One of the biggest bright spots for the Chicago Cubs this season was their defense. It was easily the best in baseball and a major reason for their success.
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Chicago Cubs star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong keeps collecting hardware. After winning the National League center fielder Rawlings Gold Glove Award for the second straight year, he was awarded the Rawlings Platinum Glove.
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.
It’s the weekend and thus, Cubs news has slowed to a trickle. We stand today just 25 days until the likely MLB owners lockout when the collective bargaining agreement with players expires, and the conventional wisdom says there will be a fair number of big free-agent signings and/or trades in the next three and a half weeks.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs have more hardware to celebrate. Just days after helping Chicago win the National League Team Gold Glove, the Cubs’ center fielder was named the 2026 NL Platinum Glove Award winner.
The Chicago Cubs finished the season on a sour note. They exited the playoffs early, falling to the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card series. But they didn’t come away empty-handed.
It could be intriguing to see how the outfield market plays out this offseason. While many big-name outfielders aren't expected to be on the move, some of the potential top targets could have a major impact on free agency.
When Jed Hoyer sat down to address the media after a frustrating end to the 2026-27 season, he took full ownership of their lackluster bullpen. While a few players eventually found their groove, a mix of injuries and failed signings consistently held this group back.
The Chicago Cubs’ biggest priority over the offseason is figuring out their pitching rotation. But the franchise may need a complete makeover in the outfield as well.
The Silver Slugger Award is an annual acknowledgment handed out to the top offensive players at each position in baseball. The award began in 1980, and since its inaugural season, 13 players from the Chicago Cubs organization have earned the honor.
After signing with the Cubs ahead of the 2025 season, Matthew Boyd experienced a resurgence. He had dealt with serious injury issues leading up to the deal, failing to eclipse 80 innings in any season from 2020 to 2024.
The Chicago Cubs are set to embark on a pivotal offseason. But the franchise will feel a bit more optimistic knowing Pete Crow-Armstrong is still leading their lineup.
Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman are all free agents after playing a role in the Chicago Cubs' rotation last season. While none of them are quite at the top of the pitching market in free agency, they should all generate interest.
This MLB offseason is poised to be an interesting one. Beyond collective bargaining negotiations, the free-agent splash will be felt league-wide. Beyond the projected Tarik Skubal bidding war, the next name up may very well be Seiya Suzuki.
With the Chicago Cubs looking to make additions this offseason to boost their team, the one player who has been linked to the team in rumors is star pitcher Tarik Skubal.
The Chicago Cubs enter the offseason with a clear set of priorities after another early postseason exit. Multiple starting pitchers are heading to free agency, leaving the rotation thin beyond question marks like Edward Cabrera and the injury-delayed returns of Justin Steele and Cade Horton.
The Chicago Cubs had a great offense last season, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman. However, the pitching staff was terrible. They had a 4.12 ERA overall, with their starters posting a 4.27 ERA.
The Chicago Cubs quietly closed the book on an injury-shortened experiment this week by outrighting first baseman Tyler Austin off the 40-man roster, via the MLB transaction log.
The Cubs sent first baseman Tyler Austin outright off their 40-man roster this week, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Chicago’s offseason roster count drops to 34.
The Cubs declined their $3.3MM club option on righty Javier Assad yesterday, reports Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. He remains under club control as an arbitration-eligible player.
The Chicago Cubs and right-handed reliever Jacob Webb have reached agreement on a one-year contract worth $2 million for the 2027 season, with a $4 million club option for 2028 that carries a $500,000 buyout.
Outfielder Ian Happ hit .218 with 24 home runs, 68 RBIs and 89 runs scored in 156 games for the Chicago Cubs in 2026, his 10th season with the organization.
The Cubs are not expected to pick up their option on right-hander Colin Rea, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The veteran had a $7.5MM club option for 2027 with a $1MM buyout.