Cubs Stars Who Helped Win 2016 World Series Are Traded Away

By Claire Hyman
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Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, left, celebrates with teammate Patrick Wisdom (16) at home plate after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Chicago. Paul Beaty/Associated Press
Cubs players
Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, left, celebrates with teammate Patrick Wisdom (16) at home plate after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Chicago. Paul Beaty/Associated Press

Cubs Stars Who Helped Win 2016 World Series Are Traded Away

By Claire Hyman
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A string of losses in June prompted Cubs owners to trade key players of the team that helped win the 2016 World Series for a crop of young, new athletes. Reset digs into what’s next for the Chicago baseball team.

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