Cubs’ Former Infielder Leaves MLB After Harsh Debut

BusinessSportsMoneyCubs’ Former Infielder Leaves MLB After Harsh DebutByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 11:15am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 23: An equipment bag with a Cubs logo sits in the dugout prior to game 2 of a doubleheader between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs on August 23, 2022, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Chicago Cubs suffered their fourth-straight loss on Wednesday, falling to the Atlanta Braves in a clash between the National League’s top-two teams.Despite the poor streak, though, the Cubs seem ready to build on their playoff run from last year with a deeper one in the coming postseason. Fans won’t quickly forget that, earlier this season, the team rattled off two different 10-game winning streaks.“To put that in perspective, only four other teams in major-league history have posted two winning streaks of at least 10 games within the first 39 games of a season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau: the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, the 1941 St. Louis Cardinals, the 1887 St. Louis Browns and the 1880 Chicago White Stockings,” Patrick Mooney noted for The Athletic. “Winning at that rate requires execution in all phases of the game from each part of the roster.”ForbesMets Former All-Star, ‘Biggest Conservative’ Pete Alonso Wanted Out Of New York Over PoliticsBy Peter ChawagaChicago Cubs’ Former Infielder Leaves MLB Shortly After Being Traded AwayBut even though the Cubs have already had plenty of success this season, it seems likely they will need to make some personnel moves before the trade deadline if they hope to reach the World Series. Primarily, the team’s rotation seems to be a bi...