Miguel Montero's 2016 NLCS Grand Slam | The Breakdown

"You don't load the bases to face Miggy." -Miguel Montero
In Game 1 of the 2016 NLCS, the Dodgers tied the game late. After a series of moves and countermoves in the eighth inning between Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts and Cubs Manager Joe Maddon, Miguel Montero stepped up to the plate. Fighting through the pain of an injured back, Montero had one of the most memorable home runs of the entire 2016 postseason.
Watch as Montero, along with teammates Jason Heyward and Javier Báez, breaks down his grand slam.
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[@eyesacc2875]

The coldest line in history “you don’t load the bases to face miggy”

[@CubsFan2812]

Lmao that was savage

[@kerrilong9355]

YES!!!!! I never will forget Migg’s tweet. “I can’t sleep Chicago”. ❤️

[@joeylabarbera2088]

If you didn’t get goosebumps watching this your not a cubs fan

[@cmo2295]

Fr tho I got goosebumps

[@alfredoowns12]

Goosebumps and I. Not even a cubs fan. This is crazy epic

[@juanrios2705]

Facts

[@larrysproul9424]

I know what you mean. What a inning . A blast from the past .

[@savinab2530]

Any baseball fan will get goosebumps watching this.

[@seabeejg]

That slam had me up on my feet quick. Also, people forget, although Zobrist had that clutch double to take the lead, Miggy had the winning hit of Game 7 of the World Series.

[@gagtager]

He only had 2 hits in the 2016 post season with 5 RBIs and they are arguably the most important 5 RBIs in that cubs run.

[@fenmoods]

Finding out he was hurt and not even supposed to be hitting makes this Grand Slam even more special. And him having that "You don't load the bases to face Miggy" mentality even though he was hurt. LEGEND!

[@Thomasramz22]

4 years ago today, I'll forever appreciate that 2016 team.

[@tvc6391]

Could we just say these videos are the best

[@savinab2530]

Yes, because they are the best

[@tvc6391]

Thank You @Chicago Cubs KZbin channel for this amazing video and for hearting my comment

[@p3l3mc77]

yup.

[@larrysproul9424]

The videos help in the long off season . Mesa here we come March 2021.

[@tristansaviation123]

I know right there amazing

[@savinab2530]

This was the best moment in the entire series besides winning the pennant

[@tomwilliams2596]

Biggest home run in Chicago Cubs postseason history? This and Dexter leading off game 7 have to be top two.

[@s0baz]

@@tomwilliams2596 Don't forget Ross' HR in game 7.

[@tomwilliams2596]

@@s0baz Dude's last career AB was a home run in game 7. I could never forget it, the guy is a legend!

[@larrysproul9424]

Seemed unreal at the time . I watched it over and over again .

[@odarwinismo3953]

How about Zobrist hit in 10th of the final game that gave us the lead? :D

[@s0baz]

The 2016 Cubs postseason run needs made into a feature film or 10 episode miniseries. I'm serious.

[@Carterthinks]

I miss 2016 😭😭

[@SCP999K]

Same

[@blackpantherdemitrius1790]

Ikr

[@famguy218]

I miss Miggy, even if he wasn’t the best catcher his presence in the locker room was invaluable

[@johngoscinski1995]

The cubs are missing a couple good baseball men like Montero and Zobrist.

[@johngoscinski1995]

Yeah, cause Cubs management is always right :/ Maybe if he was still there he'd have given Javy an earfull about the undisciplined approach at the plate. Somebody ought to.

[@SedRockDoc]

Agreed!

[@jzydlo]

Was at the game with my Dad and it was the LOUDEST we have ever heard Wrigley at a game - those Cardinals NLDS wins were LOUD, and Game 5 of the World Series got LOUD at times. This one was.....INCREDIBLE. And we met Eddie Vedder before the game. What a night!

[@nailntrm1436]

I was driving home from my second job that night and listening to the game. "Montero up with bases loaded." Was totally thinking He's got this. Almost hit a divider screaming my lungs out!! Every piece of a puzzle fits. Thank you for that moment Mr. Montero!!!

[@Jarwin_Wuhnol]

I love that this Montero Grand Slam breakdown was done for the Cubs, fans, and in some ways most importantly... for Miguel Montero. Thank you!

[@zachbliss265]

They should do a breakdown of Dex’s game 7 lead off homer. That was so cool.

[@carlambroson8872]

This was seriously the best hit I ever saw in 30+ years of watching my Cubbies!!!

[@jdestef]

Ahh the good ol days when the Cubs could hit.

[@corstrud9254]

miss those days

[@mkarcherr]

And had a decent bullpen

[@d.maumus5044]

Cmon guys at least we made the playoffs

[@personnamedperson2794]

@@d.maumus5044 true

[@savvontv9579]

Miss that

[@nickcarlin9032]

I was there!! It was literally poetry in motion!!! It is a memory I will never forget. It still gives me the chills watching it. They aren’t lying tho nobody had even noticed Fowler knocked one out till after it was done, everybody was still going nuts.

[@jeffmooney3991]

At the end of the day us Cubs fans remember all of those players and every moment of the 2016 playoffs. They will always be cemented in our memories.

[@sidewinder3000]

Miggy was part of the special sauce that made the ‘15-‘16 Cubs teams so fun to watch. He had the know how, the personality, and the leadership those young guys needed. He started the hashtag #WeAreGood in 2015 and that when this team really started to feel itself. He will always be a legend in Chicago. Love you, Miggy!

[@JGARCIA415]

Miggy had the two biggest hits that postseason... his time here may not have ended in the best way possible, but that dude will always be cubs legend

[@larrysproul9424]

Yes he is a hero forever .Should our paths ever cross I will buy him unlimited beers.

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

He brought that on himself though

[@julioschiller6613]

It really had that Kirk Gibson-esque feeling to it.

[@dougg2012]

And it happened on the anniversary of that home run!

[@gohawks131]

I will never forget watching this on TV and hearing the extremely insanely loud roar even through the TV from Wrigley!!

[@tsmith6240]

if the Cubs should do more breakdowns 👇🏼

[@s0baz]

They should make full on hourlong documentaries in this format. The 2016 WS Movie looks like a crap compared to the Breakdown series.

[@menachemkatz5860]

Go cubs 2021

[@mattwilliams222]

When Zobrist is leading off the inning you know good things are going to happen

[@quewat3676]

And Fowler also.. I remember Madden telling Fowler "You go We go"

[@taschmidgall7797]

I could watch these 2016 highlights everyday!

[@Ericjr2525]

My favorite non-WS moment of the run. Like Buff’s hatty in Vancouver. Unforgettable. “You don’t load the bases to face Miggy tho.” #WeAreGood

[@luisbonilla7059]

Magnificent Miguel Montero!

[@jeyfromnowhere]

2:00 Nice Jomboy impression, Miggy.

[@nathankeys6636]

Lol 😆

[@blackpantherdemitrius1790]

Lol

[@yessir2873]

Very true

[@dylancha3030]

Imagine if jomboy and the makers of these breakdowns collab

[@blahblibidyblahblah]

@@dylancha3030 that's the only thing that could put baseball back in its place over stupid football

[@ProPayne84]

I will always claim this to be the third most important and greatest hit in Cubs history. I love watching this over and over

[@MsCubbies23]

Except for actually winning the WS, this is by far my favorite moment of the playoffs. We were watching in a Cubs bar in PHX, and the place exploded! Such a cool moment!

[@adamcheek7379]

We need one of KB, Rizzo and Montgomery talking about the final three outs of WS Game 7. NEED.

[@s0baz]

They should make a full documentary of the entire 2016 Cubs postseason in this format.

[@DHillis41]

Montero is a freaking legend. I remember thinking after that swing and miss on strike 2, that I hope Blanton makes that mistake again, and sure enough he did. This was easily the biggest HR in Cubs history, and as great as the 2016 NLCS was, this really was the defining moment.

[@Cbear3450]

I definitely remember this one! Great to see Miggy back in a Cubs video, especially after the way he ended up departing from the club. Miggy saved the Cubs not only in this game but his World Series RBI often gets overlooked.

[@charlesheld3082]

Correct! Zobrist drove in the go-ahead run but Cleveland scored one in the bottom of the 10th so Montero's RBI was the winning run.

[@SedRockDoc]

Exactly!

[@YouGoPro]

Uncle Joe is the GOAT 🐐

[@yessir2873]

You like the cubs?

[@YouGoPro]

@@yessir2873 I don’t hate em

[@kevingohdcantgo12-09]

@@yessir2873 yes

[@redjaytve6238]

@@yessir2873 people can like the cubs if they wanna

[@alexmorris6954]

If you're referring to maddon, he was handed one the more talented teams in mlb history, they won 1 world series in spite of his indefensibly terrible decisions, and his failure to manage locker room culture was the biggest reason for the teams consistent play in the next 3 years. Horrible manager.

[@kleric42]

How can you not love Miggy?

[@WehlerDealer]

I WAS THERE! Upper deck, 3rd base side. The floor of the upper deck was shaking after he hit that.

[@Noah-pz3jp]

Cool

[@ProPayne84]

That’s AMAZING! I wish

[@andrewcontreras2668]

I was in the exact same spot

[@BarryJowers]

What happened to the fire and intensity that this team played with? Every at bat every inning every game they knew that they were the best and they lived to prove it. Now it's like "whatever we won once" One is not enough

[@gavinscapatici7310]

I’m not even a cubs fan but I still get chills

[@chifanpatt]

Best Cubs postseason home run at Wrigley ever.

[@traderjoe6195]

I still remember that game, having a huge family dinner for my Grandpa. Checking my phone non stop!

[@joseolvera7862]

Couldn’t wipe the smile off my face the whole time watching this. I get goosebumps watching anything from the 2016 team

[@syzerx6789]

I was jumping up and down in my living room when it happened. Took me completely by surprise. One of the best moments of that postseason.

[@joelitos1992]

What a great video. Miggy is responsible for some of the best Cubs memories anyone alive has. Glad to see him being remembered properly

[@yessir2873]

I went to the bathroom when it was live, lol When you have to do it, you have to do it

[@jbridg9429]

That grand salami by Montero fueled the rest of the post season. “Pivotal moment” One I’ll never forget! Made my year right there with a BOOMSHOCKALOCKA!

[@jameswebb9738]

I Love the Cubs ! Been a die hard Cubs fan since 1967

[@ObiWanBidoofy]

Kinda makes you think. What happens if miggy doesnt hit that slam? Would the world series run had changed? Honestly, I think that moment was crucial to everything.

[@chris_3636]

Just one of so many memorable post season moments on our way to game 7 of the World Series, and certainly a personal favourite. He swung the bat just like Rizzo there.

[@gimmethehotsauce]

Thank you so much for this. I was at this game and it’s the best moment I’ve had at wrigley outside of G6 of that series watching them clinch. The stadium was actually shaking.

[@HectorTheGr8]

Watched this live. Incredible moment.

[@deanlewis2855]

I will never forget the magic of 2016! Yeah Cubs!!!!

[@BP.COOPER]

the production quality of these are crazy good!! like better than an espn 30 for 30 good. Cubs whatever you paying for these its worth it and probably not enough

[@lucasmann2308]

I still get goosebumps after nearly 6 years

[@mtothethree5412]

Montero is a legend for this. Always.

[@areyoufriendly]

I like the timing of putting this up #Cubs!

[@charliethorne]

This is the best breakdown yet imo

[@THXbox]

My absolute favorite moment from that NLCS. Only rivaled by the series win and the move forward.

[@bernardo10598]

Always get goosebumps with these breakdowns

[@bernardtassart7225]

I love those breakdowns,it gaves you inside news of the particular game,superb job fellows,best wishes and greetings from Belgium!!!!!

[@randomthunk]

I remember I was watching this game with my dad and when Miggy hit the homer, I cramped my leg when I flailed in excitement. What a great breakdown.

[@julian8738]

I remember that day!!❤️💙

[@JDBliss]

“I’m the man here” what a legend in the moment🔥 8 years later and it still feels like yesterday🥲

[@giantsfan6625]

Can you do one of the 9th inning comeback against the Giants in 2016?

[@MHBULLSFAN]

That was an insane game

[@therealking69]

as i giants fan, i can't, plz no lmao

[@giantsfan6625]

@@therealking69 the most painful moment of my life, but I would like to see a breakdown of it

[@therealking69]

@@giantsfan6625 as much it hurts, its would be cool to breakdown

[@giantsfan6625]

@@therealking69 Boch should have had Moore grind for 3 more outs or just commit to law or Casilla

[@itsthe773guero5]

one swing of the bat.......you became our eternal hero.... such an incredible moment

[@samuelpitones886]

Miggy no cap best catcher cubs ever had

[@connorhanus8005]

Best moment EVER

[@boricuapro167]

These BREAKDOWNS are the BEST!!! Keep the m coming please on the regular!!!! Go Cubs!!!!

[@charleymasubed2510]

That 2016 was the year..hopefully we can go back again to the World Series.

[@blackpantherdemitrius1790]

Mhmmm

[@danielwells6290]

Yesterday's game Dodgers versus Braves reminded me of Dodgers versus Cubs games in October 19th 2016 NLCS

[@ryantracy5685]

I feel like people forget Miggy’s CLUTCH single to drive in another run after the Zobrist double. Arguably just as clutch in that Game 7 cuz the Indians scored another run that inning. That extra cushion gets overlooked.

[@ryantracy5685]

@Justin Ward thank you for your service

[@lochlemonde]

I needed this video especially now.

[@heyboo4764]

We were at that game! The ball landed in the next section about 15 rows down. The ball had no spin on it. You could count the stitches! Kid next to us said "why is he hitting Montero?" I remembered Montero hitting clutch hits earlier in the year. I said, "I like his swing here!" Afterwards a girl in front of us turned towards me and said, " You called it! I heard you!" I was kind of proud of myself!

[@cjmedina.24]

This is so well made!

[@rynoracing429]

One of my favorite moments EVER!

[@sidewinder3000]

Sadly, when Miggy left, along with Dex, Lackey, Ross, and Jake, this team lost some of its veteran oomph. I’m hoping the front office does some serious retooling in the off-season and brings in some colorful, charismatic, tough vets to help bring the swagger back.

[@jo3d1rt391]

Can you do a breakdown of Fowler’s lead off home run of game 7? Besides zoberist’s hit in extras, Fowler’s hit is the most important in that whole post season. It told us we could win the series after kluber blanked us twice.

[@aarongomez8819]

I mean monteros hit in the 10th in game 7 was truly the one that won the game for us

[@ProPayne84]

Correct, Zobrist’s hit was the one that started it though. Montero’s hit was the win that didn’t allow them to tie it but couldn’t have had that chance without Benny

[@thedon1570]

@@aarongomez8819you don’t know the what ifs, maybe they pitch different with just a one run lead. You’re not God you don’t know!

[@drvenhrd46]

Love the breakdown series

[@Chrisuperfly1]

Thank you Miggy.

[@masonsmith3453]

I called this grand slam. It was the best moment of my life being a cubs fan. After he missed the middle away slider I looked at my grandma and said. " he's gonna hit a grand slam." I had faith in miggy. He was my favorite cubs player.

[@cwagner122]

I enjoyed this very much great job

[@brian70Cuda]

That was so awsome!! Seems like it was yesterday:) Thank you Cubs.

[@tguy0720]

I love this series.

[@joshrowe2275]

Lol Fowler is just like hey guys! I’m over here🤘🏻😃

[@heatherg7081]

Awesome video! ❤️❤️❤️

[@loganbinkley375]

Go cubs ❤️

[@jongthedasher]

Incredible video and amazing insight! No idea he was in so much pain before that at bat!

[@skrenson1]

Incredible content

[@timmah838]

The Cubs are the GOAT

[@kiteracer]

I still go back to watch this heroic moment every so often. And for all the flack Joe Buck gets, he got this call right.

[@agentyeet3136]

finally another breakdown

[@danielplasencia7724]

This is what baseball is all about!!! I remember every game of the postseason that year! GoCubbies

[@wesleyspilly3087]

I love heyward’s side of it!! I love this!!

[@BennyintheBoothPodcast]

I was listening to this game going from NJ to OH on the radio

[@edmcshane3174]

God bless you always Miggy

[@obeserat26]

Yes!

[@milesteg8183]

God. This is straight fire.

[@fostever]

Was at my daughter’s wedding reception in Texas when this went down. All of us Chicagoans were going nuts

[@jeremywykel1461]

I watched this happen at the United Center of all places. Had tickets to the Hawks game and they were showing the NLCS after the game.