CHICAGO — In closing a controversial deal that aimed to end the Chicago Cubs’ 108-year World Series drought, Theo Epstein memorably declared: “If not now, when?” Back in the summer of 2016 ...

“The Chicago Cubs, who were aggressive during the winter prying All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Ryan Pressly from the Astros, can’t stop now,” he wrote.

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ beats the tag of Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez in the sixth inning on July 18, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Cubs left fielder Ian Happ high ...

Chicago Cubs fans love paying tribute to former players from the 2016 champions on their return to Wrigley Field. But will Willson Contreras get the same treatment this weekend?