Theo Epstein Steps Down As Chicago Cubs President

World Series Cubs Parade Baseball
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein holds the Commissioner's Trophy while son, Jack, right, and Chicago Cubs vice president of baseball operations and general manager Jed Hoyer, left, look on outside Wrigley Field during a parade honoring the World Series champions Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago. Paul Beaty / AP Photo
World Series Cubs Parade Baseball
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein holds the Commissioner's Trophy while son, Jack, right, and Chicago Cubs vice president of baseball operations and general manager Jed Hoyer, left, look on outside Wrigley Field during a parade honoring the World Series champions Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago. Paul Beaty / AP Photo

Theo Epstein Steps Down As Chicago Cubs President

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Renowned baseball executive Theo Epstein, who engineered World Series Championships for the Boston Red Sox and Cubs Cubs, announced his resignation as Chicago Cubs president.

Reset digs into why.

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Cheryl Raye-Stout, WBEZ sports contributor