Zobrist tosses a baseball to a fan after the game on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, Opening Day at Wrigley Field.
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The Cubs' Ben Zobrist watches his three-run home run in the first inning against the Rockies at Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist, left, crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl during the first inning in Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 9, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist waves to the crowd during a parade celebrating the Royals' World Series win on Nov. 3, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals beat the New York Mets in five games to win the championship.
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Ben Zobrist hits a two-run single against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning at the Oakland Coliseum on Aug. 6, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist lines up for the naitonal anthem on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist looks on before Game Two of the 2015 World Series between the Royals and the New York Mets at Kauffman Stadium on October 28, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Tampa Bay Rays third base coach Tom Foley congratulates Ben Zobrist after his two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on August 13, 2013.
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Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist celebrates his leadoff home run in the first inning Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist catches a fly ball in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on October 8, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist doubles in the ninth inning Friday April 28, 2017, in Boston against the Red Sox.
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Miguel Montero celebrates with Ben Zobrist and Willson Contreras after hitting a walkoff RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 13th inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 29, 2016.
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It's a celebration 108 years in the making as the Cubs finally win the World Series.
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Ben Zobrist gives Daniel Novak, 3, a high-five during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017.
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Javier Baez drops a ball at second base which nearly lead to disaster.
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Ben Zobrist (18) takes the field Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
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Jake Arrieta takes a no-hitter into the sixth inning as he gets the Cubs back on track.
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Ben Zobrist singles against the Cardinals during the first inning in St. Louis on May 23, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist slides to score against the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on June 22, 2014.
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon, joins Ben Zobrist for the announcement that Zobrist signed with the Cubs at Major League Baseball's winter meetings on Dec. 9, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Zobrist is your World Series MVP.
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The White Sox's Tim Anderson is tagged out by Ben Zobrist while trying to steal second during the second inning of a spring training game on Friday, March 17, 2017, in Phoenix.
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Ben Zobrist walks to the team bus dressed in onesies after their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
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Ben Zobrist is congratulated in the dugout after scoring against the San Francisco Giants on sacrifice fly by Javier Baez at Wrigley Field on September 3, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist reacts after hitting a double against the New York Mets during Game Four of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field on October 31, 2015.
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Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist grounds out to first to score third baseman Kris Bryant during the first inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Saturday, June 9, 2018.
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Joe Maddon and Ben Zobrist after the Cubs won the NLCS on Oct. 22, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
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Left fielder Ben Zobrist works out Oct. 9, 2016 a day before Game 3 of their National League Division Series at AT&T Park.
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Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist celebrates after getting a single during the first inning against the Marlins on May 6, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist with an RBI double in the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist walks through the dugout before the first inning at against the Mariners Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2019.
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Fans congregate outside Wrigley Field during Game Three of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Disconsolate Chicago Cubs fans leave Wrigley Field, along with a goat they brought for good luck, after the Cleveland Indians pummeled the Cubs, 7-2, in Game 4 of the World Series. The Indians now lead the series, 3-1. The Cubs have one more chance, on Sunday night, to remain in contention.
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Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs throws the ball to Javier Baez #9 (not pictured) to force out Lonnie Chisenhall #8 of the Cleveland Indians (not pictured) at second base during the sixth inning in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field.
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Ben Zobrist runs to first base after fielding a grounder in the first inning of an exhibition game on March 5, 2013, in Glendale, Arizona.
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Ben Zobrist signs for a young fan, after his team's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels, at Wrigley Field Aug. 9, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist dives to make a catch against the New York Mets during Game Three of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field on October 30, 2015, in New York City.
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LeBron James and members of the Cleveland Cavaliers cheer on the Indians.
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Ben Zobrist throws from his knees to get out San Francisco Giants hitter Angel Pagan on a ground ball in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on September 1, 2016.
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Indians mob Davis at home plate after they get new life.
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Ben Zobrist gets ready for batting practice before Game 3 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Oct. 18, 2016.
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Indians fans are three wins away from making this party happen.
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Jason Kipnis slides in safely at home plate after a wild pitch.
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Ben Zobrist stretches before taking batting practice with the South Bend Cubs at Four Winds Field before a game against the West Michigan Whitecaps on Aug. 2, 2019.
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Ben Zobrist heads for the bus after the game against the Atlanta Braves, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago, on Sunday May 1, 2016.
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New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda slides into second as Kansas City Royals second baseman Ben Zobrist turns a double play during Game 5 of the 2015 World Series on Nov. 1, 2015, at Citi Field in New York.
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Ben Zobrist reacts after striking out to end the 8th inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field September 8, 2017.
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Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist celebrates his game-winning hit in the eleventh inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
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Ben Zobrist celebrates a catch by Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber to retire White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia in the third inning Monday, July 24, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist fields ground balls during the Cubs fourth day of spring training on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Cubs fans feel pretty good with a 6-3 lead in the seventh.
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Ben Zobrist crashes into Indians catcher Roberto Perez to score a run in the first inning on a double hit by Addison Russell in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
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The Cubs' Ben Zobrist looks on after grounding out while pinch hitting in the eighth inning of a game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 1, 2017, in Cincinnati.
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Indians fans are feeling confident heading into Game 7.
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Ben Zobrist rounds the bases after hitting a solo homer in the sixth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field August 29, 2017.
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World Series MVP Ben Zobrist points to the sky as the team celebrates during the 2016 World Series championship ring ceremony on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
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LeBron James and the Cavaliers are fired up.
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Ben Zobrist runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Reds during the fifth inning Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist holds up the World Series MVP trophy and addresses the crowd during a celebration in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
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Addison Russell (l.) of the Chicago Cubs turns a double play past Francisco Lindor of the Cleveland Indians in the third inning of Game 4 of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field. The Indians went on to win the game, 7-2.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist reacts after flying out in the sixth inning during Game Four of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field. The Indians beat the Cubs, 7-2, to take a 3-1 series lead.
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The scene is set at Progressive Field for the World Series.
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Addison Russell's six RBI night sends the Cubs to a winner-take-all Game 7.
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Ben Zobrist throws out a Los Angeles Angels player on a ground ball in the first preseason game of spring training, March 4, 2016.
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Indians call upon Andrew Miller for damage control in the fifth.
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Anthony Rizzo #44 and Dexter Fowler #24 of the Chicago Cubs stand in the dugout in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field.
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Andrew Miller is human after all, allowing a solo home run to David Ross.
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Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist signs autographs before the first inning of a spring training game against the Athletics on Feb. 28, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Ben Zobrist scores off a sacrifice fly from Nicholas Castellanos during the third inning against the Mariners at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2019.
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Cubs fans make their presence felt at Progressive Field as we head to Game 7.
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Chicago Cubs fans watch the game against the Cleveland Indians during Game Three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Ben Zobrist signs autographs before a game against the Rockies at Wrigley Field on Friday, April 15, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist runs during a spring training game against the White Sox on Friday, March 17, 2017, in Phoenix.
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Ben Zobrist high-fives fans as the 2017 Chicago Cubs are introduced on the first day of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
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Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Chicago Cubs leaves the game during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field.
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Ben Zobrist after hitting a double in the eighth inning against the Dodgers during Game 1 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 15, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist watches his two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning in Game Four of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 20, 2015, in Toronto.
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Ben Zobrist looks on during practice at Nationals Park, Oct. 5, 2017.
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Legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera (l.), now retired, and pitcher Zach Britton of the Baltimore Orioles laugh during a ceremony naming the 2016 winners of the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award and the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award. The honors were given out at Wrigley Field prior to the start of Game Four of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians.
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Kipnis is pumped up as Indians close the gap to 5-3 in the fifth.
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Jim Stamper of Cleveland hangs a sign outside of Progressive Field during game 6 of the World Series against the Chicago Cubs on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Indians are one victory away from their first World Series championship since 1948.
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Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist laughs while sitting in the dugout in the third inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, July 22, 2018.
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A dejected Chicago Cubs fan watches his team's chances slip away during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night in Chicago. The Indians won, 7-2.
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Ben Zobrist celebrates his RBI double during the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist dives back safely to first base on a pick-off attempt in the sixth inning against the Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 23, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist takes a pitch while at bat against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field on August 17, 2014, in St Petersburg, Florida.
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Anthony Rizzo knows this could finally be it for the Cubs.
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Ben Zobrist and Anthony Rizzo go for a pop up foul ball during the 1st inning as the Cubs play against the Brewers at Wrigley Field, Aug. 16, 2016.
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Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist tags the Rockies' Ian Desmond out on a steal attempt in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on Friday, June 9, 2017.
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Rain drops roll down a window at Progressive Field before Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Cleveland.
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The anxiety is brutal.
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Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist returns to the dugout at Wrigley Field on Monday, May 14, 2018.
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Ben Zobrist high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, January 12, 2018.
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After the Cavs championship, the city of Cleveland has plenty of reason to believe.
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Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist signs autographs for fans after a game against the Giants at Wrigley Field ion Friday, May 25, 2018. The Cubs won 6-2.
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Ben Zobrist hits an RBI double in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Oct. 11, 2016, at AT&T Park.
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Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs strikes out to end the game against the Cleveland Indians in Game Three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2016 in Chicago.
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Ben Zobrist stands on stage with other members of the baseball club during the annual Bricks and Ivy Ball charity event at Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Chicago.
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Ben Zobrist riunds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning against the Pirates on May 4, 2016.
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Aroldis Chapman closes out Game 5 by getting the final eight outs of the 3-2 ballgame.
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Ben Zobrist signs autographs prior to a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels, March 28, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist catches a fly ball hit by Houston Astros' Carlos Correa during Game Five of the American League Division Series on Oct. 14, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist singles during the first inning against the Marlins on May 6, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
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There's a new life at Progressive Field after Davis' homer.
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Ben Zobrist leaves the field after practice during spring training, Feb. 29, 2016.
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Franisco Lindor and the Indians will have to try and win it in Cleveland.
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Cody Allen #37 of the Cleveland Indians strikes out Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs to end the game in Game Three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2016 in Chicago.
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Javy Baez tries to get around then-Tampa Bay Rays player Ben Zobrist after making a fielding error at Wrigley Field on August 9, 2014, in Chicago.
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Anthony Rizzo celebrates with the Wrigley Field faithful after scoring to put the Cubs up 2-1 in the fourth.
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Anthony Rizzo can't believe it, the Cubs are one win away from being World Serires champs.
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Chicago Cubs fans watch the game from a bar during Game Three of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2016 in Chicago.
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Ben Zobrist hugs Cubs manager Joe Maddon in the dugout before the start of the game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, April 2, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on June 21, 2014.
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Ben Zobrist attends photo day during spring training at the Under Armour Performance Center onFeb. 21, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Ben Zobrist holds the Commissioner's Trophy before taking the stage during the Cubs' annual Bricks and Ivy Ball charity event at Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
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Anthony Rizzo and the Cubs find themselves in an 0-1 hole heading into Game 2.
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Carlos Santana puts the Indians on the board with an RBI single in the third.
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Ben Zobrist and Javier Baez celebrate their win over the Nationals at Wrigley on May 6, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist makes the catch on a hit by the Dodgers' Joc Pederson in the second inning of Game 2 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 16, 2016.
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Francisco Lindor #12 and Rajai Davis #20 of the Cleveland Indians celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs 1-0 in Game Three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2016 in Chicago
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It doesn't take an idiot to know the Cubs are still alive.
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Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist hits in the seventh inning of a doubleheader against the Rockies on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Denver.
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Cubs player Ben Zobrist and wife Julianna Zobrist share a laugh while enjoying Cubs manager Joe Maddon's annual charity boxing event called Respect 90 Main Event at the Wintrust Building in downtown Chicago on Friday, May 25, 2018.
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Joe Maddon holds onto the the World Series trophy while Ben Zobrist celebrates.
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Ben Zobrist celebrates after scoring in the 12th inning against the New York Mets during Game Five of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field on November 1, 2015.
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Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs crashes into Roberto Perez #55 of the Cleveland Indians to score a run in the first inning on a double hit by Addison Russell #27 (not pictured) in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field.
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Ben Zobrist celebrates after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 14, 2019.
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Ben Zobrist bats during the second inning against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on May 25, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist arrives at a news conference during Major League Baseball's winter meetings with his son, Zion, to announce that Zobrist has signed with the Cubs.
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Wild Thing! Charlie Sheen, aka Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn, cheers on the Indians.
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Ben Zobrist takes the field for Game 4 of the World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 29, 2016.
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Cubs fans are keeping the faith after forcing a Game 6.
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Ben Zobrist celebrates his fifth-inning home run Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
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You think Bill Murray would miss this game?
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Right fielder Ben Zobrist catches a fly ball during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco Oct. 10, 2016.
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Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist strikes out during the second inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Friday, July 7, 2017.
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This Indians fan would probably like to add a World Series championship pin to that at.
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Mike Montgomery records the final out for the Cubs for their first World Series sicne 1908.
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Ben Zobrist reacts after he struck out against the Boston Red Sox in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 5, 2013.
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Cubs infielder Ben Zobrist warms up on the field before a game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Aug. 11, 2017, in Phoenix.
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Actor Bill Murray sings "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in the seventh inning in Game Three of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist scores on the three rbi double by Addison Russell during the first inning of their game at Busch Stadium, 700 Clark Ave., in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sept. 25, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist celebrates with his wife Julianna after being named MVP of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist reacts after grounding out Oct. 17, 2017 in the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series playoff at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs fan Nicole Edwards has her photograph taken with Ben Zobrist before a game against the Brewers at Miller Park on May 18, 2016.
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These Indians fans were so optimistic prior to Game 6.
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Cardinals center fielder Dexter Fowler calls for time as Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist gets up after Fowler steals second base in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Friday, July 21, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist, left, celebrates after the Kansas City Royals' 7-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game Five of the American League Division Series on Oct. 14, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Ben Zobrist stretches before hitting during the Cubs fourth day of spring training on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ben Zobrist puts on his shoes before running drills during spring training on Feb. 22, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Ben Zobrist leaves the batting cages during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park Sunday Feb. 18, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
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The Cubs can feel the momentum shifting.
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Ben Zobrist looks on before game three of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on October 17, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist singles against the New York Yankees at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida, on March 5, 2014.
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Rizzo celebrates as the Cubs inch closer to winning the World Series.
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Ross makes up for some defensive miscues with a homer in the sixth.
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Ben Zobrist celebrates after he hits an RBI single in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game 2 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field Oct. 8, 2016.
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Cleveland fans are doing all they can to keep the Billy Goat Curse alive.
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Indians fans love them some Cory Kluber.
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Anthony Rizzo is pumped as the Cubs are heading back to Wrigley tied 1-1.
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Ben Zobrist Cubs slides into third base after hitting a triple against the Dodgers during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on May 30, 2016.
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Cubs player Ben Zobrist poses for photographs with his family after his father Tom Zobrist threw out a ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Rockies at Wrigley Field on Thursday, June 8, 2017.
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Cubs player Ben Zobrist is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a single by teammate Kris Bryant in the eighth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 22, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist smiles as he receives his All-Star jersey just before the start of a game against the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field on July 14, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist and Javier Baez celebrate as they score behind Blue Jays catcher Raffy Lopez in the tenth inning for a walk-off win Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist reacts at third base after hitting an RBI triple to score Anthony Rizzo during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist, center, celebrates after hitting a solo home run off Reds starting pitcher Brandon Finnegan during the second inning on April 21, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist Cubs waves to the crowd during a World Series victory parade on Nov. 4, 2016.
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Francisco Lindor is loving the start the Indians get off to in Game 1.
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We're going to have to double check with the sabermetricians on this one.
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Think Cubs fans have it bad? Try rooting for ALL Cleveland sports teams.
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After 108 long years, the Chicago Cubs finally brought home their first World Series win in more than a century. The game against the Cleveland Indians lasted 10 innings and even a rain delay as dedicated fans were on the edge of their seats during the game that ended in a close score of 8-7.
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Ben Zobrist flies out during the first inning of a South Bend Cubs game against the West Michigan Whitecaps at Four Winds Field on Aug. 2, 2019.
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Ben Zobrist signs autographs for neighbors in front of his home in the North Center neighborhood after the Cubs won the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.
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Meanwhile, in Cleveland, the fans at Progressive Field are starting to get nervous.
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Ben Zobrist hits against Italy during the second inning of a exhibition game on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Cubs right fielder Ben Zobrist makes a running catch in the fifth inning against the White Sox on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist is called out at home plate in the sixth inning against the Pirates at Wrigley on April 11, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist signs an autograph for Brady Soss, 8, during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago hotel Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Chicago.
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Julianna Zobrist greets her husband Ben Zobrist after she sang the National Anthem on Memorial Day at Wrigley Field on May 30, 2016.
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An usher wipes water from some seats at Progressive Field before Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Cleveland.
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Javier Baez blasts a solo home run in the fifth inning.
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Ben Zobrist breaks his bat at the fourth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series playoff at Nationals Park Oct. 7, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training, Feb. 29, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning against the Phillies on May 29, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist connects for a single in the second inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 14, 2019.
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Ben Zobrist poses for a portrait at spring training onFeb. 21, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Fear the Beard. Andrew Miller continues to be unstoppable in Game 1.
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Fans pour into Progressive Field for Game 1 of the World Series.
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Ben Zobrist catches a throw from Jake Arrieta to get the double play on a hit by the Pirates' Josh Harrison in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on May 14, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist speaks with reporters at Major League Baseball's winter meetings after it was announced that Zobrist signed with the Cubs on Dec. 9, 2015.
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Ben Zobrist runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Nationals during the fifth inning on May 6, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist holds up at second base after a double in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants during Game Three of their National League Division Series at AT&T Park on October 10, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist slides safely at home plate against the tag by Brewers catcher Pina, during the game against the Brewers at Wrigley Field, Aug. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs fans hang their heads during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians Saturday night in Chicago. The Cubs lost the game, 7-2, and have only one more chance, on Sunday, to remain in the series.
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Ben Zobrist takes his gloves off after taking batting practice during Cubs spring training on Feb. 23, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Game 7. Is there anything better?
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Ben Zobrist celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 17, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Cubs are living on a prayer facing a 3-1 deficit heading into Game 5.
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Dexter Fowler kicks things off for the Cubs with a home run to leadoff Game 7.
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Kris Bryant makes the final put out to clinch the World Series.
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Pedro Strop #46 of the Chicago Cubs high fives teammates after defeating the Cleveland Indians 9-3 to win Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field.
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Ben Zobrist runs after hitting a double against the New York Mets during Game One of the 2015 World Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 27, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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A fan looks on prior to Game Six of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.
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Ben Zobrist poses for a photograph with the Cubs' All-Stars before a game against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Thursday, July 7, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist reacts after hitting a double in the eighth inning against the New York Mets during Game One of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 27, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Ben Zobrist thanks the baseball Gods after he breaks a 6-6 tie in the 10th inning with a RBI double.
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Cubs right fielder Ben Zobrist slides but can't make the catch on a hit by Pirates center fielder Melky Cabrera in the fourth inning April 8, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
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Hey, these two Indians coaches making a pretty good case so far.
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Ben Zobrist has brunch Oct. 8, 2017 at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist hits an infield single during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Oct. 19, 2016.
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Second baseman Ben Zobrist and his family celebrate the Cubs National League Central division title at Wrigley Field September 16, 2016.
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Cubs right fielder Ben Zobrist warms up before a game April 25, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
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Kenny Lofton throws out the first pitch for Game 1.
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Ben Zobrist slides past Carlos Perez of the Los Angeles Angels to score during a game on June 21, 2015, in Oakland, California.
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Ben Zobrist talks during media day for the 2015 World Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 26, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Ben Zobrist throws his bat after flying out in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the World Series on Oct. 29, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
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Ben Zobrist hits a double in the second inning during game four of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on October 11, 2017.
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Ben Zobrist listens to a reporter's question at Progressive Field before the World Series on Oct. 24, 2016.
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Ben Zobrist after he scored on the double by David Ross during the first inning of their game at Busch Stadium on May 24, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs starter John Lackey reacts with frustration as the Cleveland Indians pull ahead in the second inning of Game 4 of the World Series at Wrigley Field Saturday night.
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Cubs infielder Ben Zobrist can't snag a ball hit by the Dodgers' Andre Ethier during a spring training baseball game on March 4, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Ben Zobrist sits in the Cubs dugout after rejoining the team before a game against the Brewers at Wrigley Field on Sept. 1, 2019.
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Ben Zobrist hits a single in the fourteenth inning against the New York Mets during Game One of the 2015 World Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 27, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field.
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Ben Zobrist signs autographs prior to a spring training game against the Reds on March 2, 2017, in Goodyear, Ariz.
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Cubs right fielder Ben Zobrist scores in the third inning at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
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Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist hip-checks teammate Kyle Schwarber before a game against the Angels on April 13, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
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Kyle Schwarber is doing the impossible, knocking in two runs in just his second game since April.
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The Cubs fans love them some Schwarber.
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The doom and gloom is all too familiar for Indians fans.
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Ben Zobrist, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo celebrate their win during Game 4 of the NLDS against the Giants on Oct. 11, 2016.
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Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist takes the field at Wrigley Field for a game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
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Zobrist roars at second base as the Cubs take a 10th inning lead.
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Ben Zobrist stands beside fans during the National Anthem for the team's first preseason game of spring training, March 4, 2016.
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Aroldis Chapman locks down the Cubs' first World Series win since Oct. 8, 1945.

By Paul Sullivan | psullivan@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune

PUBLISHED: June 6, 2021 at 9:14 p.m. | UPDATED: June 7, 2021 at 1:10 p.m.

What’s the value of a Chicago Cubs World Series ring?

When the team doled out 1,908 pieces of jewelry in 2017, the championship rings were valued at $30,000 to $40,000, team sources said.

Four years later, it’s safe to assume they have gone up in price.

The question was broached Friday after a Heritage Auctions tweet that Ben Zobrist’s World Series ring was up for sale, labeled as the first player ring to be made available.

The story quickly went viral, but as it turns out the ring will remain in Zobrist’s hands after all.

Scott Pucino, Zobrist’s agent, on Saturday told the Tribune that Zobrist was surprised to hear the news.

“He’s not selling it,” Pucino said. “I had a conversation with him twice — one late (Friday) night and one early in the afternoon.

“I said, ‘Are you sure you’re not selling it?’ He said ‘No, it makes no sense. Why would I sell this ring? It makes no sense. I’m never going to get rid of this ring — never, never, ever.'”

Heritage Auctions communications director Robert Wilonsky told the Kansas City Star the ring had been sold by Zobrist, and the owner was “a collector of championship hardware.”

When Pucino spoke to Zobrist, he told the former Cub, “I’m sure there are a lot of players that want to buy it and give it back to you.”

“He was the (World Series) MVP — there is too much history there,” Pucino said. “He always wanted to be a Cub. He is not getting rid of this ring.”

Zobrist is living in Nashville, Tenn., and taking care of his kids while going through a divorce. He hasn’t played since returning to the Cubs at the end of 2019, and though he is not officially retired Pucino said Zobrist is not coming back to baseball.

“He’s a devoted dad and grabbing the bull by the horns and taking hold of the situation,” he said.

On Sunday, Zobrist shared a picture of himself wearing the ring — stamped with the date, perhaps to ward off any naysayers claiming the ring might not be in his possession anymore.

What do those rings mean to the players?

“They’re definitely special,” Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said before Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. “I’m not a big memorabilia guy. I like more pictures in the moment, being able to look at things that take me back to that time.

“A World Series ring is definitely something that does that for me, but I think I’ll probably hold on to mine forever and pass it down.”

Where does Rizzo keep his World Series ring?

“A sock drawer somewhere,” he said.

In truth, Rizzo has the ring in safe place that he wasn’t about to reveal. A heist of a Cubs World Series ring would make for a great Netflix movie, and Rizzo didn’t want to give anyone reason to look for it.

When the Cubs issued the rings, the team was worried about some immediately turning around and selling them on the internet. Most of the recipients had to sign a document that included an agreement to offer the Cubs first right of refusal at $1 if they intended to sell them. But the Cubs said players, manager Joe Maddon and the coaching staff did not have to sign the document.

“Why did we do this?” Cubs spokesman Julian Green said in ’17. “We don’t want rings, 30 days after they receive them, to (have owners) start putting them out on eBay, which reduces the value of what we think is one of the most coveted rings in sports.”

Then-Cubs President Theo Epstein and then-general manager Jed Hoyer signed the form willingly.

“If people are racing to the market to make a little bit of money, it does kind of drive the rings down in value,” Hoyer said when the news of the forms was revealed. The Cubs later made news by presenting a World Series ring to Steve Bartman, the fan whose brush with a foul ball in the 2003 National League Championship Series made him part of Cubs lore and forced him to avoid publicity the rest of his life.

Bartman issued a statement that day that he was “happy to be reunited with the Cubs family and positively moving forward with my life.” He then disappeared from public life again. Imagine how much the Bartman ring would be worth.

Some people wear their World Series rings on occasion either because they’re proud of the accomplishment or perhaps to let others see what they look like. Washington Nationals president Mike Rizzo had his 2019 championship ring on during a recent trip to Wrigley Field, a ballpark he grew up in.

Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will be getting his 2020 championship ring later this month when the Cubs go to Los Angeles to play the Dodgers, his former team. The remaining Dodgers received their rings at the home opener in April, and Pederson doesn’t know how his will be presented.

“I hope there is a ceremony,” Pederson said Friday. “We put a lot of hard work into the organization and into winning that World Series. We did not get to celebrate as a team and we didn’t get to have a parade, so I think we got shafted on that. Take advantage of every opportunity we can get to enjoy that moment, because that was something really special for the city and the team.”

Rizzo said he hasn’t spoken with Zobrist recently. Zobrist visited Cubs camp during spring training in Mesa, Ariz., in 2020, and politely declined to talk with the media.

The 2016 Cubs will always have a special bond, and almost every time one of them comes back to Wrigley Field with a different team they’re treated like royalty. There are only seven players from that team currently on the Cubs: Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Javier Báez, Jason Heyward, Willson Contreras, Kyle Hendricks and Jake Arrieta.

“I’m sure five years from now there will be a 10-year reunion,” Rizzo said. “When you’re on a World Series team, a championship team, you’ll have memories that will tide you over forever.”

Rings are just pieces of jewelry that can go up and down in value.

Memories are priceless.

Fortunately for Zobrist, he always will have those memories — and the World Series ring, too.

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