The Chicago Cubs are hoping to have a promising season in 2025. The team last made the playoffs in 2020, and fans are eagerly waiting for their team to return to the postseason. Chicago has made a few changes this offseason to become a tough competitor.
The team added Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros but gave up Cody Bellinger to the Yankees. They bolstered their pitching arms by bringing in Cody Poteet. Yet, the competition to make the playoffs is not easy. PECOTA has already started projecting the outcomes for teams in 2025. The algorithm says the team will win 90 games this season.
If the team wins 90 games, they have a strong chance to make the playoffs. However, Cubs fans beg to differ as they feel their team will not win 90 games. Fans took to social media to react to the latest projects by PECOTA.
Baseball Prospectus’ 2025 PECOTA projections have the Cubs winning 90 games this season.
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) February 3, 2025
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Here’s a look at some fan reactions on X:
“I’d throw my next 3 paychecks in a row on the under,” wrote one fan.
I’d throw my next 3 paychecks in a row on the under
— Ryno 🦏 (@WiscoRyno) February 3, 2025
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“Ya right we all know it’s gonna be 81-81,” another fan responded.
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— . (@ThatManChe) February 3, 2025
Ya right 😂 we all know it’s gonna be 81-81
“I’ll believe it when I see it,” added another fan.
I’ll believe it when I see it.
— PACIFIC414 (@pacific414) February 3, 2025
“Let’s not gonna get my hopes up. I don’t know if I can handle the downfall,” one fan chipped in.
Let’s not gonna get my hopes up. I don’t know if I can handle the downfall.
— Jonny Samp (@realjonnysamp) February 3, 2025
So we’re just making stuff up over at PECOTA I see.
— Haydens Fries (@HaydensFries) February 3, 2025
I’ll put the house on the under
— NotreDamefootball (@NotreDamef49554) February 3, 2025
They must know something is coming cuz id agree with this projection if we had Bregman on this team or a Cease/King. (Maybe Robertson gets you to 90)
— Garrett Serbin (@GSerbin_25) February 3, 2025
Haha. No way
— Ben (@MRlittlejeans84) February 3, 2025
Chicago Cubs Continue Their Hot Pursuit For Dylan Cease
Chicago is continuing their hot pursuit of Padres pitcher Dylan Cease. The Padres are set to trade Cease, and the team is a top contender in the race. A vacant spot on their starting rotation could still be solved after Cease’s arrival.
Shota Imanaga is a dominant force on the team alongside Justin Steele, Jameson Tallion, and Matthew Boyd. Cease will be an additional arm to help relieve the pressure on other pitchers. Moreover, they need an experienced pitcher like Cease in crucial situations.
Bellinger’s departure upset several fans, but the team is looking for a better run in 2025. It’s left to be seen if the Cubs can win 90 games. MLB rumors on Pete Alonso are continuing at full swing as the slugger is predicted to join a team soon.
