To say the least, the Chicago Cubs haven’t had the 2024 season they were hoping for.
Hopes were high that the Cubs could contend for a National League Central title this season. They signed manager Craig Counsell away from the rival Milwaukee Brewers, brought back star outfielder Cody Bellinger, and inked Japanese lefty Shota Imanaga to a four-year deal.
Unfortunately, it just hasn’t worked out. The Cubs will miss the playoffs for a fourth straight year, and there’s plenty of blame to go around for their shortcomings…