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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 9

The Top 100 Cubs of all time: No. 98, Jimmy Slagle

Jimmy Slagle, who was the Cubs’ center fielder on their first three pennant-winning teams of the 20th Century (1906, 1907, 1908), was acquired by the Cubs

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / November 9

In Case You Missed It: Pete Crow-Armstrong Takes Home NL Platinum Glove

If there was ever any doubt about who the best defensive player in the National League was this season, Pete Crow-Armstrong just put that conversation to rest.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 9

Cubs rumors: Japanese stud with 1.48 ERA last season is pitcher to watch in free agency

The Chicago Cubs have identified 26-year-old Nippon Professional Baseball’s pitcher Kaima Taira as an alternative to Tarik Skubal, who is expected to be a part of a bidding war amongst MLB teams, one the Cubs may as well sit out of.

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Tarik Skubal News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 9

Cubs Giving Up on Tarik Skubal Pursuit Gives Us Some More Offseason Clarity

Chicago Cubs fans have been put through the wringer since this past trade deadline. Of course, the team's up-and-down play that led to an unceremonious Wild Card exit has a lot to do with that.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 9

AFL Mesa Solar Sox Update: Kade Snell joins the Fall Stars

Every Monday afternoon we take a moment to check in on the Cubs minor leaguers who make up the Boys of Autumn for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League.

Ben Brown News / ChiCitySports / November 9

Chicago Cubs: Bad news update on Ben Brown, per insider notes

Early last season, when the Chicago Cubs lost emerging ace Cade Horton to an elbow injury and were dealing with inconsistency from other starters, Ben Brown stepped up and came through, big time.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Guardians Sign Antoine Kelly To Minor League Deal

The Guardians announced Monday that they’ve signed left-hander Antoine Kelly to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 9

Cubs out of Skubal chase, but targeting three starting pitchers, insider says

The Chicago Cubs have a lot to do this offseason, and very little time in which to do it. They have to find a way to replace both corner outfielders—Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ—who will likely be leaving via free agency, along with catcher Carson Kelly.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Cubs Unlikely To Pursue Tarik Skubal

The Cubs have the biggest rotation need of any ostensible contender as we enter the 2026-27 offseason, but having the biggest need apparently doesn’t entail pursuing the biggest name on the market.

Trevor Rogers News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 9

Cubs free agent target: Trevor Rogers

Here’s a left-hander who hasn’t been mentioned much in connection with the Cubs, but I think Trevor Rogers might actually be a very good fit as a free agent starting pitcher.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Tarik Skubal News / Baseball Now / November 9

Report: Cubs 'Unlikely To Enter Bidding War' For Tarik Skubal

The Chicago Cubs are in desperate need of starting pitching, but they may not go all in on Tarik Skubal. Skubal is the best free agent available this offseason, and he would be a great addition to the Cubs' staff.

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Ian Happ News / Just Baseball / November 9

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Ian Happ

2026 marks a decade since the Chicago Cubs captured their third World Series title, ending a 108-year championship drought that had haunted the franchise for generations.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 9

How to play in-5 Trivia on the SB Nation app

You all have mastered the art of commenting, but can you name a Cubs player faster than your fellow commenters? That’s the challenge with in-5, our daily trivia game, and today we’re announcing the debut of the game in the SB Nation app (in-5 is available on the web too, you’ve probably seen it at the top of the site).

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / November 9

What the Cubs Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

The Cubs were active in the trade market this past summer, adding multiple starting pitchers to help fill out an injury-depleted rotation. Now, the Cubs will likely need to do a lot more work to fill out the 2027 rotation, as several notable faces will either be unavailable or are not even on the roster anymore.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 9

Cubs’ No. 1 prospect could reach the big leagues sooner than expected

The Chicago Cubs are facing a lot of uncertainty heading into the 2027 season. But uncertainty is not always necessarily a bad thing. Amid bold-faced questions regarding starting pitching, the bullpen, both corner outfield positions, and catcher, there’s at least one possible good-news unknown on the radar for 2027—Josiah Hartshorn.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s growing trophy case has Cubs coming out ahead early in extension

After turning down a contract extension before the 2025 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong bet on himself and responded with a breakout 30/30 campaign and a Gold Glove Award.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Chicago Cubs: Could a reunion with a power-hitting ex-Cub be the right move for 2027?

The Chicago Cubs lineup situation has taken a back seat to the team’s desperate need for pitching. However, it can’t be overlooked that the Cubs will likely be losing right fielder Seiya Suzuki, left fielder Ian Happ, and catcher Carson Kelly to free agency, along with backup outfielders Michael Conforto and Tyrone Taylor.

Matt Boyd News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Matthew Boyd

After signing with the Cubs ahead of the 2025 season, Matthew Boyd experienced a resurgence. He had dealt with serious injury issues leading up to the deal, failing to eclipse 80 innings in any season from 2020 to 2024.

Seiya Suzuki News / Just Baseball / November 5

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Seiya Suzuki

This MLB offseason is poised to be an interesting one. Beyond collective bargaining negotiations, the free-agent splash will be felt league-wide. Beyond the projected Tarik Skubal bidding war, the next name up may very well be Seiya Suzuki.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 5

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Javier Assad News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Cubs Decline Javier Assad’s Option; Assad Remains Under Team Control

The Cubs declined their $3.3MM club option on righty Javier Assad yesterday, reports Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. He remains under club control as an arbitration-eligible player.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / November 2

2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out

Rawlings handed out the 2026 Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night, and the winners list is a fun mix of familiar names, rising MLB stars and a couple of choices that will likely start arguments in group chats across baseball.

Highly touted prospect Nolan Perry deserves spot on Blue Jays' 2027 roster

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Mets legend Jerry Koosman dies at 83

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 29