In 1984, the Cubs exited the playoffs losing three in a row to the San Diego Padres.

In 1989, the Cubs exited the playoffs losing three in a row to the San Francisco Giants.

In 1998, the Cubs exited the playoffs losing three in a row to the Atlanta Braves.

In 2003, the Cubs exited the playoffs losing three in a row to the Florida Marlins.

In 2007, the Cubs exited the playoffs losing three in a row to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The bad news is the Cubs are only one game away from continuing this streak with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The good news is that there are only nine more teams that can do this to them.