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Cubs Face Pressure to Boost Payroll Amid Playoff Push

2/14/2025

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The Chicago Cubs, despite being a playoff contender, find themselves with a payroll that ranks just 13th in Major League Baseball, trailing behind several smaller market teams. As key players approach free agency, the pressure mounts for the Cubs to break free from budget constraints and invest more heavily in their roster to compete in the big leagues.

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Story summary

The Chicago Cubs, despite being a playoff contender, find themselves with a payroll that ranks just 13th in Major League Baseball, trailing behind several smaller market teams. As key players approach free agency, the pressure mounts for the Cubs to break free from budget constraints and invest more heavily in their roster to compete in the big leagues.