It's not often that a six-WAR second baseman becomes available via trade, so it's understandable that teams would jump at the chance if they thought one could be had.
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Many Chicago Cubs fans are holding out hope that their club will sign star third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency this winter. Bregman is one of the three best remaining free agent hitters available.
Let’s just say that Daniel Descalso was no one’s favorite Cub. He was signed after the Cubs traded Tommy La Stella to the Angels for a minor leaguer who never pitched in a single game in the Cubs organization, much less in the majors.
The Chicago Cubs swung and missed in their bid to land Japanese pitching import Tatsuya Imai, but that doesn’t necessarily mean doom and gloom when it comes to the team adding a high-end starting pitcher to a vulnerable rotation.
The Chicago Cubs missed out on Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, who decided to sign a relatively cheap three-year, $63 million contract with the Houston Astros, a deal that contains opt outs after each of the first two years.
As Cubs fans across the country lament Tatsuya Imai signing with the Astros, a new rumor suggests the team may be looking at a surprising option to strengthen
The Astros signed Tatsuya Imai on Thursday, taking away one of the main options for the Cubs this winter. They now have to look elsewhere to enhance the starting rotation, but Jed Hoyer’s offense will need an upgrade as well.
In some years, I post an article toward the end of the year revisiting my bold predictions for the Cubs for that season. Why didn’t I do that in 2025? Well… here are my five bold predictions for the year just completed.
The Chicago Cubs missed out on Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, as the 27-year-old signed a three-year, $63 million contract with the Houston Astros on New Year’s Day.
For the past several weeks, there have been various reports that the Chicago Cubs were among the top suitors for Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai. In fact, one reporter indicated that the two finalists to sign Imai were the Cubs and the New York Yankees.
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.
2025 was full of ups and downs for the Chicago Cubs, and it's always easier to focus on the negatives when things don't go the way one hopes. Their season ended after being sent home by their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Chicago Cubs are in a position where they are searching for ways to improve their roster for the 2026 season. While the free agent market has not been able to land them a big fish so far, they could look to the trade market to do so.
While the MLB hot stove has been relatively quiet over the holidays, it has already started picking up steam in the new year. This began when Tatsuya Imai signed a three-year, $54 million contract (with $63 million possible based on incentives) with the Houston Astros on January 1, one day before his posting period ended.
So apparently, the Chicago Cubs are interested in free-agent shortstop Bo Bichette, one of the top bats available on the market as we head into the new year.
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The Chicago Cubs have been swimming in the deep end in terms of premier free agents, but have yet to sign a massive name. They have been rumored to be in contact with a handful of them, but none have officially signed a contract to join the Cubs for the 2026 season.
The Chicago Cubs must now employ a plan B when it comes to starting pitching as one of their reported top offseason targets has come off the board. According to MLB insider Jeff Passan, Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai has just signed with the Houston Astros.
News item: So, okay, the guy who could have really helped the Cubs rotation isn’t available anymore. And here’s the money for Tatsuya Imai: Yes, the Cubs could easily have afforded that.
The Chicago Cubs got pretty far last season, even with second-half offensive inconsistencies and a late-season starting rotation seemingly held together by grit, resolve, and character.
Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs have had their names on the suitors 'list for free agent Tatsuya Imai since the very beginning. The organization was clear that they wanted to add depth to their starting rotation this offseason, but they failed to win the bidding war as he will not be on the Cubs roster come opening day.
Happy New Year to you from all of us at BCB. Here’s the full image from above: Here’s my wish for you to have a happy, healthy 2025, and also a wish for the Chicago Cubs to have a successful season and hopefully return to the postseason.
The Chicago Cubs added another piece to their bullpen by signing veteran right-hander Hunter Harvey to a one-year deal worth $6 million, with up to $1.5 million available in incentives.
As the MLB offseason heats up, the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees appear to be the primary teams vying for the services of standout international free agent Tatsuya Imai, a right-handed starter transitioning from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.
When the Chicago Cubs pulled off a major trade with the Houston Astros last offseason, acquiring outfielder Kyle Tucker in exchange for Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski, and prospect Cam Smith, most analysts viewed it as a short-term move.