Chicago Cubs' Jed Hoyer admits massive mistake for 2026 season

Where do the Chicago Cubs go after falling short in the playoffs again? ‘We let it slip away.’

After the Chicago Cubs fall short in the playoffs, those within the organization must diagnose what went wrong and look ahead to getting another shot in 2027.

Four offseason questions facing Jed Hoyer, Cubs, who have pitching at top of lengthy to-do list

As baseball’s postseason marches on, the Cubs are forced to start their offseason work much earlier than hoped.Expectations won’t change for 2027; this will still be a team with World Series goals.But Jed Hoyer’s front office has a lot to do to make next year’s team better equipped than the one that was rapidly bounced from the playoffs.Here are four of the biggest questions facing Hoyer & Co.Will any starting pitchers return?Hoyer might have to…

Chicago Cubs' Jed Hoyer admits massive mistake for 2026 season

After being swept by the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs have seen their 2026 season come to a close. The franchise is now beginning to think about changes to their 2027 roster. One clear area of improvement necessary is in the Cubs bullpen. Numerous players Chicago invested in over the offseason didn’t pan out as hoped. While their 3.90 bullpen ERA may not look terrible on paper, the Cubs ranked 13th overall, the franchise knows they need va…