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Cubs face critical offseason decisions after early playoff exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:49 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Cubs face critical offseason decisions after early playoff exit

Summary

The Chicago Cubs concluded their 2026 postseason run after losing consecutive games to the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round. Despite a strong regular season where they at times looked like the best team in baseball, the Cubs finished 14 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. Their struggles were particularly evident in pitching and offensive performances, despite standout contributions from Pete Crow-Armstrong. After the early playoff elimination, there is increasing pressure on president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to make significant changes within the organization.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs failed to sustain success after a strong regular season.
•Eliminated from postseason by the Padres in the Wild Card round.
•Team finished 14 games behind the Brewers in the standings.
•Pitching and offensive consistency were major issues this season.
•Pressure mounts on Jed Hoyer to initiate offseason changes.

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10:49 PMYahoo Sports — 2 radical changes Cubs must make this offseason after brutal playoff loss

What they're saying

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The Chicago Cubs looked like the best team in Major League Baseball on several occasions during the 2026 regular season. Unfortunately for manager Craig Counsell and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, they were unable to sustain their success and finished well behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the race for the National League Central title. […] The post 2 radical changes Cubs must make this offseason after brutal playoff loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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