Frequently Asked Questions
What did Craig Counsell say about the Cubs needing to improve?
Counsell said the Cubs need to get better and should be trying to build 90-win teams, calling that the playoff standard to be safely in the tournament. He made it clear the Cubs have a ways to go to reach that level.
How many seasons in a row will the Cubs miss the playoffs?
The Cubs are on their way to missing the postseason for the fourth consecutive season in 2024. They last made the playoffs in 2020.
Who won the NL Central division in 2024?
The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central division in 2024, clinching it a week and a half early. They finished ten games ahead of the Cubs with just nine games remaining in the season.
When did Jed Hoyer become Cubs President of Baseball Operations?
Jed Hoyer was named President of Baseball Operations for the Cubs four years ago. After dismantling the championship core, he promised to build the next great Cubs team through what he called a 'retooling' process.
What Cubs players from the 2016 championship team were traded away?
The Cubs dismantled their championship core starting with Kyle Schwarber and ending with Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant. Hoyer traded away these key players as part of his rebuilding strategy.