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The Potentially Fatal Flaw For Each MLB Playoff Team

None of the contenders are perfect. Here’s a look at each club’s glaring weakness that could end their season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

Three Reasons the Cubs Can Turn Their Crisis Around—and Three Why They May Not

In less than two months, the Cubs have had two 10-game winning streaks and a 10-game losing skid that ended Wednesday and pushed them out of the playoff picture.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

Eight Early Effects of ABS On MLB

Pitch framing still matters, but not as much as it used to. Plus, the Rays’ magic trade dust may be gone, and the art of bunting for a base hit is back.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13

Cubs Make Shocking Decision on Ace Shota Imanaga’s Contract

The starting pitcher has had two standout years in Chicago.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2025

Brewers Pounce on Three Costly Cubs Mistakes, Take 2–0 Lead in NLDS

Chicago's pitchers made it too easy for Milwaukee at times on Monday. Plus, Jacob Misiorowski stepped up to help quiet the Cubs’ bats after the first inning.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7, 2025

Three Takeaways From the Cubs' Tight Wild-Card Series Win Over the Padres

Hey Chicago, what do you say? The Cubs are advancing to the NLDS.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

Ranking the Projected Rotations of All 12 MLB Playoff Teams

Who has the horses to win the World Series?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2025

Shota Imanaga Had Priceless Reaction to Champagne Bath After Cubs Clinch Playoff Spot

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga had some hilarious thoughts on being doused with champagne after his team clinched a playoff spot.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17, 2025

Three Perfect Fits for Cubs at 2025 MLB Trade Deadline

The Cubs are expected to make some moves before the trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26, 2025

Shota Imanaga Returns As Cubs Designate Former All-Star for Assignment

Chicago welcomed back a key pitching piece.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2025