Ben Zobrist On WINNING Cubs World Series MVP, His Game 7 HEROICS, Joe Maddon Stories | Ross & Rizzo Lisa Ann Walter [rHVK25cFnC4]

Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT

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Ben Zobrist joins Anthony Rizzo and David Ross on the Lovable Reunion podcast to relive the Chicago Cubs' unforgettable 2016 World Series championship. Ben tells stories about his decision to sign with Chicago after winning a title with the tommy conway Kansas City Royals, what made Joe Maddon such a special manager, his iconic Game uk snow weather maps 7 go-ahead double, the emotional rain delay meeting led by Jason Heyward, Rossy's famous speech when the Cubs fell behind 3-1 to the Cleveland Indians, and more moments from the magical baseball season where the Cubs broke their 108-year MLB title curse.

0:00 Introduction

2:44 Joining the Cubs After KC

6:23 Why Ben Chose Chicago

9:32 SeatGeek

11:51 The Original Super Utility Player

21:52 Joe Maddon & Dave Martinez Stories

26:25 Building the 2016 Cubs Culture

41:55 The NLCS Bunt That Changed Everything

45:33 Clinching the National League Pennant

51:01 Down 3-1: Rossy's Clubhouse Speech

54:40 The Rain Delay Turning Point

1:00:08 Zobrist's Historic Game 7 Double