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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 11

The Top 100 Cubs of all time, No. 96: Hank Wyse

Hank Wyse made his Cubs debut on September 7, 1942 and it appeared he was on his way to a fine Cubs career — except it was partly derailed when he suffered a back injury when he fell off a welding platform while working in the offseason in a war plant in Miami, Oklahoma.

Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / November 11

Seiyka Suzuki’s message to Cubs fans before potential free agency departure

Outfielder Seiya Suzuki spent the first five years of his MLB career with the Chicago Cubs. But now, Suzuki is set to enter free agency. There is still a chance the Cubs decide to bring Suzuki back.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Season HR-leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season hits-leader by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champs' quiz

Reid Detmers News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 11

Cubs trade target: Reid Detmers

Let’s switch gears for a moment from the series I’ve been writing about potential free agent signings for the Cubs to a potential trade target, Angels left-hander Reid Detmers.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 11

Cubs Name Ben Martin New Farm Director

Most Cubs fans aren’t very familiar with Ben Martin, and those who are probably know his name from the story about how he helped Alex Bregman out of that nasty slump by pulling up KinaTrax data and old clips from Double-A.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 11

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — November 11

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Scott May, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1987 – Jim Frey*, who managed the Chicago Cubs to the 1984 NL East division title, and spent last season as a broadcaster for the Cubs, is named the club’s director of baseball operations.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / November 11

If the Cubs Aren’t Going After Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta Makes Too Much Sense

Well, that didn’t take long. For weeks, Cubs fans have been dreaming about the possibility of Tarik Skubal wearing a Chicago Cubs uniform. And honestly, who could blame them?

Ben Brown News / EssentiallySports / November 11

Chicago GM Shares Concerning Update on Cubs’ Ben Brown After Neck Scare

Ben Brown, the Chicago Cubs right-hander, posted a 1.85 ERA and a team-best 2.0 fWAR in 2026, then lost the final three months to a neck issue that has now required spine surgery.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / November 10

Cubs P Ben Brown recovering from cervical spine surgery

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown underwent successful cervical spine surgery Monday, according to multiple media reports. The operation was reportedly a proactive procedure to address a neck issue that initially appeared in 2024 and reemerged in 2026, landing him on the injured list in late June.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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Ben Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Cubs’ Ben Brown Undergoes Neck Surgery

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown underwent cervical spine surgery yesterday, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. He won’t be cleared to throw until early next year.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 10

Cubs starting pitcher likely to need surgery after all, says GM

Chicago Cubs fans got the worst possible news on the Ben Brown front Tuesday morning when Cubs General Manager Carter Hawkins revealed that the emerging right-handed starter would probably need surgery to treat his recurring neck problem.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 10

The Top 100 Cubs of all time, No. 97: Bob O’Farrell

Bob O’Farrell is one of the earliest examples of a Cubs player who was very good for the team — posting seasons of 6.0 and 4.7 bWAR in 1922 and 1923 at ages 25 and 26 — and then was traded away because the Cubs had a catcher they thought was going to do much better.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 10

With No Money Committed to Pitching Beyond 2027, Cubs Seeking Holistic Improvement

The Cubs just shed about $100 million in payroll and have no money committed to pitchers — outside of option buyouts — beyond next season, which is precisely why now would be the time to splurge on Tarik Skubal.

Randy Arozarena News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 10

Cubs free agent target: Randy Arozarena

Let’s switch gears for a moment from the pitchers I’ve been looking at and instead check out one of the top outfield free agents, former Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 7

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong wins NL Platinum Glove Award

Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs have more hardware to celebrate. Just days after helping Chicago win the National League Team Gold Glove, the Cubs’ center fielder was named the 2026 NL Platinum Glove Award winner.

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 5

3 questions facing the Chicago Cubs this offseason

The Cubs face what could be a brutal offseason.

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong gives Craig Counsell his flowers amid MVP emergence

Several former Chicago Cubs managers make Hall of Fame ballot

Blue Jays free agent target: Clay Holmes

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Chicago Cubs 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

Why a Teoscar Hernandez reunion would be a risky move for Blue Jays

3 questions facing the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason

Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason

Mets legend Jerry Koosman dies at 83