High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Chicago Cubs` 2003 season was the 131st season for the Cubs. The Cubs went 88-74 during the season and won the National League Central Division for the first time since the division`s formation in 1994, and the team`s first division title since their 1989 NL East title. In the playoffs the Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 3 games to 2 in the NLDS for their first playoff series win since 1908. The Cubs lost to the Florida Marlins 4 games to 3 in the NLCS.