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The Chicago Cubs have stayed active throughout the offseason in their pursuit of a deep playoff run. But as the season goes on, especially near the trade deadline, the Cubs may be forced to add more to their roster. As it stands, Chicago has the eighth-highest payroll in baseball at just over $230 million, via […]

With the Chicago Cubs in the midst of spring training to prepare for the 2026 season, there is no doubt high expectations for the ball club after what was a successful year in 2025. As new Cubs star Alex Bregman highlights the offseason additions for the team, owner Tom Ricketts would speak more about the […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled from March 5 to the 17. Among those participating will be three members of the Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, and Alex Bregman. PCA and Bregman will represent the United States, whereas Suzuki will play for Japan. Suzuki discussed what he anticipates from PCA, particularly during the […]

Chicago Cubs fans have been waiting for the organization to fully invest in a championship-level product for some time, and although the offseason did not go how some people may have anticipated, management made moves befitting of an aspiring title contender. The North Siders are obviously motivated to succeed in 2026, but how are they […]

The New York Mets added another layer to their outfield competition Monday, agreeing to a minor-league deal with veteran Mike Tauchman. The move provides the Mets with additional depth as spring training workouts continue in Port St. Lucie. Exhibition games have not yet begun—the Mets open their 2026 Grapefruit League schedule this Saturday vs. the […]

A rib injury cost Cade Horton the final weeks of his superb rookie campaign, forcing him to watch from the side as the Chicago Cubs competed in the playoffs. He has been yearning to get back on the mound since that untimely pause. The National League Rookie of the Year runner-up is scratching that itch […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong looked like an MVP candidate for the first four months of the 2025 campaign for the Chicago Cubs. He was scorching hot and consistently on base. Then everything fell apart. He hit just .188 inthe last two months. As spring training opens and PCA hopes to be an MVP candidate again, his swing […]

The Chicago Cubs have been highly competitive in the last two seasons under manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs played well for the majority of the 2024 season before they fell short at the end of the year and missed the playoffs. They were quite a bit better last year as they challenged the Milwaukee Brewers […]

The Chicago Cubs secured veteran right-handed reliever Shelby Miller on a two-year major league contract on Friday. Fansided’s Robert Murray first reported the news. The deal guarantees Miller $2.5 million, with additional performance incentives for the 2027 season, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. At 35 years old, Miller is expected to miss the entire 2026 season […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the premier signings of the offseason, inking Alex Bregman to a five-year contract. After losing Kyle Tucker in free agency, they replaced him with Bregman after a one-season stop in Boston. Bregman is now paired in the middle of the Cubs lineup with Pete Crow-Armstrong. The third baseman had […]

The Chicago Cubs continue to add to a very good rotation. On Tuesday, the Cubs signed right-hander Kyle Wright to a minor-league contract and an invite to Spring Training camp. Wright has only pitched in a game for the Atlanta Braves, but he left that organization in 2023, one year after being the MLB wins […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2026 season with expectations firmly set for October. Coming off a 92-win campaign and a calculated offseason approach, Chicago has positioned itself as a legitimate National League contender. Central to that outlook is Alex Bregman’s leadership and his mindset when it comes to potential postseason challenges. Bregman arrived in the […]

An NL Wild Card berth and subsequent opening-round win over the San Diego Padres would lead many fans to say the Chicago Cubs had a solid season. Unfortunately, “a solid season” is not what the Cubs had in mind. A World Series berth was the ultimate goal. Unfortunately, their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, dispatched […]

The Chicago Cubs could still have a major signing up their sleeves. And they already added a subtle one. But here is one last-minute signing the Cubs must make before spring training. Chicago had a nice run in 2025, clipping the Padres before falling to the Brewers in the divisional round. If they want to […]

While the Boston Red Sox have been able to have an impactful offseason by bringing in starting pitchers Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez, they were not able to retain infielder Alex Bregman, who signed a 5-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs. According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, the Red Sox checked […]

The Chicago Cubs have added another experienced arm to their growing bullpen competition, agreeing to a minor-league contract with right-handed reliever Trent Thornton that includes a non-roster invitation to major league spring training. The agreement was first shared publicly by Tread Athletics last week, and Chicago radio insider Bruce Levine confirmed the news on Wednesday. […]

The Chicago Cubs have had a great offseason by bringing in third baseman Alex Bregman and keeping a majority of the core they had last season during a playoff run. The team is not done trying to improve. The Cubs clearly need starting pitching, and could get a good one by signing this former Arizona […]

The Chicago Cubs made an underrated move when they signed Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract. Now, it has been revealed exactly how much the outfielder is set to earn on his new deal. Carlson will make $2 million if he reaches the major league roster, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. […]

With most of the big free agents having already found their new homes for the 2026 season (and beyond), the MLB offseason is grinding to a halt. Teams are already agreeing to arbitration numbers with a few of their players as well, and with Spring Training still a few weeks away, now seems to be […]

As 2026 approaches, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in a favorable but challenging situation. The team has little room for former top prospect Bobby Miller because they already have one of the strongest rotations in baseball, anchored by Blake Snell, Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, and Emmet Sheehan. Due to the 26-year-old […]

With the San Diego Padres surrounded by rumors this offseason as the team looks to bolster itself for a successful 2026 season, the franchise is no doubt led by star Manny Machado. As the Padres gear up for Spring Training, a group of analysts predict the type of season Machado will have compared to new […]

Former Arizona Diamondbacks star pitcher Zac Gallen is still available in MLB free agency. While Gallen did not have the best 2025 season, he was one of the better starters in the game from 2022-2024. So, where will the 2023 All-Star end up signing this offseason? A number of ball clubs could use an ace-caliber […]

MLB free agency is rolling along, and one of the best pitchers on the market is still available. Framber Valdez entered free agency on an odd note, as he seemingly purposely crossed up his catcher in September. But with the options waning, Valdez is a great option for some of the teams out there who […]

In November, the Houston Astros decided to place World Series champion Chas McCormick on waivers. Two months later, McCormick is heading north after signing a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs, per Fox Sports MLB.  The Cubs are signing Chas McCormick to a minor league deal, per @Chandler_Rome pic.twitter.com/Xm0PCri9wJ — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) […]

For one season, Kyle Tucker gave his all to the Chicago Cubs. There was uncertainty about whether they would sign him to a long-term deal, but ultimately it fell through. Now, Tucker is set to begin his first season with the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers after signing a historic four-year, $240 million contract.  Before […]

The heartbreak never seems to end for Chicago sports; perhaps this is the price they must pay for having the most dominant run in the NBA in recent memory, with the Chicago Bulls winning six titles in an eight-year span. With the Chicago Bears recently being eliminated from Super Bowl contention with a heartbreaking 20-17 […]

The Chicago Cubs were not able to retain All-Star Kyle Tucker, who agreed to a lucrative four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But, Chicago president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer seems to understand the reasoning behind Tucker’s decision. “Kyle had an interesting season with us,” Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer […]

The San Francisco Giants’ pursuit of a second baseman has accelerated rapidly as the offseason reaches a pivotal stage. With roster construction nearly complete, the Giants have made it clear that upgrading the position remains the final piece of their infield blueprint. That priority has pushed trade rumors surrounding Nico Hoerner to the forefront of […]

The Chicago Cubs organization hosted a reunion for the 2016 team that won the World Series. Several players showed up to the event to celebrate the historic championship win. However, Kris Bryant was noticeably absent, and a report claimed that his current team, the Colorado Rockies, didn’t allow him to attend the Cubs’ 10-year reunion. […]

The Chicago Cubs received meaningful news this weekend as the club continues shaping its pitching plans for the 2026 season. With an encouraging injury update coming directly from pitcher Justin Steele, optimism has grown around the rotation as potential return timelines begin to take shape earlier than initially anticipated. Chicago gathered at CubsCon with several […]

The Chicago Cubs continue bridging past success with present ambition as the organization reflects on its defining championship moment. With the 2016 World Series serving as a benchmark, Jed Hoyer’s comments Saturday offered rare clarity into how that title came together and why the long-term plan behind it still guides decision-making today. Chicago gathered at […]

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson made his MLB debut back in 2016. It’s difficult to believe that the former Atlanta Braves infielder is set to enter his 11th season and 10th full season in the big leagues. At 31 years old, Swanson still feels “as young as ever,” something he recently said via CHGO Cubs. […]

The Chicago Cubs recently signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a $175 million contract for five years. While bringing Bregman in for his talent was among the most obvious reasons to sign him, the 31-year-old’s leadership has also been a consistent subject of discussion. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer recently commented on the […]

The Chicago Cubs’ offseason continues to draw attention across baseball as the organization firmly transitions into a win-now posture. With offseason moves reshaping expectations, Dansby Swanson’s reaction to the Alex Bregman signing offered rare insight into how the clubhouse views the team’s direction. Roster outlook discussions now center on alignment between players and leadership. The […]

Alex Bregman was the most significant position player on the Boston Red Sox last season. He has a chance to play the same role for the Chicago Cubs in 2026. Bregman signed a 5-year, $175 million contract with the Cubs after opting out of his 3-year deal with the Red Sox. He is one of […]

The Chicago Cubs on Thursday claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, according to a team announcement. The move returns Cowles to the Cubs organization just over four months after he was designated for assignment by the club in September. The waiver claim temporarily fills Chicago’s 40-man roster. White Sox designated […]

Actors and Boston sports fans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are shocked at the news of Alex Bregman. Earlier this week, Bregman announced that he would be leaving the Boston Red Sox after one season and going to the Chicago Cubs. Damon and Affleck were guests on Casuals with Katie Nolan, where they expressed their […]

The Chicago Cubs have a loaded roster after signing Alex Bregman, which means they could be a team seen as possible contenders headng into the season. That could also mean that some players on the team are expendable, and more likely to involved in trades. This is no surprise to the Cubs, and Jed Hoyer […]

Alex Bregman recently signed a massive five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, as he’ll serve as a strong upgrade at the third base position for the organization for the next several years. Upon signing his deal, Bregman revealed his dedication to the franchise during his introductory press conference. While talking with media members, […]