Kyle Hendricks “100 percent” intends to play next year, the Chicago Cubs pitcher told , confirming he plans to explore his options as a free agent for the first time. Hendricks, the only player remaining from the 2016 World Series team,

Cubs veteran starter Kyle Hendricks says he intends to pitch in 2025, according to a new report from The Athletic. “Absolutely,” Hendricks said of pitching in 2025, per the report. “I’ll take a step back (once the season ends to) reevaluate and refocus,

In the Cubs ’ 6-2 victory against the Rockies on Sunday, he put on a masterclass of in-game adjustments and execution. The only run he allowed was a solo homer to Jacob Stallings. And that was one of just two hits he surrendered in six innings.