In recent days, Chicago Cubs fans and baseball enthusiasts have been buzzing with the news that Kyle Hendricks may retire after the 2025 season. He – a name associated with the joy of winning, stability and the image of “The Professor” – is at a crossroads in his illustrious career.
Hendricks, 35, is currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels – the team he moved to after a difficult season with the Cubs. But his heart is still in Chicago, in Wrigley Field, where the stands echoed with glorious days, especially the 2016 World Series championship night in which he was an important part.
According to Bob Nightengale (USA Today), Hendricks has informed friends and relatives that if his health, form and sense of competition are no longer there – it will be time for him to “say goodbye” to the biggest club he has ever had in his career.
Emotions from the unspoken words
When Hendricks faces the Cubs again in an Angels jersey – this could be the last time he steps onto the field in front of the audience that once welcomed him as a hero. The feeling is both strange and familiar, both proud and choked.
“I want to enjoy every last moment,” Hendricks said in a recent press conference, talking about “taking a break, spending time with my family, and taking stock of the journey.”
To the Cubs, he was more than just a player – he was a symbol of consistency, professionalism, and love for the team and the city. Fans still remember the wins, the accurate pitching, the composure under pressure.
Why many believe this is the end of an era
Hendricks is the last player left from the 2016 World Series-winning Cubs team. When he leaves, it will be the end of an indelible period in Cubs’ memory.
The recent season has been difficult for the Cubs, both in terms of performance and personal performance – he has had to switch roles, and he has had to endure games that have not gone as expected. With the Angels, he’s still working hard, but baseball is a game of not just physical strength but also of will and spirit.
Conclusion & challenges ahead
While there’s no official announcement from Hendricks about his final decision, all signs point to an emotional farewell. It will be a night, a game – perhaps at Wrigley Field – where the stands will stand, clap, and pay their respects.
For Cubs fans: don’t just remember the best days, but cherish the journey – the wins, the losses, the pressures, and the moments when Hendricks stood strong when everything around him could have collapsed.
Because whether he leaves or not, Kyle Hendricks has written a long chapter in Cubs history – and when he says goodbye, it will be the farewell of a time of endurance, passion, and never to be forgotten.
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