The Chicago Cubs are bringing back Caleb Thielbar on a one-year deal, pending a physical. In a winter market where pitching prices are skyrocketing faster than concession stand beers, locking down a reliable arm like Thielbar feels like finding a $20 bill in your winter coat.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year as the holidays approach. If your calendar is anything like mine the time from Thanksgiving through New Years is filled with opportunities to catch up with loved ones, holiday parties with old friends, and more.
The Chicago Cubs easily had one of the best relief corps in baseball last season, with multiple pitchers who posted an ERA under 3.00. The question going into the offseason, though, was who would be back in their bullpen in 2026, as many became free agents.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
The Chicago Cubs are set to bring back left-hander Caleb Thielbar in a move that is pending a physical exam, ESPN reported Tuesday Terms of the pending deal were not reported.
The Chicago Cubs have had a quiet offseason thus far. Jed Hoyer has made a couple of quality smaller moves, but no high-impact addition has been made to this point in time.
The Cubs are re-signing veteran left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar, per Jesse Rogers and Jeff Passan of ESPN. The agreement between the two parties is still pending the completion of a physical.
While the Chicago Cubs have been relatively quiet this offseason, this seems to be a byproduct of the current market as opposed to an indication that the club will be hesitant to make moves.
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.
The 2012 Cubs were, by design, a bad team. New President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein had torn down the previous structure to rebuild, and what was left was not very good.
Last offseason, the Chicago Cubs pulled off an extremely aggressive blockbuster trade to acquire superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros.
Thanks to BCB reader JayWent, who suggested I write an article about Japanese third baseman Munetaka Murakami and the chances the Cubs might be interested in him.
Luke Weaver is the latest name floating around in the blogosphere. Michael King is said to have reduced his potential landing spots to three AL East cities.
Historically, and certainly since Craig Counsell made the trip down I-90 from Milwaukee, the Cubs have been a pitching-first ballclub. If you closely examine their best teams in recent memory, hurlers like Jon Lester, Jake Arrieta, Carlos Zambrano, Kyle Hendricks, and even newcomers like Cade Horton mark a pedigree of lockdown starting pitching.
The Chicago Cubs have had a pattern of late. With each of their last five first-round draft picks, they've selected a player from a power conference college.
The Chicago Cubs have made it known that they are targeting pitching this offseason. Whether it be from a trade or signing, they want to improve on the mound heading into the 2026 season.
If there is one aspect of the roster that the Chicago Cubs have been very adamant about patching up this offseason, it is their pitching staff, and specifically the starting rotation.
The Chicago Cubs were responsible for the first shock of the MLB offseason when they declined to pick up the option on lefty starter Shota Imanaga, which would’ve extended his contract three years at a cost of $57 million.
Eight years have passed since the last Cubs position player to pitch, Doug Dascenzo, who pitched in four games for the team covering five innings. There was great hope for the 1999 Cubs entering the season.
The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason surrounded by buzz declaring that they would be uncharacteristically aggressive in pursuing top talent. And it made sense.
The Chicago Cubs remain hopeful of making another trip to the MLB playoffs in 2025. The front office is expected to make additions to the roster in order to contend for first place in the NL Central.
Kyle Tucker is one of the premier free agents on the market, and his future in MLB remains uncertain. He is expected to command a long-term deal that could approach $400 million, a figure that reflects his status as one of the league’s most complete all-around talents.
The Cubs and left-hander Hoby Milner are in agreement on a one-year deal. The MVP Sports Group will make $3.75MM plus incentives. Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation was first on the deal.
Tucker is the biggest name in free agency right now, and with the Dodgers' need for help at the corner spots of the outfield, he's an obvious fit for Dave Roberts' team.