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As the Boston Red Sox are in rumors for obtaining other star players around the league, like Pete Alonso, one crucial piece that the team could be at risk of losing is Alex Bregman. While Bregman’s future with the Red Sox doesn’t seem too clear, there are a few teams that could go after the […]

The Chicago Cubs reached the postseason for the first time in five years in 2025, winning their first playoff series since 2017. However, Chicago faces several significant roster questions this offseason. Kyle Tucker’s future with the team is the most pressing concern. However, Shota Imanaga could also move on. Chicago is awaiting Imanaga’s decision after […]

The Chicago Cubs remain focused on pitching upgrades in the 2025 offseason, and a name generating buzz is former San Diego Padres starter Michael King. After declining his mutual option earlier this month to become a free agent, King has drawn interest from several clubs — and the Cubs appear to be among them. In […]

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll have officially committed to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The announcement came on Thursday evening during MLB’s awards show in Las Vegas, where manager Mark DeRosa and Team USA general manager Mike Hill welcomed the young stars to the national […]

Indeed, the loss in Game 7 of the World Series hit hard for free agent Max Scherzer. Nevertheless, he intends to soldier on. With all the talk about him joining the SF Giants, are the Chicago Cubs in the hunt? On Thursday, Scherzer’s name was floated as a potential pick-up for the Cubs to bolster […]

After making the playoffs for the first time since 2020 in 2025, the Chicago Cubs aren’t trying to give up their spot in the postseason. But before the hot stove truly heats up, the Cubs made a move that will likely fall under the radar. Chicago has signed pitcher Sam Mettert to a minor league […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2025 MLB offseason with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer offering a blunt assessment of the club’s 2025 campaign and what lies ahead. Speaking at the annual GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Hoyer didn’t shy away from linking the Cubs’ offensive success directly to the impact of Kyle Tucker, whose […]

Kyle Tucker had a productive first season with the Chicago Cubs, but now it seems like he may be suiting up for somebody else in 2026. The outfielder with four All-Star nods to his name is one of the best free agents this year. The Cubs certainly want him back, but in recent years, the […]

The New York Mets face a critical juncture this offseason as Pete Alonso enters free agency for the second consecutive winter, having exercised his opt-out clause on November 2, 2025. While the Polar Bear has been the face of the franchise, hitting .272 with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs in 2025, the Mets hierarchy […]

The MLB offseason is officially here. Free agency has already kicked off, but few deals have been agreed to thus far, and most of the big-name players on the open market won’t sign until later in the year or even next year. Free agent signings aren’t the only way for teams to add to their […]

The Atlanta Braves have produced their share of rising stars over the years, and catcher Drake Baldwin just became the latest to join that list. After narrowly defeating Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton for the NL Rookie of the Year award, Baldwin’s response to the honor showed the same poise that defined his debut season. […]

Cubs great Kyle Hendricks is retiring from baseball closing the book on a 12-year major league career that included a World Series title, an ERA crown and more than a decade of excellence in Chicago. Hendricks, 35, posted a 3.79 ERA across 12 big-league seasons, 11 of them with the Chicago Cubs. Drafted by the […]

Even when the Chicago Cubs have a successful season, there is usually a “but” that follows it. For more than 100 years, the “but” was not winning the World Series. Now, after amassing 92 wins and returning to the playoffs in a full 162-game campaign for the first time since 2018, there should be a […]

The free agency market just welcomed one of its most intriguing available arms—and the Chicago Cubs inexplicably let him walk. Shota Imanaga, the 32-year-old Japanese left-handed starter who dazzled in his rookie MLB campaign, is now available after both sides declined their respective options. This bombshell represents one of the most baffling offseason decisions in […]

The Chicago Cubs face a crossroads in their pitching rotation after Shota Imanaga’s unexpected entry into free agency. The Japanese left-handed pitcher, who dazzled fans in his 2024 rookie season with a 2.91 ERA and Cy Young votes, saw his value decline significantly following a 3.73 ERA campaign in 2025 marred by home run issues […]

The Chicago Cubs have been named the top defensive team in the National League, winning the 2025 Rawlings Team Gold Glove Award for the second time since the accolade’s inception in 2020. The award was announced Friday evening, with the Texas Rangers taking home the American League counterpart. Chicago’s defense was a major factor in […]

The Chicago Cubs notched their most wins in a Regular Season (92) since going 95-68 back in 2018. It was also the Cubs’ first Wild Card berth since then (excluding 2020), so fans in Chicago are certainly feeling hopefully about their future with a young cast of stars. One breakthrough player in outfielder Kyle Tucker, […]

A 92-70 record was good enough for the Chicago Cubs to clinch a spot in the NL playoff bracket. After a three-game Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Cubs squared off against their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, in an NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup. Chicago lost in five games to […]

Fresh off their second consecutive World Series triumph, the Los Angeles Dodgers are already looking forward to a threepeat. As the upcoming MLB free agency period approaches, rumors are swirling on how Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman will look to improve the current roster. One rumored target is the consensus number one free […]

In the midst of their playoff push, the Chicago Cubs acquired relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in a trade from the Baltimore Orioles. As both teams prepare for the 2026 season, the roles have now reversed. The Orioles have acquired Kittredge in a trade from the Cubs, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Chicago will get cash […]

The Chicago Cubs made an improbable run to the playoffs before losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. Now with the offseason here, the question begs: What will happen to Kyle Tucker? Already, there have been talks about him entering free agency. Plus, there are rumblings about him potentially being snatched up by the […]

After making it back to the playoff in 2025, the Chicago Cubs aren’t looking to give up their seat at the postseason table. However, their 2026 pitching staff would look mighty different without Shota Imanaga leading the way. That is looking like more of a reality though, as the Cubs have declined their option to […]

The Chicago Cubs stand at a crossroads this offseason. With Kyle Tucker likely commanding a $400 million contract in free agency, the front office faces a critical decision about how to replace one of baseball’s elite talents. While conventional wisdom suggests promoting top prospect Owen Caissie to fill the void, the Cubs have a unique […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the boldest moves of the past offseason, landing All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster deal with the Houston Astros. In exchange, the Cubs gave up infielder Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski, and top prospect Cam Smith. Smith ranks as MLB Pipeline’s No. 73 overall talent. The Cubs made […]

As the Chicago Cubs look to solidify their roster and contend for an NL Central title, the glaring weakness at third base calls for a bold solution. Enter Nolan Arenado: the veteran All-Star, elite defender, and proven power bat who could transform the Cubs’ lineup overnight. With the Cardinals embarking on a rebuild and Arenado […]

The Chicago Cubs swung for the fences over the offseason, landing Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros. Tucker helped Chicago reach the playoffs for the first time in five years when the team secured a Wild Card berth. However, the Cubs fell short in the NLDS, losing to their division rivals, […]

The Chicago Cubs went all-in on the 2025 season, trading for Kyle Tucker in the final year of the All-Star right fielder’s contract. While the splashy move helped the team reach the playoffs for the first time in five years, Chicago fell short of the ultimate goal. The Cubs were ousted in the NLDS by […]

The Chicago Cubs’ promising 2025 season came to an abrupt end on Saturday night. Facing the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the National League Divisional Series, Chicago’s batters couldn’t get anything going against Milwaukee’s vaunted pitching. The result is an ugly 3-1 loss that sent the Cubs packing and rethinking their decisions this season. […]

The Chicago Cubs lost Game 5 of their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1, concluding their 2025 season. In what was a tame loss, the Cubs did not score in the first inning for the first time in the series and were held to just six baserunners through the game. However, manager […]

The Chicago Cubs’ season came to an end after losing their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs fought back from a 2-0 deficit to force a Game 5 but fell short, losing 3-1 at American Family Field. The Cubs acquired Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in December 2024, with the […]

The Chicago Cubs fell short against the Milwaukee Brewers in Saturday’s winner-take-all NLDS finale. The Cubs came back from an 0-2 hole when the series shifted to Chicago. The crowd at Wrigley Field provided a boost as the team forced a decisive Game 5. But the Brewers are moving on after holding the Cubs to […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had a miserable second season in the WNBA, as lower-body injuries limited her to only 13 games. She got to watch her teammates dig deep and nearly earn an improbable trip to the WNBA Finals, but she obviously wanted to be on the court with them. Despite all the challenges […]

There was a time during the regular season when the Chicago Cubs looked like the most complete team in baseball. Their pitching staff certainly got the job done, but it was their hard-hitting lineup that had fans feeling ecstatic about their possible World Series chances. The bats froze in the second half of the campaign, […]

As the Chicago Cubs prepare for their NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 5 matchup Saturday evening, manager Craig Counsell took some time to speak with the press. When asked about the 15-inning instant classic played by the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers in ALDS Game 5, Counsell was effusive about the matchup. USA Today’s Bob […]

There is a ton of pressure on Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy as he prepares his team for the fifth and final game of the team’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The fifth game will be a winner-take-all matchup, and it could turn out to be an epic battle between […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have named Trevor Megill as the starter for Game 5 of the NLDS vs. the Chicago Cubs. First pitch is set for 7:08 p.m. ET on Saturday at American Family Field, with the series tied 2-2. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Todd Rosiak took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to break the […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs will have a chance to move on or go home. They plan to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the NLDS and fulfill manager Craig Counsel’s prediction of “going to LA”. To pull off the comeback from 2-0, it will be up to left-hander Drew Pomeranz, per Bob […]

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers face off in a do or die Game 5 on Saturday night. Whoever wins the National League Divisional Series gets to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Cubs manager Craig Counsell leads his team to Milwaukee after winning two games at home to even up the series. […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of a cut-throat series against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, that did not stop them from joining the group of teams that took the time to honor the late Sister Jean. The college sports and Chicago celebrity passed away on Thursday, sending shockwaves throughout the city. The Cubs decided […]