With 2025 now in the rearview mirror and everyone's holiday festivities drawing to a close, it's worth reflecting on the year that was for the Chicago Cubs.
Though it ended with a dud of a loss in Game 5 of the NLDS, the Cubs still broke the 90-win barrier for the first time since 2018 and made the postseason for the first time since 2020. Beating the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series also made for some exciting entertainment, even if the offense was utterly incapable of producing against the Friars' high-powered bullpen.
Now, with the offseason in full swing, the Cubs have slowly gone to work in an effort to build out a more well-rounded roster for 2026.