2023 Chicago Cubs season

2023 Chicago Cubs
LeagueNational League
DivisionCentral
BallparkWrigley Field
CityChicago
Record83–79 (.512)
Divisional place2nd
OwnersTom Ricketts
President of baseball operationsJed Hoyer
General managersCarter Hawkins
ManagersDavid Ross
TelevisionMarquee Sports Network
RadioWSCR
Chicago Cubs Radio Network
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The 2023 Chicago Cubs season was the 152nd season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 148th in the National League, and the Cubs' 108th season at Wrigley Field. The Cubs were led by fourth-year manager David Ross and played as members of Major League Baseball's National League Central. The Cubs began the season March 30 at home against the Milwaukee Brewers and also finished the season against the Brewers in Milwaukee on October 1.[1] With a win over the Rockies on September 24, the Cubs clinched a winning season, the team's first since 2020. The Cubs finished the season 83–79 to finish in second place in the Central, nine games behind the Brewers. They finished one game out of the final wild card spot, despite being in playoff position through most of August and September.[2] As a result, they failed to make the postseason for the third consecutive season.[3]

Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement entered into by the owners in players ending 2022 lockout, the Cubs played every team in baseball at least one series and intra-division games were reduced from 18 or 19 games to 13 games against each division opponent.[4]

  1. ^ Taylor, Brett (August 24, 2022). "2023 MLB Schedule Released - Chicago Cubs Will Play Every Single MLB Team At Least Once". www.bleachernation.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  2. ^ Cubs eliminated from postseason: How they got here and what comes next, Marquee Sports Network, October 1, 2023
  3. ^ "This collapse will define the 2023 Cubs if things don't turn around fast | The Atlantic". The Atlantic. September 18, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  4. ^ "MLB unveils new-look Cubs schedule for 2023 | Chicago Cubs News". Marquee Sports Network - Television Home of the Chicago Cubs and Sky. August 24, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.