Editing Chicago Cubs (section)

====2020–present: Post-Maddon years====
On October 24, 2019, the Cubs hired David Ross as their new manager.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2019/10/24/chicago-cubs-hire-david-ross-to-replace-maddon-as-manager/40409549/|title=Chicago Cubs hire David Ross to replace Maddon as manager|website=USA Today|language=en-US|access-date=February 6, 2020}}</ref> Ross led the Cubs to a 34–26 record during the [[2020 Chicago Cubs season|2020 season]], which was shortened due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Starting pitcher Yu Darvish rebounded with an 8–3 record and 2.01 ERA, while also finishing as the runner-up for the NL [[Cy Young Award]].<ref name="dar-trade"/> The Cubs as a whole also won the first ever "team" [[Gold Glove Award]] and finished first in the NL Central, but were swept by the [[Miami Marlins]] in the [[2020 National League Wild Card Series|Wild Card round]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/chicago-baseball/cubs-eliminated-from-playoffs-after-loss-to-marlins-in-game-2-of-wild-card-series/2348449/ |title=Cubs Eliminated From Playoffs After Loss to Marlins in Game 2 of Wild Card Series |work=NBC Chicago |date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2021 }}</ref>

Following the 2020 season, the Cubs' president, Theo Epstein, resigned from his position on November 17, 2020.<ref name="theo-gone">{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30336168/chicago-cubs-championship-architect-theo-epstein-steps-down |title=Chicago Cubs championship architect Theo Epstein steps down |work=ESPN |date=November 17, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2021 }}</ref> He was succeeded [[Jed Hoyer]], who previously served as the team's general manager since 2011.<ref name="theo-gone"/> However, it was announced that Hoyer would also remain as general manager until the team could conduct a proper search for a replacement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levine |first=Bruce |date=December 30, 2020 |title=Jed Hoyer, Cubs will enter 2021 season without a new general manager |url=https://www.audacy.com/670thescore/sports/chicago-cubs/jed-hoyer-cubs-will-enter-2021-season-without-new-general-manager |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019040051/https://www.audacy.com/670thescore/sports/chicago-cubs/jed-hoyer-cubs-will-enter-2021-season-without-new-general-manager |archive-date=2021-10-19 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website= |publisher=670 The Score}}</ref> Prior to the [[2021 Chicago Cubs season|2021 season]], the Cubs announced they would not re-sign Jon Lester, Kyle Schwarber, or [[Albert Almora]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 2, 2020|title=Report: Cubs Will Non-Tender Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr.|url=https://www.cubsinsider.com/2020/12/02/report-cubs-will-non-tender-kyle-schwarber-albert-almora-jr/|access-date=December 3, 2020|website=Cubs Insider|language=en-US}}</ref> In addition, the team then traded Darvish and [[Victor Caratini]] to the [[San Diego Padres]] in exchange for prospects.<ref name="dar-trade">{{cite news |last=Cassavell |first=AJ |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/yu-darvish-discusses-trade-to-padres |title=Darvish 'shocked' by trade to Padres |work=MLB |date=December 31, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2021 }}</ref> After suffering an 11-game losing streak in late June and early July 2021 that put the Cubs out of the pennant race, they traded [[Javier Báez]], [[Kris Bryant]], and [[Anthony Rizzo]] and other pieces at the trade deadline. These trades allowed journeymen such as [[Rafael Ortega (baseball)|Rafael Ortega]] and [[Patrick Wisdom]] to craft larger roles on the team, the latter of whom set a Cubs rookie record for home runs at 28. By the end of the season, the only remaining players from the World Series team were [[Willson Contreras]], [[Jason Heyward]], and [[Kyle Hendricks]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Montemurro|first=Meghan|title=After the Chicago Cubs trade one-third of their opening-day roster, the offseason will be a true indicator of their retooling status. 'We have raised the expectations of what people want in this city,' Jed Hoyer says.|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-chicago-cubs-deadline-hoyer-20210731-ad6tozjrqnf5xoxryxbfj3yski-story.html|access-date=July 31, 2021|website=Chicago Tribune|date=July 31, 2021 }}</ref>

On October 15, 2021, the Cubs hired [[Cleveland Indians|Cleveland]] assistant general manager [[Carter Hawkins]] as the new general manager.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 15, 2021|title=Cubs hire Cleveland's Hawkins to serve as GM|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32406078/chicago-cubs-hire-carter-hawkins-general-manager|access-date=October 15, 2021|website=ESPN|language=en}}</ref> Following his hiring, the Cubs signed [[Marcus Stroman]] to a 3-year $71 million deal and previous World Series foe [[Yan Gomes]] to a 2-year $13 million deal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catch up on where Cubs stand ahead of 2022 |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-2022-offseason-reset |access-date=May 16, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> In another rebuilding year, the Cubs finished the 2022 season 74–88, finishing third in the division and 19 games out of first. In the ensuing off-season, Jason Heyward was released and Willson Contreras left in free agency, leaving Kyle Hendricks as the only remaining player from their 2016 championship team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2022 |title=Cubs officially release Jason Heyward |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/cubs-officially-release-jason-heyward |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508091627/https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/cubs-officially-release-jason-heyward |archive-date=2023-05-08 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=NBC Sports Chicago}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cardinals sign All-Star catcher Willson Contreras; three-time All-Star inks five-year deal with club option for 2028 |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-willson-contreras-signs-five-year-contract-with-cardinals |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> Additionally, fan-favorite Rafael Ortega was non-tendered, signaling a new chapter for the Cubs after two straight years of mediocrity.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Breaking down the Cubs' non-tender decisions |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-2022-non-tender-deadline-decisions |access-date=June 2, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>

In an attempt to bolster the team for 2023, the Cubs made big moves in free agency, signing all-star, reigning [[Gold Glove Award|gold glove]] shortstop [[Dansby Swanson]] to a 7-year, $177 million contract as well as former MVP [[Cody Bellinger]] to a 1-year, $17.5 million deal. In addition, the ballclub added veterans such as [[Jameson Taillon]], [[Trey Mancini]], [[Mike Tauchman]] and [[Tucker Barnhart]] as well as trading for utility-man [[Miles Mastrobuoni]]. The team also extended key contributors from the previous season including [[Ian Happ]], [[Nico Hoerner]], and [[Drew Smyly]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2023 |title=Chicago Cubs' 2023 offseason reviewed |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/chicago_cubs_2023_offseason_reviewed/s1_13237_38610746 |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Yardbarker |language=en}}</ref> Despite these moves, the Cubs entered the 2023 season with low expectations. Projection systems such as [[PECOTA]] projected them to finish under .500 for the third year in a row.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pledger |first=Aaron |date=March 8, 2023 |title=2023 MLB Season Preview: Chicago Cubs |url=https://www.batterypower.com/2023/3/8/23619592/2023-mlb-season-preview-chicago-cubs-dansby-swanson |access-date=August 2, 2023 |website=Battery Power |publisher=[[SB Nation]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shapiro |first=Aaron |date=February 14, 2023 |title=PECOTA projects another bad season for Cubs |url=https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/pecota-projects-another-bad-season-for-cubs/345142/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802145340/https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/pecota-projects-another-bad-season-for-cubs/345142/ |archive-date=2023-08-02 |access-date=August 2, 2023 |website=NBC Sports Chicago}}</ref> In May 2023, multiple top prospects were called up, namely [[Miguel Amaya (baseball)|Miguel Amaya]], [[Matt Mervis]], and [[Christopher Morel]]; although Mervis was eventually sent back down.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2023 |title='Hasn't been easy': Cubs call up catcher Miguel Amaya, who has endured injury 'roller coaster' |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2023/5/2/23708976/hasnt-been-easy-cubs-miguel-amaya-called-up-injury-roller-coaster-yan-gomes-ryan-borucki |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cubs powering up: Mervis gets call to boost offense |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-calling-up-prospect-matt-mervis |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='I made it': Morel, after tearing up Triple-A, joining Cubs |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/christopher-morel-recalled-to-cubs-on-may-8-2023 |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> After falling as far as 10 games below .500, the Cubs were propelled by an 8-game win streak versus the [[Chicago White Sox|White Sox]] and [[St. Louis Cardinals|Cardinals]] in late July, prompting the front office to become "buyers" at the August 1 [[trade deadline]]. Thus, the team acquired former-Cub [[Jeimer Candelario]] from the [[Washington Nationals|Nationals]] and reliever [[José Cuas]] from the [[Kansas City Royals|Royals]], firmly cementing their intent to compete and contend for [[2023 Major League Baseball postseason|postseason baseball]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=8th straight win gives Cubs buying potential |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-stretch-win-streak-to-8-games-with-win-over-cardinals |access-date=August 2, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cubs show fight with Deadline reinforcements on the way |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-comeback-falls-short-in-loss-to-reds |access-date=August 2, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> The team would set a run-scoring mark of 36 runs in back-to-back games, a mark not achieved since 1897 when the club was called the Colts.<ref>{{cite news |date=August 3, 2023 |title=Cubs score 36 runs in 2 games for best stretch since 1897 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38126154/cubs-break-126-year-old-mark-2-game-output-vs-reds |access-date=November 30, 2023 |work=ESPN}}</ref> The Cubs were poised to earn a wild-card berth entering September 2023.<ref name="ap-2023">{{cite news |date=October 1, 2023 |title=Adrian Houser, Brewers blank Cubs to enter playoffs on a roll |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/adrian-houser-brewers-blank-cubs-enter-playoffs-roll-2023-10-01/ |accessdate=October 1, 2023 |work=Reuters |publisher=Field Level Media}}</ref> However, the team lost 15 of their last 22 games and were eliminated from the playoffs after their penultimate game of the season.<ref name="ap-2023"/> The Cubs finished the season with an 83–79 record.<ref name="ESPN-2023">{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com.au/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401473434 |title=Taylor homers, Houser pitches NL Central champion Brewers past Cubs 4-0 in final playoff tune-up |work=ESPN |date=October 1, 2023 |accessdate=October 1, 2023 }}</ref>

On November 6, the Cubs fired Ross and hired [[Craig Counsell]] as their new manager.<ref name="espn-11-2023">{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38833334/sources-craig-counsell-bolts-brewers-manage-cubs |title=Cubs fire David Ross, hire Craig Counsell as new manager |work=ESPN |date=November 6, 2023 |accessdate=November 6, 2023 }}</ref>