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Cubs Could See Next Japanese Ace As Shota Imanaga Replacement

The Chicago Cubs could be without one of their best starting pitchers next season, given that Shota Imanaga declined his one-year, $15 million player option earlier this week, which was the byproduct of the Cubs declining a team option to extend Imanaga's contract for three more seasons and $57 million.

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Potential landing spot for Cubs All-Star ace Shota Imanaga could be "nightmare scenario" for Chicago fans

This would be very upsetting for Cubs fans.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 8

Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Billy Goat edition

Every Cubs fan knows about the “Billy Goat Curse.” Every Cubs fan also knows, or should, that the “Billy Goat Curse” is nonsense, invented by a newspaper reporter more than 20 years after William “Billy Goat” Sianis’ goat was refused entry to Wrigley Field during the 1945 World Series.

Kyle Tucker News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 8

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Tucker, Bregman, Imanaga, Schwarber

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. This is all so theatre of the absurd, because we know all of the free agents will sign with the Dodgers for jewelry.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 8

2025 KBO star pitcher serves as realistic Cubs free agent signing

The Chicago Cubs were dealt a massive blow recently when Shota Imanaga exercised his ability to opt out of his contract, making him a free agent. Imanaga’s ability to opt out was triggered by the Cubs declining to lengthen his contract to five years instead of four, but now his tenure in Chicago is done after just two seasons.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 8

Cubs win National League team Gold Glove award

The Chicago Cubs have been named the top defensive team in the National League, winning the 2025 Rawlings Team Gold Glove Award for the second time since the accolade’s inception in 2020.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 7

Cubs Win 2025 Gold Glove NL Team of the Year Award

We knew the Cubs’ defense was good, but now we have proof. This is the second time the Cubs have won the award, which was established in 2020. The Cubs led the National League in Defensive Runs Saved (84), Fielding Run Value (40), and Defensive Runs Above Average (34.7).

Kyle Tucker News / Cubs Insider / November 7

Kyle Tucker’s Cubs Tenure Was Neither Great Success Nor Failure, Just Unfulfilling

The Kyle Tucker era in Chicago may not be officially over just yet, but let’s be honest with ourselves: It’s over. If you had told me a year ago that the Cubs were going to trade for a superstar such as Tucker, I’d have been flabbergasted.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 7

Why Ex-Yankees Closer Luke Weaver Makes Perfect Sense For Cubs Bullpen

The Chicago Cubs are in a precarious place right now when it comes to their bullpen. This is owed to the team having multiple key pieces to their 2025 relief corps elect free agency heading into this offseason, including Caleb Thielbar, Drew Pomeranz, Aaron Civale, Taylor Rogers, Ryan Brasier, Michael Soroka, and Brad Keller.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 7

Cubs walkoff heroes: Dave Rosello, July 28, 1977

A version of this story ran in 2021 on the anniversary date of this game. I repost it here, lightly edited, with some added notes on Dave Rosello’s career.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Chicago Cubs: Stakes and risks in qualifying offers made to Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga

The Chicago Cubs are handling some of the messy financial stuff before diving into the more baseball-oriented concerns later in the offseason. Specifically, this has meant trading away Andrew Kittredge (and his $9 million option), declining the option of Justin Turner, and making the choice to hold on to Colin Rea via restructured deal.

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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.

Dylan Cease News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 7

Cubs free agent target: Dylan Cease

Perhaps some of you would view a Cubs signing of Dylan Cease as something that would “right a wrong” — that is, Cease was a major part of the deal that brought José Quintana to the Cubs, and Quintana generally wasn’t very good on the North Side, while Cease went on to have some very successful years with the White Sox and Padres.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 7

MLB insider blasts Chicago Cubs’ owners for lack of spending

The Chicago Cubs are once again entering a very important offseason, following a playoff appearance in 2025. Already, we have seen them make a decision on starter Shota Imanaga.

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Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / November 7

Cubs OF caps 2025 season off with Silver Slugger as massive payday awaits

2025 Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker has capped off a contract year with a Silver Slugger award, officially taking home the hardware on November 6.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 7

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 7 — Hornsby, Beckert, Sutter, Garciaparra

The Rajah arrives, Glenn Beckert packs his bags for San Diego, Bruce Sutter wins the Cy Young, Nomar Garciaparra* heads for Chicago, and other stories.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6

Chicago Cubs Extend Qualifying Offers To Two Free Agents

Ahead of Thursday's 5 p.m. ET deadline, the Chicago Cubs have extended a one-year qualifying offer to two of their free agents, offering outfielder Kyle Tucker and left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga a one-year deal worth $22.025 million for the 2026 season.

Kyle Tucker News / ESPN / November 6

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Cubs not expected to pursue top free-agent relievers

The Cubs are going to need to overhaul their bullpen this winter after trading Andrew Kittredge to the Orioles yesterday while Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz, and Caleb Thielbar are all ticketed for free agency.