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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — December 26

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 25

Cubs Again Named Perfect Landing Spot For $200 Million Ace

President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell have been extremely vocal about focusing on the starting rotation this offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 25

Chicago Cubs: A (realistic) look at what to expect the rest of the offseason

Chicago Cubs fans, at this point, are certainly hip to the routine when it comes to their team’s talent acquisition patterns and to the promising buzz that almost always precedes a letdown.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 25

Merry Christmas from BCB!

Today is Christmas Day and also, today we stand just 91 days from the Cubs’ 2026 season opener against the Nationals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have, well, not put much under fans’ Christmas trees, player-wise, yet.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 25

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Steve Christmas, Cornelius, Danzig, Henderson, Kringle

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Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 24

Cubs Under Pressure As Bregman Pursuit Could Impact Another Key Target

While the Chicago Cubs' front office has been notoriously stubborn in offering big contracts to top free agents in the past, various reports this offseason have suggested that the team is willing to make a major splash this winter.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 24

Chicago Cubs’ Tatsuya Imai pursuit comes with ‘crazy’ caveat

The Chicago Cubs are widely viewed as one of the top potential landing spots for Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, who is considered by most to be the top starting pitcher remaining on the free-agent market.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 24

Chicago Cubs’ lack of urgency in critical offseason is frustrating

The Chicago Cubs could whiff on every big name this offseason and make zero true impact moves before the start of the 2026 season. It’s entirely possible that the team just won’t be bold enough to win a bidding war for Alex Bregman or pick up a front-of-rotation starter.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 24

‘Twas the night before Cub Christmas, 2025

‘Twas the night before Cub Christmas, and in 2025 The Cubs won 92, hooray! Playoff hope came alive But the Brewers ended that dream on October 11. We’re all waiting.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 24

Cubs Notes: Reliever Signed, Okamoto Linked, Doubts About Imai & More

The Cubs have added two new players so far this week. The first came on Monday with the signing of catcher Christian Bethancourt, who returns for his second stint with the club.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 24

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — December 24

Christian Bethancourt News / Total Apex Sports / December 24

Chicago Cubs Bring Back Veteran Catcher

The Chicago Cubs brought back a familiar face Monday when they announced that they are signing Christian Bethancourt to a minor-league deal. Bethancourt, 34, was with the Cubs in the latter half of the 2024 season.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

Jacob Webb News / Total Apex Sports / December 24

Chicago Cubs Sign Veteran Right-Handed Reliever

The Chicago Cubs made a move to improve their bullpen Tuesday by signing veteran right-hander Jacob Webb. Webb, 32, is joining the Cubs on a one-year, $1.5M deal with performance incentives.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 23

Cubs warned to avoid potential game-changing trade for 2.55 ERA pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have a very solid starting rotation, but the problem is that they really do not have a proven ace. Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele are terrific pitchers, and Cade Horton has exhibited tremendous potential, but they don’t have a Yoshinobu Yamamoto or a Paul Skenes headlining their staff.

Rob Manfred News / ChiCitySports / December 23

Cubs receive stern Rob Manfred warning before cheaping out again

The Chicago Cubs are one of the truly marquee franchises in all off baseball, but you would never know it based on the way they have operated in recent years.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 23

Chicago Cubs Add Veteran Right-Handed Reliever To Bullpen

The Chicago Cubs continued to give their bullpen a makeover this offseason, signing free-agent right-hander Jacob Webb to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

Jon Jay News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 23

Cubs position player pitchers: Jon Jay

The Cubs signed Jon Jay as a free agent going into the 2017 season largely because Dexter Fowler had left and they needed a center fielder. Jay had a reputation as a good fielder, though not much of a hitter, and as a good clubhouse guy.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Cubs add reliever with 2.99 career ERA

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.

Jacob Webb News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23

Cubs To Sign Jacob Webb

The Cubs are in agreement with right-hander Jacob Webb on a one-year deal that includes a club option for the 2027 season, according to a report from Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.

Zach Pop News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22

Phillies Sign Zach Pop To Major League Deal

The Phillies announced that they have signed right-hander Zach Pop to a major league deal. Their 40-man roster count jumps to 39. Salary figures haven’t been reported.

Christian Bethancourt News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22

Cubs To Sign Christian Bethancourt To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and catcher Christian Bethancourt have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He would make $1.6MM if in the majors.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 22

Cubs reunite with veteran catcher on $1.6 million contract

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 22

Three big-market MLB teams that are failing their fan bases

With Christmas just days away, several MLB teams have been hard at work, giving their fans stocking stuffers that will have them decking the halls past New Year’s.

Why trading Jazz Chisholm Jr. would make zero sense for the Yankees

Mets' Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat address uncertain futures amid Tarik Skubal trade rumors

Cubs should be over the moon after latest Tatsuya Imai report

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s

The 'MLB Relievers of the Year since 1995' quiz

Tyler Austin News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Chicago Cubs Sign Former Top Prospect

The Chicago Cubs have signed former Yankees prospect Tyler Austin to a one-year, $1.25 million deal, according to Jon Heyman. Austin, who last played in MLB in 2019, has been playing in Japan for the last six seasons.