For the first time since 2023, there's a new MVP in the National League. Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong dethroned Shohei Ohtani on Thursday, winning the 2026 NL MVP Award unanimously with all 30 first-place votes.
If you didn’t like yesterday’s trade idea, Dylan Crews, here’s another outfielder who could be on the trading block and who could very well fit the Cubs’ need for an outfielder.
Clay Holmes hits free agency in a much different position than he did two years ago. The former New York Yankees closer has successfully transitioned into a starting pitcher, giving teams an established rotation option beyond the biggest names on the market.
After three seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Shota Imanaga is hitting the open market as a somewhat puzzling pitcher. The type of arm that I’m sure many teams will view differently than others.
Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong was announced as the unanimous National League MVP on Thursday, becoming the 9th MVP in franchise history. Crow-Armstrong, 24, boasts an All Star nod, Gold Glove, Platinum Glove, and Hank Aaron Award, along with MVP honors for 2026.
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Yordan Alvarez won their first MVP awards Thursday night, both by unanimous vote. Crow-Armstrong became the fourth straight unanimous National League MVP, while Alvarez became the first primary designated hitter to win the American League award without pitching.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong once brushed off Los Angeles Dodgers fans as people who show up for photos, and they booed his every plate appearance in April.
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.
Former Chicago Cubs left-hander Luke Little has reached agreement on a deal with the Athletics, bringing a low-profile free-agent signing to light in an unusual fashion during the early days of the offseason.
The Chicago Cubs have their first MVP in a decade, and Pete Crow-Armstrong is following in some pretty familiar footsteps. Crow-Armstrong was named the unanimous winner of the 2026 National League MVP award on Thursday, exactly 10 years after Kris Bryant took home the honor for the Cubs.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has officially ended Shohei Ohtani’s run of dominance. The Chicago Cubs star Crow-Armstrong was officially named 2026 National League MVP on Thursday.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez were named unanimous winners of the National League and American League Most Valuable Player awards, respectively, on Thursday night.
It is no secret that the Chicago Cubs will be targeting starting pitchers in free agency. That fact was made even more obvious when Matt Boyd and Clay Holmes declined their player options.
The Chicago Cubs need pitching. That’s the story of the team’s offseason—and rightfully so. The Cubs’ entire end-of-season starting rotation—Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, David Peterson—has headed off into free agency.
Simply put, the Chicago Cubs need to add pitching this offseason. It's their biggest weakness after playing a big part in costing them a deep playoff run.
An .841 OPS, 26 home runs and 86 RBIs rarely lead to a farewell post. Yet Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, a 32-year-old slugger, sent one to the North Side faithful after five seasons.
Seiya Suzuki is arguably the best position player available in a weak class for bats. The 32-year-old outfielder has hit .269/.351/.472 over five seasons since making the jump from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.
Former Chicago Cubs reliever Chris Martin has retired from Major League Baseball after an 11-season career that took him through seven organizations and a World Series championship.
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 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.
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.