The Cubs missed the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. Chicago finished 83-79 for a second straight year. That's a

Every year, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts sends an email to Cubs fans summarizing the year just completed, and laying out his thoughts about the team going forward. Many of you, if you are a season ticket holder or on another Cubs email list,

Chicago Cubs’ Michael Busch, right, celebrates with third base coach Willie Harris, left, as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.

The Cubs and third-base coach Willie Harris are parting ways, per Bruce Levine of 670 The Score on X. Levine characterizes the split as mutual with the sides on good terms. He adds that Harris is open to other coaching positions.

The Cubs hired him as third base coach going into the 2021 season, working under manager David Ross. Craig Counsell took over as the Cubs’ skipper coming into 2024, inheriting Mike Napoli as first base coach with Harris at third.