It's been an odd second half of the 2025 season for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs remain one of the best teams in the National League, but their struggles in July and August have led many fans to believe the typical "second half collapse" that they know all too well had arrived for this year's team.
While there's no question that there has been a drop in play for the Cubs since the first half, it's more like the team has treaded water over the last two months instead of collapsing. The reasoning is mostly tied to the fact that the Cubs' offense has slumped as a collective unit.