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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 24
Chicago Cubs: Overlooked asset may actually be key to team’s success
The Chicago Cubs made a lot of moves this offseason. They added free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, traded for emerging powerhouse starter Edward Cabrera, and restocked a depleted bullpen with four free agent acquisitions.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 24
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 1970s scoreboard edition 
Here’s another photo sent to me by BCB reader Joe Coney. I sleuthed one of his scoreboard photos last weekend and this is another one. So, what do we know about this photo?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 24
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Carlson, Hoerner, McCormick, Shaw
Welcome to the weekend. We can expect some winnowing around the edges, but it looks like the personnel are settled, more or less. I have some concerns about the handedness of the bench but it’ll work out.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 24
Ex-Cubs’ World Series winner has strong 2027 Hall of Fame chances
Throughout the history of the Chicago Cubs, they have accumulated quite an impressive collection of Hall of Famers with their names now in Cooperstown.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 23
Cubs Remain Huge Draw for MLB’s National Television Contracts – All Scheduled Games
The Chicago Cubs will make several national television networks their home away from home for broadcasts in 2026. With the announcements of the schedules for Fox, FS1 and TBS, Chicago is finding that it will be making more than a dozen appearances on national television in 2026 as part of MLB’s partnerships with those networks.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / January 23
Cubs’ cost to acquire MacKenzie Gore from Nationals revealed
This off-season, the Chicago Cubs, like everyone else, have found that the cost to acquire starting pitchers via free agency or trade is expensive. The cost begin by committing $20 million to Shota Imanaga, after he accepted the team’s qualifying offer.
Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 23
Nico Hoerner Snubbed as Four Cubs Make Top-100 Players List
It seems like just yesterday the 2025 MLB season came to a close, but now the next year is already here. Spring training starts in a month, and most teams have a fairly good idea of what their roster is going to look like when opening day rolls around in March.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 23
Cubs Make Huge Jump in Latest MLB Power Rankings
There's now a month until spring training begins for baseball, with opening day rapidly approaching. Some organizations have drastically improved their 2025 roster, while others have not.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 23
Cubs Not Listed as Final Fit for Top Free Agent Arm Despite Reported Interest
The Chicago Cubs have had a nice offseason to this point, which has included a new bullpen, trading for a pitcher with an ace-type ceiling, and handing out one of the most significant free agent deals in team history.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 23
The Case for Why the Cubs Should Keep Nico Hoerner
On Saturday, January 10, while the Chicago Bears completed an 18-point comeback on the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL Playoffs, the Chicago Cubs made it clear they intend to be competitive in 2026.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 23
Former Cubs trade acquisition sees offseason carousel continue
Before the start of the 2025 season, the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins made a smaller trade with one another. This one for one swap was not a blockbuster
Justin Steele News / Cubs Insider / January 22
Justin Steele Feeling ‘Crispy’ in Return to Mound
Lefty Justin Steele made only four starts in 2025 before going down to an injury that required an internal brace revision of his previous UCL reconstruction and repair of his flexor tendon.
Matt Shaw News / Cubs Insider / January 22
Matt Shaw Already Doing Outfield Work in Mesa
Both Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell said during CubsCon that Matt Shaw would see time in the outfield after being pushed into a utility role by Alex Bregman, citing Javier Báez and Kris Bryant as examples of how it can work.
Miguel Amaya News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 22
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Miguel Amaya
Amaya needs a little more proofing but is penciled in as the full-time starter for 2027. He’ll start more as the season goes on and he is healthy and having success.
Taylor Rogers News / ChiCitySports / January 22
Minnesota Twins sign AS reliever and former Chicago Cub Taylor Rogers
The Minnesota Twins are likely to be at the bottom of the American League in 2026 after trading away most of their big league roster at the trade deadline last season.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 22
Cubs News: 2 Cubs prospects named to Baseball America’s Top 100
Baseball America announced their preseason Top 100 prospects for 2026 and two Cubs prospects were named to the list. Catcher Moisés Ballesteros was named the 36th-ranked prospect and right-handed pitcher Jaxon Wiggins was named the 78th-best prospect.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 22
Projecting the Cubs 2026 Roster prior to Spring Training
Once Alex Bregman signed the largest AAV contract in Chicago Cubs history, the roster became mostly set. Barring an unforeseen move to bring in another right fielder and shift Seiya Suzuki to DH, we can now comfortably project the 26-man Opening Day roster.
Trent Thornton News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21
Cubs, Trent Thornton Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs have agreed to a deal with right-hander Trent Thornton, as first announced on Instagram by his trainers at Tread Athletics. It’s a minor league deal with a non-roster invitation to spring training, MLBTR has learned.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 20
Three Cubs Prospects to Watch in 2026
After a fantastic offseason, it’s easy to get distracted with the Chicago Cubs and how well they should play in 2026. The team’s playoff window is wide open for the foreseeable future.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Pro Sports / January 20
MLB Rumors: Cubs Eyeing All-Star Free Agent Pitcher for Short-Term Deal
The Chicago Cubs made a huge splash after signing Alex Bregman this offseason. The franchise is eyeing another playoff run, and they look forward to adding more key pieces.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 19
Four Chicago Cubs Pitchers to Watch in Spring Training
With Chicago Cubs Spring Training just over a month away, it’s time to start paying attention to essential roster decisions. Bubble roster battles are always fun to watch, and the Chicago Cubs’ most significant question marks come in the bullpen.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / January 16
Los Angeles Dodgers stun baseball universe with Kyle Tucker signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers added yet another star on Thursday night. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Kyle Tucker.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15
Cubs Could Use Matt Shaw In Outfield
The Cubs made a big addition to their infield this week by signing Alex Bregman to a five-year deal. That has led to speculation about the club then pivoting to a trade of another infielder, such as Nico Hoerner or Matt Shaw.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / January 15
Alex Bregman places pressure to win another championship on his back
After just one season in Boston, Alex Bregman is embarking on a new chapter in his career and is putting the pressure to win a championship on his back, literally.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 13
How a short-term deal could benefit Kyle Tucker
Tucker is one of the biggest names left in free agency.
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