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With the 2025 MLB season on the way, some are looking forward to the free agent class for next offseason, and the top two players scheduled to hit the market are Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays and Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs. It will be interesting to see who ends up […]

The Chicago Cubs will be opening their 2025 season in the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As they prepare to face the defending World Series champions, Chicago has named their Opening Day starter. Shota Imanaga has earned the call, the Cubs announced. Playing in Nippon Professional Baseball from 2016-2023, this will be a […]

After striking out on the Alex Bregman sweepstakes in the offseason, the Chicago Cubs appeared to be on the verge of adding Justin Turner to the team on Tuesday, according to a report by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “The Chicago Cubs are close to an agreement with Justin Turner, a source briefed on the […]

The MLB season is right around the corner, and it will start sooner than usual this year for the Chicago Cubs as they will get things started with the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18th. That is going to be an exciting contest for a number of reasons, and it being […]

With Cactus League play set to get underway later, the Chicago Cubs are doing some last-minute shopping. On Monday afternoon, the Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen to a minor league contract, as reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. This will be the fifth stop along Flexen’s seven-year journey thus far, a […]

While Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw is dealing with an injury, he is no doubt considered the future for the team at third base, especially after Alex Bregman made his way to play for the Boston Red Sox. As the Cubs were in the running for Bregman along with the Red Sox, Shaw spoke about […]

Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw appeared to get some good news earlier in the week when the Boston Red Sox signed free agent Alex Bregman. Since the Cubs failed to get Bregman into their organization, it has cleared the way for Shaw to become the starting third baseman for Chicago’s North Side team. However, there […]

The Chicago Cubs were linked to Alex Bregman in MLB free agency before he recently agreed to a contract with the Boston Red Sox. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer addressed the team’s failure to sign Bregman on Thursday, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “Obviously disappointed, great player, great fit,” Hoyer told reporters. “We […]

The Chicago Cubs have had an eventful offseason. They traded for Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, both from the Houston Astros and dealt Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees. With spring training underway, Chicago made a big push for Alex Bregman in free agency. USA Today’s Bob Nightingale reported what the Cubs offered before […]

The MLB Season is right around the corner, and the Chicago Cubs are gearing up for an exciting year. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Chicago Cubs over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: 2025 Win Total Odds Over 87.5 Wins: -108 […]

With MLB teams flooding into their respective Spring Training camps across Florida and Arizona, fans will finally begin to receive long-awaited updates on each team’s key players. For the Chicago Cubs, it’s second baseman Nico Hoerner, who underwent flexor tendon surgery back in October. “He’s not gonna miss much [time], if at all,” said Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs are squarely in the mix for infielder Alex Bregman, the best remaining MLB free agent still available. But if they don’t land the two-time All-Star from the Houston Astros, they may look to veteran Justin Turner instead. Chicago is already looking into the possibility of signing Turner, league sources told Patrick Mooney […]

Alex Bregman is the best remaining free agent on the board for MLB teams, and as his pursuit still seems wide open, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal weighed in on Monday with some pros and cons to the teams in the running. The Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers remain two clubs interested in Bregman, but as […]

With their pitchers and catchers already in camp, the 2025 spring training period has begun for the Chicago Cubs. Speculation has already begun whether Japanese ace Shota Imanaga will pitch during the Tokyo Series next month. Spoiler alert, he will, according to Cubs manager Craig Counsell. Entering their skipper’s second season at the helm, Chicago […]

The 2025 season is already here for the Chicago Cubs. The team’s pitchers and catchers have reported for spring training, as the team prepares for its’ slate of exhibition games before travelling to Japan at the end of the March. There, they will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. As Cubs manager […]

The Chicago Cubs have added to their roster primarily through trades this offseason. They picked up Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in December and went back to get Ryan Pressly in January. But they have not added in free agency so with one big name still out there, the Cubs are attached to Alex […]

The Chicago Cubs are one of the rumored suitors for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, and they reportedly have offered him a ‘unique’ four-year contract that is similar to the one Cody Bellinger signed with the team last offseason. “So, right now, the Cubs have a ‘creative, potentially unprecedented’ contract offer out to Bregman, one […]

It has been the offseason of the trade for the Chicago Cubs. They acquired Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly in separate deals from the Houston Astros and sent Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees. Just because Spring Training is around the corner does not mean they are done dealing. The Cubs acquired Ryan Brasier […]

The Chicago Cubs are preparing for the 2025 season with questions surrounding their infield depth. To address this, the Cubs have signed veteran infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league contract, adding a strong defensive option to their roster. The deal, first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post, includes an invitation to […]

The Chicago Cubs have made noise this offseason by adding players from the Houston Astros. Kyle Tucker moved to the Windy City in a December trade followed by January’s addition of Ryan Pressly. But Chicago may not be done and a face of Houston’s dynasty is still available. Alex Bregman may sign with the Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs are building out their roster for a potential playoff run in 2025. While not as big of an acquisition as Ryan Pressly or Kyle Tucker, the Cubs have made an intriguing addition to their pitching staff. Chicago agreed to terms on a minor league contract with right-handed pitcher Brad Keller, via Bruce […]

The Chicago Cubs have been busy in the trade market this winter. They picked up outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Ryan Pressly in separate trades with the Houston Astros and sent Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees. But according to reports, they might not be done. The Padres and Cubs have discussed a trade […]

Ryan Pressly saved more than 100 games for the Houston Astros during his tenure with the club, but when the team acquired Josh Hader last winter, he was pushed back to a setup role. Now, Pressly is a member of the Chicago Cubs and Astros general manager Dana Brown admits his relationship with the reliever […]

The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs have made two trades this offseason. Kyle Tucker went from Houston to Chicago back in December but the teams were not done. Reliever Ryan Pressly waived his no-trade clause on Sunday and went from the Astros to the Cubs. His wife Kat Pressly took to social media to thank […]

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros already made the Kyle Tucker trade this offseason but did not stop there. After a short no-trade clause saga, Ryan Pressly is on the move. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the relief pitcher is headed to the Cubs, along with some cash. “The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade […]

The Braves and Cubs have emerged as potential suitors for right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek. Stanek, a 33-year-old veteran, had a challenging 2024 campaign, splitting time between the Mariners and Mets. He posted a 4.88 ERA over 55 1/3 innings, a significant dip compared to his peak years with the Houston Astros. Despite the rough season, […]

The Houston Astros and Ryan Pressly could be parting ways soon. The Astros are looking to send Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, they just need approval from Pressly in order to do so. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman believes that Pressly could agree to the move due to the role he would likely take on with […]

The free agency buzz surrounding Alex Bregman is intensifying. Multiple teams, including the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox, remain in pursuit of the two-time World Series champion. The Astros, who appeared out of the running in December after stalled negotiations, have reportedly re-entered discussions with Bregman. “Astros and Cubs are […]

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has become the latest big name player embroiled in trade rumors. In fact, it seemed at one point as if the closer was destined to be traded to the Chicago Cubs. However, Pressly holds the high card at the Cubs-Astros final table. Pressly has a full no-trade clause, meaning he […]

As the Chicago Cubs look to bolster their team in free agency, they looked on the way to making a huge trade with the Houston Astros for closer Ryan Pressly according to Bob Nightengale. It had been rumored that the Astros would trade Pressly this offseason, but Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that Pressly […]

The Chicago Cubs continue to make moves to bolster their chances of making the postseason in 2025 after being on the fringes of a playoff berth for the past two seasons. On Wednesday, they made an addition in free agency that may not be too needle-moving, but should aid in their goals for the upcoming […]

The Chicago Cubs are no strangers to high expectations from their passionate fanbase. This offseason, those expectations have clashed with the team’s apparent hesitancy to spend big. Chairman Tom Ricketts has faced mounting criticism, with fans questioning why a franchise in the third-largest market isn’t keeping pace with financial heavyweights like the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

The Chicago Cubs are actively seeking bullpen reinforcements after failing to pursue top free-agent relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. Both players are reportedly headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving the Cubs to pivot and reevaluate their strategy as they aim to bolster their relief corps before the start of spring training. The Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs have been linked to Alex Bregman throughout his lengthy free agency process. However, the chances of the Cubs actually signing Bregman have been doused in cold water. The third baseman wants a long-term deal, which may not fit Chicago’s plans. But even on a short-term contract, the financials still don’t work out […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020. Manager Craig Counsell had an up and down first campaign on the North Side, and the team could still use a little more help in order to contend for one of those coveted playoff spots in 2025. Luckily, […]

The Chicago Cubs were one of the top contenders to sign Tanner Scott but ultimately lost out to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who secured the left-handed reliever with a four-year, $72 million deal, with a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred payments. That’s some serious cheddar for a reliever, making it one […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made another big signing with the addition of Taner Scott. The former Marlins and Padres closer was considered the top relief pitcher on the market. That move is expected to begin a domino effect among relievers. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported that Carlos Estevez is gaining interest from the Toronto […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made yet another splash, agreeing to terms with top free agent reliever Tanner Scott on a four-year, $72 million contract, beating out the Chicago Cubs. Many are frustrated at the amount the Dodgers spend, but Cubs president Jed Hoyer gave the organization credit, saying that it is not just the large […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing yet another strong player. Los Angeles is agreeing to a four-year, $72 million deal with Tanner Scott, per MLB.com. Scott is a closer that had interest from many other teams including the Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays. The deal is an absolutely devastating blow to the Cubs, who […]