Paul Sullivan: As the Cubs' postseason hopes grow dimmer, Joe Maddon tries to keep the lights on

CHICAGO - Joe Maddon got philosophical Friday morning when asked about a perceived "melancholy" feeling to the end of the regular season.

"Whenever there is uncertainty, there's always that feeling within any human being," the Cubs manager said. "But as a group we're still focused on a positive outcome, so you don't turn melancholy yet. That