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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 29
Cubs Legend to Reportedly Become Lead MLB Analyst for NBC Sports
Cubs fans tuning into MLB games on NBC Sports can expect to see a familiar face in the booth this season. He may have retired in September, but he’s not leaving the baseball world just yet.
Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / January 29
Chicago Cubs urged to trade Matt Shaw for Tigers’ 2X All-Star pitching ace
With the addition of Alex Bregman at third base, the Chicago Cubs have some wiggle room to add an extra pitcher this offseason. The Cubs aren’t sure where Matt Shaw will end up this season.
Matt Mervis News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 29
Cubs position player pitchers: Matt Mervis 
Remember when everyone was excited about Matt “Mash” Mervis making the major leagues? In 2022, he had batted .309/.379/.605 with 36 home runs at three levels of the Cubs system, and got off to a good start at Triple-A Iowa in 2023.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 29
Chicago Cubs’ last move: Outfielder or pitcher?
The Chicago Cubs were very fortunate last year when it came to their position players. With the exception of right fielder Kyle Tucker, who sputtered and fell apart over the second half of the season, the team’s position players remained healthy and present for the entire year.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Ryan Pressly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 29
Former MLB All-Star Ryan Pressly gets 100% real on retirement decision
The 2025 MLB season was seemingly the last for longtime relief pitcher Ryan Pressly. He announced his retirement in mid-January after playing 13 years in the league.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 29
Cubs Brass Reveal Why Team Is Still Pursuing Free Agent Pitching
The Chicago Cubs went into the offseason knowing they clearly needed to create more depth in all areas of the team, but the pitching staff especially.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 29
Here are all the Cubs who have committed to play in the World Baseball Classic
Spring Training is just around the corner and so is the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which will begin March 4 in Tokyo and March 6 in San Juan, Miami and Houston.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 29
Chicago Cubs: Evaluating the closer situation for 2026
One of the biggest questions for the Cubs heading into Spring Training is who will claim the closer role to start the regular season. The Cubs have made a number of bullpen moves this offseason, though they did not shell out for a bona fide closer. Depth charts currently have Daniel Palencia, who recorded 22 saves last season.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 29
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Carlson, Gallen, Happ
There are a few more signing rumors out there, but we’ll wait for confirmation. The Dylan Carlson deal is done. More pitching and infield help (Gabe Klobosits, Karson Simas) may be on the way.
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.
Moises Ballesteros News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 29
Why Cubs Could See Payoff From Preserving Moises Ballesteros’ Rookie Status
The Chicago Cubs haven’t had a National League Rookie of the Year since 2015 when Kris Bryant won the award. Back then, there was no reward for Bryant’s award, aside from being one of the top young players in baseball.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 29
Cubs agree to contract with ex-Mariners reliever
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 29
2 Cubs that could factor into Prospect Promotion Incentive in 2026
Under Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs have embraced a strategy centered on stockpiling depth and seeing which players emerge. That approach paid off last season, especially in the pitching department, with Drew Pomeranz and Brad Keller breaking out and carving out significant roles.
Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / January 28
Bregman vs Suarez 2026 Fantasy Comparison
You’re on the clock! The commissioner has set 60 seconds per pick and it’s already counting down. Tick … tick … tick … You feel like you’ve drafted well so far.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 28
Former Promising Cubs Star Snatched Up by Hated Rival Brewers
The Chicago Cubs went into the offseason determined to change things on the roster, and that is exactly the way they went about things. One of the deeper groups on the team was catcher, and there simply were not enough spots to go around.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 28
Cubs Insider Names Potential Breakout Player Nobody’s Talking About
The Chicago Cubs have a strong rotation this year, featuring the likes of Edward Cabrera, Cade Horton and others. While there is a chance of adding a free agent starter like Zac Gallen or Framber Valdez, it may not be necessary at this juncture.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Brewers, Reese McGuire Agree To Minor League Deal
The Brewers have signed catcher Reese McGuire to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 28
Chicago Cubs: Is this young pitcher an x-factor or just dead weight?
The Chicago Cubs seem determined not to repeat the mistakes made last season when they simply didn’t have enough pitching depth to carry them through the postseason.
David Bote News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 28
Cubs position player pitchers: David Bote
David Bote was once thought of as a versatile enough player to keep around on a long-term deal given him by Theo Epstein, a five-year deal that didn’t end until a buyout last year.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 28
Who the Chicago Cubs might extend and who they definitely will not
The Chicago Cubs, in a lot of ways, are facing somewhat of a “win now” situation in 2026. Looking up and down the roster, one realizes just how much of the team’s core talent could be leaving after the coming season.
Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 28
Alex Bregman Shares Childhood Photo Cubs Fans Will Love
The Chicago Cubs made one of their biggest moves in free agency they have seen in a very long time when they signed Alex Bregman to the largest contract by AAV in team history.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Cubs Sign Charlie Barnes To Minor League Deal
The Cubs and left-hander Charlie Barnes have agreed to a minor league deal, according to the transactions tracker on Barnes’s MLB.com profile page. Tread Athletics reported the deal earlier this month.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 27
Zac Gallen would complete the Cubs’ rotation
There were a number of questions that Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins needed to answer this offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27
Cubs’ Justin Steele rips top 100 list for leaving teammate Nico Hoerner off
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
Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / January 25
2025 MLB Farm Review: Chicago Cubs
The Cubs have dipped into the farm system numerous times over the last three years to add MLB pieces to the organization. It’s been part of a win-now strategy that got the Cubs to the NLDS in 2025.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 16
Los Angeles Dodgers stun baseball universe with Kyle Tucker signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers added yet another star on Thursday night. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Kyle Tucker.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / January 15
Alex Bregman places pressure to win another championship on his back
After just one season in Boston, Alex Bregman is embarking on a new chapter in his career and is putting the pressure to win a championship on his back, literally.
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