What happened to the Cubs after 2016?

The team did not win another World Series.

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Why Anthony Rizzo says "it was never disappointing" Cubs didn't follow 2016 with more championships

First publishedJul 18, 19:02 UTC

Last updatedJul 18, 22:38 UTC · 10m ago

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Answer

The Chicago Cubs did not win another World Series after 2016. They made it to the National League Championship Series in 2017 but did not win. The team's core was broken up in 2021.

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The Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 2016. They did not win another championship. The team's core was broken up in 2021.

Why it matters

This is important because the Cubs were expected to be a strong team after their 2016 win. Instead, they did not achieve their goals.

In brief

What happened to the Cubs after 2016?: The team did not win another World Series.
When was the Cubs' core broken up?: In 2021.
Why is this story important?: Because the Cubs were expected to be a strong team after their 2016 win.

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The outlets frame the story as a disappointment for the Cubs and their fans. They highlight the team's failure to win another championship after 2016.

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The Cubs' 2016 win was expected to start a dynasty.
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Chicago Sun-TimesJul 18, 19:02frames it as a missed opportunity
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Anthony Rizzo does not see the Cubs' lack of championships as a disappointment.
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Chicago Sun-TimesJul 18, 19:02quotes Rizzo's perspective

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