The Chicago Cubs do not want the last two years to be part of a trend in the wrong direction.
Ending the season 74-88 kept the Cubs at home for the postseason in a second straight year. Six consecutive seasons with a winning record that featured three division titles and a World Series championship seemed to be the start of a dominant era in the franchise’s history. As the Cubs look to return to the playoffs next season, an important offseason awaits, carrying lessons from this year.
1. Keegan Thompson is, at the very least, a multi-inning bullpen weapon.
