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As rumors have surrounded the Chicago Cubs regarding the team’s offseason, it seems as if fans are waiting for the ball club to make one huge splash this season. After the Cubs lost out on Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to the Houston Astros, fans are looking to see what else they can go after, though […]

As the MLB free agency dominoes continue to fall, infielder Bo Bichette remains one of the biggest names available. But he is at least garnering interest from some of the biggest contenders in the game. The New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers have all checked in on Bichette, via Jon Heyman of […]

As the posting period for Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai drew closer and closer to a premature end, many speculated on whether he would find a major league team to call home. New Year’s Day brought news of an Imai-Houston Astros partnership. The 27-year-old inked a three-year deal with the Astros. The affordability of the […]

Tatsuya Imai emerged as one of the defining figures of the MLB free agency cycle entering the new year, agreeing to terms with the Houston Astros and bringing clarity to a competitive international bidding process. The deal closed a market that featured legitimate Chicago Cubs interest and widespread league speculation, while revealing which clubs truly […]

The Chicago Cubs added another piece to their bullpen by signing veteran right-hander Hunter Harvey to a one-year deal worth $6 million, with up to $1.5 million available in incentives. The agreement between the Cubs and Harvey was reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Harvey, 31, offers real upside when healthy. A […]

Entering the 2025 offseason, Kyle Tucker is one of baseball’s most intriguing free agents — a player with All-Star pedigree, elite consistency, and a balanced skill set that makes him an instant upgrade for nearly any team. Yet somehow, his market has been quieter than expected. Once projected to land an 11-year, $400 million megadeal, […]

The Chicago Cubs came into 2025 with high expectations after a bold offseason that featured the blockbuster acquisition of Kyle Tucker and a front office commitment to breaking through in the National League Central. However, as the season went on, the team’s performance in one area became the most surprising and decisive factor in their […]

The Chicago Cubs exited the MLB Winter Meetings with clear intentions but unfinished business. If they want to legitimately contend in 2025, there is one blockbuster move that stands above the rest: swing a deal with the Boston Red Sox for outfielder Jarren Duran. This is the type of aggressive, upside-heavy move that transforms a […]

The Chicago Cubs took a notable step toward reshaping their bullpen Saturday, reaching an agreement with veteran reliever Hunter Harvey as the team continues to address late-inning needs ahead of the 2026 season. The Cubs agreed to terms with the 31-year-old Harvey, adding a high-velocity arm to a relief unit that has been a clear […]

Once again, the Chicago Cubs came up short in their bid to return to the World Series. An NL Wild Card berth and series win over the San Diego Padres led to a NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup versus their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite pushing the Brewers to their limit, the Cubs ultimately […]

Chicago Cubs fans are still waiting for president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to make a big move this offseason, but the organization shored up its catching depth on Monday afternoon. Old friend Christian Bethancourt is returning to the team after agreeing to a contract that will pay him $1.6 million if he makes his […]

The San Francisco Giants’ search for a second baseman has heated up, and one name makes perfect sense both on paper and in spirit — Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner. The Bay Area native, Stanford product, and two-time Gold Glove winner would give the Giants the high-contact, high-IQ presence they’ve lacked in the middle infield […]

The Chicago Cubs received welcome news this weekend as optimism continues to build around the club’s pitching staff. As the Cubs monitor the health of their rotation, left-hander Justin Steele offered an encouraging glimpse into his recovery with a post that resonated with Chicago fans. The Cubs placed Steele on the injured list earlier in […]

With the offseason in full swing, the rumor mill is buzzing right now, as MLB teams make numerous roster moves to improve their rosters. The Chicago Cubs are the latest team to be involved with the rumors, as it sounds like at least one team is checking in on Nico Hoerner’s potential availability via trade. […]

The Chicago Cubs made a calculated depth move Thursday ahead of the 2026 season, agreeing to a one-year major league contract with veteran first baseman Tyler Austin. The signing represents a low-risk investment in a proven power bat returning to Major League Baseball after a productive run overseas. The Cubs front office continues to prioritize […]

The Chicago Cubs are keeping an important piece of their bullpen as they rebuild, heading into 2026. Chicago is agreeing to a new contract with reliever Caleb Thielbar, per ESPN. “Thielbar, 38, had a 2.64 ERA in 67 games last season. He joins newcomer Hoby Milner as lefties in the Cubs pen. The deal is […]

During this offseason, the Chicago Cubs are looking to strengthen their pitching staff. As it turns out, it is not just on the mound.  On Saturday, the Cubs announced they had hired former pitcher Tyler Zombro as their vice president of pitching, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. This comes after the Washington Nationals were pursuing […]

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a unique position heading into what could be a transformative offseason. While Tyler Glasnow remains firmly in Los Angeles, there is a legitimate chance he gets traded, so the Cubs must explore every avenue to bolster their rotation. A realistic trade proposal could position the Cubs as serious contenders […]

The Chicago Cubs have been rumored to be interested in potentially signing third baseman Alex Bregman since the offseason began. Although nothing has come to fruition just yet, it appears outfielder Ian Happ loves the idea of Bregman joining the team. During a guest appearance on “The Compound,” on the Marquee Sports Network, Happ explained […]

After being bounced out of the playoffs by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS, the Chicago Cubs are making moves with the hopes of improving the roster for a deeper run in the postseason next year. On Thursday, the organization may have made an underrated move after signing a reliever in free agency. Reports indicate […]

2025 marked a turnaround year for the Chicago Cubs. Ultimately, the Cubs made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Plus, they were able to keep their Gold Glove-winning infielder, Nico Hoerner, after rumors surfaced about trading him at the end of last season. One year later, those rumors are back again […]

Amongst the Chicago Cubs’ top offseason priorities remains finding another top flight pitcher for their rotation. As the Cubs look for options, they have turned to the Miami Marlins. Former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara would seem to be the logical target if Chicago were to trade for a Miami pitcher. But the Cubs have […]

The Chicago Cubs are sure to make plenty of changes to their rotation throughout the offseason. Any move made will have Justin Steele’s injury return timeline in consideration. The Cubs would like to pencil Steele into their Opening Day rotation. But Craig Counsell doesn’t think that’ll become reality. Still, he is expecting the left-hander to […]

The Chicago Cubs entered the Winter Meetings with clear interest in the closer market, signaling a possible shift toward a more aggressive approach to MLB free agency this offseason. With the bullpen needing stability for 2026, the club has kept its attention on several late-inning arms, including Robert Suarez, who stands out as one of […]

The Chicago Cubs’ pitching situation demands immediate action, and MacKenzie Gore represents the mid-rotation ace that could transform their rotation into a legitimate World Series threat. The Washington Nationals are actively shopping Gore as part of their organizational rebuild under new management, and the Cubs must act decisively to bring the 26-year-old left-hander to Wrigleyville […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the Winter Meetings balancing two storylines: Matt Shaw’s breakout at third base and Alex Bregman’s return to MLB Free Agency. The Cubs likes its young core and fans love Shaw’s rise. But Bregman, a three-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, is back on the market after opting out of the […]

It’s no secret that the Chicago Cubs are searching to improve the pitching rotation through free agency. Zac Gallen seems to be a target for the organization, even if there was a botched report on Saturday morning. It was initially reported by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale that Gallen and the Cubs were closing in on […]

MLB free agency is underway, and the Chicago Cubs have been heavily involved in the rumor mill. With the belief being that the organization is aiming to make a splash at signing a starting pitcher, it initially sounded like the team was on the verge of signing Zac Gallen to a new contract. However, that […]

During this off-season, the Houston Astros have been emphasizing going after pitchers. On Thursday, that continued when the Astros officially announced they had acquired RHP Nico Zeglin from the Chicago Cubs, virtually in the middle of the night, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.  Since 2021, Zeglin has journeyed from his way college at Gonzaga to […]

The Chicago Cubs are on the hunt this offseason to improve the roster moving forward. With outfielder Kyle Tucker already out of the door, rumors are speculating that the front office could be targeting third baseman Alex Bregman. Chicago tried signing Bregman last offseason but failed to do so. However, the Cubs aren’t giving up […]

The Chicago Cubs are going to be a team to keep an eye on this offseason. With Kyle Tucker atop the free agent rankings, the Cubs are trying to build their roster ahead of the 2026 season. Chicago is coming off an NL Divisional loss to the Milwaukee Brewers last postseason after taking down the […]

The Chicago Cubs lost in the National League Division Series to the Milwaukee Brewers, ending their 2025 season. That also likely ended Kyle Tucker’s time at Wrigley Field after just one year. But just because Tucker is likely gone, Chicago cannot be ruled out of an MLB free agency splash. According to The Athletic’s Ken […]

MLB is in the early stages of the offseason, as free agents are beginning to sign with clubs around the league. One of whom is Dylan Cease, who recently signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Rumors suggest the Chicago Cubs were firmly in the mix to sign the star pitcher, […]

In October, the Chicago Cubs made it to as far as the NLDS before succumbing to the Milwaukee Brewers. A huge factor in getting them there was the exploits of pitcher Matthew Boyd. Now he is taking his talents to the world stage. On Wednesday, Boyd ultimately decided to join Team USA for the World […]

The Chicago Cubs have positioned themselves as legitimate World Series contenders heading into the 2026 season, but one glaring need remains unaddressed on their roster. Despite a deep prospect system and competitive major league roster, the Cubs still lack a true table-setter at the top of their lineup with consistent on-base ability and defensive versatility. […]

Following a 92-70 record and NL Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs ran into the team that finished above them in the NL Central, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the NL Division Series (NLDS). Despite dragging the top-seeded Brewers to the limit, the Cubs fell short. As the team looks […]

The Chicago Cubs have been looking for some help this offseason in the bullpen. Chicago is doing just that. The Cubs are agreeing to a deal with reliever Phil Maton, per the New York Post. He is guaranteed two years, with a club option for 2028. Maton is a journeyman pitcher who has played for […]

The Chicago Cubs have signed veteran right-handed reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract with a club option for 2028, making it the team’s first multi-year free-agent reliever deal since Craig Kimbrel in 2019. Maton split the 2025 season between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers, combining for a 4-5 record with a career-best […]

The Chicago Cubs may not be done upgrading their rotation. Despite left-hander Shota Imanaga accepting the team’s qualifying offer this week, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi believes the Cubs will still pursue another high-end starter before the conclusion of the 2025 MLB offseason. The MLB Network posted to its official X (formerly known as Twitter), […]