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Report: Cubs Expected to Keep Pitching Coaches Tommy Hottovy, Casey Jacobson for 2027

The Cubs aren’t blowing up the pitching side of Craig Counsell’s staff. Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy and assistant pitching coach Casey Jacobson are expected to be retained for 2027, The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma reported Tuesday.

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The Chicago Cubs Need to Acquire Steven Kwan From the Cleveland Guardians

The more you think about it, the more a Steven Kwan trade makes sense for the Chicago Cubs. At first glance, Kwan is not the type of player who grabs headlines.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 20

Will the Cubs Make Another Push for Reid Detmers This Offseason?

The Chicago Cubs desperately need starting pitchers. You know it. I know it. Jed Hoyer knows it. Yes, the organization did attempt to address this clear area of weakness at the MLB trade deadline.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Chicago Cubs under-the-radar trade idea could pay off big-time

The Chicago Cubs’ primary focus this offseason is pitching. That’s certainly no surprise as the team faces an unprecedented rebuilding task this winter/spring.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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Tarik Skubal News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Do the Chicago Cubs have an inside track to Tarik Skubal?

The Chicago Cubs have a good news-bad news offseason awaiting them. The bad news is that they have a lot to do in a short period of time, especially when staring down the likelihood of a prolonged labor dispute this winter/spring.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 20

3 Young Cubs Players Who Could Land in a Trade This Offseason

Let's be honest, the Chicago Cubs don't have a ton of moving parts to include in trades this offseason. Most of their core is locked up for the next few years, aside from a couple of potential openings in the outfield.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 20

Cubs To Retain Both Pitching Coaches

The Cubs had to navigate a litany of injuries in the rotation and bullpen this season. A handful of trade deadline acquisitions added an extra wrinkle to managing the staff.

Jacob Webb News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 20

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Jacob Webb

The Cubs signed right-hander Jacob Webb to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million last December. The contract came with a team option for 2027 for $2.5 million.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 20

Chicago Cubs news — Busch, Rolison, Horton

Today’s Reflections Good morning, everyone. Monday night withstanding, as Cleveland threw a hodge-podge of relievers at the Devil Rays, just think if the Cleveland pitching and Cubs defense got together.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Chicago Cubs Land New $90 Million Seiya Suzuki Update

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason weighing the future of right fielder Seiya Suzuki, a consistent offensive contributor whose next contract could reshape the outfield for 2027 and beyond.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 19

Chicago Cubs steal Rays executive after losing one to Orioles

On Monday, it was announced that former Chicago Cubs assistant general manager Jared Banner was leaving the organization to become the Baltimore Orioles next GM.

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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 19

AFL Mesa Solar Sox Update: Kade Snell breaks out

With the start of another week, it’s time for an update on the Cubs’ Boys of Autumn playing in the Arizona Fall League. If you haven’t been following along or if you just need a refresher on what is going on in Arizona, check out the introduction and the recap of the first full week.

Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / October 19

Chicago Cubs: This Cade Horton estimated return date is a real bummer

When Chicago Cubs’ emerging ace Cade Horton was pulled from just his second start of the 2026 campaign and then designated for Tommy John surgery shortly thereafter, it was a total buzzkill.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 19

Chicago Cubs: One bold trade to deal with looming outfield crisis

The Chicago Cubs are in “win now” mode with a definite window of opportunity when it comes to capturing another championship as Pete Crow-Armstrong enters his prime and veterans like Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson drift off into their post-prime.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 19

Cubs Lose High-Ranking Exec to Orioles, Steal Another From the Rays

The Chicago Cubs will see one of their top executives depart the franchise this offseason. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Jared Banner is joining the Baltimore Orioles as the franchise's next general manager.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / October 19

Baltimore Orioles poach Chicago Cubs exec before hot stove warms

Eliminated from the playoffs, the Chicago Cubs are beginning to plot out what they want their offseason to look like. However, the franchise will have to do so without one crucial voice in the room.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 18

4 Trade Targets the Chicago Cubs Have to Keep an Eye On This Offseason

If the end of this season taught us anything, it's that the Chicago Cubs require a talent upgrade. Although there were many factors in their success, it wasn’t nearly enough to get them to the World Series.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 18

Chicago Cubs Projected to Make Questionable $84 Million Move

The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with a clear mandate to rebuild their starting rotation. Injuries and inconsistency plagued the staff throughout 2026, leaving the club thin behind a handful of reliable arms and exposed in the postseason.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Cubs star Alex Bregman is 1 of many hitters to stink in playoffs, and he knows exactly why

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman endured a disappointing 2026 postseason as offensive struggles continued to plague hitters across Major League Baseball.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / October 15

Five Cubs Named Gold Glove Finalists

The Chicago Cubs continue to build a reputation as one of baseball’s best defensive teams, and Wednesday’s Gold Glove Award finalist announcement gives North Side fans another reason to be proud.

Dansby Swanson News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Cubs Make Dansby Swanson Announcement After 11th MLB Season

The Chicago Cubs season came to a disappointing end in the National League wild card round. The Cubs looked like one of MLB’s best teams at times while also looking like one of the worst at others.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / October 9

Where the Cubs Stand After an Abrupt End to the 2026 Season

The 2026 Chicago Cubs season ended on a pretty low note, considering how the regular season went. They were in a commanding position to secure home-field advantage for the Wild Card round before losing it to the Padres in the final days of the regular season.

Craig Counsell News / TWSN / October 8

Another October Collapse Raises Tough Questions About Craig Counsell

When the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell before the 2024 season, the move was framed as a franchise altering moment. Counsell arrived with a reputation as one of baseball’s sharpest managers, someone who had consistently elevated Milwaukee’s roster for nearly a decade.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

Cubs are not expected to bring back one player next season

The Chicago Cubs are officially out of the playoffs, and that could also mean that one notable player has played in his final game for them. Chicago is not expected to get into a bidding war for their veteran outfielder Seiya Suzuki, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reported Thursday.