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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 4
The Top 100 Cubs: A 150th anniversary celebration 
This year, as you know, is the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Cubs as a National League franchise. The team celebrated this anniversary throughout the year, and unveiled Champions Gate at Gallagher Way in July to celebrate the team’s three World Series titles.
Javier Assad News / ChiCitySports / November 4
Why the Chicago Cubs declined the 2027 option on Javier Assad
The Chicago Cubs are in desperate need of pitching this coming season and are reportedly devoting most of their energies and funds in pursuit of arms this offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / November 4
Cubs Signing This Two-Time All-Star Makes Too Much Sense Not To Happen
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 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Tyler Austin News / Viral Sports News / November 4
Chicago Cubs Cut Ties With Long-Time MLB Veteran
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.
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
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.
Tarik Skubal News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 4
Cubs free agent target: Tarik Skubal
It’s that time of year again, with the 2026 season in the books. Free agent season! Only this year, it’s different, because only a few weeks from now, MLB owners are likely going to lock out MLB players and all transactions, along with everything else in MLB, will stop.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 4
The Chicago Cubs Suddenly Have an Excellent Trade Partner in the Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners were, at best, a mediocre team in 2026. They finished the season in third place in the AL West standings with a record of 76-86. Still, it wasn’t all that bad for them.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 4
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — November 4
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to John Grabow, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1959 – Ernie Banks wins his second National League MVP Award in a row on the strength of his 45 home runs and 143 RBI for the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 4
Several former Chicago Cubs managers make Hall of Fame ballot
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced the 2027 Contemporary Baseball Era ballot. This ballot includes four managers and four executives.
Tyler Austin News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4
Cubs Outright Tyler Austin
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.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3
Ken Rosenthal expects ‘at least two’ free agent pitcher additions for Cubs
As rumors surround the Chicago Cubs as they head into the offseason after another disappointing exit in the postseason, the need for starting pitching is likely to be addressed.
Jacob Webb News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3
The Jacob Webb signing by the numbers
It’s early in the abbreviated Hot Stove season before team owners and Major League Baseball will likely lockout players while they try to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Tarik Skubal News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 3
Cubs Free Agency Rumors: Does A Tarik Skubal Pursuit Have New Life?
The idea of Tarik Skubal sporting a Chicago Cubs jersey has largely felt like a dream. Yes, the franchise has been named a suitor multiple times in the past.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 3
Chicago Cubs: Suzuki’s free agent worth behind only Skubal’s, per Fangraphs
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of work ahead of them if they want to be serious playoff contenders next season. They’re going to have to pretty much rebuild their entire starting rotation.
Javier Assad News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3
Cubs Decline Javier Assad’s Option; Assad Remains Under Team Control
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.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 3
Chicago Cubs add reliever ahead of 2027 pitching rebuild
The Chicago Cubs are in dire need of pitching this offseason—lots of pitching. That’s not an exaggeration. As those following the team know, the Cubs will likely be losing every starter in their end-of-season rotation.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 3
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Moves One Step Closer to Being the NL MVP
The MLB announced the finalists for the NL MVP Award on Monday. No surprises: the nominees are as expected. It confirmed how much impact they had on their respective teams, but one candidate will almost surely be the unanimous winner this season.
Seiya Suzuki News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2
Seiya Suzuki Makes Sense for the Blue Jays, But Is That Enough?
The Blue Jays are being linked to Seiya Suzuki, and you can see why the idea is getting attention. Toronto needs to add an impact bat, and Suzuki is coming off a productive season with the Cubs: 26 home runs, 86 RBIs, and a .270 average in 143 games.
Alex Bregman News / On Tap Sports Net / November 2
Gold on the North Side: PCA and Bregman Bring Home Gold Gloves
Chicago Cubs fans have a reason to celebrate. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman were officially named 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners on Sunday night, giving the Cubs two of baseball’s most prestigious defensive honors and putting an exclamation point on what has been an impressive defensive season on the North Side.
Chicago Cubs News / Baseball Now / November 2
Cubs Cut Ties With Veteran Pitcher After Two Seasons
The Chicago Cubs have declined Colin Rea's 2027 option, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Rea's option was valued at $7.5 million, and he was second on the pitching staff in innings pitched last season.
Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / November 2
Ian Happ Shares Foundation Update Amid MLB Offseason
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.
Colin Rea News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Cubs To Decline Club Option On Colin Rea
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / EssentiallySports / November 2
'That’s a Huge Honor': Pete Crow-Armstrong Reacts as He Joins MLB Legend in Rare Company
Some MLB seasons end with a championship, while others produce a historic individual campaign that refuses to go unnoticed. For the Chicago Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered the latter, turning a disappointing postseason exit into a season to remember.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 2
2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out
Rawlings handed out the 2026 Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night, and the winners list is a fun mix of familiar names, rising MLB stars and a couple of choices that will likely start arguments in group chats across baseball.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 29
Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes decline player options, set to become free agents
The Cubs are going to need a major overhaul of their starting rotation ahead of the 2027 season.
Ian Happ News / Yardbarker / October 28
Ian Happ's consistent power makes him a compelling free agent for Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays' priority this offseason revolves around bulking up on offense.
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