The Chicago Cubs have locked in a 2025 postseason berth , and they may already have a secret weapon in waiting. Veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton, still an elite MLB base stealer, is playoff-eligible and sharpening his game with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs just in time for October.

Hamilton’s value has never been tied to power or offensive production. Instead, he has built a career on game-changing speed, and that’s exactly what the club is counting on in late-game postseason situations. With key decisions still ahead regarding the official postseason roster, the organization will be keeping a close eye on the veteran speedster.

MLB posted a clip on its official X (formerly known as Twitter) account showing the 35-year-old stealing second base — and then third — in the same sequence. The

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