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Cubs face scrutiny after playoff sweep in 2026 NLDS

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Cubs face scrutiny after playoff sweep in 2026 NLDS

Summary

The Chicago Cubs' 2026 postseason ended with a sweep in the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. After entering the playoffs with high expectations, the Cubs fell short, struggling particularly in their final week of the regular season. The team's president, Jed Hoyer, expressed disappointment and noted missed opportunities. Key contributors like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman will look to rebound as the team evaluates its strategy moving forward. The Cubs aim to address deficiencies, especially in pitching, ahead of next season.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs swept by Padres in 2026 NL Division Series.
•Jed Hoyer acknowledges missed opportunities and frustrations.
•Team struggles in final week of regular season impacted playoffs.
•Focus on improving pitching after a subpar performance.
•Crow-Armstrong and Bregman expected to lead offensive efforts next year.

Latest Updates

9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Where do the Cubs go after falling short in the playoffs again? ‘We let it slip away.’

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — This wasn’t the story the Chicago Cubs envisioned writing in 2026. Their goal since last year ended painfully with the decisive Game 5 loss in the National League Division Series was to make a deeper postseason run. Instead, the Cubs’ playoff journey ended with a sweep in San Diego. Now they must conduct an autopsy on their season and course correct the areas that contributed to ...
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