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Kyle Hendricks, who helped Chicago Cubs win 2016 World Series, is retiring

Kyle Hendricks, the right-hander who helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series and end a 108-year championship drought, is retiring

NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

MLB Pays Tribute to Former Cubs Playoff Hero Kyle Hendricks Following Retirement Kyle Hendricks has officially called it a career after 12 seasons.

NOVEMBER 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago Cubs notes from the GM meetings: Kyle Hendricks retires — and how 2 top prospects fit in for 2026 After 11 big-league seasons, including 10 with the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Hendricks is stepping away from the mound at 35.

NOVEMBER 13 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Pitcher who stymied Guardians in 2016 World Series calls it a career In 2016, Kyle Hendricks helped push the Cubs over the Guardians in the World Series. On Monday, he called it a career.

NOVEMBER 11 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Angels RHP Kyle Hendricks, former Cubs star, reportedly retiring Kyle Hendricks, a key part of the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series championship team, is set to retire after a 12-year major league career, m...

NOVEMBER 11 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs great Kyle Hendricks set to retire from playing after 12 major-league seasons Hendricks spent all but one year of his decorated major-league career with the Cubs.

NOVEMBER 10 • SUNTIMES.COM

Retires from professional baseball Hendricks is retiring from professional baseball, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact There had been speculation that the 2025 season was likely Hendricks' last, and it appears that is indeed the case. The veteran righty posted a 4.79 ERA over his final five seasons, but Hendricks -- who turns 37 next month -- will finish with a career 3.79 ERA, two top-10 Cy Young finishes and one ERA title in 2016.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Angels Veteran Pitcher Addresses Possible Retirement Despite a litany of news sources reporting his intentions to retire, Angels starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks has not made public his decision...

OCTOBER 29 • SI.COM

Fans eight in final start Hendricks came away with a no-decision in Friday's 4-3 win over the Astros, giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits over five innings. He struck out eight without walking a...

Impact The 35-year-old right-hander racked up an eye-popping 34 called or swinging strikes over 108 pitches (72 total strikes) in what could be his final big-league start, as Hendricks is said to be contemplating retirement. He hasn't been pitching like someone who has nothing left to offer an MLB staff, however -- he's allowed two earned runs or fewer in five of his last six starts, posting a 3.67 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB over 34.1 innings to close his 2025 campaign on a high note.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hendricks wraps meaningful '25 with Halos, his future undecided ANAHEIM -- There was no fanfare. No tribute. No ceremony. Just Kyle Hendricks' teammates waiting for him at the top of the dugout steps at A...

SEPTEMBER 27 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Astros can't afford defeat against Kyle Hendricks, Angels Deadspin | Astros can't afford defeat against Kyle Hendricks, Angels

SEPTEMBER 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Astros can't afford defeat against Kyle Hendricks, Angels The Houston Astros open a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday night still alive in the American Leag...

SEPTEMBER 26 • THESTATE.COM

Pasquantino has HR and 3 RBIs, Witt gets 4 hits as Royals beat Angels 9-4

Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in three runs, Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-4

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Angels News: Yusei Kikuchi exits last game with injury, hitters can't stop whiffing After the Angels used the same five-man rotation for a near-record amount of time, Kyle Hendricks is now the last man standing due to the sc...

SEPTEMBER 25 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Kyle Hendricks calls out MLB insider after hasty report of Angels retirement It would make sense if Kyle Hendricks decided to hang up his cleats during the offseason -- the 35-year-old is already a living legend in th...

SEPTEMBER 24 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Vital Angels pitcher's injury not substantial, states intentions regarding his role With the still unverified but expected news that Kyle Hendricks is hanging up his cleats after the season ends, Angels fans know for sure wh...

SEPTEMBER 24 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Deadspin | Report: Angels RHP Kyle Hendricks to retire after season Deadspin | Report: Angels RHP Kyle Hendricks to retire after season

SEPTEMBER 22 • DEADSPIN.COM

Report: Angels RHP Kyle Hendricks to retire after season Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kyle Hendricks has informed friends he expects to retire after the season, USA Today reported Monday.The 35-year-...

SEPTEMBER 22 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Prepping for retirement Hendricks is expected to announce his retirement from professional baseball following the 2025 season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Nightengale relays that the 35-year-old right-hander has already informed friends and family that he expects to bring an end to his 12-year MLB career, though a formal announcement may not be made until later in the offseason. After joining the Angels on a one-year, $2.5 million deal this past winter, Hendricks has been a serviceable innings eater, logging an 8-10 record, 4.79 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 106:43 K:BB across 159.2 frames. He spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Cubs, winning his lone World Series title in 2016 while also leading the majors in ERA (2.13) that same season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Angels prospect Dana soaking up all he can down the stretch DENVER -- Want to know just how impressed the Angels are with Caden Dana? Just ask one of the game’s most established starting pitchers. “He...

SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM

Bounces back for eighth win Hendricks (8-10) allowed three hits and struck out five without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win Saturday versus the Rockies.

Impact This was Hendricks' fourth scoreless outing of the season, two of which have come in September. Saturday's performance was a big bounce-back effort for the right-hander, who had been shelled for nine runs in 3.1 innings in his previous start against Seattle. Hendricks lowered his ERA to 4.79 and has added a 1.28 WHIP and 106:43 K:BB through 159.2 innings through 30 starts this season. He is projected for one more start this season, which is lined up to be at home against the Astros.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back for eighth win Hendricks (8-10) allowed three hits and struck out five without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win Saturday versus the Rockies.

Impact This was Hendricks' fourth scoreless outing of the season, two of which have come in September. Saturday's performance was a big bounce-back effort for the right-hander, who had been shelled for nine runs in 3.1 innings in his previous start against Seattle. Hendricks lowered his ERA to 4.79 and has added a 1.28 WHIP and 106:43 K:BB through 159.2 innings over 30 starts this season. He is projected for one more start this season, which is lined up to be at home against the Astros.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Trout hits 400th home run to help Angels beat Rockies 3-0

Mike Trout hit his 400th career home run, Kyle Hendricks pitched seven innings and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-0

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Angels look to end losing streak in game against the Rockies

The Los Angeles Angels aim to end their eight-game losing streak with a win against the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Rockies win 7-6 to hand the Angels their eighth straight loss

Brenton Doyle had a tying two-run single and scored the go-ahead run on Ezequiel Tovar’s sacrifice fly in a four-run sixth inning as the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angel...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

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Kyle Hendricks, who helped Chicago Cubs win 2016 World Series, is retiring

Pasquantino has HR and 3 RBIs, Witt gets 4 hits as Royals beat Angels 9-4

Mike Trout hits 400th home run to help Angels beat Rockies 3-0

Angels look to end losing streak in game against the Rockies

Rockies win 7-6 to hand the Angels their eighth straight loss