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One Pitching-Needy Team Is Reportedly Already Out of Tarik Skubal Sweepstakes

Left-hander Tarik Skubal is widely considered the top target for any team looking to add an ace this offseason. But one franchise that should be heavily involved in the starting pitching market this winter reportedly isn't expected to pursue the two-time Cy Young Award winner.

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Chicago Cubs Reportedly Lose Pitcher Early in MLB Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs have officially lost left-handed reliever Antoine Kelly, who agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Guardians that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.

Ben Brown News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 9

Concerning Ben Brown Update Puts Even More Weight on Cubs' Free Agency Plans

Let's hope Jed Hoyer has done his fair share of lateral dumbbell raises. The Chicago Cubs' lead executive came into the winter with plenty of weight on his shoulders.

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

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 9

The Most Underrated Chicago Cubs Player From the 2026 Season

The Chicago Cubs' 2026 season is in the rearview mirror. The MLB season is over, free agency has begun, and the baseball world patiently awaits a verdict on 2027.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / November 9

Cubs Land New Tarik Skubal Update Before During Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs plan to sit out the bidding for free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal, according to team sources, despite clear needs in their starting rotation heading into the 2027 season.

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.

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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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.

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