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10 Cubs Players Including Kyle Tucker Have Elected Free Agency

The Major League Baseball season has officially come to a close, and that means one looming factor: free agency. One day after the conclusion of the World Series, it officially begins.

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Cubs walkoff heroes: Kiki Cuyler, August 31, 1932

Today, as the baseball offseason begins, I’m beginning a series on great Cubs walkoff wins. Instead of focusing just on the win, though, these will focus on the individual responsible for the win, in this case Kiki Cuyler, who’s a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, though largely forgotten today.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 3

Why Cubs Could Pass On MLB’s Next Japanese Superstar

The Los Angeles Dodgers would not have won the 2025 World Series without the help of their three Japanese-born superstars. Baseball fans are well familiar with these three players.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

Cubs in the AFL: Mesa Solar Sox Week 4 Update

Every Monday is an off-day in the Arizona Fall League, so it’s an excellent time to check in on how the Cubs Boys of Autumn are doing out in the desert with the Mesa Solar Sox.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

Kyle Tucker News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

Cubs free agent target: Kyle Tucker

I’m going to preface this by saying that you know it as well as I do: The Cubs aren’t going to retain Kyle Tucker. That seems completely obvious to anyone who’s followed Tucker’s saga from being traded to the Cubs last winter, to becoming a free agent the day after the World Series ended.

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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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Sporting News / November 3

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong earns first Gold Glove award

Pete Crow-Armstrong was one of three Chicago Cubs to take home Gold Glove honors for the 2025 season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 3

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong News on Sunday

The Chicago Cubs fell one game short of reaching the NLCS after falling to the Milwaukee Brewers in the divisional round of the MLB playoffs. Despite the disappointing end, the 2025 season marked a step forward for the Cubs’ organization.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 2

Cubs’ infielder brings home 2nd career gold glove award

Award season is upon us, and already the Chicago Cubs have a winner. Taking home the 2025 Gold Glove award at second base is Nico Hoerner, who last won the award in 2023.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2

Cubs News: Crow-Armstrong, Happ and Hoerner win Gold Gloves

The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced this evening and three Cubs players. second baseman Nico Hoerner, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and left fielder Ian Happ, all won Gold Gloves at their respective positions.

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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.

Ian Happ News / Cubs Insider / November 2

Ian Happ Wins 2025 NL Gold Glove at LF

Ian Happ has done it again. For the fourth straight year, the left fielder has won the Gold Glove Award. It’s not hyperbole to say that Happ is one of the most overrated players on the Cubs’ roster.

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The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 2

Chicago Cubs’ target no. 1: Picking up an ace on the cheap

The Chicago Cubs limped into the final games of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers, carrying with them a strained, battered pitching staff held together by true grit and manager Craig Counsell’s savvy guidance.

Owen Caissie News / ChiCitySports / November 2

Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie must be in their plans for 2026

This offseason for the Chicago Cubs will be a crucial one after making the playoffs for the first time in five seasons and losing to their divisional rival, the Milwaukee Brewers, who took the National League Central by five games.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 2

Chicago Cubs named a best fit for 2x All-Star Houston Astros pitcher

The Chicago Cubs finished the 2025 MLB season 92-70, good for second place in the National League Central Division and a Wild Card spot in the postseason.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 2

Cubs Expected To Show Interest In Trade For Marlins Starter

Now that the 2025 World Series (which will go down as one of the greatest such series in recent memory) is over and the Los Angeles Dodgers have repeated as champions, teams can now turn their attention toward improving their roster this winter in hopes of potentially toppling the Dodgers' dynasty in 2026.

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / November 2

Chicago Cubs predicted to replace Kyle Tucker with projected $182 million Boston Red Sox superstar

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 92-70 season that saw them finish second place in the National League Central Division behind the Milwaukee Brewers, who were 97-65.

Yoervis Medina News / ChiCitySports / November 2

Former Cubs pitcher from 2015 taken by fatal car crash

According to Cardenales de Lara, a Venezuelan Winter League team, and Lider en Deportes, former Chicago Cubs pitcher Yoervis Medina has passed away in a fatal car crash.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Tucker And Schwarber Headline This Week’s MLB Decisions

This winter could be the last time we see this mechanism under the current collective bargaining agreement. For the 2025-26 period, the projected number is $22.025 million for a one-year contract.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Former Mariners, Cubs pitcher Yoervis Medina dies at 37

Former major league pitcher Yoervis Medina has died.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 1

Three questions facing the Chicago Cubs this offseason

The Cubs have several questions that need to be addressed in the offseason.

Three questions facing the San Diego Padres this offseason

Three questions facing the Red Sox this offseason

Three questions facing the Cleveland Guardians this offseason

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The 'Active playoff home run leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 30

Cubs Could Be Forced To Trade Young Star In Order To Make Free Agent Splash

The Chicago Cubs head into the offseason hungry to get back to the playoffs after their first real run in close to a decade seemed to light a new fire underneath the franchise.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / October 29

2025 MLB Season Recap: Chicago Cubs

The 2025 Chicago Cubs were able to break the franchise’s postseason drought. Chicago (NL) won 92 games and made it to the NLDS. But ultimately, the Milwaukee Brewers outclassed the Cubs, as Chicago’s pitching and offense couldn’t manufacture enough in their losses up in Wisconsin.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 26

Extension candidate: Pete Crow-Armstrong

Few players captured more attention throughout the 2025 season than Pete Crow-Armstrong. The young center fielder seemed to launch himself into superstardom in the first half this year, with 20 doubles, 21 homers, and 25 steals through the end of June.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Cubs expected to pursue a former Cy Young finalist in free agency

The Chicago Cubs may be about to take a big swing for their rotation. Chicago is expected to pursue San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease in free agency this winter, Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reported this week.