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Cubs Legend Kyle Hendricks Retires After Stellar Career

11/18/2025

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Kyle Hendricks of the Chicago Cubs announced his retirement on November 17, 2025.
The 35-year-old right-hander nicknamed "The Professor" played 11 seasons with the Cubs and one with the Los Angeles Angels.
He finished his career with a 105-91 record and a 3.79 ERA.
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts praised Hendricks as one of the franchise's best pitchers, noting his instrumental role in the 2016 World Series victory.

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Kyle Hendricks of the Chicago Cubs announced his retirement on November 17, 2025.
The 35-year-old right-hander nicknamed "The Professor" played 11 seasons with the Cubs and one with the Los Angeles Angels.
He finished his career with a 105-91 record and a 3.79 ERA.
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts praised Hendricks as one of the franchise's best pitchers, noting his instrumental role in the 2016 World Series victory.