Chicago Sports Recap: Theo Epstein May Leave Cubs After 2021 Season

Cubs President Theo Epstein is hinting that his days in Chicago may be numbered.

By Justin Kaufmann
Chicago Sports Recap: Theo Epstein May Leave Cubs After 2021 Season
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein speaks at a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz. Epstein appears to be gearing up for one more go-around as the Cubs' president of baseball operations. Epstein said Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, his expectation is the “status quo” when it comes to the team's leadership and anticipates remaining on the job for at least one more season, with his contract set to expire in 2021. Matt York, File / AP Photo
Chicago Sports Recap: Theo Epstein May Leave Cubs After 2021 Season
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein speaks at a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz. Epstein appears to be gearing up for one more go-around as the Cubs' president of baseball operations. Epstein said Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, his expectation is the “status quo” when it comes to the team's leadership and anticipates remaining on the job for at least one more season, with his contract set to expire in 2021. Matt York, File / AP Photo

Chicago Sports Recap: Theo Epstein May Leave Cubs After 2021 Season

Cubs President Theo Epstein is hinting that his days in Chicago may be numbered.

By Justin Kaufmann
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