Cubs exec Jed Hoyer regrets late collapse, says offseason focus will be on pitching upgrades

Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer expressed regret over the team's late-season collapse and poor postseason performance. Hoyer described the 2026 season as "unlike any season I've been through," citing the Cubs' difficulty in maintaining their lead in the National League Central and losing the postseason in a two-game sweep.

Despite having one of the best offenses and defenses in baseball, the team struggled with pitching issues, injuries, and inconsistent hitting. The loss of starting pitchers Kade Horton and Justin Steele, along with injuries to Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd, impacted the team's performance. The Cubs' late-season decline mirrored a wild season with both winning and losing streaks.

Hoyer acknowledged the financial advantage the Cubs had over the Brewers, but argued that the gap was not present in the National League as a whole. The team's focus for the upcoming offseason will be on improving the pitching staff, as the Cubs have historically struggled in this area.