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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.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / October 19

Cubs Hire Steve Miller as New VP of International Scouting

Some people call him the space cowboy; some call him the gangster of love. Some people call him Maurice, ’cause he speaks of the pompatus of love. But now they call Steve Miller the Cubs’ new VP of international scouting after serving in a similar role for the Rays since 2019.

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.

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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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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 / 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.

MLB News / Baseball Now / October 19

Cubs Should Target Rays Pitcher In Free Agency This Offseason

The Chicago Cubs have one of the best offenses in baseball, but need to fix the starting rotation this offseason. The Cubs have Edward Cabrera under contract for next season, and Matthew Boyd has a mutual option.

Michael Conforto News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 19

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Michael Conforto

First, let me say my proper mea culpa. I was wrong about Michael Conforto. When he was signed a week after Spring Training games began, I didn’t understand why the Cubs did that.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / October 19

Assistant GM Jared Banner Leaves Cubs for GM Role in Baltimore

As first reported by Jeff Passan, the Orioles have hired Jared Banner to be their new GM. No relation to the gamma-irradiated scientist who turns into a green rage monster, Banner rose to the role of assistant GM with the Cubs after joining the organization as VP of special projects in 2021.

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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 / 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 / ChiCitySports / October 18

Chicago Cubs: 4 offseason steps to a 2027 World Series

Okay, the title of this column is a bit clickbait-y. The Chicago Cubs have a lot to do this offseason if they want to even make a serious playoff run. A cause for optimism, though, is that while a lot needs to be done, their needs are very well-defined and simple to target.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 17

Chicago Cubs: Who’s left to trade for those gaping 2027 roster holes?

The Chicago Cubs are facing a gargantuan task this offseason. First, they’re going to have to rebuild their entire starting rotation. The whole end-of-season rotation (Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, David Peterson) could be gone via free agency.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 17

Cubs Urged to Pursue Blockbuster $149.5 Million Offseason Move

The Chicago Cubs must prioritize starting pitching this offseason after their rotation is projected to lose four key pieces to free agency, according to an analysis published by Cubs Roundtable.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 17

Pete Crow-Armstrong credits Alex Bregman advice for monster 2026 season

The Chicago Cubs may have had a disappointingly short run in the playoffs this season, but there was no disappointment at all when it came to the corner turned by their franchise asset Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Seiya Suzuki News / Viral Sports News / October 17

Cubs Land New Seiya Suzuki Update Before MLB Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs are expected to tender a qualifying offer to outfielder Seiya Suzuki as free agency approaches, according to a report from MLB insider Jon Heyman.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 16

Chicago Cubs predicted to disappoint with business as usual offseason

If someone told you that a team would have to rebuild their entire starting rotation and a good part of their bullpen—in a single offseason—you’d be right to rule them out for any sort of run at the postseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Chicago Cubs Make Announcement on 17-Year-Old Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have assigned right-handed pitcher Maykoll Jaspe to their Dominican Summer League Cubs Blue affiliate, according to the MiLB transaction log.

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.

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.

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.

Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / October 2

Why Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays reunion is looking more realistic this offseason

With the Chicago Cubs' early exit from the postseason and Kevin Gausman being a pending free agent this offseason, a reunion with the veteran is looking more realistic for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Pete Crow-Armstrong shoulders blame after Cubs' wild-card loss

Blue Jays GM opens up about Vladimir Guerrero's disappointing season

Blue Jays planning to re-explore Japanese market this offseason

Jameson Taillon makes announcement about playing future

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