The Cubs missed the postseason in 2019, leading to the firing of manager Joe Maddon and the hiring of Ross. Epstein resigned after last season with one year remaining on his contract. But many of the core players from the 2016 World Series champions remain, namely Heyward, Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Kyle Hendricks and Willson Contreras — and Jake Arrieta is now back too. Only Hendricks has signed an extension.
David Ross’ opening-day message to the Chicago Cubs includes ‘respect’: ‘Everybody is on their own journey’
