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Cubs Power Rankings: Where They Stand in the NL Central After Playoff Exit | Beatline Cubs
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The Chicago Cubs finished 89-73, second in the NL Central, after a playoff exit to the Padres. We analyze how injuries to Justin Steele and Lucas Giolito impacted their standings.
Key players discussed include Alex Bregman, Gabriel Arias, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, and Pete Crow-Armstrong. We examine the Bregman-Arias platoon, the depleted rotation, and Jed Hoyer's priorities.
Topics covered include division context, bullpen struggles, and win projections for 2027. Will they land a mid-tier ace?
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