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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.

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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 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2

MLB’s 2025-26 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on winning the 2025 World Series, the ninth title in their franchise history. They’re the first team to win two straight since the Yankees won three in a row from 1998-2000.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 2

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Counsell, Cardinals, Bryant

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Something happened on this day in 2016. It hadn’t happened in a while. You probably know what I’m talking about.

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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 2

Cubs hit with double loss as Tigers and Mets poach key staff

Since the conclusion of the NLDS, the Chicago Cubs have seen a pair of staff members, Alex Smith and Rachel Folden, depart for playoff teams elsewhere.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 1

Chicago Cubs Lose 'Trailblazer' Coach To New York Mets

The Chicago Cubs' coaching staff has undergone some changes since their 2025 MLB season concluded. For one, Alex Smith, who had been with the Cubs since 2015, has left the franchise to become the Detroit Tigers' vice president of baseball strategy.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 1

Chicago Cubs advised to target Baltimore Orioles star in anticipation of 2026 catcher shakeup

The Chicago Cubs have some work to do this offseason if they want to build off of a successful 2025 campaign that saw them win their first playoff games since 2017.

Dylan Cease News / ChiCitySports / November 1

Chicago Cubs: Dylan Cease free agent interest confirmed, per reports

The Chicago Cubs, per very early reports, are targeting front-of-rotation pitching this offseason. Specifically, they have their eyes on the San Diego Padres’ hard-throwing right-hander Dylan Cease, according to various media reports.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 1

Forgotten costs of free agency could steer Cubs’ offseason

The Chicago Cubs will have some work to do this offseason in order to retool their roster. With star Kyle Tucker hitting free agency and likely to sign elsewhere, along with much of the bullpen not locked up for 2026, expect several external additions.

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.

Dylan Cease News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25