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Two Cubs Starters Decline Player Option as Future Rotation Becomes Wide Open

The Chicago Cubs have a lot of work to do this offseason, especially after watching their heated division rival win their first World Series in franchise history.

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A few thoughts about the Cubs and Caleb Thielbar

The re-signing of Caleb Thielbar by Jed Hoyer for 2026 is a perfect example of recency bias. Thielbar had a very good year for the Cubs in 2025, in some ways the best year of his career.

Clay Holmes News / Baseball Now / October 29

Cubs Pitcher Elects Free Agency Over $12 Million Return To Chicago

The Chicago Cubs acquired Clay Holmes at the MLB trade deadline, but now he is hitting free agency. Holmes had a $12 million player option on the three-year, $38 million deal he signed with the New York Mets before the 2025 season, and he is declining it, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

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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?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

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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 / Yardbarker / October 29

Cubs' Boyd, Holmes decline player options, set to become free agents

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.

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / October 29

Cubs Reportedly Reworked Hitting Coach John Mallee’s Contract to Keep Him

Shortly after word circulated that Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee was being considered by the Mets for a role on their coaching staff, it was reported that Mallee had withdrawn from consideration and would remain in Chicago.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 29

MLB’s 2026-27 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more

Congratulations to the Milwaukee Brewers on winning the 2026 World Series, the first World Series title in their 58-year franchise history. With that, baseball’s offseason commences.

Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / October 29

In 2022, Kevin Gausman paid $7.65 million for a Toronto mansion; traded away, he is now asking $6.885 million — $765,000 less

Kevin Gausman’s time in Toronto has taken another step toward an ending, with the veteran pitcher reportedly listing his mansion for $6.885 million. He purchased the property for $7.65 million in March 2022, leaving the current asking price $765,000 below his original purchase price.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 29

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Suzuki, Happ, Suarez, Tseng

Today’s Reflections Good morning! I will be on vacation the next two weeks. I want to thank Al, Ashley and Josh who will be filling in for me. I just love small ball!

Seiya Suzuki News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 28

Cubs to Face Uphill Battle to Retain Seiya Suzuki Amid Latest Reports

Seiya Suzuki has easily become a fan favorite since he chose to play on the North Side of Chicago back in 2022. He was a tantalizing Japanese superstar who was coming off a 38-home-run season in his final year in Nippon Professional Baseball.

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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 / Viral Sports News / October 28

Former Chicago Cubs Bust Gets Dumped by Current MLB Team

Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Nelson Velázquez has been released by the Houston Astros, clearing the way for the 27-year-old to pursue an opportunity in Asia, via the MLB transaction log.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 28

Chicago Cubs trade idea bags them 2-time Cy Young ace

The Chicago Cubs are desperate for starting pitching—or, at least, they should be. With a very definite window of contention and, almost literally, no reliable starting pitching left after a likely free agent mass exodus, the Cubs need to come up big this offseason.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

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.

Blue Jays free agent target: Shota Imanaga

Free agent Michael Soroka would help fill Blue Jays' need for rotation depth

Mason Fluharty became the Blue Jays’ high-leverage lefty thanks to durability and strong performances

The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 28

5 very Chicago Cubs-like free agent pitching targets

The Chicago Cubs are staring down an unprecedented urgency this offseason. Among other needs—like both corner outfield spots, catcher, and bullpen reinforcement—they’ll have to completely rebuild their starting rotation.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 28

Cubs' Pete-Crow-Armstrong Just Earned the Ultimate Honor From His Peers

The Chicago Cubs season has been over for weeks, but Pete Crow-Armstrong keeps winning. The Cubs' superstar continues to get recognized for his momentous 2026 campaign.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Chicago Cubs Slammed With Brutal $120 Million Update

The Chicago Cubs enter free agency facing a familiar but uncomfortable reality with Seiya Suzuki. After five seasons on the North Side that began with a five-year, $85 million deal out of Japan, the right fielder is set to test the open market.

Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 28

A few thoughts about the Cubs and Colin Rea

Colin Rea is exactly the sort of pitcher every team needs. Colin Rea is exactly the sort of pitcher every team doesn’t really want to use too much. He’s a perfect guy to be a fifth starter — if you don’t overextend him.

Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / October 28

Chicago Cubs: Is Kevin Gausman worth bringing back?

Heading into the offseason, the Chicago Cubs face a looming crisis in their starting rotation. Between pending free agents Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes,

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / October 27

Cubs Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes?

The Chicago Cubs have a multitude of impending free agents that will require decisions as they begin shaping their roster for 2027. Each potential departure creates a question about how to replace that player’s production, while every reunion represents a commitment of money and a roster spot.

Matt Shaw News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Cubs’ Matt Shaw Hit With Concerning Outlook About His Future

A Cubs Roundtable writer has identified infielder Matt Shaw as a player the Chicago Cubs could trade this offseason as the club seeks pitching help amid a crowded infield.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 24

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series record in Game 1

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series record on first pitch of Game 1

There is no pitcher in Major League Baseball right now who throws harder and more consistently than Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski.

John Smoltz Q&A: Braves legend dissects World Series matchup between Brewers, Rays

Rays vs. Brewers: Revisiting each game of the season series

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Cubs rumors: Chicago called ‘obvious fit’ for Tarik Skubal in free agency by ex-player

With the season over for 28 out of the 30 teams in MLB, rumors are already starting to swirl around pitching superstar Tarik Skubal. He will be one of the most sought-after players in free agency after finishing the campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.