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Maddon Says Cubs Will Have Pajama Party on Flight Home

The Chicago Cubs are currently mired in a four-game losing streak and have seen their wild card lead shrink to 4.5 games, but Joe Maddon has come up with another interesting idea to help keep his team loose.

We’re talking about a pajama party.

That’s right. Maddon, who has done everything from bringing penguins and a magician to hosting themed road trips during his big league career, said the team will wear onesie pajamas on their flight home from Los Angeles after the Cubs take on the Dodgers Sunday.

Here is what Maddon told Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune:

“It’s been a tough trip — the 2,000 miles and two hours (time difference) have kicked our butt a little bit so hopefully we can pull this out,” he said. “Tomorrow’s a one-sies road trip going back home, which is always spectacular.”

Maddon also said that the team will don pajamas for the cross-country flight regardless of whether they win or lose, referring to it as a “Win-Or-Weep” proposition.

Maddon’s approach may be met with raised eyebrows, but keep in mind that during “American Legion Week” (a themed week where the Cubs didn’t take batting practice and weren’t allowed in the clubhouse until three or so hours before first pitch), the Cubs won six games in a row.

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