MLB.com staff predicts the 2016 World Series

In arguably the most anticipated World Series ever, the Cubs will take on the Indians, with both teams looking to end extraordinary title droughts: 108 years for Chicago, 68 years for Cleveland.

As we await first pitch, a collection of MLB.com analysts, columnists and reporters shared their thoughts on who will come out on top.

• World Series Game 1: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. ET air time/ 8 game time on FOX

Game Date Time (air time/game time) Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 25 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX Gm 2 Oct. 26 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX Gm 3 Oct. 28 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CLE @ CHC FOX Gm 4 Oct. 29 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CLE @ CHC FOX *Gm 5 Oct. 30 8 p.m. CLE @ CHC FOX *Gm 6 Nov. 1 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX *Gm 7 Nov. 2 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX * If necessary | All times listed ET • World Series coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Indians

Mike Bauman: Cubs in 6 If doubters remain, check out the way this team came back after going down 2-1 in the NLCS. The Cubs have no areas of vulnerability and as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said: “They are relentless.” History is made.

Barry Bloom: Indians in 7 The Tribe has gone under the radar all season. But the Indians wiped out two of the top teams in baseball — Boston and Toronto — in the opening rounds, losing only one game. The Cubs are their most formidable foe, but Terry Francona will manage the Indians to their first World Series title since 1948 …

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