Chicago Cubs
150 seasons | 11419-10837 (.513) | 3 Championships
The Chicago Cubs have played since 1876, a total of 150 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 11,419-10,837 (.513). They have won 3 World Series titles. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Chicago White Stockings, Chicago Colts, Chicago Orphans, and Chicago Cubs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- L (Losses):
- Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
- Win% (Winning Percentage):
- Wins divided by games decided.
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150 seasons on record
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The Chicago Cubs franchise in brief
The quick stats for the Chicago Cubs read 150 seasons, 11419 wins, 10837 losses and a .513 percentage. The season history shows the franchise under these names: the Chicago White Stockings (1876-1889), the Chicago Colts (1890-1897), the Chicago Orphans (1898-1902), and the Chicago Cubs (1903-2025). The first season on record, 1876, was a 52-14 year for the Chicago White Stockings; the latest, 2025, went 92-70. The 3 World Series titles came in 1907, 1908, and 2016. The most recent title, in 2016, was a 4-3 Series win. The quick stats count 24 postseason seasons. The most recent postseason series on the page is the NL Division Series of 2025, a series the Chicago Cubs lost.
The season history peaks at 67-17 in 1880 and bottoms out at 59-103 in 1962. The best team batting average came in 1876, .336, against a league average of .265; the weakest team average, .220, came in 2020. Pitching peaked in 1907, with a 1.73 team ERA against the league's 2.46, and the highest 5.72 in 1894. The most runs in a Chicago Cubs season, 1056, came in 1894; the 2020 team scored the fewest, 265. By games played for the franchise, the leaders are Ernie Banks (1953-1971), Cap Anson (1876-1897), and Billy Williams (1959-1974). The notable players list continues with Phil Cavarretta, Stan Hack, and Gabby Hartnett. The season list runs back from 2025 to 1876.
Chicago Cubs: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many World Series have the Chicago Cubs won?
- The Chicago Cubs have won 3 World Series titles.
- What is the all-time record of the Chicago Cubs?
- The Chicago Cubs are 11,419-10,837 (.513) all-time across 150 seasons.
- When were the Chicago Cubs founded?
- The franchise's first major league season was 1876, and its last was 2025.
- What was the best season in Chicago Cubs history?
- By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1885, when the team went 87-25.
- Have the Chicago Cubs always played in the same city?
- No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Chicago White Stockings, Chicago Colts, Chicago Orphans, and Chicago Cubs.