{"id":41917,"date":"2025-05-24T01:22:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T01:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=41917"},"modified":"2025-05-24T01:22:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T01:22:43","slug":"the-2025-chicago-cubs-may-go-through-lulls-but-theyre-built-to-avoid-disasters-like-last-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=41917","title":{"rendered":"The 2025 Chicago Cubs may go through lulls, but they&#8217;re built to avoid disasters like last year&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 2025 Chicago Cubs may experience occasional slumps, but their roster is built to avoid the kind of collapse that derailed their 2024 season. One of the biggest differences this year is depth\u2014both in the rotation and the bullpen. With a healthier starting five and improved options like Sh\u014dta Imanaga and breakout candidate Jordan Wicks, the Cubs can better weather injuries or off-nights. The bullpen, a major weakness in 2024, has been reinforced with more reliable arms and greater flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Offensively, the lineup is more balanced. While Cody Bellinger anchors the middle of the order, younger players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch bring speed and power, helping to prevent long stretches of offensive drought. Manager Craig Counsell\u2019s steady leadership also gives the team a tactical edge, especially in close games.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps most importantly, the front office seems committed to addressing needs quickly, rather than letting issues snowball. The Cubs may not be flawless, but they\u2019re no longer fragile. With a more stable foundation and better roster construction, they\u2019re built to stay competitive throughout the season\u2014and avoid the kind of late-season disaster that cost them a playoff spot in 2<\/p>\n<p>024.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 Chicago Cubs may experience occasional slumps, but their roster is built to avoid the kind of collapse that derailed their 2024 season. One of the biggest differences this year is depth\u2014both in the rotation and the bullpen. 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